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The AI room correction is useful for smoothing out the more egregious aspects of the room, and the overall soundstage is quite cohesive thanks to the use of similar drivers. The extensive streaming, file and Hi-Res audio support also help in this regard. The sub is also well integrated, making the LG a surprisingly effective way of listening to music. As a result, the imaging and placement of effects is very good, and the soundbar has a warm and rich sound. When it comes to two-channel music, the SP11 benefits from the width of the soundbar itself to produce some excellent stereo separation. LG SP11RA Soundbar, Subwoofer and Rear Speakers As I ran through the various tests the channels felt correctly separated, and the bass was properly allocated to the five main channels. There's a pleasing rumble of thunder, followed by a drenching downpour, and the overall experience was very realistic. The steering of effects was smooth and precise, with insects buzzing about and birds fluttering overhead. However, the LG creates a believable hemisphere of sound, and the Dolby Atmos Amaze trailer sounded suitably immersive. As a result, the SP11 is better suited to bigger rooms, although the subwoofer does feel slightly under-powered when dealing with a larger surface area. This applies to any upward-firing rear speaker, regardless of manufacturer, but it's worth considering if you're tight for space.
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If you're sat too close you'll hear the upward-firing drivers directly, rather than reflected off the ceiling, which shatters the illusion. When positioning the rear speakers, the further you can get them away from the main seating position, the better. Finally, the subwoofer lays down a solid foundation of bass. There's a good surround presence, while the front and rear upward-firing drivers produce effective overhead channels. The overall soundstage has plenty of width at the front, thanks mainly to the size of the soundbar itself, and the side-firing drivers. The LG SP11RA delivers a generally excellent performance, and is definitely better than last year's SN11RG, which had problems allocating bass to the surround channels.