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LG NB3520A

Price range:

$269.99 - $299.99

Summary: A 2.1-channel soundbar.

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Type: Soundbars

About - LG NB3520A
The LG NB3520A is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the NB3520A are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote. Versatility: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About - LG NB3520A

The LG NB3520A is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the NB3520A are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote.
Versatility:: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About This Brand
LG Electronics is an emerging consumer electronics powerhouse that manufactures a wide range of products under the LG and Zenith brands in the United States. Its products include 1.0- and 1.1- sound-bar systems, and 5.1- and 7.1- channel home-theater systems with an internal Blu-ray or 3D Blu-ray player. Prices are typically in the lower-to-middle price range.

About This Brand

LG Electronics is an emerging consumer electronics powerhouse that manufactures a wide range of products under the LG and Zenith brands in the United States. Its products include 1.0- and 1.1- sound-bar systems, and 5.1- and 7.1- channel home-theater systems with an internal Blu-ray or 3D Blu-ray player. Prices are typically in the lower-to-middle price range.

Features & Specs - LG NB3520A
Video player disc capacity The number of discs that the video player can handle. Video player disc capacity	NA
Active subwoofer Has a built-in amplifier and typically has a bass level control (independent of controls on a receiver). Active subwoofer	Yes
Wireless subwoofer Yes' indicates that the model comes with a powered wireless subwoofer. "Optional' indicates that accessories (transmitter and wireless amplifiers) are available that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted the amplifers that power a subwoofer. 'No' indicates that the models does not provide for wireless operation of a subwoofer. Wireless subwoofer	Yes
Receiver OSD Receiver OSD Onscreen display lets you view the receiver's menus on a TV screen, a squint-free alternative to using the receiver's LED or LCD display. Receiver OSD	No
Auto speaker calibration System comes with a microphone to automatically adjust speaker sound levels, delays, and possibly more to balance the surround effect for your room size and speaker setup. Auto speaker calibration	No
Plays 3D Blu-ray discs Plays 3-D Blu-ray discs; for 3D operation, it requires a 3D TV and 3D glasses, as well a 3D Blu-ray movie. Plays 3D Blu-ray discs	NA
Analog to HDMI video conversion Can convert analog video input signals (Composite, S-Video, Component) to digital and output them via the HDMI connection. Analog to HDMI video conversion	NA
3D capable HDMI switching Will pass a 3-D video signal when switching HDMI cable connected 3-D source devices to a 3-D TV. 3D capable HDMI switching	NA
FM tuner Receiver has a built-in FM radio tuner. FM tuner	No
AM tuner Receiver has built-in AM radio tuner. AM tuner	No
Internet streaming access Can receive audio or video streams from various online entertainment services, such as movies from Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or Pandora Internet radio. Requires a broadband internet connection and -- depending on the service -- a subscription. Internet streaming access	No
Stereo analog audio (in/out) Stereo analog audio (in/out) lists the number of stereo (two-channel) analog audio input and output connections. These are useful for connecting two-channel analog audio devices such as a TV, set-top box, non-integrated video disc player, etc. Stereo analog audio (in/out)	1/0
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General Information
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Manufacturer Website Address	www.lg.com/us
Product Model	NB3520A
Product Name	NB3520A Speaker System
Product Type	Speaker System

User Reviews - LG NB3520A

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By Loveland

from Perryville, MD

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very Good Sound.

2/2/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Living Room

Movies

Surround Sound Solution

Comment:

Very good sound. The 3D sound function sounds similar to 5.1. If you have a room that you can't have a 5.1 system set up than this is a great alternative.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Nash

from chicago,il

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good sound quality

11/9/2012

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Nice design

Cons

Subwoofer Ok

Best Uses

Living Room

Movies

Smaller Rooms

Surround Sound Solution

Television Shows

Comment:

Over all good sound bar , stylist and good sound quality. The subwoofer sound quality is ok. But over all good system

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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