REVIEW: LG SP9A Soundbar with 5.2.1 channel

Soundbar ( sound bar) is that product that not everyone knows exists, but falls in love with when buying, as it greatly improves the audio quality of the smart TV. In that review, we analyze the LG SP9A, model premium from LG with 5.2.1 channels. Check out:

Design

A SP9A keeps one Design similar to last year, but changes to black. At the top are 2 speakers directed towards the ceiling, while the other 5 are located on the front and side areas. At the top, there are still the control buttons and, in the front region of the bar, there is a discreet function indicator.

Separated from it, but with wireless connection, there is the subwoofer. It should always be positioned on the side of the rack, on the floor (either on the right or left), to better transmit the bass and give that “beat” feeling in music and action movies. And completing the kit, there is a remote control with only the essentials in buttons for volume, changing inputs used, settings, audio modes and connection. Bluetooth.

Audio

Power Rating: a SP9A It has 520 Watts RMS of power distributed among 5.1.2 channels (5 front speakers, 1 subwoofer and 2 speakers facing up), making it a very powerful sound system and excellent for small and large environments. It was optimized by meridian, traditional company and reference in audio quality, and can reproduce high resolution audio (Hi-Res).

Audio standards: a SP9A supports 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X standards, which are among the most used in movies and series on streaming services. streamingas the Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and others. These patterns are also used by games in the Xbox Series X e PlayStation 5. And in services streaming of high-quality music, such as Tidal, Apple Music e Amazon Music, you can still benefit from the Dolby Atmos Music standard, which allows sounds to be precisely positioned by each of the speakers, creating the effect of spatial or surround.

Ai Sound PRO 2 and AI Room Calibration: one of the great advantages of this soundbar is to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) to calibrate its operation, during the first use. And also to understand what kind of content you are listening to and decide what are the best sound and equalization settings for it.

The impression of sound quality is unparalleled. THE SP9A can simulate the spatial sound in the environment, also called surround, with perfection. It gives you that feeling that the movie is happening in your house.

Interface and Apps

A SP9A use the pattern SIMPLINK so you can control it with your TV's remote and interface. So, when increasing or decreasing the TV audio, the soundbar changes accordingly. Strangely, the LG continues not to integrate your soundbars to the platform LG ThinQ. Instead, there is a specific and incommunicable app, the lg sound bar (Android e iPhone), which you can use to command the soundbar without control and access functions such as audio calibration, with or changing entries.

Alexa: with support for Alexa da Amazon, soundbar can receive commands to “play that song from Spotify” or “turn up the volume”, among others. To configure this feature, use the app LG Soundbar.

Google Assistant: as soon as you call soundbar plugged in, you will notice that it will appear in your Google Home as new device to connect. Just follow the process to configure, to use the Google Assistant with her.

In addition to these standards, the SP9A also has support for chromecast (also from Google) And Apple AirPlay.

Connectivity

A SP9A has standard support HDMI 2.1 eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), which may be the only input you will use. Explaining a little, it allows you to transmit the original audio signal in high resolution, through an HDMI cable, reproducing it in the best way and without loss of quality. Its biggest advantage is to significantly improve DTS bandwidth and speed.

In addition to it, there are also connections Bluetooth (to send songs from smartphone straight to the soundbar), WiFi, optics e USB (for pen drives with MP3 songs). You can also connect an HDMI device directly to the bar (HDMI IN).

Price and Availability

A LG SP9A Soundbar can be found, at a discount, currently at BRL 3.199,00 at Magalu, price compatible with the quality of the device and the high power of 520 Watts RMS.

Conclusion

It's really impressive to use the LG SP9A soundbar, both in high-fidelity audio reproduction and in integration with streaming when watching movies and series in Dolby Atmos. After connecting (and activating the AI Sound PRO), you can forget it exists and enjoy the TV content.

The model is also interesting even for those who want to use it without a smart TV close by, as the availability of “cast" it's the Google Assistant facilitate use. Who prefers to command her with the Alexa or use a iPhone or iPad, will also be satisfied. We recommend.

Technical Specifications

For more information, visit the manufacturer's official website about the LG SP9A Soundbar.

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