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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

3.1.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

71Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026General: Number of Speaker Units 7. This is the 6 bar drivers plus the subwoofer driver.

73Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

62Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Amplifier table: front 30 W x 4, center 30 W and top center (overhead) 30 W, which is six channels in the bar. This matches the What Hi-Fi? count of six drive units. Driver diameters are not published.5Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/lg-s70tyRead 15 October 2026Review: the soundbar features six drive units.

63Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

12Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Amplifier table lists a top center (overhead) channel. The manual notes speakers on the top of the product.5Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/lg-s70tyRead 15 October 2026Review: the central high-frequency unit faces upwards.

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Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ALG S70TY

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Tweeter (left and right)	2	Not available
Soundbar	Mid/bass (left, center and right)	3	Not available
Soundbar	Center tweeter	1	Up-firing
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	Not available

Source2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists the amplifier channels, not the drivers. The layout of two front tweeters, three mid/bass units and one up-firing center tweeter comes from the What Hi-Fi? review. The subwoofer is one 1-way speaker. No driver diameters are published.5Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/lg-s70tyRead 15 October 2026Review: left, centre and right channels each pack a tweeter and a mid/bass unit, with the central high-frequency unit facing upwards. Firing directions of the other drivers are not stated.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Full-range cone (front left and right)	4	46
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25
Subwoofer	Cone woofer	1	160

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: sound bar front L/R 4.6 cm cone x 4 and 2.5 cm dome tweeter x 2. Subwoofer 16 cm cone x 1, bass reflex. Converted from the published cm.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Active Subwoofer: Yes. The subwoofer has its own AC power cord.

Wireless3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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160mm3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

02Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear speakers SPT8-S are sold separately. The box contents in the spec sheet list none.

03Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

SPT8-S2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear Speakers (SPT8-S, Sold Separately). With them the bar supports 5.1.1 channels.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

400W2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: amplifier total 400 W RMS. Front 4 x 30 W, center 30 W, top center 30 W (6 ohm, THD 10 percent) plus subwoofer 220 W (3 ohm, THD 10 percent).

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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200W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker lists maximum rated output power 50 W x 2 channels for the bar and 100 W for the subwoofer. The Yamaha USA specs page totals 200 W. Rating conditions are not stated.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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33Hz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Subwoofer 33 Hz to 210 Hz. The maker publishes ranges per component and no single system figure.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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22kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front L/R 210 Hz to 22 kHz. Tweeter 9 kHz to 22 kHz. Per component, no tolerance stated.

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Dolby Atmos as the sound technology and Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital as Yes. DTS Digital Surround is No.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Format list: LPCM, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS:X.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ALG S70TY

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos
HDMI input	DTS:X

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet gives no per-connection table. Rows come from the manual: eARC carries the high-quality formats, and an external device on HDMI IN can send Atmos or DTS:X. No maximum channel counts are published.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Linear PCM	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI ARC	Linear PCM	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
Optical	Linear PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported digital audio signal formats tables. eARC: 2-channel PCM, multichannel PCM up to 7.1 channels (8), and Dolby Digital, TrueHD, Digital Plus and Atmos bitstreams. ARC: 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, Digital Plus and Atmos. Optical: 2-channel PCM and Dolby Digital. The tables do not state Atmos transport per format.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB playback: FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA and AAC.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

192kHz2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio sampling frequency 32 to 192 kHz. The line names no connection or codec. The spec sheet markets High Resolution Audio up to 24bit/96kHz, so the sources differ. The manual figure is stored.

96kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026PCM over HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC and optical: up to 96 kHz. Multichannel PCM over eARC also tops out at 96 kHz.

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

192kHz2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Playable file specifications: FLAC and WAV (16 bit or 24 bit) from 32 kHz up to 192 kHz over USB.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

24bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet line High Resolution Audio up to 24bit/96kHz. The line does not name an input or a codec, so this is the route-independent maker figure.

24bits3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same tables: PCM at 16, 20 and 24-bit on eARC, ARC and optical.

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

24bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026High Resolution Audio: up to 24bit/96kHz. The manual states FLAC and WAV at 16 bit or 24 bit over USB.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ALG S70TY

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN for an external source, with video passthrough to the TV
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to the TV, eARC and ARC
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback from a USB storage device, 5 V 500 mA
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI In / Out 1 / 1, optical input, USB host. USB host, charge: Yes, No. The manual rear panel shows AC IN, HDMI IN, HDMI TV (eARC/ARC), USB and OPTICAL IN only.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with eARC or ARC (HDMI OUT)
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Firmware update only
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: one OPTICAL input, one HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC) and one USB marked UPDATE ONLY. Power cords are listed for the bar and subwoofer.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI support: CEC (Simplink) Yes.

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the TV output. A device other than a TV cannot be connected with the HDMI cable.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

ALG S70TY

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	120

Source2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI IN to TV passthrough: 4K for 4K sources with HDCP 2.3, 4K@120 Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0). 4K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

BYamaha SR-B40A

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HDR passthrough formats

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDR10 / HDR10+: Yes / No. Dolby Vision: Yes.

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VRR passthrough

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI support: VRR / ALLM Yes. One line covers both features.

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ALLM passthrough

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI support: VRR / ALLM Yes. One line covers both features.

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

2.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product info: 4K Passthrough (HDCP 2.3).

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

5.13Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Ver 5.1, Class 1, A2DP, sink function only.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Codec SBC / AAC: Yes / Yes.

SBC, AAC3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sink function: SBC and MPEG4-AAC.

Wi-Fi

No5Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/lg-s70tyRead 15 October 2026Review: no network connection, so Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and AirPlay 2 are not supported. Review spec box lists streaming as No. Abt lists Wi-Fi No. A December 2023 pre-launch French article titled the model with Wi-Fi, which the final specifications do not show.6Retailer pageabt.com/LG-Soundbar-3.1.1-Channel-with-Dolby-Atmos-and-Subwoofer-S70TY/p/207280.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi No, AirPlay No. Same page lists the spec sheet and owner's manual PDFs used above.

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Wi-Fi No, AirPlay No and MusicCast Surround No for the SR-B40A.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

LG Soundbar2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026The soundbar is controlled with the LG Soundbar app (Android 6.0 or higher, iOS 12 or higher). LG US page copy and What Hi-Fi? call the app LG ThinQ.

Sound Bar Remote3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Free Sound Bar Remote app. Tone control works only in the app.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smartphone Remote App (iOS/Android).

iOS, Android3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game, Bass Blast1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound modes: AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Bass Blast, Bass Blast +, Sports, Game. Bass Blast and Bass Blast + are stored as one mode.

Stereo, Standard, Movie, Game3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026One stereo mode and three surround modes: Standard, Movie and Game.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Clear Voice Pro sound mode.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Night mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Night Mode: Yes. The manual calls it Night Time.

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Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Mid, Treble1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Customize EQ Remote / App: Yes. The manual lists Bass, Mid and Treble tuning, each from -6 to 6.

Treble, Bass, Subwoofer level, Bass Extension3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Tone control in the app adjusts treble and bass from -6 to +6. The remote has an independent subwoofer level control. Bass Extension is an on or off function.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

WOW Orchestra1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026WOW Orchestra: Yes. The manual says it works with some LG TVs over an HDMI eARC connection and plays sound from both the TV and the soundbar.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

33W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Soundbar power consumption 33 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 33 W.

25W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar power consumption 25 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 20 W rated.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Soundbar standby 0.5 W with a down arrow, meaning at most 0.5 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 0.5 W.

0.3W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar standby 0.3 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby off.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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0.6W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar standby 0.6 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby on. The bar has no Wi-Fi.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

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Sound bar: AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz (US, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico models). The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz.3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width950Height63Depth115mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.5 in)2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Approx. 950.0 x 63.0 x 115.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base.

Width910Height68Depth133mm(35.8 × 2.7 × 5.2 in)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar installed in front of a TV: 910 x 68 x 133 mm. With wall spacers: 910 x 66 x 139 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

3,000g(6.6 lb)4Maker product pagelg.com/sg/speakers/soundbars/s70tyRead 15 October 2026Singapore specification list: main unit 3.0 kg. The US sheet gives 6.6 lbs. What Hi-Fi? also gives 3 kg. The metric figure is stored.

2,900g(6.4 lb)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar 2.9 kg (6.4 lb). Subwoofer 8.1 kg (17.9 lb).

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

ALG S70TY

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	200	377	285	5,700

Source2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless subwoofer approx. 200.0 x 377.0 x 285.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base. Weight comes from the LG Singapore page.4Maker product pagelg.com/sg/speakers/soundbars/s70tyRead 15 October 2026Singapore specification list: subwoofer weight 5.7 kg and 200 x 377 x 285 mm. The US sheet gives 12.7 lbs. What Hi-Fi? also gives 5.7 kg.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer SR-WSWB40A	194	419	407	8,100

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Package dimensions

Width1,013.5Height454.7Depth259.1mm(39.9 × 17.9 × 10.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Carton size (WxHxD) 39.9 x 17.9 x 10.2 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. Abt lists the same box as 18 x 10 x 39 in (H x W x L).

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

12,746g(28.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Shipping weight 28.1 lbs. Converted exactly and rounded to 1 g. LG Singapore gives a gross weight of 13.3 kg for its market.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories list a wall mount bracket.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page lists built-in keyholes for wall mounting.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AA batteries, Wall mount bracket, Wall bracket installation guide, Warranty card1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: remote control, 2 AA batteries, wall mount bracket and warranty card. The manual adds the wall bracket installation guide. The soundbar and subwoofer are the product itself.

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Remote battery (CR2025), Two power cords, HDMI cable (1.5 m), Mounting template, Two spacers, Quick guide, Safety guide3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Confirming the included items: sound bar, subwoofer SR-WSWB40A, remote with CR2025 battery, two power cords, 1.5 m HDMI cable, mounting template, two spacers, quick guide and safety guide.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists a wall mount bracket. The manual says screws and wall plugs for the wall are not supplied.

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HDMI cable included

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The US accessory list has no HDMI cable. LG Singapore lists an HDMI cable for its market.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Optical cable included

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The US accessory list has no optical cable.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026No optical cable is in the included items list.

General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

S70TY2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover lists model S70TY (S70TY, SPT5-W). SPT5-W is the subwoofer. The German DS70TY and the UK US70TY are stored as aliases.

SR-B40A, SR-B40ABL1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Yamaha USA page for the SR-B40A bar with wireless subwoofer. SR-B40ABL is the US SKU used by retailers. The subwoofer model SR-WSWB40A comes from the user guide.

GTIN / EAN

1951740713661Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026UPC 195174071366 on the sheet.

0271089619274Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/yamaha-sr-b40a-dolby-atmos-sound-bar-with-wireless-subwooferRead 13 October 2026US retailer lists model SR-B40ABL with UPC 027108961927. The ABL suffix is the black US SKU as listed by the retailer.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

December 20238Press articlet3.com/news/the-best-lg-soundbars-suddenly-sound-more-appealing-as-2024-range-revealedRead 15 October 2026Article of 2023-12-19 reports that LG revealed the 2024 soundbar range including the S70TY, for LG QNED TVs. No price or availability was given.

20 July 20235Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Status

Available3Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70ty-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The LG USA page offers the soundbar for sale at 299.99 USD. The page could be read only through a text summary. The current price is not a launch price.

Available1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026The Yamaha USA product page, specs and downloads pages are live in 2026. The page offers no price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$399.955Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026US press release: SR-B40A $399.95 MSRP. Tax treatment is not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4999Press articleareadvd.de/news/lg-stellt-neue-soundbars-fuer-2024-vorRead 15 October 2026German launch report of 2024-03-13 lists the DS70TY (the German model code of the S70TY, 400 W) from August 2024 at 499 euros. VAT treatment is not stated and a German list price normally includes VAT. No US launch price was found. The 399.99 USD shown on LG USA and Abt is a comparison price, not a launch price.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, AU, SG, GB, DE9Press articleareadvd.de/news/lg-stellt-neue-soundbars-fuer-2024-vorRead 15 October 2026US from the LG USA page, Abt and the US spec sheet. Australia from the channelnews launch article. Singapore from the LG Singapore page. UK from What Hi-Fi? (sold as US70TY). Germany from this report (sold as DS70TY).

US1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70ty-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Page lists Black.

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Links

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Product page

www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70ty-soundbar3Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70ty-soundbarRead 15 October 2026

usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.html1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026LG USA one-page specification sheet dated 07/25/24, hosted by Abt. The LG USA support page could not be read.

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Manual

content.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdf2Owner's manualcontent.abt.com/documents/162235/lg-soundbar-S70TY-om.pdfRead 15 October 2026Owner's manual 2312_Rev01, hosted by Abt. Model S70TY (S70TY, SPT5-W).

usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdf3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Limited warranty 1 year parts and labor, US.

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