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Customers highly value the 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DTS Virtual:X for its exceptional sound quality, easy setup, and affordable price. Many customers rave about the impressive bass and connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing their home theater experience. However, some users have expressed concerns about the volume levels and remote control issues.
This was a replacement soundbar for our 43" LG flat screen. Two things attracted me; price ...it's at a significant discount; reviews ...a long litany of positive comments. Icing on the cake; the 35" long "bar" fit perfectly along the top edge of the TV and the sub fit the "cubby" in the TV cabinet. Mounting the soundbar was a challenge; the bar is designed to sit on the TV cabinet or be mounted to the wall, either on a shelf or using the included wall brackets. Mounting the bar to the TV, above or below, requires buying a mounting kit with "L" brackets in it. Our flat screen is on a moving mount; it swivels, extends and retracts so the soundbar has to be mounted to it. Two threaded points on the bottom of the soundbar are the only mounting options. The marginally sized cut-out on the back of the soundbar for HDMI connections makes installing them difficult. The HDMI jacks are not marked; labeling is on the roof of the cutout that's impossible to see with the bar installed. Marking the "ARC" specific HDMI jack is a good idea. Initially the TV and soundbar didn't work using the ARC feature. I got no sound even though the bar/sub powered up properly when the TV was turned on. I tried different tactics and eventually got the ARC feature to work. I believe re-seating the the HDMI cable for the ARC function is what did the trick. The sub-woofer has a rear-facing port and, for best effect, you should place the sub so the rear port isn't blocked. When I installed this in my television cabinet I cut out the back panel where the sub was placed. Robust fidelity is how I would describe the "voice" of this soundbar setup. The combined unit is rated at 300w rms(!): 50w/ch for the bar and 200w for the sub. THD is 10% for both bar and sub ...not the greatest but, unless you're gonna crank the volume, it shouldn't be noticeable. My ears tell me this has a much fuller sound than the Sony unit it's replacing. The LG soundbar has 4 sound programs: "AI Sound Pro"; "Bass Blast"; "Standard"; "DTS Virtual X". In addition you have the ability to adjust treble and bass and set the Sub-woofer output level. "AI Sound Pro" works nicely; IMHO the best "sound effect" of the bunch. Tweak the treble a bit for voice clarity, add a bit of bass and dial in the sub output level and you're good to go.
Posted by Mike463
The sale price point was what I was looking for. Great sound system for my bedroom. Easy setup and simple two piece system with perfect sound for that space.
Posted by LeonardM
Awesome sound bar and sub, especially for the money..super easy set-up.
Posted by ShawnM
I'll just start by saying that this isn't the best for music. It doesn't sound as powerful as some of the others at this price point, like the Sony HT-S400. The LG SN4A's sub just can't keep up. But, for movies and TV, it does ok. I think the AI Sound Pro setting is good, and I leave it on. I do have to crank the volume up for some programs, There is no HDMI cable included, but there is a pretty long optical cable inside. I used it until I figured out the eARC connection, which was a setting I needed to change on my TV (changing the sound processing from Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital). The SN4A cannot process Dolby Digital Plus. I do like the SN4A, and I think it's perfect for a bedroom TV. The display on the front automatically dims after a few seconds, which is a fantastic feature. It also has an HDMI input for another device to connect to directly, if you need it. I think for a small to medium-sized room, this will perform at its best. Any larger of a space and this will sound underwhelming. You'll want to go up a class or two for sure.
Posted by alonz929
This soundbar is a no-brainer. I was looking for a simple and inexpensive way to improve my tv's audio, and this is it! The setup is dead simple, requiring wall power and a way to connect to the TV (including HDMI, optical, and bluetooth and possibly more). Dialog is clear, the wireless subwoofer is extremely convenient, and the sound can't be beat for the price. eArc was a must for me, and I can hapily report that it works great for me. You also have the option to pass through an HDMI signal if you're running low on inputs like me, and it works great! They include a bracket to wall mount the soundbar, which is optional but a great addition.
Posted by CyberStunk
$127.99
Add more sound where you need it. Give movie night a boost with sound that envelopes you. This sound bar plus subwoofer with 2.1 channels delivers great audio quality in a minimalist design. An ideal sound bar to match TVs 40” and up.
$129.99
Make a big audio impression with the slim and compact S40T. With 2.1 channels and a convenient wireless subwoofer, this soundbar fills even smaller spaces with amazing audio—without taking up a lot of room. Dolby Digital¹ ; and DTS Digital² technologies give you cinematic-quality sound for all your favorite content.
$199.99
Immerse yourself in your favourite film, feel the energy of the crowd at the big game or rock out in your living room. With the compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar, JBL pro sound is just a single HDMI ARC or optical cable connection away. Built-in bluetooth means you can easily stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Dolby Digital, JBL surround sound and a smart sound mode delivers incredible sound everytime, whatever you want to watch or listen to. Plug-in, turn on and surround yourself with JBL signature sound.
$89.99
Add a soundbar. Enjoy everything more. From concerts to cooking competitions, for binging shows and streaming music, this soundbar is loaded with clever features that you’ll use every day.
Pros for LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DTS Virtual:X - Black | |||
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Sound quality, Easy setup, Price, Bass, Connectivity | Easy connection, Wireless subwoofer, Room size, Bang for buck, Budget | Sound quality, Easy setup, Bluetooth connectivity, Price, Compact size | Sound quality, Easy setup, Bluetooth connectivity, Price, Built-in woofer |
Cons for LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DTS Virtual:X - Black | |||
Volume, Compatibility, Remote control, Size | Bass, Surround sound, Remote interaction, Warranty | Compatibility, Loud top end, Startup issues, Auto power on, Lack of channels | Volume, Indicator lights, Instructions |
Key Specs | |||
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Wireless Connectivity | |||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, NFC |
App Compatible | |||
Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
Wall Mountable | |||
Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity | |||
— | Yes | — | No |
Voice Assistant Built-in | |||
— | — | — | No |
Dialogue Enhancement | |||
— | — | — | Yes |