LG Announces 2019 Sound Bar Pricing And Availability

Featuring the CES Best of Innovation Winner SL9YG, Latest LG Models Incorporate Both Google Assistant and Dolby Atmos

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Mar 26, 2019, 09:00 ET

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA is launching the 2019 LG sound bar lineup, featuring the award-winning LG SL9YG and SL10YG. Availability starts the week of April 14th at LG-authorized dealers nationwide for all models, with the exception of the SL9YG which will follow in May.

LG’s SL9YG Sound Bar, A CES Best of Innovation Winner

Unveiled at CES^® 2019, LG's new sound bars deliver superior surround sound quality through a collaboration with Meridian Audio¹ while offering a sleek, harmonious and modern aesthetic that seamlessly matches with the premium design of LG OLED and LG NanoCell TV's. Technology from the renowned experts at Meridian Audio combines advanced digital signal processing and hardware design to create a sound field with greater height, width, and depth.

LG's premium sound bars (models SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG) feature Dolby Atmos^® and DTS:X to truly immerse users in the movies and music they love with multi-directional sound. The lineup also offers the convenience of AI smart connectivity and voice recognition with the Google Assistant built-in so no extra device is needed.

The award-winning SL9YG supports both stand and wall mount orientation, so it fits perfectly with any interior design. When mounted on the wall, the SL9YG automatically senses the proper orientation and adapts to optimize the sound output. The SL9YG's Slim Wall-Mountable Design, stand mode features 4.1.2ch Dolby Atmos with up-firing speakers, while in wall mount mode, it automatically adjusts to output 4.1.2 ch Dolby Atmos utilizing down-firing speakers.

"Our 2019 sound bars are the most innovative and best sounding models LG has designed to date," said Tim Alessi, head of home entertainment product marketing at LG Electronics USA. "This combination of exceptional sound and smart AI connectivity takes music and movies to a new level of home entertainment."

2019 LG Sound Bar Models

Available week of April 14

SL6Y

3.1 ch Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X Sound

$399

SL5Y

2.1 ch Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X Sound

$279

Available week of May 27

SL9YG

4.1.2 ch High Res Audio Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos

$999

Available week of April 14

SL10YG

5.1.2 ch High Res Audio Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos

$1,299

SL8YG

3.1.2 ch High Res Audio Sound Bar w/ Meridian Technology & Dolby Atmos

$799

SL7Y

3.1 ch Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X Sound

$499

For more information on LG's 2019 sound bars, please visit https://www.lg.com/us/sound-bars.

¹ Models SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $54 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. The "Life's Good" marketing theme encompasses how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. www.LG.com.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA