{"id":117223,"date":"2021-05-04T07:50:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T06:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=117223"},"modified":"2021-05-04T20:10:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T19:10:34","slug":"lg-eclair-new-soundbar-the-size-of-a-loaf-of-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/speakers\/lg-eclair-new-soundbar-the-size-of-a-loaf-of-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"LG \u00c9clair &#8211; New soundbar the size of a loaf of bread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By far the most unconventional model in LG&#8217;s 2021 soundbar lineup is the LG QP5 \u00c9clair. This super-compact 3.1.2 configuration is only 30 cm long and 5 cm high. Its white, streamlined body is as unusual as its size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/img_5ffea65867f36.\" alt=\"\" \/>However, do not be fooled by the modest dimensions of the LG \u00c9clair, as its power is nearly 320 watts.\u00a0In addition to the center channel and two side channels, the soundbar has two upward-firing speakers for playback of Dolby Atmos and DTS: X surround formats.\u00a0This configuration is offered for the first time in a super compact device.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/img_5ffea6588c15c.\" alt=\"\" \/>The soundbar is additionally equipped with a similarly designed wireless subwoofer equipped with bi-directional speakers.\u00a0According to the manufacturer, \u00c9clair is the ideal solution for a small room.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time LG has \u201cminiaturized\u201d at this CES.\u00a0Earlier the\u00a0company announced\u00a0the launch of the most compact OLED TV with a diagonal of 106 cm, and in future plans &#8211; to reduce this size to 50 cm!<\/p>\n<p><b>Soundbar range 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LG has prepared a wide range of new soundbars for 2021, which includes 8 models, including the top-end SP11R, SP9 and SP8, which have been calibrated by professionals from Meridian.<\/p>\n<table class=\"fr-dashed-borders fr-alternate-rows\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\"><b>Configuration<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\"><b>Power, W<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\"><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SP11R<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">7.1.4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">770<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, Meridian Calibration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SP9<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">5.1.2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">520<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, Meridian Calibration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SP8<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">3.1.2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">440<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, Meridian Calibration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SPD7<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">3.1.2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">380<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Dolby Atmos, DTS: X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SP7<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">5.1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">440<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Meridian calibration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>QP5 \u00c9clair<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">3.1.2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">320<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">Dolby Atmos, DTS: X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SN4<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">2.1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">300<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">HDMI, Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\"><b>SP2<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"18%\">2.1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\">200<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"46%\">HDMI, Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>New items will go on sale in March-April this year, with the exception of the LG Eclair soundbar, which will hit the market in June.\u00a0No pricing information is available yet.<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By far the most unconventional model in LG&#8217;s 2021 soundbar lineup is the LG QP5 \u00c9clair. 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