Neither LG SK8Y nor Yamaha YAS-207 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither LG SK8Y nor Yamaha YAS-207 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $300 | LG SK8Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Yamaha YAS-207 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $1048 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | 1 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 |
3 | - | $810 | Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music. | - | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 |
4 | - | $299 | Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market. |
4 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 9 |
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Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 6
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 17 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by TheProductAnalyst | 65 |
Score distribution:
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60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- LG SK8Y 2.1 ch High Res Audio Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos (2018)
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- World's first sound bar with DTS Virtual: X Virtual 3D surround sound (available via a firmware update available now)
- Slim, understated design perfectly complements your TV
- Wireless subwoofer for powerful bass with flexible placement
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- Ethernet
- Bluetooth (ver. 4.0)
- Optical Output
- AUX In (3.5mm)
- HDMI 1.4 Input
- bluetooth
- wifi
- Remote Control
- Optical Cable
- Wall Mount Bracket
LG SK8Y is a well-known option in the middle of the sound bars price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung HW-K550 or Zvox SB380 .
LG SK8Y is $5.56 less expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).