LG SP9YA soundbar review: This 5.1.2 speaker gets its surround effects from the sides

That's the question LG's SP9YA poses, which comes labeled as a 5.1.2 The SP9YA isn't the first soundbar to attempt this trick; the Creative SXFI Carrier tries something similar, and with similarly mixed results. The SP9YA also packs an array of impressive features, including AI-powered room correction, eARC, built-in AirPlay 2 and Chromecast, as well as support for Alexa speaker groups and Spotify Connect. This review is part of TechHive's coverage of the best soundbars. Click that link to read reviews of competing products, along with a buyer's guide to the features you should consider when shopping.