Sony HT-A3000 vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-A3000 vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The Sony HT-A3000 was rated 7.6, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-A3000 has 3.1 and BAR 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 250 (overall) versus 620 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A3000. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

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 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A3000 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 500. As in the HT-A3000, so in the BAR 500 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-A3000 at 7 out of 10, while the BAR 500 was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 500 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 500 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HT-A3000 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-A3000 was rated 10/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over JBL BAR 500

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over Sony HT-A3000