magree
Established Member
I compared the SL10YG (which I think is the 2019 version of the SK10Y) to the HW-Q90R on multiple occasions in several different stores before purchasing the HW-Q90R. The difference is night and day. I wanted to love the SL10YG because I’d just purchased an 65” LG C9 and aesthetically it would have matched it much better. Also the slimmer profile would have been a better ‘fit’ with the very low profile stand on the C9, plus I (naively) assumed that having matching components would reduce the chance of compatibility issues. But, sound quality was no.1 priority and in that regard SL10YG was not even playing on the same field. It lacked bass, it had to be turned up to at least half its max volume for normal listening (at 1/4 volume on the HW-Q90R you are annoying the neighbours), it lacked the clarity and punch of the Samsung for music as well as dialogue and immersive effects/music in movies. For ATMOS the HW-Q90R is incredible. The best decision I made was choosing the HW-Q90R. It pairs beautifully with the C9, turns on when I turn the TV on and can be controlled by the LG magic remote. The only issue I had was the widely reported disconnection after sleep mode but this was fixed by the latest firmware update and I’ve had zero issues since. I too purchased it without my wife’s consent so I guess that was an issue for half a day ; )Quick advice from you legends. I’ve currently got a LG SK10Y and am somewhat underwhelmed with the performance (general quiet ATMOS, quiet subwoofer, no DTS-X).
Is this Soundbar a huge step up for me? I have a LG C8 and would be trying to get the most use of out the Netflix app – so Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision is paramount!
Hoping to buy this behind my wife’s back like a proper man.