LG SP7R vs Sony HT-S40R review

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LG SP7R vs Sony HT-S40R review

LG SP7R
vs
Sony HT-S40R

In this article, we will talk about LG SP7R vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The LG SP7R was rated 5, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SP7R has 7.1 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 580 (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 SP7R via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG SP7R for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SP7R versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the SP7R, 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.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SP7R or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SP7R was rated 6/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

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