LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 500 review

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LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 500 comparison chart

LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 500 review

LG SPD7Y
vs
JBL BAR 500

In this article, we will talk about LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The LG SPD7Y was rated 5.6, 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 SPD7Y has 3.1.2 and BAR 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 380 (overall) versus 620 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The BAR 500 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 500. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SPD7Y, 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 SPD7Y 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 SPD7Y can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SPD7Y was rated 10/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SPD7Y over JBL BAR 500

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over LG SPD7Y

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
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