Hi @ryan sherman, yes you are correct. I have it set up for earc now and its better. It was a setting on the tv that I did not switch on when I recorded. Since then, it's set on earc. Thanks for the comment.
it took a while to figuer out how to set it to earc. My oled just switched it out on me to regular arc. I would go to sound settings and it wasnt there. I found it on the additional settings option to switch it back on. I can't wait to test out my 4k collection
Based on this video's evaluation, I purchased the SP9YA LG Sound Bar. While the sound was good, I found that a person's speech lagged to their lip movement on the screen, otherwise known as "Latency". When a person spoke slowly, it wasn't too noticeable, but when a person spoke more quickly, there was a definite lag on the words coming across the speaker versus the movement of their lips. They were not in sync. Since, I found this out, through research, I have found this LG Sound Bar has a "Positive Latency Value" which indicates that the visuals come before the sound. This was using the eArc (Enchanced - Audio Return Channel) connection on a LG Oled 65" G1 series tv. When the results are more (or less) than -55 ms to 75 ms, you start to experience noticeable latency. The SP9YA Latency using ARC is measured at 82ms which is slightly outside the tolerable measurements for lip-syncing. That said, some apps and some TVs compensate for latency differently, so your experience may vary. Hope this helps. Please leave a comment on your experience with this LG SP9YA Sound Bar and/or if my review helped. Thanks.
Hi @scott louis, thanks for the comment and I am sure it will help others. I have not seen too much lag with my set up. This does not mean that it does not happen. I am glad you figured out how to make it work for your set up.
@@TheMindverse There is an AV synch control in the LG app but that's only useful if the soundbar is consistently getting ahead of the picture. On my TV there is also an AV synch control but it is unavailable when the soundbar is plugged in.
I got mine for $324 open box from Best buy in "good" condition...the sound bar and sub are in good shape. But it was in a literal open box and was missing the remote, though it stated I'd receive everything as if it were new. Overall though it seems like it was a great deal, it doesn't really matter I didn't ge tthe remote since my LG C1 remote works, theres the phone app, and I use a Logitech Harmony remote anyway. If you're also using an LG C1, I definitely noticed right away that things were out of sync. I use my up to date HDMI cables for 120/240 hz output for my PS5 and gaming PC to monitor, haven't tried ARC/EARC yet. But you can mess with the audio/video syncing in the sound settings of the TV, I found positive 2 to make things perfect. Sync's 1:1 with the TV volume, I keep the TV at volume 5, REALLY helps with hearing dialogue clearly!
Hi @Tonye Oki, so there are 2 brackets that connect the sound bar to the wall. In my video you will see I show the brackets. They screw onto the wall and then the sound bar is placed on top so that the screws on the bottom of the sound bar connect to the plates. I hope that helps you out.
Hi @anthony c, not sure about that one. Hope you find someone who reviews it. Not sure about the Samsung. I appreciate the comment. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Recently picked this one up. When watching an Atmos movie on Disney Plus, I noticed that the soundbar displayed ‘Dolby Atmos’. However when watching a 4K disc (with Dolby Atmos selected on the disc), nothing is displayed. Should the display change? How do I know for sure that I’m getting Atmos?
Great question. I noticed the same thing like you. I however have not played a disk with the sound bar so o am not really sure what is happening. I would say the bar is not playing Dolby atmos bc it’s not displayed. Did you try a different cable to the disk player. I remember reading I had to use a 2.0 hdmi cable sor something to get e-arch to work. It’s a thought.
Hi @sergio Tito, so I do hear it when the volume is not loud. In other words, it makes a difference in the sound when it’s not connected vs when it is. I hope this answers your question.
I have the exact same question! How incredibly annoying would that be if you couldn’t turn it off (really bad whilst watching movies at night for example)…
Hi @andrew Le and @manco, so the led display can not be turned off. In my experience, it’s not that noticeable if you keep your eyes on the tv. It does not bother me anymore…
Hi @brad haughton, great question. it's actually an indoor antenna by 1byone. I am looking to upgrade it though. It's getting old and I want one that supports my 4k tv better. thanks for the question.
Hi @Tom J, this was delivered to me. From what I remember, the box was not very heavy and one person could manage moving it around IMO. Hope this helps you with your situation.
Hi @pedro Escobar, that’s a great question. I want to say yes, but I am not sure. I tried looking it up and did not see anything like this in the specs. Maybe someone else may know.
The SP9YA ditches the 9YG’s Google Assistant-based smart speaker function, though it remains Google Assistant-compatible. The SP9YA is AirPlay 2-enabled, as well as Chromecast-enabled. The 9YG only supported Chromecast.
I just brought the LG C1 65 inch along with the q900a and yes, the soundbar is beast but I have had it about 4 days now and I feel that LG and Samsung don't play nice together. I am getting a lot of handshake issues in which my tv flickers or goes to a snowy screen for a few seconds from time to time. I think I'll be returning for this LG soundbar or maybe thew Sonos arc with sub.
@@ericwsu I just brought the LG C1 65 inch along with the q900a and yes, the soundbar is beast but I have had it about 4 days now and I feel that LG and Samsung don't play nice together. I am getting a lot of handshake issues in which my tv flickers or goes to a snowy screen for a few seconds from time to time. I think I'll be returning for this LG soundbar
@@Sinestor043 oh man. No way. I just got the LG C1. I haven't had time to hook it up. Did you try new cables or any other troubleshooting. I know the LG soundbar doesn't sound as good. And Sonos is too expensive because you have to buy everything separate, and I can't even return the q900a
@@davidthanos Yea man... went to Best Buy yest and returned soundbar and got this LG and so far what I can tell, I haven't gotten those issues but to answer your question, no...I did not try alternate hdmi cables... wish I had cause I really really loved that Samsung atmos sound! LG is not a bad sound bar though... its crispy clear, does sound better than the regular TV speakers but after listening to the q900a... the LG will leave you wanting more. Also what was not mentioned in this vid is that this LG soundbar is supposed to be Dolby atmos e- arc but it doesn't come supplied with a hdmi cable only an optical cable and everyone knows you CANNOT Get Atmos with an optical cable... big fail on LG's end! Hope anyone reading this and wants this LG soundbar to purchase an 8k ultra high speed cable for that bar.
I’d stay away from the LG Corporation. I had bought that soundbar and subwoofer and after 13 months the subwoofer died and LG refused to repair or exchange. They more or less oh well your warranty expired so you’ll have to pay to get it repaired. The sad thing is that they knew about the problem and hoped that it would last for about a year. So sad that they refused to make a customer happy.
Hey guys, I got this sound bar and it sounds pretty good... do you own one or something different? Which one do you use?
I think you should use the earc instead of arc for dolby atmos. I believe you will get a better experience with the soundbar.
Hi @ryan sherman, yes you are correct. I have it set up for earc now and its better. It was a setting on the tv that I did not switch on when I recorded. Since then, it's set on earc. Thanks for the comment.
it took a while to figuer out how to set it to earc. My oled just switched it out on me to regular arc. I would go to sound settings and it wasnt there. I found it on the additional settings option to switch it back on. I can't wait to test out my 4k collection
Hi @ Joey, sounds like a plan. I like the earc feature. Thanks for the comment.
How you find it?.
How you find it?.
Based on this video's evaluation, I purchased the SP9YA LG Sound Bar. While the sound was good, I found that a person's speech lagged to their lip movement on the screen, otherwise known as "Latency". When a person spoke slowly, it wasn't too noticeable, but when a person spoke more quickly, there was a definite lag on the words coming across the speaker versus the movement of their lips. They were not in sync. Since, I found this out, through research, I have found this LG Sound Bar has a "Positive Latency Value" which indicates that the visuals come before the sound. This was using the eArc (Enchanced - Audio Return Channel) connection on a LG Oled 65" G1 series tv. When the results are more (or less) than -55 ms to 75 ms, you start to experience noticeable latency. The SP9YA Latency using ARC is measured at 82ms which is slightly outside the tolerable measurements for lip-syncing. That said, some apps and some TVs compensate for latency differently, so your experience may vary. Hope this helps. Please leave a comment on your experience with this LG SP9YA Sound Bar and/or if my review helped. Thanks.
Hi @scott louis, thanks for the comment and I am sure it will help others. I have not seen too much lag with my set up. This does not mean that it does not happen. I am glad you figured out how to make it work for your set up.
I'm almost certain there's a setting to manually compensate for that. Either on the TV or the soundbar itself.
has anyone figured out how to solve the latency issue?
@@TheMindverse There is an AV synch control in the LG app but that's only useful if the soundbar is consistently getting ahead of the picture. On my TV there is also an AV synch control but it is unavailable when the soundbar is plugged in.
I got mine for $324 open box from Best buy in "good" condition...the sound bar and sub are in good shape. But it was in a literal open box and was missing the remote, though it stated I'd receive everything as if it were new. Overall though it seems like it was a great deal, it doesn't really matter I didn't ge tthe remote since my LG C1 remote works, theres the phone app, and I use a Logitech Harmony remote anyway.
If you're also using an LG C1, I definitely noticed right away that things were out of sync. I use my up to date HDMI cables for 120/240 hz output for my PS5 and gaming PC to monitor, haven't tried ARC/EARC yet. But you can mess with the audio/video syncing in the sound settings of the TV, I found positive 2 to make things perfect. Sync's 1:1 with the TV volume, I keep the TV at volume 5, REALLY helps with hearing dialogue clearly!
Hi @Apex Animal, thanks for the comment. Great deal... I will try your suggestion... Enjoy!
Hello, please tell me if I can connect additional rear speakers to this soundbar?and what is the name of the model of additional columns???
Hi @mrmoriarti2685, yes you can connect the spk8 rear speakers kit. This will make a 7.1.2 channel system. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for an excellent video. One question, how does it mount on wall?
Hi @Tonye Oki, so there are 2 brackets that connect the sound bar to the wall. In my video you will see I show the brackets. They screw onto the wall and then the sound bar is placed on top so that the screws on the bottom of the sound bar connect to the plates. I hope that helps you out.
@@ericwsu thank you so much for your very kind response. I will be purchasing this soundbar. Thank you!
What about the brand new SPD75A? Can't find reviews on that one anywhere :( I'm thinking of getting that or Samsung Q800a... Thank you!
Hi @anthony c, not sure about that one. Hope you find someone who reviews it. Not sure about the Samsung. I appreciate the comment. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Imagine getting the top-of-the-line version with the satellite speakers
Hi @brad haughton, yeah, it would be nice but I don't think for my set up, it's necessary...
Recently picked this one up. When watching an Atmos movie on Disney Plus, I noticed that the soundbar displayed ‘Dolby Atmos’. However when watching a 4K disc (with Dolby Atmos selected on the disc), nothing is displayed. Should the display change? How do I know for sure that I’m getting Atmos?
Great question. I noticed the same thing like you. I however have not played a disk with the sound bar so o am not really sure what is happening. I would say the bar is not playing Dolby atmos bc it’s not displayed. Did you try a different cable to the disk player. I remember reading I had to use a 2.0 hdmi cable sor something to get e-arch to work. It’s a thought.
@@ericwsu thanks for the tip! New cable solved the problem.
@@craigdixon1941 glad it worked
@@craigdixon1941 so all you needed was a 4k HDMI ?
@@Omar-cm5pb yep connected to the 4K Blu ray player.
Does the subwoofer do a great job? Can you hear the Bass sound enven when the volume is not loud? Thanks
Hi @sergio Tito, so I do hear it when the volume is not loud. In other words, it makes a difference in the sound when it’s not connected vs when it is. I hope this answers your question.
It’s weak man just hooked mine up
Did it come with the hdmi cable for earc?
Hi @random wellness, it did not come with hdmi cable. I had to use one I had.
Does sound bar feel really solid and not cheap plastic feeling ? I know the center Channel speaker starts to Distort after 86-88 DB
Hi @dunno yolo, IMO, the sound bar sounds solid. I have not experienced distortion on the center channel. At least not yet… lol
I just got one myself. Is it possible to turn off the LED display while it is on and in use?
I have the exact same question! How incredibly annoying would that be if you couldn’t turn it off (really bad whilst watching movies at night for example)…
Hi @andrew Le and @manco, so the led display can not be turned off. In my experience, it’s not that noticeable if you keep your eyes on the tv. It does not bother me anymore…
Bummer haha
@@ericwsu hmm baffles me how they didn’t think this would be an important functionality 😨
Another issue I have is that sometimes the soundbar does not turn on with the TV, its really annoying as I have an LG tv too.. any fixes?
Realistic 👍
Thanks
Did it come with an HDMI cable?
Hi @edgar durancoronado, it did not come with one. At least my unit did not. Double check if you get one.
Wow😊
Hi @danielito3766, I agree. It was wow. Thanks for the comment
Is that a digital tuner at the window
Hi @brad haughton, great question. it's actually an indoor antenna by 1byone. I am looking to upgrade it though. It's getting old and I want one that supports my 4k tv better. thanks for the question.
Bose smart sound 300 + 500 bass module or this LG?
Hi I’m not sure about the Bose model. I know the lg sounds great for me. Check sound for a review and then decide…. Thx
I have both the Bose Soundtouch 300 and the LG sp9ya and imo the LG does sound better!
was this easy to handle from store to home alone?
Hi @Tom J, this was delivered to me. From what I remember, the box was not very heavy and one person could manage moving it around IMO. Hope this helps you with your situation.
It is 220v 50hz?
Hi @pedro Escobar, that’s a great question. I want to say yes, but I am not sure. I tried looking it up and did not see anything like this in the specs. Maybe someone else may know.
at 500$ that is practically a steal
Hi @Irvin Builds, yes I agree... thanks for the comment.
What´s the difference between SP9A and SP9YA?
Hi @dr. Renato Carvalho, they are the same thing according to my research. I think the sp9ya is for a different country. Just a different code.
@@ericwsu man you don’t know anything about this quit answering questions until you do
It’s an upgraded version
The SP9YA ditches the 9YG’s Google Assistant-based smart speaker function, though it remains Google Assistant-compatible.
The SP9YA is AirPlay 2-enabled, as well as Chromecast-enabled. The 9YG only supported Chromecast.
@@sodiverseproductions7926 you’re right. Thanks for clarifying…
I got the Samsung q900a. It's a beast.
Hi @david banos, I have to check that one out. Sounds like a great unit...
I just brought the LG C1 65 inch along with the q900a and yes, the soundbar is beast but I have had it about 4 days now and I feel that LG and Samsung don't play nice together. I am getting a lot of handshake issues in which my tv flickers or goes to a snowy screen for a few seconds from time to time. I think I'll be returning for this LG soundbar or maybe thew Sonos arc with sub.
@@ericwsu I just brought the LG C1 65 inch along with the q900a and yes, the soundbar is beast but I have had it about 4 days now and I feel that LG and Samsung don't play nice together. I am getting a lot of handshake issues in which my tv flickers or goes to a snowy screen for a few seconds from time to time. I think I'll be returning for this LG soundbar
@@Sinestor043 oh man. No way. I just got the LG C1. I haven't had time to hook it up. Did you try new cables or any other troubleshooting. I know the LG soundbar doesn't sound as good. And Sonos is too expensive because you have to buy everything separate, and I can't even return the q900a
@@davidthanos Yea man... went to Best Buy yest and returned soundbar and got this LG and so far what I can tell, I haven't gotten those issues but to answer your question, no...I did not try alternate hdmi cables... wish I had cause I really really loved that Samsung atmos sound! LG is not a bad sound bar though... its crispy clear, does sound better than the regular TV speakers but after listening to the q900a... the LG will leave you wanting more. Also what was not mentioned in this vid is that this LG soundbar is supposed to be Dolby atmos e- arc but it doesn't come supplied with a hdmi cable only an optical cable and everyone knows you CANNOT Get Atmos with an optical cable... big fail on LG's end! Hope anyone reading this and wants this LG soundbar to purchase an 8k ultra high speed cable for that bar.
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
I’d stay away from the LG Corporation. I had bought that soundbar and subwoofer and after 13 months the subwoofer died and LG refused to repair or exchange. They more or less oh well your warranty expired so you’ll have to pay to get it repaired. The sad thing is that they knew about the problem and hoped that it would last for about a year. So sad that they refused to make a customer happy.
Hi @mike skura, thank you for the comment. It’s unfortunate this happened to you. I will let you know if something similar happens to me.