Our quick take
LG SL9YG - 4.0 / 5
Design
- Soundbar: 1220 x 57 x 145mm / Weighs: 6.3kg Subwoofer: 221 x 390 x 313mm / Weighs 7.8kg
Features
- Two LED displays depending on orientation Chromecast & Google Assistant ThinQ and Google Home apps Included remote control
Connections
- 2x HDMI input; HDMI output with ARC Ethernet; Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz); Bluetooth 4.2 Optical input; 3.5mm analogue input
Setup
Sound Quality
- 4.1.2-channel configuration Two upward-firing drivers 500W of built-in amplification Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding Hi-Res Audio (192kHz/24-bit) Optional rear speakers for 6.1.2 system
Listening to music
Watching TV shows and movies
To recap
The LG SL9YG brings the soundbar into the AI-era thanks to the inclusion of Google Assistant. It also makes up for last year’s shortcomings by adding DTS:X to the existing Dolby Atmos support. The result is a slimline footprint with a big, if rather front-loaded, soundstage. However certain design choices compromise what is otherwise an excellent soundbar.
