Surrounds can be added via the SPK8 two-channel system. The main soundbar, which contains five front-facing drivers, is wrapped in a grey jersey made from recycled materials and the included wireless sub has a matching grille cover. LG is keen to emphasise the environmental considerations that have gone into the construction, performance and packaging of its new soundbars, and the SP7Y is a prime example. The SP8YA is available now in the US and Australia with the UK release expected later this month. In terms of design, the SP8YA has the same black metallic finish as the larger models but has rounded corners for a more discrete look. There's a wireless SPP8-W sub included, and the system can be enhanced by adding the SPK8 surround kit. It retains the two upward-firing drivers for immersive Dolby Atmos content but with three front-facing drivers providing left, centre and right channels. The SP8YA brings all the features of the flagship SP11RA to a bar suitable for a more modest 49-inch screen. Streaming Airplay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect.Voice Assist Google and Alexa compatible.Hi-res audio-certified, offering lossless playback at 24bit/96kHz, and boasting HDMI eARC connections, the SP11RA comes in a black metallic finish and is available now in Australia with release elsewhere expected later this month. Designed to partner with LG's flagship 55-inch and 65-inch TV's the SP11RA includes TV Sound Share Mode to combine the power of the TV's processor with the soundbar's speakers. The package comprises the main bar with five drive units firing outwards and two firing upward, two wireless rear speakers, each with a forward and upward driver, and a wireless SPP8-W sub. This years flagship model is the LG SP11RA, offering an immersive 7.1.4 channels of audio with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility. These models will also feature Apple Airplay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatibility will be available on the SP11RA, SP9YA and SP8YA. New voice control and streaming supportĪlthough LG's soundbars have previously only supported Google Assistant, it has now opened up to support other platforms. Those with both a 2021 LG Soundbar and TV will be able to use ‘TV Sound Mode Share’ to combine the TV’s advanced processing with the more capable speakers of the soundbar.Īs an added convenience you will also be able to control the soundbar’s power, volume and sound modes using the LG TV remote. This year’s LG TVs with advanced α9 Gen4 processors have an AI Sound Pro feature, which detects the genre of content being watched and automatically optimises the audio output accordingly. The new modes will feature on the SP11RA, SP9YA, SP8YA, SPD7Y and SP7Y. In addition to the existing music, cinema and bass blast profiles, there will be new modes for Sports and Gaming as well as 'Clear Voice' that will enhance the signal being sent to the soundbars centre channel for more dialogue clarity. LG is introducing three new sound modes to better tailor audio processing to the type of content that you’re watching. Meridian says this will improve the soundstage, increasing the size of the 'sweet-spot' area and location of the centre image for a greater sense of immersion for every listener in the room. In the 2021 soundbar range, all models except the G1 and SP2 will feature Meridian Horizon, an up-mixing technology that claims to provide immersive multichannel audio from 2-channel stereo content, regardless of listening position or location in the room. LG has been collaborating with Meridian engineers to enhance its audio products since 2018. Want to know everything there is to know about LG's 2021 soundbar range? Allow us to run through all of the tech highlights and break down the details of the individual models.
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