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LG 2018 Soundbar Home Cinema line-up

LG 2018 Soundbar
The Korean manufacturer introduces five new LG 2018 Soundbar models and holds one 2017 soundbar in the range. The top model for 2018 is the LG SK10Y.
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In addition to various new LCD LED TVs and new OLED TVs , LG will come to the Netherlands and Belgium in 2018 with a complete line-up of soundbar home cinema systems. The Korean manufacturer introduces five new models and holds one 2017 soundbar in the range. The top model for 2018 is the LG SK10Y.

LG 2018 soundbar line-up

In the LG range we see two soundbars with Dolby Atmos; the SK10Y and the S9Y. The SK10Y has been developed in cooperation with Meredian Technology. High resolution audio support is available on all models. Below is an overview of all soundbars that LG brings to the Netherlands and Belgium this year.

LG SK10Y

The new LG SK10Y soundbar has been developed for an optimal home cinema experience in the living room. The soundbar has a capacity of 550 watts and supports 5.1.2 output thanks to Dolby Atmos technology. With Dolby Atmos, sound can be placed in a three-dimensional space for a compelling sound from all directions. For this the soundbar is equipped with multiple speakers.

The cooperation with Meridian Audio is also reflected in the SK10Y loudspeaker. Meridian has equipped the SK10Y with various technical innovations such as the Bass and Space technology to envelop listeners into rich and uncompromising audio. In addition, the LG SK10Y soundbar supports high resolution audio files. The soundbar can play sound up to 40 kHz and the soundbar also has a built-in sound-enhancing function that increases the quality of standard audio files up to 24bit / 192Hz.

The design of the SK10Y features a rounded, modern-looking edging and a slim profile that connects seamlessly with most televisions that LG brings to the market in 2018. The soundbar can be connected to smart hubs, speakers and other smart devices that support Chromecast. The speaker can also be used with the smart Google Assistant.

    • Format: 1443 x 63 x 146 mm
    • Color: Dark Titan Silver
    • For TV format: 55-inch and 65-inch
  • 5.1.2 channels
  • 350 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • Dolby Atmos support
  • Meredian Technology
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 192kHz)
  • 4k Pass Through
  • Sound up converter (24bit / 192kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
  • Optical connection
  • WiFi / LAN
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
  • Chromecast
  • Google Assistant compatible

LG SK9Y

The LG SK9Y is largely comparable to the SK10Y but is not co-developed by Meredian Technology. In addition, the power is slightly lower and the design differs.

 
  • Format: 1200 x 58 x 145 mm
  • Color: Dark Titan Silver
  • For TV format: 55-inch and larger
  • 5.1.2 channels
  • 300 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • Dolby Atmos support
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 192kHz)
  • 4k Pass Through
  • Sound up converter (24bit / 192kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
  • Optical connection
  • WiFi / LAN
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
  • Chromecast
  • Google Assistant compatible

LG SK8

The LG SK8 is again a step lower, without Dolby Atmos view. The power is also a bit lower and the HDMI port has disappeared.

  • Format: 1061 x 57.5 x 87 mm
  • Color: Dark Titan Silver
  • For TV format: 49-inch and larger
  • 2.1 channel
  • 160 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 96kHz)
  • Sound up converter (24bit / 96kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • Optical connection
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby Atmos Virtual Height, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
  • Chromecast
  • Google Assistant compatible

LG SK6F

The LG SK6F is largely comparable to the SK8 but comes without Sound up converter and Dolby Atmos Virtual Height. Instead, there is support for DTS Virtual X.

  • Format: 1061 x 57.5 x 87 mm
  • Color: Dark Titan Silver
  • For TV format: 49-inch and larger
  • 2.1 channel
  • 160 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 96kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • Optical connection
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual: X
  • Chromecast
  • Google Assistant compatible

LG SK5

The LG SK5 has to compete with the SK6F without WiFi, Chromecast and support for the Google Assistant.

  • Format: 891 x 57.5 x 87.8 mm
  • Color: Black
  • For TV size: 40-inch and larger
  • 2.1 channel
  • 160 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 96kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • Optical connection
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual: X

LG SJ4

The SJ4 has a capacity of 120 watts and can be extended with wireless speakers for the rear using a special kit.

The LG SK5 has to compete with the SK6F without WiFi, Chromecast and support for the Google Assistant.

  • Format: 1061 x 57.5 x 87 mm
  • Color: Dark Titan Silver
  • For TV format: 49-inch and larger
  • 2.1 channel
  • 120 What power
  • 200 Watt wireless subwoofer
  • High resolution audio (24bit / 96kHz)
  • TV Sound Sync
  • Optical connection
  • Bluetooth
  • Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual: X