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Audac IMEO1 vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

What IMEO1 does better (2) and where Bar 5.0 MultiBeam wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audac IMEO1
Audac · 2021IMEO1
2 advantages≈ $270
vs
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
4.5Score
4 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
3.7Sound4.7

Why is IMEO1 better than Bar 5.0 MultiBeam?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 50 Hz+25%

Why is Bar 5.0 MultiBeam better than IMEO1?

  1. Output power60 W vs 250 W4.2×
  2. Channel count2.1 vs 52.4×
  3. Bluetooth version3 vs 4.2+40%
  4. Weight3,600 g vs 2,800 g+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Audac IMEO1Audac IMEO1≈ $270
Sound
Output power60 W250 W
Speaker channels2.15.0
Channel count2.15
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Lowest frequency40 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version34.2
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
HDMI eARC / ARCYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Multiroom—Yes
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight3,600 g2,800 g
Width1,000 mm709 mm
Colours—Black
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernsehervor dem Fernseher
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