LG SP9YA 5.1.2-Channel
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Product Overview
LG SP9YA is a premium soundbar with wireless subwoofer. It can be considered a merger of the SP7Y with the SP8YA, bringing the former's side virtual surround drivers and the latter's front height ones in a virtual 5.1.2-channel setup.
It is the successor to the SN9YG from 2020.
Like other 2021 LG soundbars that do not come with rear speakers, the SP9YA can be complemented by LG's SPK8 wireless rear speakers to reproduce an authentic surround sound experience. Still, those who had this in mind may be better served with the SP11RA, as the latter has more powerful drivers, and its rear speakers have up-firing Dolby Atmos channels.
In terms of sound processing, the SP9YA supports about the fullest set. It also comes with support for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple AirPlay 2.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Very neutral sound profile
- Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Works with compatible LG TVs
Cons
- Doesn't support Chromecast
What external reviewers found
External score 68%
Pros
- Sleek design
- Very neutral, balanced sound profile
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby Vision surround effects
- Lots of sound customization features
Cons
- Lacks discrete speakers
- Doesn't support Atmos and surround content
- Side drivers don’t add much to overall sound
- Bass sounds a little boomy at first
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Specifications
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- Excellent sound quality
- Excellent sound enhancement features including room correction and eARC
- Excellent surround performance
- Powerful audio performance with deep bass and punchy highs
- Comfortable remote control
- DTS Virtual:X surround
External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 53% (normalized by Neofiliac)The LG SP9YA is great for mixed usage. With its room correction feature, it offers a very neutral, balanced sound profile suitable for listening to lots of different types of audio content. It comes with lots of sound customization features, including bass and treble adjustments as well as EQ presets. While it supports Atmos and surround content, it doesn't offer a very immersive listening experience.
Pros
- Very neutral, balanced sound profile
- Lots of sound customization features
Cons
- Doesn't support Atmos and surround content
- Lacks discrete speakers
techhive[2]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)LG's SP9YA soundbar doesn't emphasize high- and low-end sound at the expense of the mid-range. The soundbar's low-frequency effects sounded a little boomy at first. The side-firing drivers delivered a more muted response when it came to surround effects.
Pros
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby Vision surround effects
- Sleek design
Cons
- Bass sounds a little boomy at first
- Side drivers don’t add much to overall sound
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