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LG SL6Y vs Samsung HW-A550
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LG SL6Y
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Channels3.1
Channels2.1
Variants
- SL6Y
- HW-A550 (Black)
Our Verdict
LG SL6Y
Samsung HW-A550
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the LG SL6Y or the Samsung HW-A550. The LG is a 3.1 setup that's better suited for dialogue-centric content thanks to its discrete center channel. It also has a better surrounds performance. That said, the 2.1 Samsung is better for music. It reproduces a more extended low-bass, and it comes with a graphic EQ to help you customize its sound.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.1
7.1
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
7.9
Center
8.2
5.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.7" (106.0 cm)
33.9" (86.1 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.2" (5.5 cm)
Depth
3.4" (8.6 cm)
3.4" (8.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
6.8" (17.3 cm)
7.9" (20.0 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.2 cm)
13.8" (35.0 cm)
Depth
9.8" (24.8 cm)
11.4" (29.0 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
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.68
-0.58
Std. Err.
3.01 dB
2.35 dB
Channels
3.1
2.1
Low-Frequency Extension
52.6 Hz
40.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.4
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
3
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
0
3
Slope
0.06
-0.12
Std. Err.
2.88 dB
1.96 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
50.4 Hz
40.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
1.91 dB
2.65 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.2
8.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.0 dB SPL
92.2 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.06 dB
0.55 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
6.2
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.50
1.08
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.74
6.15
Center
8.2
5.9
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
1.00
-1.63
Std. Err.
3.04 dB
4.66 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.7 dB SPL
87.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.13
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.71
3.08
Surround 5.1
4.3
3.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.16
-1.68
Std. Err.
3.23 dB
4.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.5 dB SPL
85.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.78
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.10
2.22
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
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
Sound Enhancement Features
7.0
6.7
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
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
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
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
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
8.3
6.4
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
No
No
DTS-HD MA
No
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.8
7.0
Latency Video
ARC
55 ms
104 ms
Optical
64 ms
77 ms
Full HDMI In
85 ms
77 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
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
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
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
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
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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