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The LG SK1’s Bluetooth connectivity is reliable, but there’s no support for WiFi or other streaming methods, and while its sound profile is pretty neutral with good emphasis on clear vocals, it lacks a satisfying low-end bass range as it misses out on a sub, and doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS for immersive surround sound. Still, the soundbar offers a few Eq presets for sound customization, but it doesn’t get very loud, and its soundstage is pretty narrow. Its wired input options are also quite limited, with one Optical Audio In and one Analog audio 3.5mm AUX port.
The entry-level soundbar is built well, and its remote is also easy to use, but there’s no support for any voice assistant.
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Table of Contents
Product Snapshot
Overview
The LG SK1 is a basic 2-channel soundbar that was first announced in 2018. The soundbar is capable of Bluetooth connectivity, but since it doesn’t ship with a subwoofer, it doesn’t bring out the deep bass output that movie lovers may appreciate.
It is also difficult to establish exactly where object sounds are being projected from due to its narrow soundstage and lack of support for Dolby Atmos, but similar to most top-tier speakers, it has a discrete center channel, so vocals come out quite well for dialogue-focused content.
Owners will also have to grapple with limited connectivity options, as the SK1 only has an Optical Audio In port and Bluetooth connectivity.
The best soundbars have multiple inputs as well as WiFi, Apple AirPlay, and Chromecast compatibility, so make sure to check out that list in case the SK1 doesn’t live up to some expectations.
Consensus
our Verdict
The LG SK1’s Bluetooth connectivity is reliable, but there’s no support for WiFi or other streaming methods, and while its sound profile is pretty neutral with good emphasis on clear vocals, it lacks a satisfying low-end bass range as it misses out on a sub, and doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS for immersive surround sound.
Still, the soundbar offers a few Eq presets for sound customization, but it doesn’t get very loud, and its soundstage is pretty narrow. Its wired input options are also quite limited, with one Optical Audio In and one Analog audio 3.5mm AUX port.
The entry-level soundbar is built well, and its remote is also easy to use, but there’s no support for any voice assistant.
ReasonS to Buy
Easy setup, even for non-techies
Good sound quality for the price
Vocals are clear and detailed
Works well for dialogue and TV audio enhancement
Reliable Bluetooth connectivity for playing music
Compact design
Reason to Avoid
No subwoofer for a bass response
Limited connectivity options
Doesn’t get very loud
Poor surround sound performance
LG SK1 Soundbar Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
3.5"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
No
Energy Star Certified
No
HDMI ARC
No
Height
3"
Number of Audio Channels
2.0
Subwoofer
No
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Digital
Voice Assistant
No
Wall Mountable
No
Weight
4.4 lbs
Width
25.6"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
No
Works With
Bluetooth, Remote Control
All Specs
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The LG SK1 is a basic 2-channel soundbar that was first announced in 2018. The soundbar is capable of Bluetooth connectivity, but since it doesn’t…
The LG SK1 is a basic 2-channel soundbar that was first announced in 2018. The soundbar is capable of Bluetooth connectivity, but since it doesn’t ship with a subwoofer, it doesn’t bring out the deep bass output that movie lovers may appreciate.
It is also difficult to establish exactly where object sounds are being projected from due to its narrow soundstage and lack of support for Dolby Atmos, but similar to most top-tier speakers, it has a discrete center channel, so vocals come out quite well for dialogue-focused content.
Owners will also have to grapple with limited connectivity options, as the SK1 only has an Optical Audio In port and Bluetooth connectivity.
The best soundbars have multiple inputs as well as WiFi, Apple AirPlay, and Chromecast compatibility, so make sure to check out that list in case the SK1 doesn’t live up to some expectations.
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The LG SK1 features an AUX port which is missing on the Sony HT-S100F, however, the Sony soundbar gets a lot louder than the SK1, and it also has two HDMI ports while the SK1 has none.
The LG SK1 is a 2-channel speaker, while the Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel system, delivering better surround sound performance. Also, the SK1 ships with…
The LG SK1 is a 2-channel speaker, while the Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel system, delivering better surround sound performance. Also, the SK1 ships with a Digital Optical Cable and misses out on the HDMI cable, while the Sonos Arc offers a HDMI cable but doesn’t include a Digital Optical Cable. The Sonos Arc also has a wider soundstage, and unlike the SK1, it also supports Wi-Fi connectivity.
The LG SK1 doesn’t feature Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, and because of this, the LG SJ2 has a slight advantage over it since devices can…
The LG SK1 doesn’t feature Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, and because of this, the LG SJ2 has a slight advantage over it since devices can stream audio content to it over Bluetooth, WiFi, and an Ethernet connection. The SJ2 also has an HDMI port that is missing on the SK1 and ships with a subwoofer, which the SK1 does not.
