I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG S90QY vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG S90QY was rated 8, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S90QY has 5.1.3 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 440 (overall) versus 880 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG S90QY for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1000 received 9 out of 10.
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S90QY versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the S90QY, so in the BAR 1000 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S90QY at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 was rated 10/10.
The manufacturer of the BAR 1000 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1000 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The S90QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S90QY was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.