Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreJBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-X9000F review
JBL Bar 5.1 review
In terms of comparing JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-X9000F the JBL Bar 5.1 is surprisingly cheap-looking for its price tag. It's mostly plastic in its design, and while it feels robust, the buttons and screen aren’t as slick as you’ll find on competitors. It has 510W of total system power. It is also equipped with a subwoofer of the type found in more traditional “wireless” settings, as it is connected to a power source, but is connected to the soundbar wirelessly. Each channel is amplified by a special power module with a total peak power of 300 watts. This is an interesting proposition, and it certainly makes JBL Bar 5.1 outstanding. 
Sony HT-X9000F review
Now let’s see Sony HT-X9000F vs JBL Bar 5.1. Sony HT-X9000F is a 2.1-channel soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos/DTS: X and Vertical Surround Engine technology that blends perfectly with BRAVIA TVs not only in quality but also in design. With the Sony HT-X9000 Vertical Surround Engine, the latest surround sound technology, you can enjoy the thrill of the latest audio formats in movie theaters such as Dolby Atmos and DTS: X in one slim package. No matter what room you are in, the three front speakers reproduce “vertical”, creating a virtual surround sound that seems to come from you. 
JBL Bar 5.1 pros & cons
Pros
- Not only does it sound great, but it's just so awesome to show off
- You'll only need the JBL remote when you want to configure the settings
Cons
- I got scared when reading about people claiming the mids were non-existent
Sony HT-X9000F pros & cons
Pros
- The subwoofer automatically connects to the soundbar
- The sound bar is super easy to use with the TV
- If you haven’t had the chance to experience the customizable sound setting features then you’re missing out
Cons
- No real indication that the Vertical S is on
JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-X9000F
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Product
JBL Bar 5.1
Sony HT-X9000F
Model
Bar 5.1
HT-X9000F
Brand
JBL
Sony
Reviews
3060
234
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, volume down, volume up, input
power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
Audio features
Built-in channels
5.1
2.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
510 (overall)
300 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
2
0
Separate speaker connections
wireless
has not
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
NFC
HDMI input/output
3/0
1/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
1
Subwoofer output
1
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
114.8 x 5.8 x 9.3/45 x 2.3 x 3.7
93 x 5.8 x 8.5/36.6 x 2.3 x 3.3
Weight, kg/pounds
3.9/8.6
2.5/5
Other
Release year
2017
2018
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2JBL Bar 5.1
- 7Sony HT-X9000F
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