Background
The notoriously terrible sound quality of slim TVs and a growing intolerance for boxes and cables has created a big demand for ‘under-TV’ speakers
What's SoundPlate?
Described as a SoundPlate, the LAP340 sits discreetly below your TV and delivers 4.1-channel sound without adding any clutter to your living room. It works just like a soundbar, but takes up even less space because it shares the same footprint as your TV.
Design
Speakers of this type aren’t really designed to catch the eye, but the LAP340 is one of best-looking examples we’ve encountered. At just 35mm it’s remarkably slim, and all the way round it sports a winning combination of black and grey, with elegantly rounded corners.
There’s virtually nothing to see on the front panel, besides a tiny LED that flashes red, orange, green or white to indicate different modes and inputs.
The dappled top panel has a surface area of 700 x 320mm, which is large enough to support most TVs up to 55in or 38kg (provided its stand fits within the space). For that reason, build quality is absolutely superb – the bodywork has a heavy, rigid feel that’ll give you confidence when plonking a TV on top. Down the sides you’ll find airflow ports for the built-in subwoofers.
There’s virtually nothing to see on the front panel, besides a tiny LED that flashes red, orange, green or white to indicate different modes and inputs.
The dappled top panel has a surface area of 700 x 320mm, which is large enough to support most TVs up to 55in or 38kg (provided its stand fits within the space). For that reason, build quality is absolutely superb – the bodywork has a heavy, rigid feel that’ll give you confidence when plonking a TV on top. Down the sides you’ll find airflow ports for the built-in subwoofers.
Connections
The connections are housed on the back, or we should say connection – there’s just one optical digital input to hook it up your TV.
I was main product designer in project for new soundplate in ealry 2013'
It won the design award
- IF Design Award 2014
- Reddot Design Award 2014
- IDEA Design Award 2014 finalist
- Japan Good Design Award 2014
- PIN UP Award 2013
LG's SoundPlate is a stunning new entry in the fast-growing TV sound system category. With a height of only 35mm, the slim, stylish device can be placed directly underneath any 32- to 55-inch TV to save space and goes well with a variety of interior decors. The new model is equipped with a robust 4.1 channel sound system complete with dual built-in subwoofers. Projecting full-bodied audio in multiple directions, the Sound Plate creates an incredibly immersive auditory experience.
LG's innovative Sound Plate also incorporates a neodymium magnet capable of producing powerful audio. Bluetooth support is also offered for easy wireless connectivity with smartphones, tablets and other wireless devices.
LG's innovative Sound Plate also incorporates a neodymium magnet capable of producing powerful audio. Bluetooth support is also offered for easy wireless connectivity with smartphones, tablets and other wireless devices.
