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Klipsch Bar 48 vs LG SN8YG
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Products
Klipsch Bar 48
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- Bar 48
- SN8YG (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Bar 48
LG SN8YG
The LG SN8YG is a better overall performing 3.1 soundbar than the Klipsch Bar 48. The LG feels slightly better built, it has a more thumpy, bass-heavy sound profile that's fairly neutral, and if you don't like it, it has a lot of sound enhancement features so that you can find the right sound for your needs. The LG can also support Atmos as well as eARC content thanks to its Full HDMI In port, and it also has an integrated Google Assistant feature so you can use voice commands to control the soundbar. The Klipsch, on the other hand, has a slightly better surround sound performance, and it has less harmonic distortion at a normal listening volume.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.7
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.8" (121.5 cm)
41.7" (106.0 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.3 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
3.3" (8.5 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
11.9" (30.3 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
Height
16.2" (41.2 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Proprietary
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.81
-1.16
Std. Err.
3.99 dB
4.46 dB
Channels
3.1
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
27.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
1
-5
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
5
Slope
-0.35
-0.24
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
3.57 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
27.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.84 dB
2.50 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
6.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.9 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.83 dB
3.62 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.0
6.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.26
0.71
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.55
4.39
Center
8.6
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.55
-0.16
Std. Err.
3.04 dB
3.42 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
100.6 dB SPL
90.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
1.11
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.47
3.15
Surround 5.1
4.3
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.81
-1.22
Std. Err.
3.62 dB
4.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.9 dB SPL
93.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.38
0.71
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.37
4.46
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
-0.10
Std. Err.
N/A
4.43 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
89.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
1.49
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
9.4
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
No
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
No
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.3
7.6
Latency Video
ARC
89 ms
75 ms
Optical
73 ms
56 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
87 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
Yes (Built-in)
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
LG Wi-Fi Speaker
iOS
No
Yes
Android
No
Yes
Acts As A Remote
No
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
All
Casts Device Files
No
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
No
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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