More simple and minimalist designs from LG and Meridian Audio
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| © Credit: LG LG’s lineup of new soundbars come with integrated Google Assistant for voice controls. |
By James Vincent, The Verge
LG has unveiled its latest soundbars
ahead of CES in January next year. The new SL10YG, SL9YG, and SL8YG are
made in collaboration with Meridian Audio, and feature support for both
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and built-in Google Assistant functionality.
This
means you can control all three speakers using voice commands, asking
Assistant to raise the volume, identify the song currently playing, or
cue up your favorite playlist. Having Assistant baked in also means you
can use the soundbar as a smart home hub, controlling products like
Wi-Fi-connected lights and blinds without getting up off the couch.
Design-wise
the new soundbars are pretty minimalist. They’re sleek and unobtrusive,
and look ready to fade into the background in your living room.
Interestingly, the SL9 model also features a built-in gyroscope which LG
says “gauges the position of the product (fixed to a wall or on a flat
surface)” and adjusts the sound output accordingly. Users looking for
more bass can also augment the trio with LG’s wireless rear speaker kit.
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There’s no details on pricing or availability at the moment, but LG
will be showing off the new soundbars at CES in January 2019 so look out
for more information then.
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