# Hi-Res Audio Assistant Speaker These New LG Sound Bars are Packed with Meridian Audio Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-bars References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/lg-advanced-2019-sound-bars-hide-some-smarts-inside-26559326/) The new [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker) Sound Bars will be shown off at CES 2019 as a new series of solutions for the home that aim to advance capabilities within the living room like never before. Created in collaboration with Meridian Audio, the speakers are capable of enhancing any kind of audio you play through them thanks to Bass & Sound, Upmix, DTS.x and [Dolby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-suite) Atrmos technologies. The sound bars include the SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG, respectively, which are all outfitted with Google Assistant technology to let users easily control their smart home or search for content without a remote. The LG Sound Bars are presented as the perfect pairing with the brand's new OLED TVs for the ideal [home theater setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-ht-saturn-surround-sound-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Advanced Audio Technology:** Collaborations between audio experts and technology companies to create high-end sound systems. - **Voice-activated Home Entertainment:** Introducing smart speaker capabilities to home sound systems for hands-free control of home theater setups. - **Seamless Integration:** Designing products to work in tandem with other brand merchandise to appeal to consumers seeking a cohesive look for their homes. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Creating premium audio solutions that can enhance everyday entertainment activities for consumers. - **Home Automation:** Integrating audio equipment with home automation technology to create an ideal home theater setup. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Selling audio equipment intended for pairing with OLED TVs or other home entertainment products from the same brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md) - [Modular Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-suite.md) - [Visualized Audio Gamer Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-view-speaker.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-soundbars.md) - [Advanced AI-Optimized Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar.md) - [3D Sound Entertainment Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-soundbar.md) - [Wireless Subwoofer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-x937u.md) - [Multidirectional Living Room Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-citation-multibeam-1100.md) - [Cutting-Edge TV Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-audio-system.md)