SMALL SoundBar BIG SOUND! LG Eclair Review! Small Room Soundbar
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
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► LG SOUNDBAR REVIEW
Not everyone has the space, not to mention the finances, for a traditional home theater that requires multiple speakers, a receiver, etc. If this sounds like you, the LG Eclair compact home theater system might just be the solution you’ve been looking for. The LG Eclair soundbar comes with a subwoofer and won’t break the bank! Finding a good Soundbar for small room that also handles dolby atmos are hard to come by. Thankfully, LG has provided a fun solution!
INTRO: 00:00
LG ECLAIR SOUNDBAR SPECS: 00:12
LG SOUNDBAR SETUP" 01:24
LG SOUNDBAR APP: 02:06
LG ECLAIR DOLBY ATMOS: 02:35
LG ECLAIR SURROUND SOUND: 03:52
LG ECLAIR FOR ENHANCED DIALOG: 05:05
IS THE LG ECLAIR GOOD FOR MUSIC: 06:04
IS THE LG ECLAIR RIGHT FOR YOU: 06:35
COMPARABLE SOUNDBARS: 08:03
POLK AUDIO MAGNIFI MINI VS LG ECLAIR: 08:21
DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY STUDIO 3D MINI VS LG: 08:33
SONOS BEAM 2 VS LG: 08:52
KLIPSCH CINEMA 600 VS LG SOUNDBAR: 09:02
KLIPSCH THE FIVES VS LG: 09:26
CONCLUSION: 09:42
KRISTI TAKE: 10:45
SIGN OFF: 16:20
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Wrong link? Sony HT-SF150 in there
Not sure what you mean @funashimi. The links are correct but here they are for your convenience: amzn.to/3tIYpEi, bit.ly/3IihTnh
Bedrooms. Watching to see how big a room you think it will be hefty enough for.
I saw that Sony flash 🤣
@@SeanVedell I personally wouldn't rely solely on the Eclair if your room is larger than say 15 x 15 with 8 foot ceilings. That's just me, but then again it did work in our main room which is larger than that, so....
😂😂 couldn't help but laugh when Andrew spoke about the subwoofer and flashed Sony for a blip second,lol love from Nigeria🇳🇬
😉 We have fun here.
Oh! My lunch will be so enjoyable today, thanks to this new video! Always a celebration when a new one drops.
I bought it after your review. Am happy with it. Yes when playing dolby atmos, the dialogue is muffled but good backround surround sounds. For this, i will change to bluetooth connection, press AI sound, then change back to eARC. Then the dialogue will be clear with the surround sounds like the baseline dolby atmos.
Wow…I was researching this bar for the past few weeks and wondered when I would finally find a decent review. Giving up I went ahead and purchased the bar and actually set up last night. No joke this bar can pack a punch. Glad to see you reviewed the Eclair. Love y’all’s channel.
So glad to hear from someone who has this bar! Very happy to know you share in our experience. Thanks for watching, Jacob!
Dsp and psychoacoustics are such magic things. I wish someone made a traditional speaker system that can do the same thing on top of actual placement. If they can produce such crazy presentations with a small size, i can only imagine what it can do with more size
Yeah, as you mentioned, I’d use it in my master bedroom as a compact solution to improve my TV’s speakers. I think the demographic LG should be targeting is college kids in little dorm rooms.
And I totally agree that people need to be more open to change and the advancements in technology that are inevitable! We’re in the process of getting a new house built and up until a few months ago, I was thinking traditional wired speaker system in my living room, or bust. Now I’m totally fine with having a Sony HT-A9 in our open floor plan because it just works better! Less obtrusive, and speaker placement doesn’t have to be exact. It’s all about processing capabilities, and Sony raised the bar on that front.
Great review as always! 🤘
Thanks for watching, Ealan!
Ealaaannnn ! Great to see that you too follow Andrew !
@@arshbirsingh6375 Of course! 😊
Thanks for the review. Nice that they included the sub woofer. I think this would be a perfect set up for a bedroom.
I would like to add a remark about the Eclair that I failed to point out in the review. For those of you who are visually impaired, the Eclair does repeat remote commands in a very pleasing voice. For example, if you hit the button for AI Sound mode the Eclair will talkback and say, "AI Sound Mode Selected". This can be defeated in the App, but it is on by default. So, if you are looking for this level of functionality the Eclair should be on your list of soundbars to consider. (EDIT) Also the Eclair is currently at its lowest price over on Amazon. Get yours here: amzn.to/3rHc3p0 Enjoy the show and thanks for watching!
As someone who is blind, that’s very interesting, thank you for pointing it out. My main system is centered around the Yamaha rxv385 receiver, and it is quite frustrating to have to wait for someone cited to be available to do something as simple as fix the speaker configuration that YAPO miscalibrated
Looks and sounds like a good option for a guest bedroom or 3rd system. Thanks for another honest, entertaining review you two!
I could definitely see this with our upstairs TV. Great review, keep up the awesome reviews.
I love seeing all the new gear out there thanks you guys.
Our pleasure!
I may put this system in a guest bedroom for occasional use, for everyday use I need some muscle and energy. Great review and happy new Year to both of you guys, I always enjoy watching your videos, comments and reviews.
I think you guys were spot on with the practical usage i.e dorm rooms and limited space. I'm a Sonos guy but I wouldn't mind recommending this based off this video and the fact that it's on sale on Amazon right now for like $390 (that's a good price for a soundbar and sub in today's world).
Can't wait for you to review Sonos. I love their products but I am done buying more due to price and space. Definitely a product for people who have the money and like simplicity + aesthetic and like multi-room audio. Interested in your guys take. Keep up the good work!
I can confirm the Eclair is a great sound bar. It has excellent clarity, especially when you dial it in. I boosted the bass to 1, and I have the sub set to 1. It's great for tv and movies. As Andrew said, it's good for background music. My heart is still with the Klipsch Cinema 600. The Klipsch just sounds more powerful. I also prefer the Klipsch's subwoofer compared to the smaller Eclair's. Overall - A great soundbar. Try to get it on sale.
Great review! I love my eclair and I use mine as a Dolby Atmos sound bar connected to my Mac for gaming (before I get railed on, I also do remote play with Steam Deck and GeForce Now on it), and Apple Music and Apple TV+ spatial audio. I find it perfect for a desktop sound bar due to its convenient size. I also totally agree with keeping an open minded about new generations of sound bars that are breaking the mold in design and delivering simpler, more accessible experiences for people with different use cases. For that, I think the eclair exceeds on many levels.
By the way, gamers can definitely get by with this as you had mentioned connecting consoles directly to the TV first then to the eclair if their TV supports eARC since the Eclair itself is eARC capable (I don’t think I recall hearing the eARC mentioned…), so with that in mind, you’ll still definitely be able to use Dolby Atmos processing without any compromising sound quality.
Great review Andrew and Kristi. Seems an interesting option for a bedroom or and outdoor space without spending too much. Great that Andrew will review the Beam gen 2. As other brands, Sonos has its advantages and its drawbacks. No hdmi inputs and lack of control of each driver but otherwise, where it matters, it sounds great. Will be waiting for your review. Always interesting to get your opinions. Cheers
You guys are right, I immediately thought of using this in my bedroom or study when I saw this. I have a Marshall Stanmore 2 which is a chunky boy in terms of portable BT speakers. Honestly its pretty much stationary in that one room so it might as well be a sound bar. So I guess that is what the LG competes with? Large BT speakers?
The LG definitely competes with larger BT speakers, while offering more or greater functionality.
Doesn't have a battery and bluetooth connectivity for dual purpose use. Seems like a missed opportunity unless LG has a wireless version of this prepared for the future.
I may have to pick this up for the bedroom. Nice review 👍
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you for watching.
I've got the Sonos Beam and two Sonos Ones as rears in our living room because it's just easy without the wires; just plug them in. I retreat to the basement where I have the old fashioned 5.1 surround sound system with 4 Mirage fronts and rears and a Klipsch center and sub.(I know, they don't match but sounds good to me). I think you'll be surprised with the Sonos sound. I've got the Move too for the kitchen.
A good, honest review as always. Thanks.
Looking for a short sound bar that fits on my tv stand. Still not sure what to buy though, lol. Thinking of the JBL 9.1, but the fact you can't tinker with the sound much, and no app support kind of puts me off a bit for the price.
Those who dismiss soundbars, which admittedly includes me at times, need to remember that this hobby on every level is about having fun.
Thank you, Bob. Very important to remember!
Does it include trolling?
I’m excited for the Sonos review!
Us too!
Love my sonos arc but happy to hear of good smaller sound bars. I’m always worried tv manufacturers who bring out new models yearly will not offer enough long term support really wish it was easier to follow how well manufactures continue to improve products. I love having a soundbar playing my game audio while I also play music from my speaker system.
Can’t wait to see your review for the Denon DHT-S517
Awesome review as always, thanks Andrew! Quite surprised to see/hear what sound comes out from such tiny soundbar.
PS: Sonos Arc review when? ;)
Well imma give it a shot. I have a condo so my living room isn’t huge and I’m hoping this will work well for me!
How did you hide your cables from the tv to trout rack? 🤔 great review man! Thanks a lot
Just got an Eclair and was watching reviews and ended up here. I just wanted to say as a gamer I don’t think most gamers would use a sound bar for gaming. Many use headsets so the pass through isn’t as important for gamers. As an audiophile, it is difficult to tune to the way I prefer sound, but once I got it to where I like it, it sounds pretty good. Not as good as my Edifier speakers, but enjoyable. I appreciate your review, it was very informative and highly useful.
Thank you so much, Flareware! We appreciate you watching and sharing your personal experience.
very cool small room solution....love it
It is very cool.
I just visited the parents house for xmas and I had to sleep in my old room which they made into the guest bedroom and I would say this would be a huge audio upgrade from the just having the TV speakers in that room. for the size of the room I bet this would be great.
Totally agree!
I have an Onkyo HT, and its subwoofer is amazing, you can really feel the bass dept. Now I'm moving from a house to a much smaller apartment, and am afraid that my downfiring active subwoofer will disturb neighbors downstairs. That's why I'm looking into this model, as it promises good enough bass with low vibration. It doesn't have to sound superb, I just want audio that is fuller that my LG CX TV can provide. I'm seeing it for the equivalent of $220 USD in Brazil, so I just might get it based on your review. Thanks!
That Polk mini is an assassin. I heard it at Best Buy and thought it was a full size bar. The closer I got to it, the more I said "nah, there's no way...naahhhhh". I'd love to listen to THIS one soon
Maybe we should have it on the channel then? Thanks for the insight!
I'm looking to update my home theater system so i've been watching tons of your videos and i finally gotta ask... Are you Will Wheaton reviewing stuff using fake name cause i just watched all the seasons of Big Bang Theory and you sound like him and actually also kinda look like him. Also i'm thinking of getting that Sony HT-A9 so i'm not getting too much out of subject here. Love the channel!
I hope this evolves into LG’s version of HT A9 where you can buy more of these small speakers and get full surround experience. Looking forward to Gen 2 of this.
Great review and your shirt is on straight too!!!!!
Thanks Gary.
Great informative video Buddy, it surely is helping me make a buying decision.
Just one question though, Can you please tell me how does it stacks up against the Sonos Beam gen 2.
In India LG Eclair is available for around 200 dollars cheaper than Sonos beam 2...so what do you recommend, buying this or extending my budget and getting the Beam 2 instead ?
You should do a review on homepod minis dolby atmos. Loved to see a review about this sound system; been waiting for a good quality video like this one.
It may or may not be in the works ;)
This would be great in the spare bedroom / kids play room.
Agreed!
I love that you did this review. I also love that you both really diversify the products you review. Thank you for this.
Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🥰 your content is impressive 🤩
Thank you so much!
Nice one Andrew. 😉 👍
Thanks!
This would be interesting to setup in the middle of my stereo music system.
I bought one for a second home, as per the review it is a good replacement for the standard TV speakers. Does it replace a well set up multi speaker system? No! But it works and there is little to setup or adjust for good results. I would also agree with respect to " 2 channel audio" - it lacks coherent mid-range (in my opinion). One Huge benefit is that it is "spouse" friendly, no extra wires or boxes to upset the "interior decorator"
Andrew after evoke 20, now it's the time for evoke 10 !!!
Hi Andrew, please suggest a dolby atmos soundbar apt for a small space (1200 sqft). It has to be neighbor friendly 😀 but immersive
It looks good for the bedroom
Agree , perfect for small apartments,
When are you going to review Martin Logan Motion Series ?
When MartinLogan decides to respond to our requests, we'd be happy to. But so far the new ownership has been unresponsive.
Good for the library TV! That would be all it needs with the theater as the "BIG" option.
Absolutely. Appreciate you tuning in, Lonnie.
I def see it in my bedroom, or maybe a perfect soundbar for an RV or travel trailer.. Also, why haven't you reviewed the Def Tech Studio 3d Mini yet??
In the car world there is that saying “ no replacement for displacement” but boost is the great equalizer.
This one is very good, I heard it on-site, with strong bass & good sound quality, fit for home theater. Highly recommend. 👍🏻👍🏻
If you want a small sound bar with better Atmos effect, pick the Sonos beam gen 2, the only thing with Sonos is that it lacks of a dedicated subwoofer. But the sound is better.
I’d be interested for a bedroom, but I just plopped down on a Beam Gen 2 for that role.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for all the great videos! I purchased one of these and when I turn on my cable box that is synced with my LG Oled c2 it takes about 25 seconds for the Sound bar to power on. I have an HDMI CABLE running from the earc connection on the Tv and it’s connected to the earc connection on the eclair speaker. Any thoughts?
P. S. All of my devices like my LG U4K blue-ray, apple 4k tv and my cable box are all plugged into different HDMI ports on the TV.
Great review and great product. Although not a big fan of sound bars as substitute of multiple speakers, this one is "different", not expensive, simple to set up, not needy of too much real estate and pleasing to the eye. Atmos is not the best? So what, there was life before it and for small rooms and/or bedrooms the no Atmos choice for a better overall sound is just fine.
Trust me, there will be a market for this. If I didn't have already a sound solution in my bedroom, a "recycled Onkyo receiver and Klipsch R-51M speakers, I would get it in a heartbeat.
I bought one for my bedroom & I love it.
I’m glad that someone finally reviewed it. 🍻
What do you love about its sound?
@@saintly_guy I agree with everything the Robinson’s enjoyed about the eclair but I also really enjoy how well it works in a smaller space where the sounds get banked off of the walls to create a nice soundstage. The atmos affects work great in the areas I’ve put my eclairs. I bought 3, one for a bedroom, one for a gaming monitor & another for my moms small living room. She really enjoys it. I use my for watching movies & playing games so I can’t comment on how well it plays music since I haven’t tried.
Morning everybody!! Thanks for joining us today.
If I have to choose between this one and the LG S65Q, what would be a better choice, assuming of course that I don't have any ATMOS content, so ATMOS is irrelevant.
We have friends with a TV in every room. While this may not be the best solution for the main TV, it certainly can help many other TV placements. I personally like the voice clariffying features you spoke of. My wife is not a native English speaker so she really needs to hear dialog clearly to understand it. I wish you would focus on that feature in more reviews.
BOlab 28 in a small sound bar (the future) maybe or the sony HT A9 system maybe, or maybe LG will progress to those levels of processing.
Hi Andrew Is it worth buying for $280(its on sale)or should go for a regular non Dolby atmos soundbar which is big in size for the same price.
QOTD: in my home office / computer desk. There is no good spot on my desk for stereo speakers, especially when you factor in the wall clearance required for good sound. Thank you for insisting that your viewers not only see this as a gadget for others, but actually take time to think about where they would use this. I'm actually considering this as an option now.
Sir pls suggest me a good Dolby Atmos sound bar that really work
I’d be very curious to see how this compares audio wise to doing two Echo Studios with Sub. Very similar in price overall.
Check out the Polk mini ax. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks now and wow is all I have to say. Even compared to the original mini which is a great speaker, the ax is a huge step up in every aspect
Terrible design
😂🤣😂🤣LOVED The Sony pimp slap 👋🏽🤣😂🤣😂
Your Q&A after the review, is a notable distinction from other reviewers..
For gen 2, maybe they'll add wifi and chromecast support and I will definitely consider it.
I have one in white and while impressive for its size, it's not worth the money.
If you listen to stereo content, sure, it's awesome considering the size. Anything above that (surround/atmos) is simply not present.
Yesterday I was watching Hans Zimmer Live in Prague (both 7.1 and 5.1 audios) and some voices or instruments simply couldn't be heard at all. I was expecting that the soundbar somewhat downmixed the audio streams or used the top firing speakers to reproduce the rear channels from the 5.1 audio setup, but no, that didn't happen.
And the delay!! I can definitely notice a delay between video and sound output (using HDMI eARC).
It would be AWESOME if LG released wireless rear channels to add up to the Eclair. Then this soundbar would be epic.
Another annoying thing is that if you're using the soundbar in eARC mode and then decide to open the app to adjust the sound it *automatically* switches to Bluetooth mode and switches to the phone sound. Super annoying.
Picked up one for my parents, I would say thank goodness for store reserve and pickup, but no one in my area seems interested in these at all. LOL!!! Great system at $500, incredible and unbelievable at $99 bucks. Even bought a 2-year warranty for $10, just so the gods who bestowed this deal upon me would not smite me. LOL!!
I got this and it's sound great Jason from hampshire Portsmouth
7:42 I have an LG soundbar here I think it's the SJ3 and it does that too. Not only that but the hdmi ARC audio just stops working from time to time with it too.
I replaced it with a SONY HT S20R a few days ago though. In some ways the SONY is a step backwards because the subwoofer sucks and it doesn't have any form of DTS support. But I still rather the SONY because of the rear speakers.
I also have a DENON S216 with DTS virtual X and the DTS virtual X doesn't make it sound like there's heights or rear speakers. Not even a little bit.
I have the SONY HT S20R as a stopgap for about a year until I can get an Atmos soundbar with wireless speakers. Something like the LG SN7Y which you can buy as a soundbar alone and then add the subwoofer then the wireless rear speaker kit later on.
I've tried soundbars thatake claims of Dolby sound or virtual surround and none of them can properly simulate rear speakers properly.
I had a similar issue with the Vizio Elevate. But instead of hearing a wierd sound, the bar cut off sound for 2 seconds and then resume. I've notice this issue while switching from PCM 2.0 to Dolby Digital (viewing Netflix preview vs Watching the Show for example) and every time the Movie, Game or show had long silent part. I find this issue so annoying that ended up returning it.
Could definitely see this system in the master bedroom.
Have you ever thought of a video about the differences between "levels" of sound equipment, for people who are looking to go from entry level to higher-end gear?
After binging a bunch of your videos, I recently ordered an Onkyo TX-NR7100 - my first non-budget home audio purchase.
But the idea of setting up and maintaining an AV receiver that cost more than my first car is a little intimidating.
Will it make different assumptions about my level of understanding vs. budget gear?
Do I need to be more careful with it in any specific way?
🤣 but I need the wind coming out of my speakers🤣 700$ in Canada, it's always the same injustice and now the klh model 5s will be 3750 in February...loved the funny review !
QOTD: I’d consider it for a home office solution if space is a premium. Curious how it sounds for near field listening.
QOTD: This would probablygo in my bedroom. I have a traditional home theater system in the living room, but I've been planning to use a soundbar mounted to the wall with my tv in the bedroom to reduce the footprint. My only concern with soundbars is that I had to get silk dome tweeters for my home theater system because I was experiencing ear pain with soft-dome tweeters.
I'd trust something like this from Devialet. If this can't do the bass of a Phantom Reactor though, it's not enough. With the sub, hopefully it does more than the full size Devialet Phantoms.
For 400 bucks this honestly might be what I get for my small apartment. If you’re hating on this then you’re not looking at it for it’s target setup
Can i also use my lg Tv speakers along with this soundbar, similar to what Samsung offers for its soundbars?
Came for the eclair, staying for the Sonos review
Like finally we'll get to hear what you think of them!
Soon...
I rewatched this review after seeing this on Amazon for $350. I just bought it for something new to try in my basement. I already have a Klipsch Cinema 600 in my main living room. I'm looking forward to having both to see their pros/cons. I'm a big soundbar fan!
Have you tested the differences yet?
@@distortedsteeve2980 I put an additional comment below, but here's the main points. Eclair is very clear with an even sound. I keep it in cinema mode most of the time. The Klipsch Cinema 600 is hands down the better package. Way more powerful Subwoofer.
@@justinschultz4325 nice! Thank you so much for replying. I’m thinking of getting this but I’m patient. I’ll read many reviews before buying a product haha
@@distortedsteeve2980 I purchased my Cinema 600 a year ago for $299. Even at $549 it's a great bang for the buck. If space is a concern go for the Eclair. If you have the space for a 10 inch sub and larger bar go for the Klipsch.
hi andrew, i friend of mine has this bar and it has great sound she says, but it has not been giving sound lately. If she needs to reset it, which buttons does she need to press on either the soundbar or the remote?
Will we see Elac Uni reference review at some point? Thanks!
I wouldn't use this one but I like and want to try the idea of it in 3.2. Left center right with left and right subwoofers. Good luck finding a "Head unit" like that though. But if you know of one off the top of your head please feel free to mention it.
Great option for a small room. Next model work on the atmos. Better than tv speaker.
I agree. I believe the second generation will see some improvement in that area. At least that is my hope.
I had the magna fi mini and it only lasted about a year. But everyones mileage will vary. I switched over to power speakers and am happy with the sound for now. they were around $500. Do not have a sub only cause of cost cutting. no audio expert.
It would be nice to see cinema furniture reviews starting with what you have.
Not sure if we'll do "cinema" furniture, but furniture is coming...
Is there a version of this sub that pairs with a full sized sound-bar? Kinda seems strange that they don’t offer a sub like this without a full sound bar with rears etc
Great review. Bedroom probably or drag it outdoors for movie night on occasion. But the problem with most sound bars is they're too small. For those who hang their tv and have a console below it like you do why hasn't a company like Kef made a large sound bar with say 3 of their coaxial 5.25" speakers with dual wireless sub and surround speaker connectivity as an option ? 🤔 Maybe I'm crazy but I believe there's a market for a product like that. Sony has a great product (HT A-9) but without dual sub option .... Eeh...
So glad you did this review I got the 65 inch lg C1 for Christmas and was thinking about this sound bar set up and Best buy has it on sale right now
Nah. You bought a $2000 tv, it deserves a comparable audio solution. Your putting A1 on wagyu. This review is ..... questionable. I 100% guarantee you will be very disappointed with the voicing of that device when watching anything from streaming services. Meaning u will be watching shows with subtitles. Just my opinion but beware reviewers who like 99% of the items they review.
@thisprofileisntrealthough that was sort of a jerk thing to say about me. Thanks for being a subscriber...I guess?
@@andrewrobinsonreviews i dont know what to say to that that would be remotely constructive. So I'll refrain. Wish you luck
@@damienlahoz Would a high end system sound better than a $700 sound bar? What do you think?
Owning an LG C1 and owning a high end home theater (SVS ultras, Denon 4700), contextually, I am 100% impressed by LG's AI Sound Pro technology in the C1. It's a legitimate sound technology that improves dialog channel clarity, offers room filling sound and reasonable low end extension, this is just TV speakers. You have to appreciate this tech in context. There was a time where TVs couldn't manage this. Same with this sound bar. The AI Sound Pro on this, I have no doubt, is pushing the capabilities of this sound bar just as it is on the TV and I don't know if it's part of the licencing agreement with Dolby or a limitation of AISoundPro processing that the Atmos suffers.
If it weren't for the poor Atmos performance, I'd consider it but the Eclair 2 or a firmware update might solve the Atmos problem.
It does sound like this is kind of the sound quality one would want from a TV. I remember the 1990s when TVs actually sounded good (Beovision MX7000 for example). Then flat panels happened. So, ironically, this is the future of TV sound, like Kristi said. But also a reminder of how bad TV sound became with extremely thin TV panels.
Nice review. I think the Sony HT-A9 is probably the biggest trendsetter in terms of having just 4 wireless speakers create a 360 immersive home theater. Now, everyone is trying to create something new and special.
Great review. Anything thats named after a cream cake gets my attention so I was interested in this small form factor soundbar. Maybe the next incarnation will be slightly bigger and have the network connection and those other nice things to have. Maybe it will be round and it will be called "The Profiterole"......... yummy
We have candy in Australia called Eclairs. They have soft chocolate centres covered with chewy caramel
I love it. I agree, these kind of compact systems are the future of audio and home theater.
Quick story: In my house, I’m the audiophile, and my wife is the movie lover.
For my 2 channel audio system, I have a separate preamp, power amp, streamer, DAC, turntable, and CD player. I love to tweak and experiment with different things, so I like it that way. Plus I’m a DIYer, and building an all in one streaming integrated amp is no small feat for a DIYer.
My wife, the movie lover, is the polar opposite. She does appreciate great sound and bass, but she also wants it to be super simple. She misses the days when TVs came with decent built in speakers. Even the soundbar system with wireless subwoofer gets annoying to her because she hates having to use 2 separate remotes.
But I can’t stand the sound of just the TV speakers after getting used to a decent soundbar + sub system we have. If i had my way (and a much bigger house and budget) we’d have a full home theater with 13 speakers, multiple subs, and a nice HT receiver. But we compromised on a decent soundbar system.
We’d love to have something like the Sony HT-A9 with the Subwoofer but it’s just way out of our budget.
TL;DR: I (and my wife) love this type of product and we’re excited to see more options like it in the $500 and under price bracket.
I don't know if it was clear or not in my segment about the LG Soundbar App and setup, but the Eclair also has BASIC auto room tuning which is shown here: 02:03
I could see this getting loud in home offices or small apartment bedrooms where the sound has more to reflect off of. If I needed something for say, a hotel room with an ARC/eARC supported TV inside of it (just the bar as the sub might be a bit too large to bring with me😂), this would be my go to.
Oooh never thought of it as a travel companion. That said, the sub while compact is heavy, so plan accordingly.
It’s probably small enough for a carry on?
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Maybe the sub could fit in a large size duffel bag or suitcase, but I’d personally leave it and use the bar by itself if that’s doable; but yes, if one were to bring the sub as well then planning accordingly would be necessary.👍
@@KristiWright Possibly, though I don’t know how well a subwoofer would pass through TSA security as a carry-on item.
Yes, I can’t wait until you hear Sonos
So curious about what you’ll think
I can remember when mini systems first came on the market. People thought that big sound from a small package was impossible back in the 90’s.
Been waiting for a review since it was launched last year (and in white only at the time, before public pressure compelled them to have a black one too)
Glad we're able to bring you the review you've been waiting for. About the black color. I don't consider it a true black, but rather a very dark or rich navy blue, FWIW.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Nice! Good to know that extra detail.