Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
The LG SP11RA is another premium soundbar that offers you an immersive audio experience for movies, music, and gaming, featuring a 7.1.4 channel configuration with dedicated speakers, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats, AI room calibration, multiple connectivity options, and user-friendly design.
However, it falls into the premium category and will only be affordable to a few. The system also has a separate subwoofer and rear speakers, delivering a soundstage that fills the room which may not be suitable for small spaces since it's a bit boomy on the bass and could benefit from fine-tuning.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a width of 1,440mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are often designed to fit the width of television sets or get close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has a height of 63mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a device, they are commonly designed as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
LG SP11RA Soundbar weighs 7,200g. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to shift around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other kinds of products.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies. LG SP11RA Soundbar occupies 13,272.71cm³, it is important to know the space that the soundbar takes up to confirm that it would fit with ease into the space available .
The thickness of LG SP11RA Soundbar is 146mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width)
When it comes to surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the sum of main speakers, the second number shows the sum of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the room that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar itself.
LG SP11RA Soundbar having a sound output value of 7.1.4 means that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, this is based on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the LG SP11RA Soundbar speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Coz it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG SP11RA Soundbar will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high-definition audio.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may connect at the same time several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the LG SP11RA Soundbar can connect to Wi-Fi.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the LG SP11RA Soundbar
LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. LG SP11RA Soundbar has DTS:X
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.