Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels vs Yamaha MusicCast Duett

23specifications compared
12differ
11identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- MusicCast Duett:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:420 W
- MusicCast Duett:80 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:220 W
- MusicCast Duett:80 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:200 W
- MusicCast Duett:60 W
Subwoofer location
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Separate
- MusicCast Duett:Built-in
Bluetooth version
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.0
- MusicCast Duett:2.1+EDR
Power consumption (standby)
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:0.5 W
- MusicCast Duett:0.4 W
Width
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:1200 mm
- MusicCast Duett:1000 mm

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Comparison of SH8, MusicCast Duett
61 specifications	A LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels Model SH8 View product	B Yamaha MusicCast Duett View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	420 W	80 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	220 W	80 W
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 cm
ImpedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	60 W
Subwoofer locationDiffers	Separate	Built-in
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home theatre
Product colour	Silver	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 30W
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	2.1+EDR
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 x 130 x 65 mm
WidthDiffers	1200 mm	1000 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	53 mm	65 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	25.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	15.2 cm (6")	Unknown — not stated by the source

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