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LG SN8YG vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
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Products
LG SN8YG
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Channels3.1.2
Channels5.0
Variants
- SN8YG (Black)
- Bar 5.0 MultiBeam (Black)
Our Verdict
LG SN8YG
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
The LG SN8YG is better than the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam. The LG comes with a dedicated sub, so it's able to reproduce a more extended low-bass. It has more sound enhancement features, like dialogue enhancement, and a better Atmos performance. There's even built-in voice assistant support. That said, the JBL is better-built with a better surrounds performance.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.2
Stereo Frequency Response
7.9
7.0
Surround 5.1
3.7
6.0
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.7" (106.0 cm)
28.0" (71.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.1 cm)
N/A
Height
15.4" (39.0 cm)
N/A
Depth
12.3" (31.2 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.9
7.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-1.16
-1.07
Std. Err.
4.46 dB
3.38 dB
Channels
3.1.2
5.0
Low-Frequency Extension
27.9 Hz
51.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.2
7.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-5
1
Suggested Treble Setting
5
N/A
Slope
-0.24
0.18
Std. Err.
3.57 dB
3.07 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.9 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.50 dB
2.83 dB
Stereo Dynamics
6.8
7.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.8 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.62 dB
1.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.7
8.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.71
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.39
1.33
Center
8.1
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.16
-0.30
Std. Err.
3.42 dB
2.96 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.3 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.11
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.15
1.11
Surround 5.1
3.7
6.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Front Firing and Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.22
-0.77
Std. Err.
4.52 dB
3.80 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.3 dB SPL
89.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.71
1.11
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.46
2.36
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
5.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Surround (Downmix)
Slope
-0.10
-1.81
Std. Err.
4.43 dB
5.25 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.0 dB SPL
84.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
1.66
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.49
1.01
Sound Enhancement Features
9.4
4.7
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections 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
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
8.8
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
8.7
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Latency
7.6
9.5
Latency Video
ARC
75 ms
-19 ms
Optical
56 ms
-7 ms
Full HDMI In
87 ms
27 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
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
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
Yes (Built-in)
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
LG Wi-Fi Speaker
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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