It makes sense comparing Klipsch R-10B vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, R-10B has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 8 for SL9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Klipsch R-10B has 5.1 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 250 (overall) W for the R-10B versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Klipsch R-10B got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SL9YG 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Only the LG SL9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SL9YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the R-10B received a rating of 5/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SL9YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SL9YG. Multi-room is only available for the LG SL9YG.
Only the SL9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SL9YG. For multichannel surround Klipsch R-10B got a rating of 4, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.