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LG S70TY

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S70TY

Released March 2024.7Press articlechannelnews.com.au/lgs-new-2024-sound-bar-range-have-tv-made-to-match-designsRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-03-15: LG launched its 2024 sound bar range in Australia that week, with the S70TY at 699 (Australian dollars) and the range expected in stores by the end of March. The EU plan was August 2024 and a Galaxus listing gives 6 May 2024, so the month is for the first launch market. Last checked 15 October 2026.

System channel configuration
3.1.1
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes

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At a glance

Ports

  • 2 HDMI
  • Optical
  • USB-A
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
3.1.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Physical drivers in the package
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.
Physical drivers in the bar
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.
Up-firing drivers in the package
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.
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCountOrientation
SoundbarTweeter (left and right)2Not available
SoundbarMid/bass (left, center and right)3Not available
SoundbarCenter tweeter1Up-firing
SubwooferWoofer1Not 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.
Separate subwoofer included
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Included subwoofer connection
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.
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
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.
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Not available
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
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.
Total RMS audio output power
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).
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
DTS:X
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Supported audio formats
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.
Audio formats by connection
ConnectionFormat
HDMI eARCDolby TrueHD
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos
HDMI eARCDTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI eARCDTS:X
HDMI inputDolby Atmos
HDMI inputDTS: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.
Music file formats
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.
Max wired audio sample rate
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.
Max music file sample rate
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.
Max wired audio bit depth
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.
Max music file bit depth
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.

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1HDMI IN for an external source, with video passthrough to the TV
HDMI1HDMI OUT to the TV, eARC and ARC
Optical1Optical digital audio input
USB-A1Music playback from a USB storage device, 5 V 500 mA
AC power1Soundbar 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.
HDMI ARC
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
HDMI eARC
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 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.
HDMI video passthrough
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Video passthrough modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
38402160120
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.
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.
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.
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.
HDCP version
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).
Bluetooth audio input
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Codec SBC / AAC: Yes / Yes.
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.
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
Not available
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
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.
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).
Multiroom audio
Not available
Remote included
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Sound processing

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.
Automatic room calibration
Not available
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Clear Voice Pro sound mode.
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.
Equalizer controls
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.
TV speaker integration
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.

Power

Published operating power
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.
Published standby power
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.
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
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.
Soundbar weight
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.
Component dimensions and weight
ComponentWidth (mm)Height (mm)Depth (mm)Weight (g)
Subwoofer2003772855,700
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.
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).
Package weight
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.
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.

In the box

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.
Wall mount hardware 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.
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.
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.

General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
1951740713661Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/165917/lg-soundbar-S70TY-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026UPC 195174071366 on the sheet.
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
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).
Colours
Black3Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70ty-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Page lists Black.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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