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LG SN8YG Review

Name: LG SN8YG
Brand: LG

August 22, 2023

True Score

72

Mixed Reviews

69

8

Experts

86

682

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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8

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Producing deep extended bass, the LG SN8YG is one of the best soundbars for music, TV, and movies. Although it supports Dolby Atmos, movie enthusiasts will be concerned that this system doesn’t support surround, so it’s not very immersive.

LG SN8YG 5.1.2 ch Full Surround Sound Wireless Expansion 580W Bundle 3.1.2ch Sound Bar w/ Meridian, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X + 2.0 ch SPK8-S Rear Speaker Kit + Subwoofer + 2x Deco Gear HDMI Cable + Mount

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Table of Contents

The Snapshot
What Is Not On the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Learn More About Soundbar

The Snapshot

our Verdict

Top critics adore the boomy sound profile and Dolby Atmos tech of the LG SN8YG soundbar, and they approve it for TV dialogue, music, and movies. Experts at Tech Hive love its dedicated subwoofer, producing bass-heavy vibes that will appeal to EDM and hip-hop music enthusiasts. During testing, reviewers at TechRadar praised its huge selection of wired and wireless connectivity options. Testing revealed a remarkably loud sound output, which is fit for smaller indoor parties. This system has very low audio latency, so it’s pretty good with dialogue-heavy TV shows. You can also control this device with built-in Google Assistant or…

Top critics adore the boomy sound profile and Dolby Atmos tech of the LG SN8YG soundbar, and they approve it for TV dialogue, music, and movies. Experts at Tech Hive love its dedicated subwoofer, producing bass-heavy vibes that will appeal to EDM and hip-hop music enthusiasts. During testing, reviewers at TechRadar praised its huge selection of wired and wireless connectivity options.

Testing revealed a remarkably loud sound output, which is fit for smaller indoor parties. This system has very low audio latency, so it’s pretty good with dialogue-heavy TV shows. You can also control this device with built-in Google Assistant or iOS and Android mobile apps. Sound enhancement features such as EQ presets, an auto volume mode, and dialogue enhancement enable fine-tuning the settings as needed.

Although it has a discrete center channel and supports Dolby Atmos and 5.1 PCM, it downmixes surround sound to stereo and doesn’t provide that immersive 3D soundstage that many movie buffs crave.

True Score

72

Reasons to Buy

Bass-heavy music profile is great for movies and music
Huge selection of ports
Built-in Google Assistant and EQ presets for hassle-free customization
Sound system gets really loud
Built-in Chromecast and Bluetooth offer wireless streaming

Reasons to Avoid

So-so surround sound performance

Specifications

Depth
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Height
2.2
Subwoofer
–
Wall Mountable
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Weight
–
Width
4.7
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The LG SN8YG is a mid-range 3.1.2 channel soundbar that first made its debut back in 2020, intending to bring Dolby Atmos and Google Assistant to living rooms and home theaters. This system supports eARC, standing out among the best-rated speakers in the industry. It has a rich range of connectivity options that include full HDMI IN, HDMI ARC, HDMI OUT, and USB.

The system is good for music too, and users can also stream wirelessly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Chromecast, and it has a mobile app for managing settings. Thanks to a dedicated wireless subwoofer, it adds a boomy feel to soundtracks and films. Movie lovers will be concerned that it downmixes surround sound to audio, so the soundstage is not as immersive as for most 5.1 soundbars.

Read on to learn more about the LG SN8YG soundbar, and be sure to check out our list of the 5 best soundbars on the market today.

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Product Comparison

	LG SN8YG Review	LG SN9YG Review	LG SN6Y Review	Sonos Arc With Sub One Sl Speakers Review
True Score	72	79	72	85
Market Context	–	With a 5.1.2 setup, the LG SN9YG produces more immersive spatial sounds than the LG SN8YG, which has a 3.1.2 setup. However, the SN8YG has a more bass-heavy sound profile that will appeal to EDM music and movie lovers than the more neutral sound profile of the SN9YG. Be sure to check out our LG SN9YG review for details. Read more ↓	Because it is compatible with eARC and Dolby Atmos content, the LG SN8YG is better for movie and gaming lovers than the LG SN6Y, which doesn’t support these advanced formats. The LG SN8YG also boasts built-in Chromecast and built-in Google Assistant, unlike the 6Y, which lacks these innovations. You can learn more about the 6Y in our LG SN6Y review today. Read more ↓	Thanks to a dedicated subwoofer, the LG SN8YG produces deeper extended low-bass than the Sonos Arc, which doesn’t have a dedicated subwoofer. It also boasts equalizer presets and a full HDMI input, unlike the Arc. On the other hand, the Sonos Arc has a 5.0.2 setup, producing a more immersive 3D soundstage than the 3.1.2 setup of the LG device. Read more ↓
Voice Assistant
Surround Sound Supported
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Enabled
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
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Score Card

E

Expert Score

69

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

86

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

72

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
77
The LG SN8YG is alright for mixed use. It has a punchy, bass-heavy sound that’s… read more
D
Trust Score
NR
The LG SN8YG soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and is compatible with Dolby Atmos…. read more
D
Trust Score
70
The LG SN8YG offers an easy and relatively affordable way to add Atmos to your… read more
D
Trust Score
70
The LG SN8YG is a great plug-and-play soundbar for folks who want a simple Dolby… read more
F
Trust Score
NR
A full featured sound bar with 3.1.2 non-surround channels, a wireless subwoofer, WiFi audio streaming… read more
F
Trust Score
78
The Verdict: LG’s affordable 3.1.2 soundbar performs well with movies and music and features new… read more