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LG SP8YA vs LG Eclair QP5
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LG SP8YA
LG Eclair QP5
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Channels3.1.2
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- SP8YA (Black)
- Eclair QP5 (Black)
- Eclair QP5W (White)
Our Verdict
LG SP8YA
LG Eclair QP5
The LG SP8YA is a better 3.1.2 soundbar than the LG Eclair QP5. The SP8YA has better center and surround performances. It's also a better pick for Atmos content. It gets louder with a little less compression at max volume. Unlike the Eclair, it has room correction and supports more wireless playback options. Some users may also prefer its more neutral, balanced sound profile out-of-the-box. That said, the Eclair has a more compact design, so it's not too surprising that it struggles to get loud.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
6.6
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
6.3
Center
8.5
6.8
Surround 5.1
4.2
2.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Unspecified
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.7" (106.0 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.3" (5.9 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.9" (12.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.1 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.0 cm)
11.2" (28.4 cm)
Depth
12.3" (31.2 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
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
No
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
6.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Music
Slope
-0.58
-0.73
Std. Err.
3.43 dB
5.92 dB
Channels
3.1.2
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
31.3 Hz
53.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
12.7 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
6.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Music
Suggested Bass Setting
0
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
0
Slope
-0.58
-0.73
Std. Err.
3.43 dB
5.92 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.3 Hz
53.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
12.7 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.15 dB
3.26 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
7.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.0 dB SPL
88.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.19 dB
1.35 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
6.6
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.53
0.84
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.59
4.07
Center
8.5
6.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.13
-1.32
Std. Err.
2.11 dB
6.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.6 dB SPL
86.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.80
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.63
2.96
Surround 5.1
4.2
2.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.64
0.80
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
8.55 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.2 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.53
2.22
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.5
5.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.43
-0.04
Std. Err.
5.06 dB
5.91 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
81.2 dB SPL
79.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.01
2.09
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.29
0.61
Sound Enhancement Features
8.9
7.1
Room Correction
Yes
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
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
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
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Latency
7.4
6.8
Latency Video
ARC
74 ms
150 ms
Optical
61 ms
109 ms
Full HDMI In
98 ms
9 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.3
6.3
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
No
Wireless Playback
10
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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