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LG SP9YA vs LG SP8YA
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
LG SP9YA
LG SP8YA
Tested using Methodology v1.1
Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:43 PM
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Updated Jun 13, 2024 07:55 PM
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Channels5.1.2
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- SP9YA (Black)
- SP8YA (Black)
Our Verdict
LG SP9YA
LG SP8YA
The LG SP9YA is a 5.1.2 soundbar that offers better performance than the 3.1.2 LG SP8YA. The SP9YA is better built, with a better soundstage performance. Also, thanks to its side-firing speakers, it doesn't have to downmix surround content into stereo to play it.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
7.9
Stereo Frequency Response
8.3
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.1" (122.2 cm)
41.7" (106.0 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
5.8" (14.7 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.1 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.0 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Depth
12.3" (31.2 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
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.3
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.26
-0.58
Std. Err.
2.22 dB
3.43 dB
Channels
5.1.2
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
31.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.3
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
1
0
Slope
-0.06
-0.58
Std. Err.
2.18 dB
3.43 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
31.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.14 dB
2.15 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
8.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
91.8 dB SPL
93.0 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.92 dB
1.19 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.0
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.65
0.53
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.19
2.59
Center
7.7
8.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.47
-0.13
Std. Err.
3.95 dB
2.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
86.8 dB SPL
89.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.10
0.63
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.83
2.63
Surround 5.1
4.8
4.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
1.67
-0.64
Std. Err.
7.19 dB
3.44 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.5 dB SPL
93.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.85
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.18
2.53
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.3
5.5
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.12
0.43
Std. Err.
5.73 dB
5.06 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
79.4 dB SPL
81.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.00
1.01
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.29
0.29
Sound Enhancement Features
9.2
8.9
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
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 ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
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
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.5
7.4
Latency Video
ARC
82 ms
74 ms
Optical
66 ms
61 ms
Full HDMI In
75 ms
98 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
6.3
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
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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