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JBL BAR 1000 vs Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

What BAR 1000 does better (3) and where BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BAR 1000
JBL · 2022BAR 1000
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $860
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Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9
1 advantage≈ $900
9.6Sound5.2

Why is BAR 1000 better than BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Weight3,700 g vs 5,500 g+49%
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×

Why is BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9 better than BAR 1000?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL BAR 1000JBL BAR 1000≈ $8609.1
Sound
Output power880 W—
Speaker channels7.1.47.1.2
Channel count7.17.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Lowest frequency33 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
HDMI inputs31
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYesYes
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,700 g5,500 g
Width884 mm1,300 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementunter dem Fernseher, vor dem Fernsehervor dem Fernseher, an der Wand
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