LG Launches Half Dozen Sound Bars, 3 With Meridian, Dolby Atmos Sound

March 27, 2019 |Audio

LG’s 2019 premium Hi-Res Audio sound bar lineup includes Google Assistant, giving users voice control without the need for a Google Home speaker, along with sound by Meridian Technology and Dolby Atmos, LG said Tuesday. Meridian’s sound technology, combining digital signal processing and hardware, is said to enhance the sound field with height, width, and depth. LG’s premium sound bars comprise the 5.1.2-channel SL10YG ($1,299, April), 4.1.2-channel SL9YG ($999, May) and 3.1.2-channel SL8YG ($799, April). Other models with DTS Virtual:X immersive audio are the 3.1-channel LG SL7Y ($499, April) 3.1-channel SL6Y ($399, April) and 2.1-channel SL5Y ($279, April). The SL9YG, supporting both stand and wall-mount orientation, automatically senses orientation and adapts to optimize the sound output for up-firing or down-firing speakers, said the company.