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Samsung HW-Q800A Picture

LG SP9YA Picture

Channels 3.1.2

Channels 5.1.2

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q800A

LG SP9YA

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the 3.1.2 Samsung HW-Q800A or the 5.1.2 LG SP9YA. The LG comes with a room correction feature and more wireless playback options. It also uses side-firing speakers to create phantom localization for its surround channels, while the Samsung has to downmix surround content into stereo. The Samsung also comes with a graphic EQ, and it gets louder, albeit with more compression at max volume.

Variants

HW-Q800A (Black)

SP9YA (Black)

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Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

0.0

0.0

Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Satellite Wireless

Locked

Locked

Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Samsung HW-Q800A Bar Mounting Holes Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Bar Mounting Holes Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Satellite Mounting Holes

Samsung HW-Q800A Satellite Mounting Holes Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Satellite Mounting Holes Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mountable Bar

Locked

Locked

Bar Brackets Included

Locked

Locked

Mountable Satellites

Locked

Locked

Satellite Brackets Included

Locked

Locked

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

Samsung HW-Q800A Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

In The Box

In The Box photo

Samsung HW-Q800A In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

Samsung HW-Q800A Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q800A Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response Small

Samsung HW-Q800A Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

Samsung HW-Q800A Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Lock

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

Samsung HW-Q800A Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

Samsung HW-Q800A Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

Samsung HW-Q800A THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

Samsung HW-Q800A Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q800A Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

Samsung HW-Q800A Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q800A Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

Samsung HW-Q800A Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q800A H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Samsung HW-Q800A Physical Connections Bar Photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Physical Connections Bar Photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Samsung HW-Q800A Physical Connections Bar Photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Physical Connections Bar Photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Output

Locked

Locked

Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

Samsung HW-Q800A Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

LG SP9YA Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ARC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

Lock ms

Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Playback

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

Spotify Connect

Locked

Locked

Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Samsung HW-Q800A Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Display

Locked

Locked

Bar Controls

Controls photo

Samsung HW-Q800A Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Remote

Remote photo

Samsung HW-Q800A Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SP9YA Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

Microphone Mute

Locked

Locked

Check Price

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q800A

Black

SP9YA

Samsung HW-Q800A

LG SP9YA

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