LG SL9Y 4.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos
Why did I not try this…
07/24/2019 15:04
I'll begin with the fact that I've never used a soundbar before... I though they were somewhat of an extravagance, and couldn't compete well with a speaker array in the room.
While I still hold that a well tuned speaker set will give slightly better sound, the cost, complexity, and routing to come on par with this unit makes it a fools errand.
This bar is amazing. The wireless sub-woofer is INTENSE! I plan to add the back speaker set shortly, but the bar and sub-woofer alone have made our loft area, "movie central".
We watched Lego Movie 2 tonight, and the kids were jumping around to the soundtrack as if I'd had my primary audio system driving a dance floor!
I was skeptical, but it really emulates a surround system, even without the optional back channels. I was also worried about the footprint, since our TV stand is barely deep enough for the stand, but the rubberized pads that grip the TV stand make this work just perfectly in setups with a tight fit!
My only critique where improvement is possible is that sometimes, the link to the TV requires the functions to be cycled before it syncs and delivers sound. It's an easy enough process, so I don't ding it any, but it could be a bit more user friendly in that regard. Further the LCD only supports about 5-6 characters, so the function levels don't often give enough context without having the user manual handy.
Apart from that though, the bar is solid, Chromecast and the google assistant works well, and the family is pleased. I'd love to have Alexa support too (since all my music libraries are on Amazon Music), but having a nice hi-def speaker array with google assistant support (to call grandma on the weekends right before a movie), is a great option to have - to settle in for our entertainment oasis!
This product was received at a discount in exchange for an honest opinion.
nomdeplume
Winter Garden , Spojené státy americké
Age: 39
Gender: Female