LG SL8Y 3.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos
LG SL8YG Initial Review
07/07/2019 09:19
We were excited to add the LG SL8YG soundbar to our home theater as it provides Dolby Atmos along with DTS:X options that our previous setup did not offer. After receiving the new soundbar we found the packaging to be well thought out and it provided ample protection for the contents. Initial thoughts on the hardware immediately after unpacking was that the soundbar itself seemed solidly built with a nice metallic finish, however, the subwoofer provided me with some doubts due to it being very lightweight. Install was straightforward and I found the HDMI ports to be easily accessible.
PROS:
-Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
-Build quality on soundbar only
-Easily programmed to accept volume controls from other brands remotes
-Designed to use the factory remote, LG Speaker phone app or Google Home app
-Sound clarity on high resolution audio
-Subwoofer bass quality outperformed my expectations
-HDMI ARC capability works well
CONS:
-Only one HDMI input
-Overhead (top) speakers lose the directional aspect a few feet away from the soundbar
-Factory remote seems very counterintuitive for a “non-techie”
-Standard sound setting requires a much higher volume vs. others
-No clear method of checking for firmware updates
-Consistent audio syncing issues that the delay settings don’t resolve
Overall, we are very happy with our decision and after some demonstrations with some friends they are in agreeance. The benefits of having Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for our home is important as we were early adopters of 4k TV and UHD Blu-Ray. Please note: we received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
Gzuzlivz1
Ingalls , Spojené státy americké
Age: 52
Gender: Female