LG SJ8, a sound bar with unsurpassed connectivity
LG is currently one of the leading technology companies in the world. The quality of each and every one of its products is one of its great strengths. In the LG product portfolio we also find sound bars, such as the LG SJ8 I want to talk to you about today. A top-of-the-range device that is a real bomb, for the most demanding users, highlighting, above all, its connectivity section.
Technical characteristics of the LG SJ8
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Make model | LG SJ8 |
Bar / Subwoofer Dimensions | 1220 x 38 x 105/320 x 171 x 252 |
Bar / Subwoofer Weight | 2.7 kg / 4.3 kg |
Colour | Black |
Power | 300 W |
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Wireless connection |
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Decoding formats | WAV, FLAC and ALAC |
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Exterior design of the LG SJ8
The design of the LG SJ8 soundbar has won me over. It has an ultra-modern style I love it, with the worn black mesh and with two large speakers occupying the front of the device and the black housing as well. The corners are rounded, a point in favor of this bar in terms of design because it integrates much better in the space.
It’s a sound bar straight measuring 1220 mm wide x 38mm high x 105mm thick; It is intended for televisions larger than 55 inches. The most remarkable thing is its height; just 38 mm, which allows you to place it anywhere without you hardly noticing that it is there. To have such large dimensions it weighs only 2.7 kilos.
All connections are housed in the rear of the sound bar, something that in my point of view is a great strength of this type of device because there are no cables in sight. It has several buttons, also located on the back: connection, volume, on and off …
The LG SJ8 soundbar features a wireless subwoofer in smooth black color, in line with the bar shell. It has a speaker whose aesthetics have not been very careful. It measures 71mm wide x 320mm high x 252mm thick. This one weighs 4-3 kg.
LG SJ8 Sound
The LG SJ8 soundbar has 300W power (65 W x 2 for the bar and 170 W for the subwoofer), 4K and 4.1 channel sound. It has Dolby Digital audio quality, as well as an automatic sound processor, which optimizes the audio at each volume level. It also incorporates High Resolution Audio (Hi-Res) sound.
It has several audio technologies that make it a top-of-the-range bar to fully enjoy all movies and series with extraordinary sound.
- ASC technology: Automatically detects what type of content is being broadcast. Thus, if they are dialogues because, for example, you are watching a program, it is adjusted to make them clearer; And if you’re watching a series or an action movie, turn up the low sounds.
- Audio Upscaler: On the other hand, the LG SJ8 sound bar has a high resolution sound converter. Thus, if you are listening to songs stored on your mobile phone through this device, the music is converted into high resolution audio (24 bit 192kHz). An extraordinary sound quality.
- 4K Pass-Through: In this way, if you have a 4K television, you can enjoy all the content in 4K, both in terms of image and sound.
This high-end soundbar from LG plays WAV, FLAC and ALAC formats, as well as files with quality 24 bits and 96 KHz. The sound quality is so high that it far exceeds that of a CD.
LG SJ8 connectivity
Regarding connectivity, the LG SJ8 soundbar could not be more complete. Dispose of HDMI, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB port, Bluetooth 4.0 connection, Chrome Cast, LG Music Flow Player APP connectivity (with other LG equipment) and TV Sound Sync (wireless connection with LG TV).
As I have said, it has both a Bluetooth and WIFI connection. Thus, if you have music on your mobile device or on your computer that you want to listen to with the highest sound quality, you can connect your phone, tablet or computer through one of these two connections to the sound bar, without the need for cables.
As well you can use your phone or tablet as a controller to control the soundbar: search, play, pause, and raise and lower the volume.
One of the functions that I like the most about the LG SJ8 soundbar is the Automatic Music Playback. If you have this function activated, as soon as you enter the house, the music stored on your mobile phone will start playing. The soundbar senses that the device is nearby and begins to play audio from the device.
accessories
If you buy the LG SJ8 soundbar you will find that the box includes control, manual, wall bracket, the main bar and its subwoofer.
Thanks to the DTS Digital Surround system you can achieve an even more immersive sound sensation in your living room. The main soundbar sits just below the TV and the wireless speaker next to it. Then you can add two speakers closer to the sofa. In this way, you will get a totally immersive intense experience; Of course, make sure that the speakers have a good quality and emit a sound as clean as that of the bar.
Our conclusion of the LG SJ8
The LG SJ8 soundbar is without a doubt a device designed for users looking for the best. If you have a 55-inch or larger TV in your living room, you are surely interested in getting an immersive feeling when enjoying your favorite movie or series. As well, with this sound bar you will achieve a more than impressive audio quality; It will give you the feeling that you are living the scenes on your television.
As for the negative aspects of LG SJ8, the truth is that the only thing I can say is that I am missing the Distortion Cancellation function but, really, with all the 4k audio and sound enhancement technologies, it may not do lack. Also, some more decoding format would have been nice.
LG SJ8 availability and price
LG SJ8 Soundbar: Pros and Cons
- Complete connectivity section
- Good audio processing technologies
- Few decoding formats