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LG's announces pricing, availability for 2021 soundbars

LG's has four soundbars for sale right now starting at $179 and including HDMI connectivity and Bluetooth

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LG has announced pricing and availability on its suite of soundbars , some of which include support for Dolby Atmos, starting with the 2.1-channel SP2 for $179.

The company has announced that four models are available now -- the SP9YA ($999), SP8YA ($799), SP7Y ($449) and the SP2 ($179). Meanwhile the SPD7Y ($399) will come in mid-June.

The SP9YA, SP8YA, and SPD7Y feature support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with dedicated up-firing speakers as well as HDMI eARC connection and Bluetooth. The high-end soundbars (SP11, SP9 and SP8) also include compatibility with Google Assistant,  Amazon  Alexa, Chromecast built-in and  Apple  AirPlay 2.

The 5.1-channel SP7 step-up keeps the all-in-one design but adds tuning by audio company Meridian, DTS Virtual:X and more power (440W).  

The SP2 is a 2.1-channel lifestyle soundbar with "onboard" subwoofers. It offers 100 watts of power, HDMI connectivity, Bluetooth and comes in a choice of two colors -- charcoal or grey.

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LG"s render of the forthcoming QP5 Dolby Atmos soundbar

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One of the most distinctive models is the compact QP5 Eclair. At just 11.7 inches wide this pipsqueak speaker reminds me of the  Polk MagniFi mini , but offers dedicated Dolby Atmos height speakers as well. It comes with a wireless subwoofer, which offers a push-pull design for less vibration. The QP5 is due at some point around June or July 2021 but pricing has not been announced.

While competitor Samsung's soundbars have been a popular option LG has the advantage of Meridian tuning while its softer appearance may make it more suitable to people's decors.   

The full 2021 lineup is as follows.

LG SP11R  

  • 7.1.4 channel 
  • 770W
  • Dolby Atmos DTS:X
  • Meridian tuning
  • $TBA
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The $999 LG SP9YA features Dolby Atmos playback and dedicated rear speakers

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LG SP9YA

  • 5.1.2 channel 
  • 520W
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • Meridian tuning
  • $999  
  • Available now  

LG SP8YA

  • 3.1.2 channel 
  • 440W
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • Meridian tuning
  • $799  
  • Available now  
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LG SPD7Y

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • 3.1.2 channel 
  • 380W
  • $399
  • Available mid-June   

LG SP7Y

  • 5.1 channel
  • 440W
  • Meridian tuning
  • $449  
  • Available now  

LG QP5 Eclair

  • 3.1.2 channel
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • $TBA

LG SN4 

  • 2.1 channel
  • 300W
  • $TBA

LG SP2 

  • 2.1 channel
  • 200W
  • HDMI and Bluetooth
  • $179
  • Available now

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