Our quick take

LG SK10Y soundbar - 4.0 / 5

Big but surprisingly sleek design

  • Soundbar (7x 50W): 1443 x 146 x 63mm; 7.5kgs Sub (200W): 221 x 390 x 313mml 7.6kgs Available in black only

LG SK10Y features

  • Decodes: Dolby Atmos, LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround Supports: Hi-Res Audio up to 24bit/192kHz; MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, WMA, OGG, Apple Lossless, FLAC Meridian Technology brings ‘Bass and Space’ and ‘Height Elevation’  5.1.2-channel with wireless sub included 7.1.2 possible with optional SPK8 pack Google Assistant support Chromecast built-in

Connections and controls

  • 2x HDMI input; HDMI output with ARC Ethernet (wired); Wi-Fi (wireless); Bluetooth 4.0 (wireless) Optical digital audio input; 3.5mm analogue input; USB (service only)

Setup and operation

  • LCD display on soundbar App-based setup possible Surround modes: Standard, Movie, Music, ASC (Adaptive Sound Control), Bass Blast

Big, dynamic and front-heavy sound

Watching TV shows and movies

Listening to music

To recap

The LG SK10Y is a big but stylish soundbar that delivers an equally big soundstage with Dolby Atmos, but suffers from being rather front-heavy. However, there’s the option of wireless rear speakers for those seeking greater immersion, and the Meridian technology is a nice addition. The price is competitive, but the lack of DTS:X support puts the SK10Y at a disadvantage.