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LG SJ8 vs Yamaha YSP-2700

47.64 in
1.5 in
LG SJ8 Soundbar
LG SJ8
37.17 in
2.01 in
Yamaha YSP-2700 Soundbar
Yamaha YSP-2700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Yamaha released their YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar and wireless subwoofer at the 2016 CEDIA Expo. At $1199.95 it falls in line with other higher end soundbars with subs, but is it worth it? Read on.Read more
Yamaha YSP-2700 (Subwoofer): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Yamaha YSP-2700 is a high-end sound bar that offers three HDMI inputs and multiroom music capabilities.Read more
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User rating
56
3.6 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
3 %
155
3.5 out of 5
155 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

General

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio output channels4.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Analogue 3.5mm input00
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs01
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Composite input00
Composite output00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)01
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0
HDMI ports quantity24
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)noyes
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCnoyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.02.1+EDR

Decoders

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • RA-Lossless
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)yesyes
Power per channel65.0 W2.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers416
RMS rated power300.0 W107.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power130.0 W24.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer RMS power170.0 W75.0 W
Subwoofer width6.73 in11.61 in
Subwoofer depth9.92 in12.09 in
Subwoofer height12.6 in11.69 in
Subwoofer weight9.26 lb20.06 lb

Design

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Dimensions

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Width47.64 in37.17 in
Height1.5 in2.01 in
Depth4.13 in6.06 in
Weight21.61 lb8.82 lb

Features

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
  • AirPlay
  • MusicCast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednono
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono

Storage

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Operational Power Consumption< 55< 99
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.3 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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