I stayed for the whole review. I think this is going to be my choice to pair with an LG C1. I love your style of review too, plain spoken and you can tell that it's from actually experiencing and testing the equipment and not just reading from a script. Thanks!
FANTASTIC! Best Buy had this on sale for $699 and they had an Open Box - Excellent for $499. I think all someone did was just open the box, because it was still wrapped and packed PERFECT! I couldn't resist. I paired it with my 4 year old LG 65" C7 and WOW! It is not a large room, but felt I wanted the the wireless rear speakers just back behind my head. Best Buy had that kit for $150, so for $650 all in, I am in love! Incredible surround sound and I'm like a kid at Christmas when the soundbar display reads DOLBY ATMOS.
@@vegguerilla yeah, been really pleased. legit get pumped to watch movies and shows with this setup. Bass sounds great and really comes through. Granted this is my first quality TV sound bar setup so really can't compare to others or true satellites. Might throw the wireless rear set on to get more of a 7.1.2. The new model, S90QY looks nice and I think they added another Atmos speaker in the center. Both are on sale at really good price right now
This review was crazy informative as a consumer looking for a new soundbar. There’s a sea of garbage reviews on youtube seemingly written by an AI, just wanted to let you know it’s refreshing.
Hey man, I love and appreciate your reviews. You have help me tremendously when purchasing sound equipment for my home. You do a great job, thanks again.
To answer your question, I bought the Klipsch Surround 3s for my Cinema 600 and I have them set up behind the couch on Sanus stands made for Sonos surround speakers (if you look closely on the Klipsch website they actually use them for the product pictures) and I use them when watching a movie or listening to music. They add a lot of spaciousness to both. My system doesn’t really distort even at max volume, which I would never use for more than a couple minutes. I keep watching and so far nothing you review seems like it would actually be better than my current setup, even without Atmos. Thanks for all the reviews!
I love this sound bar. It is in my basement and I have a dropped ceiling. It is amazing! I got it with my 65 inch LG C1 I had installed last month. I feel like I’m at the movies as I intended.
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I have 3.1 set up currently but used to have 5.1 in a previous space. I just need to get in the attic some day to run the wires. Wiring is always the blocker for most people I bet
I’ve got a rats nest of surround wires along one wall of my living room wall. My wife has just given up. Witless surround add ons would be an upgrade I would make if some smarty pants speaker maker could come up with that for those of us with existing AVR setups. I just put the Samsung Q950A in our bedroom and the wireless rears are awesome, as is the entire system. If I didn’t already have an AVR system downstairs I’d consider buying a second one.
I have a Bose 700 full system with the surround 700s on stands from bose. I had just the soundbar at first and it did virtual surround. I will never recommend virtual surround of any kind after experiencing real surround speakers.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Are there good hidden wiring solutions out there? I keep looking but don't find many that don't look uglier than the wires they are hiding or just as difficult to install as crawling through the attic. That might be a good topic for a video. Thanks.
To your question of "How many have hooked up surround sound channel speakers ~around the room...". (Yes, I stayed 'til the end) When I had my house, we had a family room that I built in the basement with wire raceways built in to the walls for floor to ceiling access, so you never saw wires (way before wireless speakers). The family room was wired for 7.1 and the sound experience was fantastic. We later converted the living room to 7.1 (from stereo) but were limited to stand mounted surround sound speakers as there was no access to the ceiling (2nd floor bedrooms above). Both set-ups were great, but the higher placement of the family room speakers made that the go to spot for action movies. Having downsized to a rental home that just has a living room with little or no access to running hidden wires, I have been searching for a good soundbar alternative without spending the thousands of dollars that I did "back home" to get a similar sound experience. I have been using a Yamaha YAS-209 that was not Dolby Atmos compatible as it didn't need to be when I got it. It has pretty good sound, but connection issues abound. I recently upgraded to a high end LG OLED TV with Dolby Atmos (++) capabilities, and have access to almost every streaming service, so I was on the hunt for a good Atmos soundbar. After watching countless reviews on at least 10 different soundbars, you convinced me that the LG SP9YA 5.1.2 should be my choice. Please don't disappoint 🙂 Thanks Kevin
Kristi is very straight forward and honest. I like that. And I agree with her most of the time. Great job guys! lol. I also run a klipsch 5.2.2 stereo system.
I have surround sound hooked up, currently just a 5.2 with a couple of Polk RTI-A1's bi-wired because they're power hungry. When watching movies I feel like the ambient sound added by the rear surrounds is worth keeping it around for, and it's definitely a benefit with gaming, though I rarely have time to game anymore. I've considered going for an all in one solution, and was excited for the Cinema 1200 until your review kind of tempered my enthusiasm. I'll wait to see if those kinks get ironed out before jumping to downsize from my current set up. Excellent review as always. Thanks guys!
Thanks for the over 85db distortion clarification with the session with Kristi, much appreciated. I do have the previous version of this soundbar, SN9YG, and I'm loving it so far, I keep it at AI for most of my use, TV shows, news, change it to Music when listening to music and switch to Movies when watching movies, good review btw!
My sound system is a 5.1 Logitech Z5500 that I’ve had for years. It’s been 3.1 for a long time because it has been impractical to place the satellites without cables being an impost to movement or unsightly. Also, nice touch adding Kristi to the watermark. I’ve really enjoyed and valued her perspective and view it as the other half of the review, not just bonus content.
Hi Andrew and Kristi, wonderful review. I'm helping a friend to upgrade its sound bar and the LG SP9 is a perfect match for him. About your question, yes I do have rear channels mounted in the ceiling.
Love the comments at the end. You asked if any one was running 3.1, and I am here to say yes. I have a pair of Jamo 809s (which I bought after I watched your review, they sound great and look very nice) and a S 83 Center. My Pioneer system is 7.2, but I live in small apartment, so running the two towers and the center works perfectly well.
I am glad to see that LG is approaching smaller spaces. My Condo is 465 square feet so most larger solutions just get complaints from my neighbors! I currently use a Sonos BEAM and two Play:1 's and it works great in a smaller space. I am using an LGF sound plate for my bedroom TV as 5.1 in that space is less important. I use it for a wind down and news before bed or in the morning prior to getting out of bed,..
I couldn’t find a really good soundbar so I connected 2 Apple HomePods (bigger HomePod). I now get the best Atmos through Apple TV 4K. Everything sounds better with the HomePods. I know use a mix of HomePods and HomePod Minis.
I bought the SP8 instead because it has a better center channel and it was cheaper. I got it on sale at Best Buy Labor Day sale for only $500! Down from $800. Anyways I absolutely love it best sound bar I’ve ever had.
Stayed for the full review! Worth it at 999 I think but glad I got it on sale for 649. Thanks. Subbed. Looking forward to ALL your reviews. You and your wife are. A great team!!!!
Yes I got this SP9YA soundbar and hook up the wireless surround speakers. It does give more space and movement in the surround effects. Especially when playing movies with Dolby Atmos. Overall its a versatile system. Great sound for music and movies. I elevate the soundbar with four audio spikes. Crank it up above 85db…still sounds great. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much for your excellent sharing and opinion. Loved the video and chat in the end adds gems to the video. Ordered for my small living room. Greets from Portugal!
Great video. When I first moved into my house I set up a 7.1 system (all hard-wired, no wireless). I loved it so much that I got a soundbar when I set up what would become my media room. I won't lie, I miss having the rear speakers and am thinking of getting two wireless speakers for my new setup.
my HT experience went from Sony Home Theater (won't remember model) with 5.1 speakers and wires everywhere to, Sony HT-Z9F without rear speakers to now Sonos Arc with rear speakers (Sonos One SL's) which I started building from Sonos One SL's :D
Yup. Actually have the older LG SL10YG that I enhanced with the additional satellite surrounds. It was on sale on Walmart for $450. Best AV deal I've ever found. Although, it's an older model I agree with everything you say, it even has the distortion problem when it gets too loud. That's not really a problem for me as I'm always moving around for my job and usually staying in apartments.
I have the next step down from this (the SP8) which I believe is almost identical to this model without the side speakers built into the bar. I say "almost" identical because when I tried the SP9, I felt that the center channel audio was a little off compared to the SP8. So I wonder if that is related to the distortion you found. I ended up going with the SP8. I do wish someone would review one of these LGs (the 8 or the 9) with the optional rear speakers. These are one of the few brands that let me use my existing ceiling speaker wire instead of plugging them into wall power. I have them and it really makes a difference. They are also stupid easy to install. It's basically plug & play. I find the sub has plenty of punch and I can't imagine going to 85DB (I guess my room isn't big enough). I've also never had an issue with the app connecting. I came from a traditional 5.1 home theater system with a receiver and I was blown away by how good it sounded. In fact, when I first turned it on, I thought it was still coming from the receiver. So happy with this soundbar and the simplified setup over a receiver. I control everything now with my Apple TV and was able to see my HarmonyOne for almost as much as I paid for it.
I went with the SP8 too because of the center channel thing, it was on sale for only $500!!! I’m no audio expert, but this thing is absolutely amazing. It truly feels like real surround sound when atmos is turned on, but other modes like regular DTS and true HD etc.. sound just as immersive depending on the content/scene. So glad I got this instead of the SP9 and again only $500! I got freaking lucky.
Glad I found your channel as I have downsized and my full 7.2 Atmos capable system just doesn't have the space for it now. And yes I ran the full 7.2 with the side and rear surrounds. (nice square room with easy ceiling mounts). Currently running the system in just 3.1 and it just isn't doing it for me plus the room aesthetics are challenged with the speaker config. Wife factor is also big and she is a soundbar fan. The LG has jumped up into the potential buy catagory.
For the question of the day; we're running a 5.0. Sony STR-DN1080 with Fluance's previous generation Elite series (which looks better imho than the current release). Haven't felt the need for a sub, as I feel the towers get low enough. The rear speakers still provide a pleasant surprise with movies and games. Music listening is done on a separate system in the loft.
@@Pete.across.the.street Honestly, don't feel the need. 22 ft ceiling, and noticed a slight increase in bass when I "bi-amped" the front speakers (setting on the Sony to use the Atmos speaker connections in that manner). Did add a sub to the 2 channel upstairs for music listening.
To answer your last question.... Yes i have rear surround speakers, my Vizio was easy.... I placed the Bluetooth sub under the right most end table, the rear speakers plug directly into it, and are on speaker stands.... It was easy and sound great.
Another awesome review! The SP9ya appears to be the updated person of my 2019 LG SL10YG. I strongly suggest adding the rear compatible speakers (SPK8-S) as it TOTALLY changes the listening experience. As someone who has owned many soundbars over the last 10 years, I really like LG's offerings. It's no Ambeo but than again, it doesn't cost $3000+
@@kingofchrono have you always had the rear speakers with your bar? I've been thinking about adding them to mine but didn't know if it would make that big of a difference or not.
I'm excited to see how far sound bars have come, I use to just outright dismiss them but you two have changed my mind. Will you have the opportunity to review the Sony HT-A9? This seems to have some interesting tech, wanted to hear the perspective from you two.
Nice review! Surround all the way! Hope you get the new Sony flagship soundbar (HT-A7000) along with the matching rear speakers (SARS3S) and sub (SASW5) in for review - this is the setup A LOT of people are waiting to hear about! :)
@@andrewrobinsonreviews i have two systems at home. Modest stereo system with a cd player, record player and a 1978 Sony STR V5. (I have other old receivers/integrated amps i swap out from time to time) basement theater is a marantz 11.2 preamp with multiple amps both old, and new. Jvc projector, screen.. modest sound treatments. 7 klipsch speakers and 2 ancient electro voice theater speakers that pound as atmos channels. Modest 12” subs. Also putting together a modest 5.1 system for a buddy, and scaled down my moms stereo system at her request… whew busy weekend! Cheers bud
I have my rear speakers running. After finishing the room (Running wires through the roof of a downstairs room 😒) I found out I should have put them lower at at a different angle. But what is done is done! Love having a good surround feeling!
I love my LG SP9 for my medium sized room it sounds great, especially when there is some Dolby Atmos content. One thing you forgot to mention is the "slick" integration with any current LG Television, it is seemless. I have the new LG 65" C1 and the sound bar works awesome with it. If you have an LG Television you should give this Sound Bar extra consideration. Good Video Andrew.
I also love this new soundbar. I am jealous you also have the new C1. I just paired this soundbar with my four old LG 65" C7. While great, i will assume i'm not getting the extra features as you. I'm loyal to LG and will have to save for a C1 or C2 by that time.
David Hood that didn't take long. All the authorized sellers have the LG 65" C1 for $2099. I pulled the trigger. When I connect this LG soundbar to it, how would you describe the benefits/advantages?
You can just use one remote, but more importantly when TV automatically gives the Sound Information to the SoundBar and it chooses the right mode for the content. That really summarizes the benefit of the Television being able to communicate with the SoundBar so that the appropriate choice for “Sound Mode” is made.
Great video as always Andrew and Kristi! QOTD answer: I’ve been rocking a 5.1 home theater (with dual subs) for 20 years and it’s awesome. Still consider myself a 2-channel newbie, that’s why I subscribe. Love the channel!
Mine arrived this afternoon and I just got it hooked up about 2 hours ago. Set up was simple with the LG Soundbar app. Plugged the sub in the corner, connected bar power cord & HDMI to eARC.. connected to the soundbar via wifi.. ran the room calibration, and bam. Done. LG OLED instantly recognized the bar and I ca. run everything off of just my 4K AppleTV remote 👍🏼 Have been listening to my playlist favorites for past two hours. My wife & I selected “Bass Boost”, left treble at zero, bumped bass output to +1, and the sound is fantastic. Volumes of 20-25 are plenty loud. Very happy with this bar.
@@ERlCBAE acknowledged, however, different rooms produce different acoustics with different seating positions plus everyone interprets sound differently. LG, like just about every other audio company, provides different settings for this reason so a wide variety of factors and preferences are considered. What may be right for one may be not be for another, even in the same room.
I ran 3.1 for awhile but then hooked up surrounds and it's so much better. If I have the room I could never go back. Our main TV area is just 2.1 though.
Super useful review, especially the last bit where you expand on the distortion; I'm looking for a soundbar for a small apartment, and with that little bit of further knowledge it's definitely on my short list! Thanks for the amazing reviews as always.
Unfortunately I can't find the LG 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos in France but this one is a real steal on Amazon France for €419. Incredible! So, your review has really helped me immensely - thanks! The 85Db caveat addressed with Kristi was reallly useful, too! I watched to the end. 🙂
Hello Andrew and Kristi....Very well explained and you denote total knowledge of the product! Would you recommend the Beam 2 over the LG SP8YA, in terms of quality and power of both??? I await your recommendation and thank you very much in advance... greetings from Spain
I have the Sk10y LG soundbar and yes, I connected up the rear surround speakers for it. I felt like it made an improvement to the over all sound experience however I don't really have the space to position them as far back behind as I'd like, but still, a worth while addition.
Very good and honest review between the both of you, u sold me on this model, have a denon 3600 but all the speakers dont make for a minimalist lounge! So thankyou :)
Rear channel speakers are extremely important to me. It just completes the experience. I don't yet own a soundbar. However if I do someday I will still go with the rear channel speakers as well.
Fantastic review as always! But man, I bought this because I wanted a streamline system that sounded good. I went from a Denon receiver, Klipsch 12SW and Jamo satellites (another reason for wanting something new) and I now I just feel like I’ve wasted a bunch money. I should have just replaced those satellites. The LG sub is almost non-existent, I spent an hour or so trying to figure out if I did something wrong in the setup but I think my basis of comparison to the 12SW is the problem and for the original price point I just expected more from it. However, I am pleased with the bar itself. I think for a bedroom this would be a great system.
Hello everybody!! We hope that your Sunday is off to a good start. For those wondering about the Sonos Arc. We still haven't heard it. I'm sure it's fine but no, we aren't planning to buy one. Sorry to disappoint you as I hate to do that but...I'd much rather see you support the brands who support us anyway! So buy the LG (or any of the others mentioned) instead! 😍
I did! Bought the Samsung Q950A based on the review here. The Sonos is one of those brands so hyped by its users that I’m predisposed to ignore it. How could it be THAT good? Their lack of supplying a review unit doesn’t motivate me to look at them either. What are they hiding?
@@SeanVedell I'm don't know if it is that they are hiding anything as much as it might be that from their perspective they don't need another review of the Arc. My guess is that it sells well enough or more reviewers would get one. Who knows. Maybe when they replace the Arc, we'll finally get Sonos to send something. But at this point, I'm done asking for one. Besides, the Samsung is great!
You and your wife need to teach others how to do proper product reviews. This was brilliant! So many times I hear people talk about certain aspects of a product without any real world context.
We have surrounds in two of the three rooms we watch most often. In the media/game room it is 5.2.2. I wish it was 7.4.2, but with one listening row and room layout, 5.2.2 works really well. In the bedroom we have the sonos 5.1 (playbar, one surrounds, and sub). It sounds pretty good, but the main acceptance factors are the wireless connectivity, and it’s ability to blend in well. We have a playbar and sub in the living room. Surrounds would not fit in well, or would stick out. I don’t really miss the surrounds in the living room, but we don’t really watch movies their either.
Hello Andrew 👋🏼. Sending my respect from the UK 🇬🇧. Anyways, I recently purchased that Samsung Q950t what you reviewed last December. I got it for £749 & I absolutely love it. I only use it for Movies & Gaming & its perfect for my needs. I wouldn't spend over a £1000+ on a soundbar setup. Thats why I didn't purchase the Samsung Q950a this year, for £1499. So I'm absolutely happy with my purchase. Stay safe & well Andrew. 🙏
I got the LG DSC9S, it is LOUD I have it in my apartment, open livingroom and I am wondering when my downstairst neighbor is going to come and say hi for the first time 🤣🤣🤣 nice review.
What do you consider a large room? My living room is basically 20x20 and now in 2023 these bars are available new in box for just north of $300. Seriously considering one. Love the channel!
Upstairs in my living room I have a 6 year old 2.1 LG Soundbar. In my basement "theater room" I am rocking a 7.1(3 dual 15" subwoofers from PSA).4. Speakers are my original 5 JBLs (L/R S312, Center S-Center, Surrounds, S38) and 6 purchased off ebay of the same generation S36 for the rears and mounted to the ceiling for tops.
Do I hook up surrounds? Of course! I got my first experience with at home surround when, as a teen, I bought a super cheap home theatre in a box from XS Cargo. I watched X-men on DVD and I have never looked back.
Awesome, honest review. I really like the review of the LG SP9, If I go to a sound bar, this is the one that I would get. I am rocking a 3.1 system, but I just ordered the stands for the surround speakers and I look forward to 5.1. Just can’t make the financial jump yet to a Dolby Atmos receiver . . . Someday (soon) . . .
Andrew, purchased the LG 70pue 4K TV and LGSPY9 soundbar back in December 21. Great combination, recently learned more about soundbars, sounds, Dolby Digital, Atmos and HDMI vs Optical. My living room is 800sq/ft and it’s a great pairing. How often does anyone listen to 85 btw. Now that I’ve fix all the settings Your videos are quite helpful and a couple others. You and your lady friend are quite knowledgeable and convincing. I learned today my soundbar has a APP(Thanks for that). I watched this video after the fact obviously but it for sure make me feel good about my choices based on my budget.
First time viewer. Great review, I like the lady commenting in the background at the end to have some sort of second opinion. I had returned a LG 7ny previously as I wasn't impressed with it for the money so I might give this a try. I want so much to like the elevate but in the end I just think that it's just some more breakable part because it keeps going up and down. Your other suggestions are interesting but Atmos now day I think is pretty much mandatory. Subscribed.
Great review! You and Kristi are a great team haha! I've got this bar paired with an LG77C1 and love it. I also bought the rear satellite speakers and have to say for the money they are decent. I think I paid $100 on sale. On the app I opted for the "Original" vs the "Surround/Always On" for the rears. When they are active I get great surround with them. I can also confirm what you said about the intermittent connection issues. My living room is about 15'x20' with ~10' ceiling and I can't get it to that 86db distortion level. It fills my room no problem. Thanks for the great review! Subbed!
I have had surround speakers hooked up since the early 2000s and can't go without them. We have the Samsung Q950A now, which I adore, and right now the satellites are on stands so my gf makes me put them away when it isn't movie night (I play PS5 on a Pulse 3D headset). She said I can mount them on the back wall if I run the cables clean inside of the wall, and I'll get to that eventually. I am an audio engineer and have performed tons of commercial installations lol.
FWIW, I have used my RCA RT2280 5.1 surround system for almost 20 years in 10 different locations - currently it's my 5.1 reference system in my mastering studio. That thing won't die (well, the subwoofer died so I use an active 12" now), and it's always sounded perfectly nice for home audio gear.
LOL, I run a 7.2.4 Klipsch 2-R280-FA, 2-R-280F, 2-RS-520, RFC-450, 2-RF600 (rear Height) and 2-15" 150 subs with a 8015 Marantz A/V. It is a DOLBY ATMOS theater room and has my wife's blessing. The Marantz is setup so when an analog signal is received only the front 280's with subs play.
I’ve always had 5.1 setup. When we did our theatre room, I put the rear channels in the wall so no wires. They sound good. I ran wire in the drop ceiling but haven’t done Atmos yet.
And as for rocking many speakers like I said I have an Phillips Home Cinema System 5.1 600 Watts and I use all the speakers. Still going strong but beginning to play up as I've had it for many a year. Got to be at least fifteen years easily if not more when I bought it.
2:35 Ya I don’t think there’s any soundbar out right now that supports HDMI 2.1 passthrough so especially for COD that does support 120Hz I would 100% recommend using the eARC out of your TV if the TV has HDMI 2.1
I have the surrounds hooked in both the upstairs and downstairs systems. Upstairs is a small room that basically only I use so those are actually wired. The surrounds are PSB alpha minis attached right too the wall. Downstairs things have to be nicer so I bought a Dayton wireless adapter to send Signals to small speakers mounted on stands in the rear. The walls must remain undamaged.
I love your guys reviews - always the first stop when I am curious about new gear. I am curious though, if you guys have ever heard any of the Vanatoo products. I'm curious what you think of them.
I just picked up the sp9ya and I agree with your wife this bar dosent distorted at least at my listing, this thing get really really loud even at low volume it is super loud. I have a really big hometheater 7.4.4 and for some reason I had to change my av receiver every 6 month or get it in repair its not a brand issue because I try every brand possible out there and they all broken, my Yamaha Aventage rxa2080 just die on my sent it to repair so I decided to buy a soundbar in the meantime, originally bought the Sony g700 but returned it for this lg. I must say my wife and I are really impressed for movie its really good for music not so much but It doest a really good job I totally can live with this lg, hard time hearing dialog is thing with the passed with this bar, the subwoofer is ok but overall im really happy with it.
As usual, top notch review and entertaining to boot. This might be the perfect choice for our second room where we watch more movies than listen to music. Price in Canada seems comparable with exchange rate on dollar ($1299). As far as surround goes, i guess I'm Kristi's 1 in 5, been using a 5.1 system for years for TV and movies (and if i had room for presence speakers - i'd move up a notch). Always revert back to a simple 2CH Direct for music though.
Both are for different use case. I mounted lg soundbar for youtube and normal watching movies. Definitely for music different system is needed. But for casual wahcing sound bar is perfect
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I got this soundbar for $650 at Best Buy a couple of weeks ago, although I have a couple of issues as Dolby Atmos on Disney+ and HBO Max don't work, I think they're related to my TV not the soundbar. Atmos works on Netflix and Apple TV. Overall I'm very happy with this soundbar, especially since I got a great deal.
5.1. Sofa is against the back wall so I've got the surrounds up high and pointed towards that back wall at about 45° towards each other also. Rear effects get washed across the back wall and really fill the space. The tweeters are less that 12" from the ceiling. Surrounds are supposed to be non-directional. However, I'm not using dipoles so this works very well. Paradigm Reference Studio 20's. A little ugly this way but the cabling is in the wall at least. Besides, I'm watching the screen, not them. :)
I stayed for the whole review. I think this is going to be my choice to pair with an LG C1. I love your style of review too, plain spoken and you can tell that it's from actually experiencing and testing the equipment and not just reading from a script. Thanks!
I appreciate that!
@@arranstrachan Yep, just got everything setup last night. Setup went easily. Watched Dune on it, sounded great. In love with the C1 already too.
@SoloTravelingWolf No complaints. I’ve been enjoying movies and PC Gaming with it. The sound is incredibly full.
Do I need to do some equalization or the default is good?
@@Fylsk199 same I would also want to know
Really appreciated the back and forth with Kristi, always great to get the second input! Thank you both!
I just got the soundbar about a month ago. It's really great the sound is soo clear and it feels like you are actually in a movie theater.
FANTASTIC! Best Buy had this on sale for $699 and they had an Open Box - Excellent for $499. I think all someone did was just open the box, because it was still wrapped and packed PERFECT! I couldn't resist. I paired it with my 4 year old LG 65" C7 and WOW! It is not a large room, but felt I wanted the the wireless rear speakers just back behind my head. Best Buy had that kit for $150, so for $650 all in, I am in love! Incredible surround sound and I'm like a kid at Christmas when the soundbar display reads DOLBY ATMOS.
Great review. I am blown away by the SP9YA. Paired it with the LG C1. Might be the best performance to value combo out there
it still working OK bro??
@@vegguerilla yeah, been really pleased. legit get pumped to watch movies and shows with this setup. Bass sounds great and really comes through. Granted this is my first quality TV sound bar setup so really can't compare to others or true satellites. Might throw the wireless rear set on to get more of a 7.1.2. The new model, S90QY looks nice and I think they added another Atmos speaker in the center. Both are on sale at really good price right now
This review was crazy informative as a consumer looking for a new soundbar. There’s a sea of garbage reviews on youtube seemingly written by an AI, just wanted to let you know it’s refreshing.
Hey man, I love and appreciate your reviews. You have help me tremendously when purchasing sound equipment for my home. You do a great job, thanks again.
I have an SP9YA matched with an LG C1 65". I love it.
No surround speakers yet, though considering them.
Great job on the review.
After reading home theater reddit, hearing this review is gold. Really needed to hear the discussion at the end
I Love your personal comments in this reviews. I actually run 7.2.2 planing to go for 7.2.4. I love it.
To answer your question, I bought the Klipsch Surround 3s for my Cinema 600 and I have them set up behind the couch on Sanus stands made for Sonos surround speakers (if you look closely on the Klipsch website they actually use them for the product pictures) and I use them when watching a movie or listening to music. They add a lot of spaciousness to both. My system doesn’t really distort even at max volume, which I would never use for more than a couple minutes. I keep watching and so far nothing you review seems like it would actually be better than my current setup, even without Atmos. Thanks for all the reviews!
I love this sound bar. It is in my basement and I have a dropped ceiling. It is amazing! I got it with my 65 inch LG C1 I had installed last month. I feel like I’m at the movies as I intended.
Great to hear!
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I have 3.1 set up currently but used to have 5.1 in a previous space. I just need to get in the attic some day to run the wires. Wiring is always the blocker for most people I bet
@zar doz Yep! I 100% agree that this is one of the biggest reasons why people ultimately leave the surrounds in the box.
I’ve got a rats nest of surround wires along one wall of my living room wall. My wife has just given up. Witless surround add ons would be an upgrade I would make if some smarty pants speaker maker could come up with that for those of us with existing AVR setups. I just put the Samsung Q950A in our bedroom and the wireless rears are awesome, as is the entire system. If I didn’t already have an AVR system downstairs I’d consider buying a second one.
I have a Bose 700 full system with the surround 700s on stands from bose. I had just the soundbar at first and it did virtual surround. I will never recommend virtual surround of any kind after experiencing real surround speakers.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Are there good hidden wiring solutions out there? I keep looking but don't find many that don't look uglier than the wires they are hiding or just as difficult to install as crawling through the attic. That might be a good topic for a video. Thanks.
To your question of "How many have hooked up surround sound channel speakers ~around the room...". (Yes, I stayed 'til the end) When I had my house, we had a family room that I built in the basement with wire raceways built in to the walls for floor to ceiling access, so you never saw wires (way before wireless speakers). The family room was wired for 7.1 and the sound experience was fantastic. We later converted the living room to 7.1 (from stereo) but were limited to stand mounted surround sound speakers as there was no access to the ceiling (2nd floor bedrooms above). Both set-ups were great, but the higher placement of the family room speakers made that the go to spot for action movies.
Having downsized to a rental home that just has a living room with little or no access to running hidden wires, I have been searching for a good soundbar alternative without spending the thousands of dollars that I did "back home" to get a similar sound experience. I have been using a Yamaha YAS-209 that was not Dolby Atmos compatible as it didn't need to be when I got it. It has pretty good sound, but connection issues abound.
I recently upgraded to a high end LG OLED TV with Dolby Atmos (++) capabilities, and have access to almost every streaming service, so I was on the hunt for a good Atmos soundbar. After watching countless reviews on at least 10 different soundbars, you convinced me that the LG SP9YA 5.1.2 should be my choice. Please don't disappoint 🙂
Thanks
Kevin
A year ago I was researching if a soundbar was what you used in the center for a surround system. Thanks for the audiophile education.
Thank you so much, Mike Ratherson! We appreciate you watching.
Kristi is very straight forward and honest. I like that. And I agree with her most of the time. Great job guys! lol. I also run a klipsch 5.2.2 stereo system.
I really like her input on the reviews.
I have surround sound hooked up, currently just a 5.2 with a couple of Polk RTI-A1's bi-wired because they're power hungry. When watching movies I feel like the ambient sound added by the rear surrounds is worth keeping it around for, and it's definitely a benefit with gaming, though I rarely have time to game anymore. I've considered going for an all in one solution, and was excited for the Cinema 1200 until your review kind of tempered my enthusiasm. I'll wait to see if those kinks get ironed out before jumping to downsize from my current set up.
Excellent review as always. Thanks guys!
Thanks for the over 85db distortion clarification with the session with Kristi, much appreciated. I do have the previous version of this soundbar, SN9YG, and I'm loving it so far, I keep it at AI for most of my use, TV shows, news, change it to Music when listening to music and switch to Movies when watching movies, good review btw!
My sound system is a 5.1 Logitech Z5500 that I’ve had for years. It’s been 3.1 for a long time because it has been impractical to place the satellites without cables being an impost to movement or unsightly.
Also, nice touch adding Kristi to the watermark. I’ve really enjoyed and valued her perspective and view it as the other half of the review, not just bonus content.
Hi Andrew and Kristi, wonderful review. I'm helping a friend to upgrade its sound bar and the LG SP9 is a perfect match for him. About your question, yes I do have rear channels mounted in the ceiling.
Love the comments at the end. You asked if any one was running 3.1, and I am here to say yes. I have a pair of Jamo 809s (which I bought after I watched your review, they sound great and look very nice) and a S 83 Center. My Pioneer system is 7.2, but I live in small apartment, so running the two towers and the center works perfectly well.
I am glad to see that LG is approaching smaller spaces. My Condo is 465 square feet so most larger solutions just get complaints from my neighbors! I currently use a Sonos BEAM and two Play:1 's and it works great in a smaller space. I am using an LGF sound plate for my bedroom TV as 5.1 in that space is less important. I use it for a wind down and news before bed or in the morning prior to getting out of bed,..
I couldn’t find a really good soundbar so I connected 2 Apple HomePods (bigger HomePod). I now get the best Atmos through Apple TV 4K. Everything sounds better with the HomePods. I know use a mix of HomePods and HomePod Minis.
I bought the SP8 instead because it has a better center channel and it was cheaper. I got it on sale at Best Buy Labor Day sale for only $500! Down from $800. Anyways I absolutely love it best sound bar I’ve ever had.
This is a fantastic sound bar
Is your space on the smaller side? Just curious how you are using yours. Thanks for sharing!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it is a small room and I got it mounted under the tv
Stayed for the full review! Worth it at 999 I think but glad I got it on sale for 649. Thanks. Subbed. Looking forward to ALL your reviews. You and your wife are. A great team!!!!
How you liking it so far
Yes I got this SP9YA soundbar and hook up the wireless surround speakers. It does give more space and movement in the surround effects. Especially when playing movies with Dolby Atmos. Overall its a versatile system. Great sound for music and movies. I elevate the soundbar with four audio spikes. Crank it up above 85db…still sounds great. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
In my opinion X&Y is the most beautiful Coldplay album ever. Thanks for the review of the brand new soundbar by the way :)
X&Y borders on pop perfection. Thanks for tuning in!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews can u give us an review of Sonos ARC + Subgen3 + One SL? Thanks)
Thank you very much for your excellent sharing and opinion. Loved the video and chat in the end adds gems to the video. Ordered for my small living room. Greets from Portugal!
Hey Andrew, hope you get to review the Sony HT- A9. I'm curious if it lives up to all they hype they are putting around it.
Can’t wait for the Sonos Arc review.
Great video. When I first moved into my house I set up a 7.1 system (all hard-wired, no wireless). I loved it so much that I got a soundbar when I set up what would become my media room. I won't lie, I miss having the rear speakers and am thinking of getting two wireless speakers for my new setup.
my HT experience went from Sony Home Theater (won't remember model) with 5.1 speakers and wires everywhere to, Sony HT-Z9F without rear speakers to now Sonos Arc with rear speakers (Sonos One SL's) which I started building from Sonos One SL's :D
Got an open box one at Best Buy for $455!
I have a 7.1 set up in the living room and it’s a great experience.
All true. Perfect perspective. Distortion thing actually true. Not able to cross 25ish in my room
Yup. Actually have the older LG SL10YG that I enhanced with the additional satellite surrounds. It was on sale on Walmart for $450. Best AV deal I've ever found. Although, it's an older model I agree with everything you say, it even has the distortion problem when it gets too loud. That's not really a problem for me as I'm always moving around for my job and usually staying in apartments.
I have Q900A. I am very satisfied with the surround quality from this single bar solution
I have the next step down from this (the SP8) which I believe is almost identical to this model without the side speakers built into the bar. I say "almost" identical because when I tried the SP9, I felt that the center channel audio was a little off compared to the SP8. So I wonder if that is related to the distortion you found. I ended up going with the SP8. I do wish someone would review one of these LGs (the 8 or the 9) with the optional rear speakers. These are one of the few brands that let me use my existing ceiling speaker wire instead of plugging them into wall power. I have them and it really makes a difference. They are also stupid easy to install. It's basically plug & play. I find the sub has plenty of punch and I can't imagine going to 85DB (I guess my room isn't big enough). I've also never had an issue with the app connecting.
I came from a traditional 5.1 home theater system with a receiver and I was blown away by how good it sounded. In fact, when I first turned it on, I thought it was still coming from the receiver. So happy with this soundbar and the simplified setup over a receiver. I control everything now with my Apple TV and was able to see my HarmonyOne for almost as much as I paid for it.
I went with the SP8 too because of the center channel thing, it was on sale for only $500!!! I’m no audio expert, but this thing is absolutely amazing. It truly feels like real surround sound when atmos is turned on, but other modes like regular DTS and true HD etc.. sound just as immersive depending on the content/scene. So glad I got this instead of the SP9 and again only $500! I got freaking lucky.
Glad I found your channel as I have downsized and my full 7.2 Atmos capable system just doesn't have the space for it now. And yes I ran the full 7.2 with the side and rear surrounds. (nice square room with easy ceiling mounts). Currently running the system in just 3.1 and it just isn't doing it for me plus the room aesthetics are challenged with the speaker config. Wife factor is also big and she is a soundbar fan. The LG has jumped up into the potential buy catagory.
This works in my game it work room and games work and I have the surround rear speakers
Thanks man great review and its help me decide to get this with all the LG and Black Friday deals going on
For the question of the day; we're running a 5.0. Sony STR-DN1080 with Fluance's previous generation Elite series (which looks better imho than the current release). Haven't felt the need for a sub, as I feel the towers get low enough. The rear speakers still provide a pleasant surprise with movies and games. Music listening is done on a separate system in the loft.
@@Pete.across.the.street Honestly, don't feel the need. 22 ft ceiling, and noticed a slight increase in bass when I "bi-amped" the front speakers (setting on the Sony to use the Atmos speaker connections in that manner). Did add a sub to the 2 channel upstairs for music listening.
I've got the soundbar in question and the surround speakers and it's totally awesome
To answer your last question.... Yes i have rear surround speakers, my Vizio was easy.... I placed the Bluetooth sub under the right most end table, the rear speakers plug directly into it, and are on speaker stands.... It was easy and sound great.
Why are your videos so good guys? Just love them 👍
Another awesome review! The SP9ya appears to be the updated person of my 2019 LG SL10YG. I strongly suggest adding the rear compatible speakers (SPK8-S) as it TOTALLY changes the listening experience. As someone who has owned many soundbars over the last 10 years, I really like LG's offerings. It's no Ambeo but than again, it doesn't cost $3000+
So did you purchase the new SP9YA or are still using the SL10YG?
I'm asking because I also have the SL10YG and I've never been impressed since I bought it. So I'm curious about this new bar.
@@rustyblanks895 ~ the SL10YG
@@kingofchrono have you always had the rear speakers with your bar? I've been thinking about adding them to mine but didn't know if it would make that big of a difference or not.
I'm excited to see how far sound bars have come, I use to just outright dismiss them but you two have changed my mind. Will you have the opportunity to review the Sony HT-A9? This seems to have some interesting tech, wanted to hear the perspective from you two.
Stay very tuned...
@@andrewrobinsonreviews great video man! What do you think about the LG SP8YA Soundbar? Do you have a review for that soundbar?
Nice review! Surround all the way! Hope you get the new Sony flagship soundbar (HT-A7000) along with the matching rear speakers (SARS3S) and sub (SASW5) in for review - this is the setup A LOT of people are waiting to hear about! :)
Keep up the good work. Ive been tweaking on stereo stuff all weekend at multiple locations. These videos are a good soundtrack to my tinkering
What are you working on?
@@andrewrobinsonreviews i have two systems at home. Modest stereo system with a cd player, record player and a 1978 Sony STR V5. (I have other old receivers/integrated amps i swap out from time to time) basement theater is a marantz 11.2 preamp with multiple amps both old, and new. Jvc projector, screen.. modest sound treatments. 7 klipsch speakers and 2 ancient electro voice theater speakers that pound as atmos channels. Modest 12” subs. Also putting together a modest 5.1 system for a buddy, and scaled down my moms stereo system at her request… whew busy weekend! Cheers bud
I have my rear speakers running. After finishing the room (Running wires through the roof of a downstairs room 😒) I found out I should have put them lower at at a different angle. But what is done is done! Love having a good surround feeling!
Watching you talk to Christie is like… watching you talk to a REALLY sophisticated Alexa 😂 And she sounds like she’s on surround mode 😂
I love my LG SP9 for my medium sized room it sounds great, especially when there is some Dolby Atmos content. One thing you forgot to mention is the "slick" integration with any current LG Television, it is seemless. I have the new LG 65" C1 and the sound bar works awesome with it. If you have an LG Television you should give this Sound Bar extra consideration. Good Video Andrew.
I also love this new soundbar. I am jealous you also have the new C1. I just paired this soundbar with my four old LG 65" C7. While great, i will assume i'm not getting the extra features as you. I'm loyal to LG and will have to save for a C1 or C2 by that time.
David Hood that didn't take long. All the authorized sellers have the LG 65" C1 for $2099. I pulled the trigger. When I connect this LG soundbar to it, how would you describe the benefits/advantages?
You can just use one remote, but more importantly when TV automatically gives the Sound Information to the SoundBar and it chooses the right mode for the content. That really summarizes the benefit of the Television being able to communicate with the SoundBar so that the appropriate choice for “Sound Mode” is made.
Stayed for the after review thoughts. That actually convinced me to buy this sound bar.
Thanks!
Great video Andrew, love Kristi's point of view, been following LG 9 series soundbars in recent years, they seem to be getting better every year.
Great video as always Andrew and Kristi!
QOTD answer: I’ve been rocking a 5.1 home theater (with dual subs) for 20 years and it’s awesome. Still consider myself a 2-channel newbie, that’s why I subscribe. Love the channel!
Its impressive seeing the technology and capability that is starting to be available in sound bars. It wasnt that long ago that they were terrible.
They have gotten so much better!
Great review. Just ordered a SP9YA and looking forward to pairing it with my LG 65” OLED.
Nice 👍
I also did. Great price also, below 450€. Hope I'l love it.
Mine arrived this afternoon and I just got it hooked up about 2 hours ago. Set up was simple with the LG Soundbar app.
Plugged the sub in the corner, connected bar power cord & HDMI to eARC.. connected to the soundbar via wifi.. ran the room calibration, and bam. Done. LG OLED instantly recognized the bar and I ca. run everything off of just my 4K AppleTV remote 👍🏼
Have been listening to my playlist favorites for past two hours. My wife & I selected “Bass Boost”, left treble at zero, bumped bass output to +1, and the sound is fantastic. Volumes of 20-25 are plenty loud. Very happy with this bar.
@@evolv.e I find "Bass Boost" kills all the mids/shimmers of the highs. I've been sticking to standard or music
@@ERlCBAE acknowledged, however, different rooms produce different acoustics with different seating positions plus everyone interprets sound differently. LG, like just about every other audio company, provides different settings for this reason so a wide variety of factors and preferences are considered. What may be right for one may be not be for another, even in the same room.
I ran 3.1 for awhile but then hooked up surrounds and it's so much better. If I have the room I could never go back. Our main TV area is just 2.1 though.
Super useful review, especially the last bit where you expand on the distortion; I'm looking for a soundbar for a small apartment, and with that little bit of further knowledge it's definitely on my short list! Thanks for the amazing reviews as always.
“…that’s it, that’s all…”.
Haha, love this guy.
Thank you so much, Michael R! We appreciate you watching.
I have 2 home theater setups in my home & YES I have surround sound speakers hooked up in both systems
Unfortunately I can't find the LG 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos in France but this one is a real steal on Amazon France for €419. Incredible! So, your review has really helped me immensely - thanks! The 85Db caveat addressed with Kristi was reallly useful, too! I watched to the end. 🙂
Hello Andrew and Kristi....Very well explained and you denote total knowledge of the product! Would you recommend the Beam 2 over the LG SP8YA, in terms of quality and power of both??? I await your recommendation and thank you very much in advance... greetings from Spain
I´m finding myself in the same spot, very good question. @Andrew Robinson, please let us know what would be your recommendation, thanks!
I have the Sk10y LG soundbar and yes, I connected up the rear surround speakers for it. I felt like it made an improvement to the over all sound experience however I don't really have the space to position them as far back behind as I'd like, but still, a worth while addition.
"I did not hear this distortion you speak of". - KW < Love it!
Very good and honest review between the both of you, u sold me on this model, have a denon 3600 but all the speakers dont make for a minimalist lounge! So thankyou :)
Rear channel speakers are extremely important to me. It just completes the experience. I don't yet own a soundbar. However if I do someday I will still go with the rear channel speakers as well.
Nice job again you two.😁😀 Yes I have my 5.1 hooked up, could not cheat that way. Thanks again for all you too do 👍👏👏
Mad respect. Thanks for tuning in today!
Fantastic review as always! But man, I bought this because I wanted a streamline system that sounded good. I went from a Denon receiver, Klipsch 12SW and Jamo satellites (another reason for wanting something new) and I now I just feel like I’ve wasted a bunch money. I should have just replaced those satellites. The LG sub is almost non-existent, I spent an hour or so trying to figure out if I did something wrong in the setup but I think my basis of comparison to the 12SW is the problem and for the original price point I just expected more from it. However, I am pleased with the bar itself. I think for a bedroom this would be a great system.
Hello everybody!! We hope that your Sunday is off to a good start. For those wondering about the Sonos Arc. We still haven't heard it. I'm sure it's fine but no, we aren't planning to buy one. Sorry to disappoint you as I hate to do that but...I'd much rather see you support the brands who support us anyway! So buy the LG (or any of the others mentioned) instead! 😍
I did! Bought the Samsung Q950A based on the review here. The Sonos is one of those brands so hyped by its users that I’m predisposed to ignore it. How could it be THAT good? Their lack of supplying a review unit doesn’t motivate me to look at them either. What are they hiding?
@@SeanVedell I'm don't know if it is that they are hiding anything as much as it might be that from their perspective they don't need another review of the Arc. My guess is that it sells well enough or more reviewers would get one. Who knows. Maybe when they replace the Arc, we'll finally get Sonos to send something. But at this point, I'm done asking for one.
Besides, the Samsung is great!
Awesome, I am shopping for my elderly parents- this shot to the top of my list for them. Also thanks to Kristi!
The last discussion is really nice .. unique idea, add different perspectives
You and your wife need to teach others how to do proper product reviews. This was brilliant! So many times I hear people talk about certain aspects of a product without any real world context.
We have surrounds in two of the three rooms we watch most often. In the media/game room it is 5.2.2. I wish it was 7.4.2, but with one listening row and room layout, 5.2.2 works really well. In the bedroom we have the sonos 5.1 (playbar, one surrounds, and sub). It sounds pretty good, but the main acceptance factors are the wireless connectivity, and it’s ability to blend in well. We have a playbar and sub in the living room. Surrounds would not fit in well, or would stick out. I don’t really miss the surrounds in the living room, but we don’t really watch movies their either.
I have the Sonos Playbar and Sub along with 2 rear Play 1s and it makes a huge difference.
excellent review, stayed till the end, yes i think i will get this
Hi Andrew, could you please review the Samsung Q800A soundbar? Please!
Hello Andrew 👋🏼. Sending my respect from the UK 🇬🇧. Anyways, I recently purchased that Samsung Q950t what you reviewed last December. I got it for £749 & I absolutely love it. I only use it for Movies & Gaming & its perfect for my needs. I wouldn't spend over a £1000+ on a soundbar setup. Thats why I didn't purchase the Samsung Q950a this year, for £1499. So I'm absolutely happy with my purchase. Stay safe & well Andrew. 🙏
I got the LG DSC9S, it is LOUD I have it in my apartment, open livingroom and I am wondering when my downstairst neighbor is going to come and say hi for the first time 🤣🤣🤣 nice review.
What do you consider a large room? My living room is basically 20x20 and now in 2023 these bars are available new in box for just north of $300. Seriously considering one. Love the channel!
Upstairs in my living room I have a 6 year old 2.1 LG Soundbar. In my basement "theater room" I am rocking a 7.1(3 dual 15" subwoofers from PSA).4. Speakers are my original 5 JBLs (L/R S312, Center S-Center, Surrounds, S38) and 6 purchased off ebay of the same generation S36 for the rears and mounted to the ceiling for tops.
Do I hook up surrounds? Of course! I got my first experience with at home surround when, as a teen, I bought a super cheap home theatre in a box from XS Cargo. I watched X-men on DVD and I have never looked back.
Awesome, honest review. I really like the review of the LG SP9, If I go to a sound bar, this is the one that I would get. I am rocking a 3.1 system, but I just ordered the stands for the surround speakers and I look forward to 5.1. Just can’t make the financial jump yet to a Dolby Atmos receiver . . . Someday (soon) . . .
Andrew, purchased the LG 70pue 4K TV and LGSPY9 soundbar back in December 21. Great combination, recently learned more about soundbars, sounds, Dolby Digital, Atmos and HDMI vs Optical.
My living room is 800sq/ft and it’s a great pairing. How often does anyone listen to 85 btw. Now that I’ve fix all the settings
Your videos are quite helpful and a couple others. You and your lady friend are quite knowledgeable and convincing. I learned today my soundbar has a APP(Thanks for that).
I watched this video after the fact obviously but it for sure make me feel good about my choices based on my budget.
First time viewer. Great review, I like the lady commenting in the background at the end to have some sort of second opinion. I had returned a LG 7ny previously as I wasn't impressed with it for the money so I might give this a try. I want so much to like the elevate but in the end I just think that it's just some more breakable part because it keeps going up and down. Your other suggestions are interesting but Atmos now day I think is pretty much mandatory. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Great review! You and Kristi are a great team haha! I've got this bar paired with an LG77C1 and love it. I also bought the rear satellite speakers and have to say for the money they are decent. I think I paid $100 on sale. On the app I opted for the "Original" vs the "Surround/Always On" for the rears. When they are active I get great surround with them. I can also confirm what you said about the intermittent connection issues. My living room is about 15'x20' with ~10' ceiling and I can't get it to that 86db distortion level. It fills my room no problem. Thanks for the great review! Subbed!
What do u download the app to? Phone or tv?
@@bretaschleman8289 Phone
@@99trampis
I figured it out. I found the full manual. Ty though
I have had surround speakers hooked up since the early 2000s and can't go without them. We have the Samsung Q950A now, which I adore, and right now the satellites are on stands so my gf makes me put them away when it isn't movie night (I play PS5 on a Pulse 3D headset). She said I can mount them on the back wall if I run the cables clean inside of the wall, and I'll get to that eventually. I am an audio engineer and have performed tons of commercial installations lol.
FWIW, I have used my RCA RT2280 5.1 surround system for almost 20 years in 10 different locations - currently it's my 5.1 reference system in my mastering studio. That thing won't die (well, the subwoofer died so I use an active 12" now), and it's always sounded perfectly nice for home audio gear.
How does this compare to the Sonos Arc?
LOL, I run a 7.2.4 Klipsch 2-R280-FA, 2-R-280F, 2-RS-520, RFC-450, 2-RF600 (rear Height) and 2-15" 150 subs with a 8015 Marantz A/V. It is a DOLBY ATMOS theater room and has my wife's blessing. The Marantz is setup so when an analog signal is received only the front 280's with subs play.
I’ve always had 5.1 setup. When we did our theatre room, I put the rear channels in the wall so no wires. They sound good. I ran wire in the drop ceiling but haven’t done Atmos yet.
And as for rocking many speakers like I said I have an Phillips Home Cinema System 5.1 600 Watts and I use all the speakers. Still going strong but beginning to play up as I've had it for many a year. Got to be at least fifteen years easily if not more when I bought it.
2:35 Ya I don’t think there’s any soundbar out right now that supports HDMI 2.1 passthrough so especially for COD that does support 120Hz I would 100% recommend using the eARC out of your TV if the TV has HDMI 2.1
I have the surrounds hooked in both the upstairs and downstairs systems. Upstairs is a small room that basically only I use so those are actually wired. The surrounds are PSB alpha minis attached right too the wall. Downstairs things have to be nicer so I bought a Dayton wireless adapter to send Signals to small speakers mounted on stands in the rear. The walls must remain undamaged.
I love your guys reviews - always the first stop when I am curious about new gear. I am curious though, if you guys have ever heard any of the Vanatoo products. I'm curious what you think of them.
I just picked up the sp9ya and I agree with your wife this bar dosent distorted at least at my listing, this thing get really really loud even at low volume it is super loud. I have a really big hometheater 7.4.4 and for some reason I had to change my av receiver every 6 month or get it in repair its not a brand issue because I try every brand possible out there and they all broken, my Yamaha Aventage rxa2080 just die on my sent it to repair so I decided to buy a soundbar in the meantime, originally bought the Sony g700 but returned it for this lg. I must say my wife and I are really impressed for movie its really good for music not so much but It doest a really good job I totally can live with this lg, hard time hearing dialog is thing with the passed with this bar, the subwoofer is ok but overall im really happy with it.
As usual, top notch review and entertaining to boot. This might be the perfect choice for our second room where we watch more movies than listen to music. Price in Canada seems comparable with exchange rate on dollar ($1299). As far as surround goes, i guess I'm Kristi's 1 in 5, been using a 5.1 system for years for TV and movies (and if i had room for presence speakers - i'd move up a notch). Always revert back to a simple 2CH Direct for music though.
Both are for different use case. I mounted lg soundbar for youtube and normal watching movies. Definitely for music different system is needed. But for casual wahcing sound bar is perfect
I got this soundbar for $650 at Best Buy a couple of weeks ago, although I have a couple of issues as Dolby Atmos on Disney+ and HBO Max don't work, I think they're related to my TV not the soundbar. Atmos works on Netflix and Apple TV. Overall I'm very happy with this soundbar, especially since I got a great deal.
5.1. Sofa is against the back wall so I've got the surrounds up high and pointed towards that back wall at about 45° towards each other also. Rear effects get washed across the back wall and really fill the space. The tweeters are less that 12" from the ceiling.
Surrounds are supposed to be non-directional. However, I'm not using dipoles so this works very well. Paradigm Reference Studio 20's.
A little ugly this way but the cabling is in the wall at least. Besides, I'm watching the screen, not them. :)