JBL Bar 5.0 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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The JBL Bar 5.0 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. Both soundbars received a score of 8.2 in our ranking.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Bar 5.0 has 5.0 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 250 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 5 out of 10 received the JBL Bar 5.0 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL Bar 5.0 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the Bar 5.0, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Bar 5.0 at 10 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The JBL Bar 5.0 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Bar 5.0 was rated 7/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Klipsch Cinema 800

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over JBL Bar 5.0