The SP9YA is a 5.1.2-channel soundbar system, but like its competitors above, it swaps rear satellites for “side speakers” built into the soundbar in an attempt to replicate full surround sound without the need for some assortment of wires and speakers around the back of your room. Warranty: One-year limited warranty for parts and labor.Video support: 4K passthrough, Dolby Vision, HDR10.Sound formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG.Wired connection: HDMI eARC/ARC input/output, spare HDMI input, one optical input, one USB port.Amplification: 520 watts of claimed amplification.Speakers/drivers: two front speakers, one center speaker, two surround (side) speakers, two front height speakers, one subwoofer.Weight: 13.9 pounds (bar), 17.2 pounds (subwoofer).Height x Width x Depth: 2.2 inches x 48.03 inches x 5.7 inches (bar), 15.4 inches x 8.7 inches x 12.3 inches (subwoofer).It all amounts to a tough task of finding sure footing in a Dolby Atmos landscape that seems to expand exponentially by the day. Beyond that, LG’s new bar has to compete with Vizio's impressive surround Atmos system, the Elevate, as well as budget Dolby Atmos systems like the Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 and the Monoprice SB-600 that cost hundreds less. The SP9YA lands in a category of soundbars that include standouts like the Arc and the Samsung HW-800T. At the right price, the SP9YA is a great solution for those enticed by simplified Dolby Atmos.

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