JBL Bar Studio vs Sony HT-X9000F review

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The JBL Bar Studio vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Bar Studio has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 7 for HT-X9000F. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL Bar Studio has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Sony HT-X9000F. The output power is different and equal to 30 W for the Bar Studio versus 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The JBL Bar Studio got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Sony HT-X9000F 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HT-X9000F.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Bar Studio received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-X9000F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X9000F. For multichannel surround JBL Bar Studio got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X9000F over JBL Bar Studio