LG SPD7Y vs Sony HT-A7000 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG SPD7Y vs Sony HT-A7000 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SPD7Y has a total rating of 5.6 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 SPD7Y has 3.1.2 versus 7.1.2 for the Sony HT-A7000. The output power is different and equal to 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y versus 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SPD7Y got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A7000 9 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A7000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A7000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SPD7Y has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Sony HT-A7000. 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

Compared soundbars have no app control. 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 SPD7Y over Sony HT-A7000

Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over LG SPD7Y