JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-A3000 review
The JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Bar 5.1 has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 7.6 for HT-A3000.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL Bar 5.1 has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. The output power is different and equal to 510 (overall) W for the Bar 5.1 versus 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. The JBL Bar 5.1 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A3000 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-A3000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The JBL Bar 5.1 has 3/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Bar 5.1 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the Bar 5.1. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the HT-A3000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround JBL Bar 5.1 got a rating of 4, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.
Advantages JBL Bar 5.1 over Sony HT-A3000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over JBL Bar 5.1
- Built-in subwoofer
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.2JBL Bar 5.1
- 7.6Sony HT-A3000
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