The LG Éclair (QP5) is the company’s smallest to date and wants to prove it can be so much more.
A partnership between LG and Meridian Audio up-mixes two-channel stereo content into immersive, multichannel audio to deliver a wider soundstage for an immersive listening experience with a tonal balance that remains authentic to the original recording.
The soundbar measures 296 x 60 x 126 mm allowing it to sit in front of small-screen TVs comfortably. The sub-woofer unit is far larger meaning it needs space on the floor. This makes it a 3.1.2 channel sound system with a pair of up-firing speakers to bounce sound off the ceiling.
That bit is important for the Dolby Atmos support as the height is used to place the audio for the object’s spatial positioning. But for even better audio quality, the Éclair also supports DTS:X.
The Éclair soundbar delivers 4K HDR10 pass-through support which allows viewers to enjoy 4K content, including Dolby Vision, over streaming services. It also features enhanced audio return channel (eARC) support meaning that the Éclair is packing HDMI 2.1. There's also a USB input, digital optical socket, and Bluetooth 4.0. However, the lack of Wi-Fi means no AirPlay or Chromecast.
There is a lack of voice-control however, meaning no Alexa or Hey Google support.
Pricing and availability
Announced during CES 2021, the LG Éclair (QP5) soundbar is priced at S$999 and will be available from mid- January from LG’s official stores on KrisShop, Lazada, and Shopee, and all authorised retailers including Audio House, Best Denki, COURTS, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount Store, and Parisilk.
Product Name
LG Eclair
Model
QP5
Price
S$999
Size
Main Set with Foot (W x H x D) mm
296 x 59.9 x 126
Subwoofer (W x H x D) mm
388 x 291 x 185
Weight
Main
1.55Kg
Subwoofer
7.7Kg
Gross Weight
1.20Kg
Number of Channels
3.1.2ch
Output Power (THD 10%)
Total
320W
Front
20W*2
Center
20W
Top
20W*2
Subwoofer
220W(Wireless)
Speaker Unit Front (L/R)
SPL
82dB
System
Closed
Tweeter Unit
X
Woofer Unit
2 Inch
Impedance
4 Ohm
Speaker Unit Center
SPL
82dB
Woofer Unit
2 Inch
System
Closed
Impedance
4 Ohm
Speaker Unit Top (L/R)
SPL
82dB
Woofer Unit
2 Inch
System
Closed
Impedance
4 Ohm
Speaker Unit Subwoofer
SPL
85dB
Woofer Unit
Closed
System
5.25 inch (2EA)
Impedance
3 Ohm
No. of Speaker Unit (Number of Speakers)
7 EA
Connectivity General
Optical
Yes (1)
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) – In / Out
Yes (1) / Yes (1)
HDR10 / HDR10+
Yes / –
Dolby Vision
Yes
USB
Yes
Connectivity Wireless
Bluetooth Version
4.0
Bluetooth Codec – SBC / AAC
Yes / Yes
Display Information
LED Indicator Colour
Yes (3 Color, 3 EA)
Sound Effect
AI Sound Pro
Yes
Standard
Yes (w/ Meridian)
Cinema
Yes
Game
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Convenience
Remote App – iOS / Android OS
Yes / Yes
Smart Phone File Playback (Bluetooth)
Yes
NSU / FOTA
X / Yes
Control with your TV Remote (Vol+/-, Mute)
Yes / Yes
Sound Sync – Bluetooth(LG TV) / Optical
Yes / Yes
Auto Power On/Off – Bluetooth (LGTV) / Optical
Yes / Yes
Auto Power On/Off – RCU / APP
X / Yes
A/V Sunc (0~300ms) – RCU / APP
X / Yes
HDMI SIMPLINK
Yes
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Yes
HDMI Audio Return Channel (e-ARC)
Yes
Woofer Level (-15 ~ 6dB, 1dB/Step)
Yes
Channel Level (-6 ~ 6dB, 1dB/Step) – Top / Center / Surround / Rear / Rear Top
Yes / Yes / X / X / X
Mute
Yes
Auto Dimmer
Yes
USB Host / Charge
Yes / X
Built-in Music
Yes (1 song)
Bluetooth Stand-By
Yes
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