LG SPD7Y vs Sonos Arc review

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LG SPD7Y vs Sonos Arc review

LG SPD7Y
vs
Sonos Arc

I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SPD7Y vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SPD7Y was rated 5.6, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SPD7Y for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. The Arc can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Arc. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SPD7Y versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the SPD7Y, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. The manufacturer of the Arc provides a device control application. The Sonos Arc equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The SPD7Y can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SPD7Y was rated 10/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SPD7Y over Sonos Arc

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Sonos Arc over LG SPD7Y

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
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