I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SNC4R vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SNC4R was rated 5.2, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, function for the SNC4R and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1000.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SNC4R has 4.1 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (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 7 out of 10 received the LG SNC4R for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1000 received 9 out of 10.
The BAR 1000 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 1000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the BAR 1000. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SNC4R at 6 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 was rated 10/10.
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The JBL BAR 1000 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the BAR 1000. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SNC4R was rated 5/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.