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Do you know him soundbar and want to know more about how it works? Or are you unaware, and therefore want a basic introduction to this relatively recent innovation? In both cases, we explain in a didactic and brief way everything you need to understand to master the universe of audio reproduction systems.
Next, we tell you the differences of a soundbar compared to a home theater and also how the most famous nomenclatures and abbreviations work today. In addition, there is a recommendation of ours for a soundbar that deserves all the attention when talking about modern products.
How to understand sound systems?
When we watch movies and series on streaming services, we easily come across sound “stamps” and numerical abbreviations. One of the most popular today is the 5.1, present on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, for example. But what does it mean? In the case of sound systems, you have different numbers that signify unique audio channel settings. So, 5.1 channel systems are 5 speakers and 1 subwoofer, which is a sound box responsible for the lowest sounds. These boxes are distributed in:
1 channel on the left
1 channel on the right
1 channel at the back, on the left side
1 channel back, right side
(Playback; Dolby)
A Dolby, being a reference in audio systems, tells more about the ideal distribution of speakers in the website their. The technology and seal Dolby Atmos, which provides cinema sound for your home, covers 5.1 and 7.1 systems (the two additional speakers are on the sides) and can be found both at home theaters as in soundbars.
Also see the video about LG SN8YG:
What is the difference between a soundbar and a home theater?
Um soundbar it has speakers at the top, front and sides, all to fire the audio in those directions. With the right calibration, it can “trick” your ears and make you think you have speakers all over your room, like a home theater does. He still usually has the subwoofer paired, which simply plugs into the soundbar's separate jack to reproduce quality bass sound. And all this still doesn't eliminate the fact that it also has the ability to receive secondary speakers, in sync.
In contrast, a home theater has a sound output through wire, where you have a receiver (receiver) that aggregates and distributes the sound to each speaker. By having speakers physically and strategically placed, simply calibrating the volumes of each one to result in an effective and immersive sound experience.
One last interesting difference from a soundbar is to have state-of-the-art technologies for easy calibration, recognizing the environment around you, as does the SN8YG from LG, for example. So, you just need to install it in the room and both the subwoofer as the room's acoustics are calibrated in a few seconds, an unparalleled practicality for this innovative sound system.
What does a soundbar usually have?
O LG SN8YG, for example, is an excellent soundbar to show you how a standout product works. He has 3.1.2 channels, being 3 frontal, one subwoofer and two ceiling channels. So the sound comes out of the speakers from SN8YG, fires up and back to whoever is listening. This means that content that is in 5.1 and 7.1 will also work.
the sound of a soundbar can have the seal of quality Dolby Atmos ou DTS X, which are usually arranged individually in audio systems, but in SN8YG they appear together. With the technology provided by them, the compatible content you are watching on TV is automatically divided into the 6 channels of the soundbar.
On top of all that, speaking of intelligence, certain soundbars like the SN8YG can come with support for voice commands. It features both Google Assistant and LG's ThinQ AI interface, letting you control all Gadgets smart of yours connected house only with the voice. That's why the LG SN8YG is a soundbar great both for those who are willing to change their own sound system, and for those who want to take the first step in a more compact investment of the kind, straight from the cinema to the comfort of their own home.
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