Compare JBL Bar 5.1 vs Sony HT-A9
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI | [Output] 1x Optical + USB (playback only in US)
[Input] 1x HDMI (ARC) + 1x S-Center Out | [Output] 1x HDMI + 1x Ethernet + 1x USB-A
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Drivers | Subwoofer
10" subwoofer
Drivers | Tweeter
2x 1.25" side-firing tweeters
Drivers | Woofer
5x racetrack drivers
Form Factor
Soundbar with wireless subwoofer
All-in-One Soundbar
Speakers
12 drivers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
100 mm / 3.94 inch
142 mm (5 5/8")
Size | Height
58 mm / 2.28 inch
80 mm (3 1/4")
Size | Width
1018 mm / 40 inch
1300 mm (51 1/4")
Weight
2.85 kg
8.7 kg (19lb 2oz)
Function
Amplifier
Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX
Audio
JBL Surround Sound, JBL MultiBeam
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5
Channels
5.1-channel
4.0.4-channel
Operating Temperature
0 - 45°C
Software
Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Music Service Button, Google Home, Works with Google Assistant
Performance
Frequency Response
40Hz - 20kHz
Max Sound Level
103 dB
Power Consumption
15W (box) + 4x 22W (speaker)
Power Output
5x50W (bar) + 300W (sub)
504 W
Production
Accessory
Subwoofer: Optional SA-SW3 or SA-SW5
Availability
2019-10
2021-09
Debut
2019-09 IFA
2021-07-20
Model Name
JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM
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