Sony HT-CT800 vs LG SK1

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

HT-CT800 vs SK1 comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-CT800
6.4
4.5
5
4
Multichannel surround
6
4

Sony HT-CT800 vs LG SK1 review

Sony HT-CT800
vs
LG SK1

Choosing a soundbar is not an easy task and the Sony HT-CT800 vs LG SK1 comparison is meant to help you with that. As a result, it is clear that HT-CT800 is much better designed and has a better sound performance than SK1. According to the results of our comparison, HT-CT800 received 6.4 points out of 10 possible, and SK1 was rated 4.5 points.

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over LG SK1

  • Separate subwoofer provided
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Possible to create a multi-room system
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • HDMI ARC supports

Advantages LG SK1 over Sony HT-CT800

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The HT-CT800 is rated 6 of 10 against 5 for the SK1 according to the audio features rating.

HT-CT800
6
SK1
5

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HT-CT800 and the SK1.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HT-CT800 has 2.1 channels, while the SK1 has 2.0 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Sony HT-CT800 has 350 (overall) W, and 40 W has the competitor.

HT-CT800 SK1
Built-in channels2.12.0
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W350 (overall)40
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesshas not

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. The HT-CT800 comes with an external subwoofer.

HT-CT800 SK1
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The HT-CT800 received rating 6 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SK1, in the same category, earned 4 out of 10 points.

HT-CT800
6
SK1
4

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we look at the models in terms of Dolby Atmos support, then none of these soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

HT-CT800 SK1
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHDDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HDhas not

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

HT-CT800
7
SK1
0

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on the HT-CT800.

HT-CT800 SK1
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, Napster, TIDAL, Deezer, Chromecasthas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Sony HT-CT800 was rated 8 out of 10, and LG SK1 was rated 6 out of 10.

HT-CT800
8
SK1
6

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the HT-CT800.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is a feature unique to Sony HT-CT800. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

HT-CT800 SK1
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output3/00/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)1/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In our case, the ability to control the soundbar using the app is not implemented in any of the competitors. None of these soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. The HT-CT800 has the ability to use a multiroom system.

HT-CT800 SK1
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HT-CT800 SK1
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in103 x 5.2 x 12.6/40.5 x 2.1 x 571 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9
Weight, kg/pounds2.8/6.11.8/4.4
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