JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The JBL Bar 5.1 was rated 7.2, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 510 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Bar 5.1 via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the JBL Bar 5.1 for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10. The Bar 5.1 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL Bar 5.1 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the Bar 5.1, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Bar 5.1 at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the Bar 5.1 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Bar 5.1 or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Bar 5.1 was rated 4/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL Bar 5.1 over Sony HT-S40R