Yamaha YSP-5600 vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Yamaha YSP-5600 vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha YSP-5600 was rated 8,4, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, input, volume down, volume up, power for the YSP-5600 and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YSP-5600 has 7.1.2 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 128 (overall) versus 1170 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YSP-5600. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Yamaha YSP-5600 for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha YSP-5600 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the YSP-5600, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the YSP-5600 at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha YSP-5600 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over JBL BAR 1300X

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Yamaha YSP-5600