Sony HT-A7000 vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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The Sony HT-A7000 vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HT-A7000 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 9 for Bar 9.1.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 versus 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000 versus 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 9 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-A7000 has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL Bar 9.1. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-A7000 received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Bar 9.1. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 9.1. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 9.1.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A7000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-A7000 got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over JBL Bar 9.1

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over Sony HT-A7000