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LG DSP2 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:100 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

LG DSP2 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG DSP2
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.9

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of soundbars
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 63%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

9.1

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 51%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.9

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of soundbar LG DSP2

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

9.1

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.4

Design

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 100 W of audio output power, more than 62.9% of soundbars and equal to 5.7% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, lower than 88.4% of soundbars and equal to 11.6% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4, which is less up to date than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
1080p
This soundbar passes through 1080p, which is higher resolution than 73.2% of soundbars and equal to 1% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 79% of soundbars and equal to 16.2% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
760 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 760 mm wide, narrower than 50.8% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
63 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 63 mm high, shorter than 67% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
63 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 63 mm thick, thinner than 87.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
2,300 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,300 g, more than 58.2% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
Wood-tone side panels.
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LG DSP2 vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    Auto Volume Leveller.
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (over-the-air, app-based, USB vs USB).
    over-the-air, app-based, USB vs USB
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • 30 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 4 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (6 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    6 vs 2
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (1080p vs none).
    1080p vs none
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    Auto Volume Leveller.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (over-the-air, app-based, USB vs USB).
    over-the-air, app-based, USB vs USB
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • 23 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (63 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    63 mm vs 86 mm
  • 4 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (63 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    63 mm vs 67 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
    HDMI, optical, USB, and Bluetooth only.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4 vs 5).
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • 16.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 16.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
    HDMI, optical, USB, and Bluetooth only.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4 vs 5).
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
consumerreports.org
≈ estimated
01/10/2021
Lab test · Basic soundbar
Verdict
The LG DSP2 is a basic soundbar with no surround channels, but it delivers satisfying volume in medium-sized rooms, though deep bass is missing and the midrange sounds nasal.
7.0
techwatcher.net
≈ estimated
No Date Listed
Hands-on review · Compact soundbar
Verdict
The LG DSP2 is a compact soundbar with surprisingly strong bass for its size, but it has no real surround effect and its bass weakens above 90% volume.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG DSP2

  • Compact all-in-one design with a built-in subwoofer, ideal for small rooms or bedrooms
  • Attractive aesthetic featuring a fabric finish and wood-grain side panels
  • Easy setup process, particularly with HDMI ARC and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Significant improvement over standard TV speakers with clearer dialogue
  • Good value for money as a budget-friendly entry-level upgrade
  • Convenient control using existing TV remotes via HDMI-CEC/ARC

What customers don't like about LG DSP2

  • Sound becomes distorted or harsh at high volume levels (typically above 40%)
  • Internal subwoofer lacks the deep, 'floor-shaking' bass of external units
  • Limited immersive or 'cinematic' feel; lacks a wide surround soundstage
  • Status LED remains on when the device is powered off, which can be annoying
  • Occasional software or connectivity glitches reported with the smartphone app
  • Midrange can sound somewhat 'nasal' or artificial in certain sound modes

Verdict

The LG DSP2 (also known as the SP2) is a compact 2.1-channel all-in-one soundbar that delivers 100W of total power through two 35W front speakers and an integrated 30W subwoofer supported by dual passive radiators. Designed to complement modern interiors, it features premium fabric wrapping and stylish wood-tone side panels, with connectivity options including HDMI 1.4 (ARC), optical input, USB playback, and Bluetooth 4.0. Its main strengths are its space-saving design, ease of setup, and AI Sound Pro technology that optimises audio settings based on content. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of deep, cinematic bass compared to systems with external subwoofers, a maximum volume that can become distorted or harsh, and the absence of high-resolution audio certification or Dolby Atmos support.

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