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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
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Our Verdict
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
LG SP9YA
The LG SP9YA is better than the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam. The LG is a 5.1.2 setup with a dedicated subwoofer that can reproduce a more extended low-bass. It has a better soundstage, and it comes with more sound enhancement features. Unlike the JBL Bar, it supports DTS content. That said, the JBL's standalone design may be preferable for some users. It has a better surrounds performance, and it's still a decent choice overall.
Variants
- Bar 5.0 MultiBeam (Black)
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LG.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
8.0
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
8.3
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
28.0" (71.0 cm)
48.1" (122.2 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
5.8" (14.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.7" (22.1 cm)
Height
N/A
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Depth
N/A
12.3" (31.2 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
8.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-1.07
-0.26
Std. Err.
3.38 dB
2.22 dB
Channels
5.0
5.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
51.9 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
15.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.0
8.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
1
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
1
Slope
0.18
-0.06
Std. Err.
3.07 dB
2.18 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
55.0 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
15.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.6
8.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
91.9 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.57 dB
0.92 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.0
7.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
0.65
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.33
3.19
Center
8.2
7.7
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.30
-1.47
Std. Err.
2.96 dB
3.95 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.9 dB SPL
86.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.24
1.10
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.11
7.83
Surround 5.1
6.0
4.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing and Side Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.77
1.67
Std. Err.
3.80 dB
7.19 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.7 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.11
0.85
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.36
7.18
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.1
5.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Surround (Downmix)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.81
-0.12
Std. Err.
5.25 dB
5.73 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
84.5 dB SPL
79.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.66
2.00
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.01
0.29
Sound Enhancement Features
4.7
9.2
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
8.8
10
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
8.7
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Latency
9.5
7.5
Latency Video
ARC
-19 ms
82 ms
Optical
-7 ms
66 ms
Full HDMI In
27 ms
75 ms
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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