LG SL9Y 4.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos
A step in the right direction?
07/12/2019 17:49
I have had the LG SL9Y for almost two weeks and it’s an enormous improvement over last year’s SK9Y. I went out and bought the wireless speakers SPK8 to pair with the soundbar for a second time. The set up was the same as last year’s model. Just make sure you are using a HDMI 2.0 cable and ARC to connect the sound bar to the TV you are using. Also, make sure if you have last years model to make sure it is off so that it pairs with the wireless sub-woofer correctly and the wireless rear speakers as well. The sound bar can be wall mounted in two positions, but I recommend placing it on an TV stand or table of choice because of the Atmos channel height requirements. Set up was a breeze after the installation of the Google home app and software update. The Soundbar does support Google assistant and the controller has a dedicated button to activate it. Google assistant works just as it works on your phone and you can request it to play from Spotify, Google play music, Pandora to list a few or even ask how the weather is today. This is a great inclusion in this year’s sound bar that I enjoy the best. The sound bar also supports DTX compared to last years model and I’m glad it is included. The sound is crisp and excellent when on Atmos paired with the rear speakers while watching Captain Marvel for a fifth time while testing. You don’t really notice the missing center channel that the SL10Y and SK9Y have, but I think this is because of the Meridian technology and I’m very impressed. This is really a step in the right direction but not including an Ethernet port and E-ARC which their new TV’s support is the only downside of this year’s model. I am hopeful that LG can release a firmware update to support E-ARC like other manufacturers have in the last couple months. I would recommend this soundbar if you are not looking for Ethernet support and E-ARC but if you are looking for these items then I suggest looking at the competition before buying this year’s LG soundbar lineup. Also, I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
Darkval
York , Spojené státy americké
Age: 40
Gender: Female