LG S95QR vs Sony HT-A7000 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG S95QR vs Sony HT-A7000 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 out of 10 versus 8 for HT-A7000.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S95QR has 9.1.5 versus 7.1.2 for the Sony HT-A7000. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR versus 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 9 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S95QR received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the S95QR. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.
Advantages LG S95QR over Sony HT-A7000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over LG S95QR
- Built-in subwoofer
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.8LG S95QR
- 8Sony HT-A7000
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