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LG SN8YG Review

True Score

72
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Mixed Reviews
69
8

Experts

86
682

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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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
SAVE $101
$799.99
$698.99

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
  • Height
    2.2
  • Subwoofer
  • Wall Mountable
  • 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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  • 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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    $799.99
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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

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    77
    The LG SN8YG is alright for mixed use. It has a punchy, bass-heavy sound that’s… read more
  • Which?
    D

    Trust Score

    NR
    The LG SN8YG soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and is compatible with Dolby Atmos…. read more
  • Tom’s Guide
    D

    Trust Score

    70
    The LG SN8YG offers an easy and relatively affordable way to add Atmos to your… read more
  • Techradar
    D

    Trust Score

    70
    The LG SN8YG is a great plug-and-play soundbar for folks who want a simple Dolby… read more
  • Consumer Reports
    F

    Trust Score

    NR
    A full featured sound bar with 3.1.2 non-surround channels, a wireless subwoofer, WiFi audio streaming… read more
  • Sound and Vision
    F

    Trust Score

    78
    The Verdict: LG’s affordable 3.1.2 soundbar performs well with movies and music and features new… read more

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