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LG HLX56S

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User ratings:
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12 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
LG's latest soundbar, the HLX56S, offers a 3D Blu-ray player, 4.1-channel sound system and DLNA-certified media streamer in one slimline unitRead more
When it comes to features and convenience, this all-in-one soundbar ticks every box The HLX-56S is an all-in-one home cinema system cast in the shape of a soundbar. With integrated Blu-ray player, digital amplifier, net portal and media streamer, it’s pretty much all you need for instant AV gratification.Read more
It does everything well, but you can buy better sound for the cashRead more
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Pros

  • slim and surprisingly affordable soundbar
  • Rear connectivity is excellent by soundbar standards
  • smart black styling and hefty build quality are

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • not exactly a cheap option
  • Disc loading is surprisingly slow

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • 430 W

LG HLX56S - Pros & Cons

LG HLX56S

Pros

  • slim and surprisingly affordable soundbar
  • Rear connectivity is excellent by soundbar standards
  • smart black styling and hefty build quality are
  • LG has achieved a very sharp and dynamic sound

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • not exactly a cheap option
  • Disc loading is surprisingly slow
  • let s kick off by taking a look at the design
  • it s not the most exciting trick up its sleeve
  • overemphasis on treble and lack of midrange solidity
  • chewed over an AVCHD file for far too long

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LG HLX56S - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels4.1
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width39.37 in
Height3.74 in
Depth8.15 in
Weight11.46 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Type of optical unitBlu-Ray
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Connectivity
Composite output1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity3
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of HDMI outputs1
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
USB direct playbackyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
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Audio features
Frequency range20 - 18000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
RMS rated power430.0 W
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power150.0 W
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
Subwoofer width15.35 in
Subwoofer depth15.67 in
Subwoofer height7.72 in
Subwoofer weight15.17 lb
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Features
Radio receiveryes
FM radioyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Handheld remote controlyes
Apple docking compatibility
  • yes
  • yes

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