Home theater LG: a rating review of the best models, technical features, how to choose and connect

Home theater LG: an overview of interesting models and technical features

LG home theaters have become very popular among users. This is due to the fact that this technique is functional, has excellent performance and low cost. It's worth noting that LG has one of the best customer support services out there. Both in terms of technical equipment - actual updating of drivers and "stuffing", updating of software products, as well as prompt customer service in real time.

So what is home theater? We are not Wikipedia, so we will tell you as simply as possible. This is a TV set-top box with which you can display various media content: videos, films, music, photo, etc. It is believed that they differ from ordinary TV set-top boxes in a set of high-quality equipment for sound. In all other respects, this is a productive set-top box capable of playing video and sound in high quality.

What's in a standard LG home theater package

The standard kit may vary depending on the price. But the most basic set must necessarily contain a main block and columns. In the main unit, video and audio data are switched with their subsequent display on the TV screen and speakers, which can be in different formats: 2.0, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1 and even 9.1.

Depending on the functionality, the main unit may have a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray reader on board. It's worth noting, though, that video formats on discs are slowly dying out. The main unit functions as an amplifier, receiver or drive. In older models, each of these elements could be present as a separate attachment. Thus, the scalability of the technique was achieved. Now, almost all cinemas have everything you need in one block out of the box. And, of course, the LG Home Theater Remote is a convenient way to control the broadcast without leaving the couch.

General Specifications of LG Home Theater System

All LG home theater models have a lot of characteristics, and it's easy to get lost in them. Let's go through them.

Main unit type

As mentioned earlier, a system can consist of one or two or more blocks. The market is mainly dominated by single-block systems, as they are the most convenient and compact. But nothing can prevent the user from connecting additional devices - there are a lot of inputs and outputs.

Speaker configuration

This parameter reflects the number of sound output devices. In simple terms, the number of speakers and subwoofers. Surely you have come across numbers 2.1, 5.1, etc. It is they who show how many columns will be present in the system. A subwoofer is usually denoted by a number after a dot. That is, 5.1 usually means the following: 2 front, 2 rear speakers, center channel + one subwoofer. By the way, 5.1 is the most common format.

Formats and media

Media includes everything from which data can be read: CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, hard drives. All modern cinemas can read Blu-Ray and, accordingly, all other CD formats. The presence of a built-in storage will be relevant for systems with Smart TV, you can download data from the Internet directly to it. And USB ports will allow you to watch movies and read music from external media.

It is advisable to choose a more extensive list of supported formats. This is the type of files that a cinema can handle. For example, these are MPEG4, WMV, MPEG2, MP3, JPEG. They show what the device will be able to reproduce and what not. Although, I must admit that all videos are now more or less standardized, and cinemas are "omnivorous".

Audio decoders

Usually, this parameter in the specification for the device contains a list of technologies and their modifications, with the help of which sound is realized in multichannel modes. The two most famous are Dolby Digital and DTS. The debate between which one is better does not subside until now. But the fact is that DTS uses a higher bit rate for sound transmission than Dolby Digital, which means it is better in theory. However, a lot depends on the implementation and method of writing to the medium. Therefore, in home theaters, there are both options with a few modifications. This allows any user to switch modes and choose the one that they think sounds best.

Various additional functions

In a home theater, there may be various "goodies" that increase the functionality or simplify interaction with the device. These include Smart TV, karaoke, Wi-Fi and wired networking capabilities, 3D, and file sharing with other devices. Naturally, the more options there are, the more expensive the device will be.

Home theater kit functionality

There are many ways to realize the potential of your home theater system. For example, it can be easily connected to both a projector and a large-screen TV. If the TV is not equipped with Smart TV, then using this function you can turn it into a real multimedia center. Want? watch videos on video hosting, do you want? play games, and if you want - surf the Internet.

But still, home theaters were originally created to read high-quality video and audio from various disc formats. They do this to this day. The last, highest quality format to date is Blu-Ray. He knows how to transfer resolution up to 4K.

What is provided in the LG home theater for karaoke lovers

Karaoke is another popular home theater feature. Usually, this functionality is already built-in and assumes the presence of special connectors for microphones on the device body. Often one or two microphones are supplied with a cinema, as well as a disc with songs and lyrics. All that remains is to insert the disc into the drive, activate the karaoke function and sing.

Review of popular models of LG home theaters

During the existence of this direction, many models have been released. Below we present a small overview of several popular devices.

Home cinema LG LHB655

Single unit 1000W system. Speaker configuration - 5.1. There are 2 front, 2 rear, center speaker and subwoofer.

The connectors are Ethernet, USB, optical and analog audio input, HDMI and microphone. The device has a Smart TV function. Wi-Fi is available for more convenient use.

Interesting functions include the Private Sound mode, which allows you to connect your smartphone "over the air" and through headphones watching videos or listening to music without disturbing the rest of the family and making this LG home theater virtually wireless fully. It is also possible to control the device via a smartphone.

The list of supported formats is wide - from simple CDs to Blu-Ray 3D. Almost all audio and video formats are supported. It is hard to imagine that the player could not play something. Has its own FM tuner for listening to local radio stations. You can buy a home theater LG LHB655 for 16,000 rubles.

LG LHB655

Home cinema LG LHB655NK

Almost complete analogue of the previous version. Is that this model is more adapted specifically for karaoke. Because it implements functions for more effective use of this fun: the possibility of competitions between singers, evaluation, formation of playlists. Interestingly, with exactly the same other characteristics, the price of the LG LHB655NK home theater is 23,000 rubles.

LG LHB655NK

Home cinema LG LHB755

Model with 5.1 sound configuration. Each speaker is capable of delivering 194 watts, and the subwoofer is capable of 230 watts. In total, the total power is 1200 watts. You can choose Ethernet or Wi-Fi as the methods of connecting to the network. There are connectors for microphone, USB, audio inputs, HDMI input and output.

There are Smart TV, Private Sound, Simplink functions. The cinema player can play all known audio and video formats. The built-in FM tuner allows you to listen to radio stations. You can buy this model for 24,000 rubles.

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Home cinema LG BH9540TW

This model represents 9.1 sound configuration. The total system power is 1460 W. And 200 of them are a subwoofer. The device has a fairly large list of connections - Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, NFC, Bluetooth. Smart TV is implemented in its full-fledged form: there is premium content, an application store and a web browser.

There are two connectors for a microphone, that is, you can sing a karaoke duet. There is a rating system, echo cancellation and regulation, as well as fanfare. There is 1 USB, which supports connecting external drives up to 2 GB. You can control the device from your smartphone or connect it in Private Sound mode. The list of formats is very large, almost all known devices can be played without problems. 1 microphone included. You can buy the device for 34,400 rubles.

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Home cinema LG BH7520T

This model is distinguished by neodymium speakers, which with a much lower weight can provide the best sound quality. The total system power is 1100 W. The design allows you to place the speakers on the floor and on the wall. Acoustics format - 5.1. For karaoke performance, there are two connectors, fanfare and score. The device can play most audio and video formats, connects via Wi-Fi or cable, and also reads data from external media. This cinema is already difficult to find on sale, but the last known price for it is 14,000 rubles.

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Home cinema LG HB906TA

Very similar to the previous model. The same sound format is 5.1, the same power is 1100 watts. A slightly smaller list of supported formats. Although the set includes a disc with karaoke songs, the very possibility of using it to the fullest is absent. There are no fanfare, performance evaluations and various noise and echo suppressing mechanisms. But there is Wi-Fi, USB, 3.5 and 2 HDMI. This model is also difficult to find on sale, but at the time of its release the recommended price was 19,000 rubles.

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Home cinema LG BH9530TW

Have we seen a similar model? LG BH9540TW. This cinema also has a 9.1 configuration and a power of 1460 watts. Karaoke is implemented here as conveniently as possible - there is an assessment of the performance, suppression of noise and echo, as well as fanfare. The device can convert 2D images to 3D, as well as stretch it to a resolution of 2160p. There are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi interfaces. This home theater costs 13,000 rubles.

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Which LG home theater is better to choose - our editorial team's recommendations

Despite the fact that LG has a lot of models in the series, in fact, all of them are not much different. There are only some changes in one direction or another that only a person experienced in high-quality sound and picture can understand. Still, a few general recommendations can be given.

If you are interested in the highest quality sound with an immersive effect, then it is better to pay attention to the models with configuration 9.1. True, it should be borne in mind that a lot of space will be needed to accommodate all columns. But a properly installed cinema will be able to surround the user with surround sound from all sides. And multichannel technologies DTS and Dolby Digital synchronize the sound so that it is as natural as possible and immerses a person in what is happening on the screen.

For karaoke lovers, you should take a closer look at the models that have two microphone jacks. So you can sing a duet. It would be nice to get a grade for singing, as well as have a system for correcting noise and echo.

How to Connect LG Home Theater to TV

Usually, a simple instruction is supplied with a cinema (for each LG home theater there is a separate instruction), according to which you can quickly understand what to what and how to connect. But let's go through some of the steps. The most important thing is to correctly place the speakers in the room and plug them into the correct jacks. A 5.1 system has two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer. Front speakers must be in front of the user and in line with the TV screen.

ATTENTION!

It is not recommended to install the speakers close to PC monitors or TVs, as this can cause color distortion due to the strong magnets contained in the speakers.

Rear speakers are positioned behind the user, aimed at him. It is desirable to place the center speaker above or below the TV. Placement for the subwoofer is practically irrelevant, since the low frequencies do not have a very pronounced directionality. To quickly connect speakers in cinemas from LG, all connectors are colored in different colors. Here is a small example plate from the official guide.

Connecting a device to a TV is as easy as shelling pears - all modern TVs and cinemas have HDMI ports. It is worth remembering only that on the TV we are interested in the connector marked IN, and on the cinema, on the contrary, OUT. In any case, the most helpful recommendation is to follow the user manual closely. If for some reason you did not have instructions, then, as mentioned earlier, LG has good support, so you can always download it from the official website.

How much does a home theater cost - price overview

And here is what the market for home theaters from LG looks like in terms of prices and characteristics.

Photo	Characteristics and features	price, rub.
	Type: 5.1. Power: 1000 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Wi-Fi.	16 000
	Type: 5.1. Power: 1000 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet.	23 000
	Type: 5.1. Power: 1200 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet.	24 000
	Type: 9.1. Power: 1460 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, wireless speaker connection.	34 000
	Type: 5.1. Power: 1100 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet, Wi-Fi.	14 000
	Type: 5.1. Power: 1100 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet, Wi-Fi.	19 000
	Type: 9.1. Power: 1460 W. Blu-Ray 3D, karaoke, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, wireless acoustics connection.	13 000

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