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What is the LG Sound Plate? The LG Sound Plate is a 4.1 channel speaker system that can sit directly under your TV to amplify the sound when you are watching movies. It can also wirelessly connect to a smartphone or a tablet via Bluetooth to turn it into...
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If you need great audio but you don’t have a lot of room, soundbars may well be the thing for your living room. But hold up a second, because while a bar of sound might be ideal, LG’s idea of a plate of sound that sits under the TV might be an even mo...

Clean design; Sits under the TV making it hard to see; Supports Bluetooth;...

Only supports TVs up to 55in; Subwoofer cannot be controlled at all; Sound can be a little hollow; No screen means there's no indicator as to how loud your volume is; Only one form of wired connection; Expensive;...
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In the wide world of compact home theater solutions, the latest and most succinct design comes in the form of the sound platform (or plate, or pad, or pancake, etc.). These new ultra-slim devices take the simplicity of sound bars a step further, squashing...

Detailed, clear upper register, Wide sound field, Powerful sound for the size, Extremely convenient design...

Interface is too minimalist, Balance issues, especially for music playback, No EQ or tone controls...

Overall, LG's SoundPlate could be a legitimate choice for your compact home theater solution, though with some real reservations. At $400, it's a bit pricey, and it doesn't offer the same level of power, warmth, or full range accuracy as more affordable...
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Evolution is an amazing process, things adapt to changing circumstances and those best suited to the new environment survive. No sooner had soundbars dominated the market like the AV equivalent of the 'Cambrian Explosion', then some bright spark thought a...

Fullbodied sound, Excellent build quality, Attractive design...

Overbearing at higher volumes, Very limited inputs, Price...

The LG LAP340 SoundPlate is an attractively designed and well built example of this new and fast developing product type. There are two subwoofers and four drivers crammed into its sleek proportions, with a total of 120 watts of power. As a result the LAP...
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We first tested the LG LAP340 SoundPlate in our February 2014 issue, where we were deeply disappointed with the soundbase's disorganised and lacklustre performance. LG has since then updated the LAP340 SoundPlate with tweaks to the sound, and given us a...

Slender build, Easy to use, Good remote control...

Disappointing sound with little rhythm or insight, Unwieldy bass and bright, coarse treble, Lacks cohesion, Limited connectivity and features, Pricey...

While there are some improvements from the original sample we reviewed, we're still not convinced with the LG LAP340's performance.It's not as unpleasant and discordant a sound as before, but it's still miles away from catching up with its rivals, even ma...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2015-05-02 06:49:24
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Slab-shaped speaker systems are beginning to pick up steam as an alternative to soundbars. Instead of a bar of speakers to place in front of your HDTV, you place a whole, thin block of speakers under your HDTV. This makes the sound system even less obtrus...

The LG SoundPlate LAP340 is a cleverly designed but unfortunately soft-spoken soundbar speaker alternative for your HDTV...
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What is the LG SoundPlate LAP340? The notoriously terrible sound quality of slim TVs and a growing intolerance for boxes and cables has created a big demand for ‘under-TV' speakers like this one from LG. Described as a SoundPlate, the LAP340 sits discreet...

Powerful sound, Excellent build quality, Slim bodywork...

Limited inputs, Expensive, Occasionally sounds wild when pushed...

LG's SoundPlate delivers superbly powerful, room filling sound from a super-slim speaker, but rival models offer better value for money...
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The LG LAP340 SoundPlate, is technically a sound bar that can support the full weight of your TV up to 55-inch. This is designed for the space conscious folks. LG's SoundPlate can be easily installed and connected to TVs of many sizes, providing 4.1 chann...
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Slab-shaped speaker systems are beginning to pick up steam as an alternative to soundbars. Instead of a bar of speakers to place in front of your HDTV, you place a whole, thin block of speakers under your HDTV. This makes the sound system even l...

Slim, stealthy design. Wireless connectivity for mobile devices and certain LG HDTVs.

Sounds underpowered compared with conventional soundbars. No analog audio inputs...

The LG SoundPlate LAP340 is a cleverly designed but unfortunately soft-spoken soundbar speaker alternative for your HDTV...
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