LG SC9S vs Sony HT-A5000 review
It makes sense comparing LG SC9S vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SC9S has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 7.8 for HT-A5000.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SC9S has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 310 (overall) W for the SC9S versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SC9S got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A5000 8 for its 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 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
App control is available for the SC9S. 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 LG SC9S got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.
Advantages LG SC9S over Sony HT-A5000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over LG SC9S
- 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
- 6.4LG SC9S
- 7.8Sony HT-A5000
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