From Engadget · Steve Dent · · 1m 20s
LG Sound Suite gets DTS:X and Google Cast
LG is expanding its customizable Sound Suite home theater system with spatial audio support, wireless streaming and dual subwoofer options.
In brief
LG is expanding its customizable Sound Suite home theater system with spatial audio support, wireless streaming and dual subwoofer options. LG added DTS:X spatial audio, Google Cast streaming and Wi-Fi 6 support to its Sound Suite system, with a Media Connect Hub in development. Originally reported by Engadget.
LG Sound Suite gets new audio features
LG is adding DTS:X spatial audio and Google Cast to its Sound Suite home theater system. The H7 soundbar, the system's centerpiece, now supports both technologies in response to customer feedback.
What DTS:X and Google Cast do
DTS:X gives home theater enthusiasts additional ways to enjoy immersive, multi-dimensional audio from compatible content and source devices. Google Cast lets you stream music and podcasts directly to Sound Suite systems.
“additional ways to enjoy immersive, multi-dimensional audio from compatible content and source devices”
More flexibility and power options
Sound Suite now supports Wi-Fi 6 GHz networks and 5 GHz DFS channels for more stereo and multi-speaker configuration options. LG is also adding support for dual W7 subwoofer setups for enhanced low end sound.
Media Connect Hub coming soon
LG teased a Media Connect Hub for DTS:X devices currently in development.It will enable DTS:X from compatible external source devices and expand access to DTS:X content.Software updates are rolling out in some regions now.
What matters most
LG added DTS:X spatial audio, Google Cast streaming and Wi-Fi 6 support to its Sound Suite system, with a Media Connect Hub in development.
