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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

LG SL6Y vs Klipsch Bar 48

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

LG SL6Y
Klipsch Bar 48

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LG SL6Y Picture
Klipsch Bar 48 Picture
Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1

Variants

  • SL6Y
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LG SL6Y

Klipsch Bar 48

The LG SL6Y is slightly better than the Klipsch Bar 48. While they're both 3.1 soundbars with a dedicated wireless subwoofer, the LG feels better built, is smaller, has an HDMI In port, and has a dedicated companion app that can be used as a remote control. On the other hand, the Klipsch has fewer artifacts when played at full volume.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.1
7.2

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.2
7.8

Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

8.3
0.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Style photo - bar
Klipsch Bar 48 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Style photo - sub
Klipsch Bar 48 Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Style photo - satellites
Klipsch Bar 48 Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - bar
Klipsch Bar 48 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

41.7" (106.0 cm)
47.8" (121.5 cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.9" (7.3 cm)

Depth  

3.4" (8.6 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - sub
Klipsch Bar 48 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

6.8" (17.3 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)

Height  

15.4" (39.2 cm)
16.2" (41.2 cm)

Depth  

9.8" (24.8 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - satellites
Klipsch Bar 48 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Back photo - bar
Klipsch Bar 48 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Proprietary
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Back photo - sub
Klipsch Bar 48 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Back photo - satellites
Klipsch Bar 48 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build quality photo  

LG SL6Y Build quality photo
Klipsch Bar 48 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

LG SL6Y In The Box photo
Klipsch Bar 48 In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.2
7.8

Stereo Setup  

LG SL6Y Stereo Setup
Klipsch Bar 48 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

0.68
0.81

Std. Err. 
 

3.01 dB
3.99 dB

Channels 
 

3.1
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

52.6 Hz
33.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.4
8.5

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

3
1

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
N/A

Slope 
 

0.06
-0.35

Std. Err. 
 

2.88 dB
2.38 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

50.4 Hz
27.5 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
17.7 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
6.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

1.91 dB
2.84 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.2
7.7

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.0 dB SPL
101.9 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.06 dB
3.83 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.4
8.0

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.50
0.26

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.74
2.55
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Center 
 

8.2
8.6

Center Setup  

LG SL6Y Center Setup
Klipsch Bar 48 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

1.00
0.55

Std. Err. 
 

3.04 dB
3.04 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.7 dB SPL
100.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.13
0.35

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.71
2.47
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Surround 5.1 
 

4.3
4.3

Surround Setup  

LG SL6Y Surround Setup
Klipsch Bar 48 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

0.16
-0.81

Std. Err. 
 

3.23 dB
3.62 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.5 dB SPL
99.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.78
1.38

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.10
4.37

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

LG SL6Y Height Setup
Klipsch Bar 48 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

LG SL6Y H Frequency Response
Klipsch Bar 48 H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.0
5.4

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Presets
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs bar photo 1
Klipsch Bar 48 Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs bar photo 2
Klipsch Bar 48 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 
 

1
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

7.1
7.1

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

8.3
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

Yes
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
No
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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes
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Latency 
 

7.8
7.3

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

55 ms
89 ms

Optical 
 

64 ms
73 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

85 ms
N/A

Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

No
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No
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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Klipsch Bar 48 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Klipsch Bar 48 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Klipsch Bar 48 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls satellites photo 1
Klipsch Bar 48 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

LG SL6Y Interface photo
Klipsch Bar 48 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

LG SL6Y Controls photo
Klipsch Bar 48 Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

LG SL6Y Remote photo
Klipsch Bar 48 Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No
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App 
 

App image  

LG SL6Y App image
Klipsch Bar 48 App image

App Name  

LG Sound Bar
No App

iOS  

No
No

Android  

Yes
No

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
No

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All
No

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
No
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
No

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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