LG’s newest soundbars characteristic Dolby Atmos help and Google Assistant baked-in


Extra easy and minimalist designs from LG and Meridian Audio

LG has unveiled its newest soundbars forward of CES in January subsequent yr. The brand new SL10YG, SL9YG, and SL8YG are made in collaboration with Meridian Audio, and have help for each Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and built-in Google Assistant performance.

This implies you'll be able to management all three audio system utilizing voice instructions, asking Assistant to lift the amount, determine the track presently enjoying, or cue up your favourite playlist. Having Assistant baked in additionally means you should use the soundbar as a sensible residence hub, controlling merchandise like Wi-Fi-connected lights and blinds with out getting up off the sofa.

Design-wise the brand new soundbars are fairly minimalist. They’re modern and unobtrusive, and look able to fade into the background in your lounge. Curiously, the SL9 mannequin additionally includes a built-in gyroscope which LG says “gauges the place of the product (fastened to a wall or on a flat floor)” and adjusts the sound output accordingly. Customers searching for extra bass also can increase the trio with LG’s wi-fi rear speaker package.

There’s no particulars on pricing or availability in the meanwhile, however LG might be displaying off the brand new soundbars at CES in January 2019 so look out for extra data then.