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The LG SK10Y’s premium price seems to be tied to its heavy low-range bass output, and this, plus its center channel, enhances dialogue for movie or TV watching, making it worth it’s pricing. However, it doesn’t get very loud, and surround sound performance is middling.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
First launched in 2018, the LG SK10Y is a premium soundbar with a 5.1.2 channel setup. This helps mitigate the narrow width of its stereo soundstage.
It also has a dedicated center speaker for precise audio reproduction and a subwoofer for added depth in its bass output. Its wireless capabilities are also as good as what the best speakers offer.
The soundbar supports Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and is also compatible with Apple Airplay and Chromecast. Its ability to play audio in surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, and Dolby TrueHD is something it shares with the best soundbars in the market.
Still, it does not get as loud as the LG SL6Y, which peaks at 94 decibels, or the LG SK9Y, which hits 89 decibels at its loudest. Check them out in our LG SL6Y review and our LG SK9Y review.
Consensus
our Verdict
The LG SK10Y delivers immersive surround sound and reliable wireless connectivity when watching movies courtesy of its support for Dolby Atmos, as well as a thunderous bass output provided by its subwoofer, making it the perfect pick for a cinematic home theater experience as these features mitigate the narrow width of its soundstage.
Vocals are clear thanks to its dialogue-centered center channel, but its boomy sound profile might not impress everyone. It also can’t process the DTS:X audio format.
Still, it offers many wired and wireless connectivity options for easy setup and seamless streaming. Also, its tested low 92ms and 92ms latencies for ARC and Optical connections dissipate the likelihood of any lip-syncing issues.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t get very loud and doesn’t work with voice assistants.
ReasonS to Buy
Great surround sound experience
Subwoofer delivers impressive bass-depth
Clear vocals
Many wired and wireless connectivity options
Low latency
Reason to Avoid
Narrow soundstage
Doesn’t get very loud
No compatibility with voice assistants
Incompatible with DTS:X audio formats
LG SK10Y Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
5.8"
Energy Star Certified
No
Height
2.4"
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Voice Assistant
No
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
16.5 lbs
Width
57.9"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
Bluetooth, Remote Control, Wi-Fi
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Soundbars based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
35.125
High End Roll Off (Hz)
6,639.818
Max Volume Test (db)
87.1
Latency (ms)
92
THD @ 80dB
0.79
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Market Context
First launched in 2018, the LG SK10Y is a premium soundbar with a 5.1.2 channel setup. This helps mitigate the narrow width of its stereo…
First launched in 2018, the LG SK10Y is a premium soundbar with a 5.1.2 channel setup. This helps mitigate the narrow width of its stereo soundstage.
It also has a dedicated center speaker for precise audio reproduction and a subwoofer for added depth in its bass output. Its wireless capabilities are also as good as what the best speakers offer.
The soundbar supports Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and is also compatible with Apple Airplay and Chromecast. Its ability to play audio in surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, and Dolby TrueHD is something it shares with the best soundbars in the market.
Still, it does not get as loud as the LG SL6Y, which peaks at 94 decibels, or the LG SK9Y, which hits 89 decibels at its loudest. Check them out in our LG SL6Y review and our LG SK9Y review.
The LG SK10Y is a 5.1.2 channel soundbar, just like the LG SN10YG, but the SK10YG comes with a room correction feature while the SK10Y…
The LG SK10Y is a 5.1.2 channel soundbar, just like the LG SN10YG, but the SK10YG comes with a room correction feature while the SK10Y does not. The SK10Y also has built-in Google Assistant support, while the SN10YG does not.
The LG SK10Y has an Analog AUX input while the LG SL10YG is missing this feature, but the SL10YG can render audio in DTS:X format…
The LG SK10Y has an Analog AUX input while the LG SL10YG is missing this feature, but the SL10YG can render audio in DTS:X format while the SK10Y cannot. The SL10YG also has Google Assistant support built-in, while the LG SK10Y lacks this.
The LG SK10Y features three HDMI ports while the Bose Soundbar 700 has none, and it also ships with a subwoofer while the Bose 700…
The LG SK10Y features three HDMI ports while the Bose Soundbar 700 has none, and it also ships with a subwoofer while the Bose 700 does not.
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
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Depth
5.8"
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Energy Star Certified
No
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Height
2.4"
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Subwoofer
Included
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Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
