LG sound bar Save €240

masterboy123

Been searching for a good priced Sound bar.

Found this deal and bought this sound bar today.
Current price is €150. It has good reviews and i am happy with the purchase

http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-sh4d-21-wireless-sound-bar/345642/397.2.1

P. S. Optical lead is not included.

errlloyd

Does it have an optical port and just no lead?

omb0wyn5ehpij9

This is very, very tempting!

E30i

Fairly lukewarm feedback on HUKD, check out first I'd say. WHICH awarded it a 'Don't Buy' apparently.

George Sunsnow

errlloyd wrote: »

Does it have an optical port and just no lead?

It has ARC (audio return channel) via hdmi so you don’t need an optical
Anything connected separately by hdmi to the tv will send full sound to the sound bar

Most tv’s and gadgets also have it this past few years

https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-audio-return-channel-arc/

Schorpio

errlloyd wrote: »

Does it have an optical port and just no lead?

I've bought 2 LG soundbars in the past - both had an optical port but neither came with an optical lead.

It's very annoying and stingy, but there you go.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

E30i wrote: »

Fairly lukewarm feedback on HUKD, check out first I'd say. WHICH awarded it a 'Don't Buy' apparently.

I've only had a quick look online but it has very good reviews on Best Buy, Amazon and Currys

errlloyd

Cool, sorry for the technophone question, but how good is it at detecting inputs?

If I plug my Alexa into it via AUX and TV via Arc will I always have to change the input, or can it use both / auto detect?

Del2005

E30i wrote: »

Fairly lukewarm feedback on HUKD, check out first I'd say. WHICH awarded it a 'Don't Buy' apparently.

Which don't get a good rating on Trustpilot.

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.which.co.uk

NATLOR

errlloyd wrote: »

Does it have an optical port and just no lead?

It says it does in the product details

Stallingrad

If your TV is a non LG you will need to use two two remotes, one for the TV, one for the Soundbar. That was a deal breaker for me.

Suckit

I think this is the normal price for this I doubt it was ever as high as they are claiming.

https://geizhals.eu/lg-electronics-sh4-a1509577.html

masterboy123

It has an optical port but i had to buy an optical lead which costed around €30. A good quality lead is required.

I don't think there is another way to connect it to the TV. I didn't see HDMI port.

It has good reviews on many sites and sound is great. Of course not as good as Sonos playbar. But bass is very good.

Came with 1 year warranty.

masterboy123

Any import tax on this? And shipping charges?

Suckit wrote: »

I think this is the normal price for this I doubt it was ever as high as they are claiming.

https://geizhals.eu/lg-electronics-sh4-a1509577.html

Suckit

masterboy123 wrote: »

Any import tax on this? And shipping charges?

Shipping charges should be mentioned on the site but if not, from Germany it is possible to use Mailboxde and the price would be roughly €20.
So it would be €129 + €20.
No import tax within EU.

But i was just pointing out that the price was probably the normal price. Not recommending that you buy it from Germany.
Yesterday when i checked the price, there were a few more below €140 iirc. There were definitely at least another two.

Barr

George Sunsnow wrote: »

It has ARC (audio return channel) via hdmi so you don’t need an optical
Anything connected separately by hdmi to the tv will send full sound to the sound bar

Most tv’s and gadgets also have it this past few years

https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-audio-return-channel-arc/

Which would people recommend to connect to a TV.

Hdmi or optical cable ?

Is there a notable difference between the two.

masterboy123

Alright. So overall it will be same price from other EU country.

Yes there is another sound bar for 130€ from LG but this one has better reviews and the subwoofer is wireless.

Suckit wrote: »

Shipping charges should be mentioned on the site but if not, from Germany it is possible to use Mailboxde and the price would be roughly €20.
So it would be €129 + €20.
No import tax within EU.

But i was just pointing out that the price was probably the normal price. Not recommending that you buy it from Germany.
Yesterday when i checked the price, there were a few more below €140 iirc. There were definitely at least another two.

masterboy123

Sound bar has recommended to use Sandstrom optical cable.
I have attached picture of the one i bought yesterday. It's pricey alright

Barr wrote: »

Which would people recommend to connect to a TV.

Hdmi or optical cable ?

Is there a notable difference between the two.

Schorpio

masterboy123 wrote: »

Sound bar has recommended to use Sandstrom optical cable.
I have attached picture of the one i bought yesterday. It's pricey alright

Optical cables are like HDMI, in that they can be needlessly expensive in the pursuit of a 'better connection'.

Optical cables are digital, just like HDMI, so as long as the light gets through, the perceived 'quality' of the cable is pretty irrelevant. If you're buying something else, Amazon do a 'basics' range of cheap optical cables.

evolutionqy7

No need for an expensive HDMI/Optical Cable.

More expensive one's sometimes have increased shielding from interference, which only applies, or is an issue if the back of you're TV is more populated with cables than a medusa's head.

Any cheap HDMI/Optical cable normally performs the same as expensive ones, only go for a more expensive cable if you plan on removing and re-inserting cable constantly as the more expensive one's tend to be a bit more robust.

Also the note below:

• Via HDMI, you have CEC, which allows you to control the volume of your soundbar with the original TV remote.
  
• Optical Cable does not offer this functionality, you would have to use 2 remotes instead of 1.

Suckit

masterboy123 wrote: »

Alright. So overall it will be same price from other EU country.

Yes there is another sound bar for 130€ from LG but this one has better reviews and the subwoofer is wireless.

It is the same one. The LG SH4D model.
https://www.conrad.de/de/soundbar-lg-electronics-sh4d-schwarz-bluetooth-inkl-kabellosem-subwoofer-1607889.html

My only point is that, there is not a saving of €240.

Barr

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Also the note belo:

• Via HDMI, you have CEC, which allows you to control the volume of your soundbar with the original TV remote.
  
• Optical Cable does not offer this functionality, you would have to use 2 remotes instead of 1.

HMDI seems to be the way to go. Much handier to have one remote for both.

martinr5232

Barr wrote:

HMDI seems to be the way to go. Much handier to have one remote for both.

Might be a stupid question but can you set the volume on the sound bar then use the volume on tv or does it make the tv volume obsolete ??

Schorpio

Barr wrote: »

HMDI seems to be the way to go. Much handier to have one remote for both.

Unless you also have an LG TV - in which case the TV will switch on/off the soundbar, and the TV remote will control the volume.

Stallingrad

martinr5232 wrote: »

Might be a stupid question but can you set the volume on the sound bar then use the volume on tv or does it make the tv volume obsolete ??

It overrides the TV to avoid echoing, so only sound from the bar and woofer.

Del2005

Picked one up early. Connected to the TV with a cheap optical cable and it's working perfectly.

As for the extra remote. I already have 3, smart TV/Horizon box/stereo, so another one to loose isn't a problem.

The price drop quoted doesn't matter as all companies put sales items up before the sale so that they can advertise a bigger discount.

masterboy123

I am using LG audio sync on my LG TV. So like you said the TV remove controls the sound bar now, turns on when I turn on the TV. Pretty neat!

Schorpio wrote: »

Unless you also have an LG TV - in which case the TV will switch on/off the soundbar, and the TV remote will control the volume.

dubsuperstar

Picked one up earlier. Cheap optical cable is a good as an expensive one for this.
Loads behind the counter marked reserved for collection in Carrickmines only one out on the shop floor.

how.gareth

You can get the better sj4 with hdmi connection for €180 in did electric

masterboy123

On DID website I see only SJ2. Is there a SJ4 version?

how.gareth wrote: »

You can get the better sj4 with hdmi connection for €180 in did electric

Suckit

It is on sale in store (removed from site)
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:iflHr11Hxn4J:https://www.did.ie/lg-2-1-channel-300w-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-black-sj4-sj4-prd+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ua&client=firefox-b-ab

The SH5 is also in Power City and Argos (but the SJ4 is the better priced system)

You can compare them all here
https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/lg/brand

how.gareth

masterboy123 wrote: »

On DID website I see only SJ2. Is there a SJ4 version?

Yep I picked one up yesterday. Reduced from €280 to €200 and then there is a 10% discount from the 3plus promotion. €180 is a great price and I cannot find it cheaper anywhere

Homer

I picked one up today and it sounds pretty damn good for the price! I rang a mate in Harvey Norman as I would have preferred to give him the business but it was a Currys exclusive according to him. Bluetooth connection and optical straight from TV or Sky Q box sounds great. Wireless sub is a big plus.
Just my 0.2 cents!

matt360

Which of these would you guys recommend?

http://www.lg.com/uk/speakers-sound-systems/lg-SJ3

Or the sound bar in the op post,

http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-sh4d-21-wireless-sound-bar/345642/397.2.1?awc=5297_1513798942_5734e9b1da3a25965f6ba07d05af4bb0&utm_source=Skimlinks&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affiliate

Cheers,

Vidcon

Is there a wall mount included with it?

cronos

Better deal?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XGVD6VC/ref=asc_df_B06XGVD6VC1512734400000/?tag=prie0f-21&creative=22374&creativeASIN=B06XGVD6VC&linkCode=df0&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Suckit

IMO, the OP is a good price, and well worth the money. It just seems to be is the normal price, as do the others posted above.

With the exception of the SJ4, which seems to be a better price.
The difference between the OP and the system how.gareth posted (SJ4) in D.I.D is that the latter supports High-Resolution audio.
https://www.whathifi.com/advice/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know

errlloyd

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

• Via HDMI, you have CEC, which allows you to control the volume of your soundbar with the original TV remote.
  
• Optical Cable does not offer this functionality, you would have to use 2 remotes instead of 1.

So just to clarify. I have a Sony TV. I need to buy this, and pretty much any HDMI cable, and I'll be able to use it as my TV sound, and control it with my TV remote?

Homer

errlloyd wrote: »

So just to clarify. I have a Sony TV. I need to buy this, and pretty much any HDMI cable, and I'll be able to use it as my TV sound, and control it with my TV remote?

This LG soundbar only has an optical in for sound, no HDMI input at all. You would connect the audio from your satellite/cable box or tv optical out directly to the soundbar

errlloyd

Homer wrote: »

This LG soundbar only has an optical in for sound, no HDMI input at all. You would connect the audio from your satellite/cable box or tv optical out directly to the soundbar

Website says it has it.

http://www.lg.com/us/home-audio/lg-SH4-wireless-sound-bar

matt360

Suckit wrote: »

IMO, the OP is a good price, and well worth the money. It just seems to be is the normal price, as do the others posted above.

With the exception of the SJ4, which seems to be a better price.
The difference between the OP and the system how.gareth posted (SJ4) in D.I.D is that the latter supports High-Resolution audio.
https://www.whathifi.com/advice/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know

I've the op's post reserved in Limerick for €149 I've also ordered in the SJ3 to Argos for €179. It won't be in until Sunday though.
Is it worth driving to Limerick, from Galway, or hold out till Sunday. I know it's a bit of a ridiculous question btw☺
Just wondering which is the better system?
Cheers

Homer

errlloyd wrote: »

Website says it has it.

http://www.lg.com/us/home-audio/lg-SH4-wireless-sound-bar

Website is incorrect.

masterboy123

It's tough to answer.
But I did drive straight away and bought mine. I couldn't wait and wanted to experience a cinematic experience straight away

matt360 wrote: »

I've the op's post reserved in Limerick for €149 I've also ordered in the SJ3 to Argos for €179. It won't be in until Sunday though.
Is it worth driving to Limerick, from Galway, or hold out till Sunday. I know it's a bit of a ridiculous question btw☺
Just wondering which is the better system?
Cheers

matt360

masterboy123 wrote: »

It's tough to answer.
But I did drive straight away and bought mine. I couldn't wait and wanted to experience a cinematic experience straight away

Is there a HDMI connection on it?

Klopp

matt360 wrote: »

Is there a HDMI connection on it?

I picked one up and yes there is a HDMI connection.

Homer

Klopp wrote: »

I picked one up and yes there is a HDMI connection.

Did you get the same one as in the original post? I did and it definitely has no HDMI Port?

11214

Klopp wrote: »

I picked one up and yes there is a HDMI connection.

LG seems to think that there are no HDMI connections on it.

http://www.lg.com/uk/support/support-product/lg-SH4D#

masterboy123

No HDMI port. I had to buy optical lead

matt360 wrote: »

Is there a HDMI connection on it?

Suckit

errlloyd wrote: »

Website says it has it.

http://www.lg.com/us/home-audio/lg-SH4-wireless-sound-bar

That is a different model.

It is this one in Currys http://www.lg.com/uk/speakers-sound-systems/lg-SH4D

George Sunsnow

masterboy123 wrote: »

No HDMI port. I had to buy optical lead

The user manual says it has a hdmi port

http://www.lg.com/uk/support/support-product/lg-SH4D

Edit but the instruction manual says it doesn’t
So no hdmi and no arc
I wouldn’t touch it so

Pacifico

George Sunsnow wrote: »

The user manual says it has a hdmi port

http://www.lg.com/uk/support/support-product/lg-SH4D

It doesn't...optical only