JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar
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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is a mid-range all-in-one, compact soundbar designed as an unobtrusive companion to smart TVs. With five full-range drivers and four passive radiators, the JBL Bar 5.0 is a step up from built-in speakers for most TVs on the market today in 2021.
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam supports both Virtual Dolby Atmos and JBL's MultiBeam technology. They allow the compact all-in-one soundbar to project a large soundstage.
For app integration, the Bar 5.0 MultiBeam supports Alexa Multi-Room Music, Apple Airplay 2, and Chromecast built-in via Bluetooth and WiFi.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent stereo soundstage performance
- Dolby Atmos-like surround effects
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Not upgradeable
- Poor surround performance
What external reviewers found***
External score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Decent build quality
- Excellent Atmos and virtual Atmos
- Supports surround and Atmos content
- Powerful, energetic sound
Cons
- Lack of dynamic expression
- Lacks a subwoofer
- Lacks low-bass
- Bass lacks depth
- No Dolby Atmos
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI | [Output] 1x Optical + 1x USB + 1x HDMI
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 5
Construction
Form Factor
All-in-one Soundbar
Speakers
5x 48x80mm racetrack drivers + 4x 3in passive radiators
Dimensions
Size | Depth
101 mm / 3.9 inch
Size | Height
58 mm / 2.3 inch
Size | Width
709 mm / 27.9 inch
Weight
2.8 kg
Function
Audio
JBL MultiBeam, Virtual Dolby Atmos
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Channels
5.0-channel
Performance
Frequency Response
50Hz - 20kHz
Max Sound Level
92 dB
Power Output
250W (5x50W)
Production
Debut
2021-02-11
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 56%The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is sadly not upgradeable. The remote control looks cool but is simply too bare-bones. It's like JBL wanted to take the Apple route and present a simplified experience. The JBL is at its best with an action movie like The Matrix.
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Dolby Atmos and Atmos
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Bass isn't as deep as it should be
- No built-in subwoofer
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 77%The JBL Bar 5.0 is well-priced and has a great set of useful features. It lacks the ability to adjust its EQ, and it can't compete with systems that have dedicated subwoofers. The Vizio M-Series 5.1 multi-speaker soundbar is worth a look.
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Pros
- Dolby Atmos support
- Easy to set up and use
- Good sound quality
Cons
- No EQ settings
- No Chromecast, AirPlay, or Alexa compatibility
rtings[3]
Reviewer score 27%The JBL Bar 5.0 is decent for mixed usage. Out-of-the-box, it has a boxy sound profile that adds extra punch and boom to your favorite movies. However, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you don't feel the deep rumble in action-packed scenes. It supports surround content, but it doesn't offer very impressive performance.
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Pros
- Out-of-the-box sound profile
- Lots of wireless playback options
- Supports surround and Atmos content
Cons
- Lacks low-bass
- Doesn't offer very immersive performance
t3[4]
Reviewer score 52%The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is a full Dolby Atmos soundbar. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. However, there's a lack of positivity that leaves the JBL sounding two-dimensional at best and vague at worst. If you just want clearer sound from a small soundbar we'd recommend the Sonos Beam.
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Pros
- Big, full-scale sound
- Decent build quality
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Vague, ill-defined sound
- No Dolby Atmos
tomsguide[5]
Reviewer score 59%The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam has plenty of power to fill a large room. Once calibrated, it handles Atmos (and virtual Atmos) better than most standalone soundbars. However, dialog can get buried in the mix when there's a lot of action or music. The biggest issue will likely be the center channel, where dialog comes from.
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Pros
- Excellent Atmos and virtual Atmos
- Easy to set up
Cons
- No surround speakers
- Lacks a subwoofer
trustedreviews[6]
Reviewer score 69%, and bigger than you might expect from its five 48mm x 80mm racetrack drivers and four 75mm passive radiators. With the volume set at less than 10, the JBL is a sedate listen. Nudge it past 11 and it’s 0-60mph where dynamics are concerned. Shifts from quiet to loud are impactful, and it isn’t lacking for intensity either.
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Pros
- Powerful, energetic sound
- Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam
Cons
- Bass lacks depth
- Dialogue could be more pronounced
whathifi[7]
Reviewer score 54%JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is an affordable and compact soundbar. Features include Dolby Atmos, AirPlay, Alexa and Chromecast built-in. Full-bodied presentation that's unlikely to fatigue you, even when listening at high volume. Excess power really leads to a lack of precision, which is a shame.
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Pros
- Big, punchy sound
- Lots of features
- Easy to use
Cons
- Lack of dynamic expression
- Lacks dynamic expression
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References
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review: Compact soundbar with better bass, worse controls. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review/. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar review: Add a little Dolby Atmos to your life. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/sound-bar-reviews/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-soundbar-review/. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-5-0-multibeam. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review: so many features for a small soundbar. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-bar-5.0-multibeam. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-bar-50-multibeam. 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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