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The LG SL10YG produces incredibly detailed extended low bass, winning plaudits as one of the better 5.1 soundbars for movies, games, and music. This device is remarkably loud, but movie lovers should note that this unit’s 3D surround soundstage is average.
The LG SL10YG is a high-end 5.1.2 channel soundbar that was released in 2019, delivering Dolby Atmos and high-end smart features for TVs. This system gets pretty loud, like most devices on our list of the top speakers on the market.
With a suite of smart features like built-in Google Assistant and a mobile app, this device is quite intuitive. An outstanding sound profile and a dedicated sub deliver outstanding music and epic bass-heavy audio in movies.
In addition to Bluetooth, this system boasts a built-in Chromecast for streaming from Android devices. A USB port accommodates storage drives, and the system boasts HDMI ARC, HDMI out, and two full HDMI in ports, letting users switch easily between various connected devices.
The only notable pain point for users is the disappointing surround soundstage, so users will not get the kind of immersive performance that is common on other 5.1 soundbars.
Continue reading our LG SL10YG review below and see how it compares with the finest soundbars in the industry today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Top experts were excited by the near neutral frequency response range of frequency response range and loud output of the LG SL10YG, endorsing it for music, movies, and TV dialogue.
Editors at PCMag love its subwoofer, which produces powerful bass, adding some buzz to music and action movie scenes. Testers from What Hifi hailed its loud output, which easily fills a large room.
With a dedicated center speaker, this device performs well with the TV dialogue, although the phantom-style phantom projection doesn’t provide as good a surround soundstage as soundbars with satellite speakers.
It supports Dolby Atmos and it has an incredible range of inputs. However, its latency is a bit high, so you may notice some slight delay in the audio feed.
However, If you require a more affordable 3.1.2 channel system, check out our LG SL6Y review and see our LG SN6Y review if you are sensitive to audio lag.
ReasonS to Buy
Remarkably loud design is good for parties
Neutral sound profile produces pleasant music and podcasts
Supports Dolby Atmos, support Blu-ray formats
Built-in Chromecast and Bluetooth for wireless streaming
Reason to Avoid
Mediocre surround sound is not great for action movies
High latency results in a slight delay during dialogue
LG SL10YG Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
5.8"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
Yes
Energy Star Certified
No
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
2.5"
Number of Audio Channels
5.1.2
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Yes
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
16.5 lbs
Width
56.7"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
Bluetooth, Chromecast, Google Assistant, Remote Control, Wi-Fi
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Soundbars based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
35.125
High End Roll Off (Hz)
6,639.82
Max Volume Test (db)
94.2
Latency (ms)
83
THD @ 80dB
0.52
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The LG SL10YG is a high-end 5.1.2 channel soundbar that was released in 2019, delivering Dolby Atmos and high-end smart features for TVs. This system…
The LG SL10YG is a high-end 5.1.2 channel soundbar that was released in 2019, delivering Dolby Atmos and high-end smart features for TVs. This system gets pretty loud, like most devices on our list of the top speakers on the market.
With a suite of smart features like built-in Google Assistant and a mobile app, this device is quite intuitive. An outstanding sound profile and a dedicated sub deliver outstanding music and epic bass-heavy audio in movies.
In addition to Bluetooth, this system boasts a built-in Chromecast for streaming from Android devices. A USB port accommodates storage drives, and the system boasts HDMI ARC, HDMI out, and two full HDMI in ports, letting users switch easily between various connected devices.
The only notable pain point for users is the disappointing surround soundstage, so users will not get the kind of immersive performance that is common on other 5.1 soundbars.
Continue reading our LG SL10YG review below and see how it compares with the finest soundbars in the industry today.
While both the LG SN10YG and LG SL10YG have a 5.1.2 setup, the LG SN10YG produces more immersive 3D sound than the LG SL10YG. Unlike…
While both the LG SN10YG and LG SL10YG have a 5.1.2 setup, the LG SN10YG produces more immersive 3D sound than the LG SL10YG. Unlike the SL10YG, the SN10YG has a room correction feature and supports eARC. On the other hand, the SPL10YG gets louder, featuring a high 94.2 dB stereo maximum SPL, than the 91.8 dB SPL of the SN 10YG.
Both the LG SL10YG and the LG SK10Y are 5.1.2 channel surround systems, so they are very similar. Both have a V-shaped sound profile with…
Both the LG SL10YG and the LG SK10Y are 5.1.2 channel surround systems, so they are very similar. Both have a V-shaped sound profile with a slightly best-biased vibe. However, the LG SL10YG gets much louder, reaching a top SPL of 94.2 dB than the 87.1 dB SPL of the LG SK10Y.
The Samsung HW-Q800A produces more immersive surround sound than the LG SL10YG, although both have center channels. While the Samsung device has a graphic equalizer…
The Samsung HW-Q800A produces more immersive surround sound than the LG SL10YG, although both have center channels. While the Samsung device has a graphic equalizer for customization, the LG device doesn’t. However, the LG has better 5.1 surround performance than the Samsung device.
