In this article, we will talk about LG SC9S vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The LG SC9S was rated 6.4, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SC9S has 2.1 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 310 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SC9S via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the LG SC9S for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.
The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SC9S versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the SC9S, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.
The manufacturer of the SC9S provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SC9S was rated 5/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.