JBL Bar 5.1 VS
Sony HT-Z9F
- Brand - JBL
- APP CONTROL - true
- REMOTE CONTROL - true
- Brand - Sony
- APP CONTROL - false
- REMOTE CONTROL - true
Pros & Cons
JBL Bar 5.1
VSPros
- Truly wireless 5.1 surround sound.
- Easy to set up and use.
- Impressive vocal clarity.
Cons
- The music feels flat.
- Plastic design.
Sony HT-Z9F
VSPros
- The bar has a clear frequency range, which reproduces different sounds (rain, explosions, wind) in a very realistic way.
- The Vertical Sound option provides broader spectrum audio that envelopes the listener.
Cons
- The backlight on the remote control is too dim even for a dark room.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | JBL Bar 5.1 | Sony HT-Z9F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Placement Type | table-top, wall-mountable | table-top, wall-mountable |
| Soundbar Buttons | power, volume down, volume up, input | power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up |
| Connection To Source | wired, wireless | wired, wireless |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Built-in Subwoofer | ||
| Separate Subwoofer Connections | wireless | wireless |
| Separate Subwoofer (in Package) | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Analog Audio Input/output (rca) | 1/0 | 1/0 |
| Coaxial Digital Input/output | ||
| Usb | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Input/output | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Arc | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Input/output | 3/0 | 2/0 |
| Ethernet (rj45) | ||
| Subwoofer Output | 1 | - |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Multichannel Surround | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Audio Features | ||
| Separate Speaker Connections | wireless | |
| Separate Speaker (in Package) | 2 | |
| Supported Channel Quantity | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Built-in Channels | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Amplification Type | active | active |
| Streaming Services | ||
| Other Streaming Services | Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer | Chromecast |
| Spotify | ||
| Amazon Music | ||
| Google Play Music | ||
| Apple Music (airplay) | ||
| Features | ||
| Multi-room | ||
| Remote Control | ||
| Microphone | ||
| App Control | ||
| Voice Control | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 3.9/8.6 (4.5/9.9 with detachable speakers) | 3.1/6.6 |
| Size (h X W X D), Cm/in | 5.8 x 114.8 x 9.3/2.3 x 45 x 3.7 (5.8 x 131.3 x 9.3/2.3 x 51.7 x 3.7 with detachable speakers) | 6.4 x 100 x 10/2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | bar-5-1.pdf | ht-z9f.pdf |
