Product Review: LG X-BOOM

LG Electronics, a global leader in Consumer Electronics and Home Entertainment, has over the years demonstrated its innovative prowess by churning out classic devices that go beyond the ordinary. An now, the company is making another bold statement with the introduction of 3 game-changing audio products – the XBOOM Pro, CM9540 as well as the ARX 10, which recently hit the Nigeria market. LG CM9940 also known as X-Boom Pro is innovatively fitted with state-of-the-art console for sizzling DJ skills. It is specifically designed for music lovers who are passionate about becoming DJs in their homes.  LG XBOOM Pro has unique and blazing features which enable users enjoy music with ideal blowout mood. It’s all blazing has PMPO: 35000W speakers which delivers energetic sound, light bomb lighting with LED lighting speaker, DJ Pro, Turntable look-like makes it a smart DJ at home. The XBOOM Pro could also be used in alfresco settings.

Key Features:

Wireless Audio Streaming via Bluetooth ™

Smart DJ

Auto EQ

Auto DJ

LED Lighting

The LG X-BOOM boasts of beat-boxes, voice samples, and DJ effects, which could be controlled with the touch of a button; Latin EQ, Bluetooth which makes it possible for users to stream audio from any Bluetooth enabled device. It also comes with an NFC (Near Field Communication) Bluetooth remote App which has provided convenience in ensuing audio is being played instantly by placing NFC audio devices in the product’s NFC window. The LG X-BOOM Pro allows easy control and automation in mixing music using sound effects such as flanger, phaser, chorus and delay while also creating beats with backspin, crossfade, and beatbox or using scratch and voice sampling.

Precise, clear and powerful sounds complemented with beautiful designs are the hallmarks of the LG Hi-Fi systems. Whichever one a user opts for they are bound to find a Hi Fi designed to take their music experience to the next level.   And in more ways than one, the LG CM9940 XBOOM Pro which is the company’s flagship model pushes the boundaries as it redefines what a modern hi-fi system is. The Near Field Communication system greatly expands audio enjoyment.

On the other hand XBOOM CM9540 has an unprecedented sound output of PMPO: 29000W speakers which gives it a robust sound, LED lighting speaker, Blue tooth/Bluetooth Remote, NFC, dual USB function as well as the Easy file management system. RMS (Root Means Square) wattage is 2300W.

LG ARX 10 has unique and blistering features which makes users enjoy your music with authentic party sound. It’s RMS of 2300W (4.2 channel), 2 Tall boy with sub-woofer delivers an unparalleled sound. Other exciting features of the ARX 10 include; Metallic parabola unit, powerful sound output, smart DJ, stand-alone horn tweeter which is a specialized compression horn. It also boasts of 3 HDMI In & Out, Bass Blast, local EQ and dual USB ports. Its Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy sharing of audio files from any smart device seamless. The ARX10 is a modified successor to the ARX 9000.

Unlike the conventional home entertainment products which do not have DJ features, the LG XBOOM CM Pro music machine make it easy for users to enjoy real party mood in their living rooms with the inimitable smart DJ features.

Design & Build

This leviathan comes in three pieces – two speaker units and the controller. The speakers are made of particle board and this gives the sound a natural feel at all times. The grill is solid and there are red lights behind that blink in sync with the equaliser. The woofer and tweeters are built-in. The controller too has a lot of red LEDs going with the general theme of the device. It also has a colorful LED display and scratch pads for the DJ functions.

Sound

If looks are anything to go by, you would hear only Metallica being played on the Xboom. But looks can be deceiving and this system works well even when you are listening to the soul stirring voice of Katherine Jenkins or the wizardry of A R Rahman. In fact, there is an India preset on the equaliser. The sound is a bit partial to bass, but you can tweak that if needed. At the highs, we noticed a bit of vibration in the speakers. This is very rare though, and limited to some types of music. The bass, too, can be a bit flat here and there, not really pushing the limits. But this can be remedied with the Bass Blast option. Overall, we thought the XBoom performed well across the frequency spectrum.

Functions

The X-Boom has far more functions and features than you would find on a regular Hi-Fi set. It also has more connectivity options than others of its kind and so you find a CD tray as well as USB ports and Bluetooth. There is a Smart DJ function aided by two turntables on the front panel. They work even with music being streamed from a smartphone. The record to USB options helps save all the grooves you create. There is FM too, but we doubt if you would want to hear that on this system. The device is peppered with buttons and there are at least two ways to do most things. We loved the fact that the scratchpad can be used to navigate through the USB folder.

Conclusion

LG has over the years maintains leadership in innovative home appliances and with the introduction of these new Hi Fi systems by LG Electronics, consumers will be able to experience high audio-fidelity and immersive sound. Boasting rich audio and plenty of innovative features Offering consumers the freedom to control how they listen.