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Brand Name
SAMSUNG
JBL
GENERAL
Number of Channel
9.1.4 Channel
5.1 Channel
Placement Type
Table-top , Wall-mountable
Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Wireless
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature
Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
Yes
N/A
Central Channel Speaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Enhancement Features
Yes
Yes
HDMI input/output
Yes
Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
N/A
N/A
Loudness
High Volume ( > 92db )
High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty
12 months Months
36 months Months
Connectivity:
Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink )
1 Optical Audio Input
1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
None
None
RCA Ports
No
No
USB Port
None
None
Ethernet Jack
No
Yes
Audio Quality ( Tested )
Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Frequency deviation is more than standard deviation (3.4 dB). But fair enough for small room.)
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games)
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage)
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
soundstage has good focus overall but but some sound tracks seem to be bit more diffused and lack separation.
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel )
It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel )
Dedicated Rear channel speaker produce discrete surround sound like tower speaker
No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ):
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is more then 92 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is over 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency
Here no visible latency via ARC (49 ms) and Optical (67 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (6 ms).
Here no visible latency via ARC (121 ms) and Optical (98 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input ( -14 ms).
Audio Enhancement Features:
Digital Room Correction:
Yes
Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode:
Yes
Yes
Equilizer Options:
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound)
Yes
N/A
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio)
Yes
N/A
Surround Level Adjustment:
Yes
N/A
Virtual Surround Effect:
Yes
Yes
Supported Audio Format ( HDMI ARC)
eARC Standard
Yes
N/A
Dolby Atmos
Yes
N/A
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
N/A
DTS: X
Yes
N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only )
Yes
N/A
DTS- HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only )
Yes
N/A
Supported Audio Format (Full HDMI In' port ):
Dolby Atmos :
Yes
N/A
DTS:X :
Yes
N/A
Dolby Digital :
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus:
Yes
Yes
DTS :
Yes
N/A
Dolby TrueHD :
Yes
N/A
DTS-HD MA :
Yes
N/A
5.1 PCM
Yes
N/A
Audio Format Support ( Optical Port ):
Dolby Digital :
Yes
Yes
DTS :
Yes
N/A
Build Material
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Finish
The bar and the satellites have a similar build, with good-quality plastic. The metal grilles to help protect the drivers. The sub is mostly made of wood.
The bar has a great build quality. The body is made of plastic with a metal grille to protect front and sides. The subwoofer's is made of melamine.
Color
Black
Black
Soundbar Width
43.7" (111.1 cm)
40.0" (101.6 cm)
Soundbar Height
2.3" (5.9 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Soundbar Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
3.9" (9.8 cm)
Subwoofer Width
8.2" (20.9 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Subwoofer Depth
15.9" (40.3 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Drivers Specs
Tweeter Size and Type :
None
1.25 inches
Midrange Size & Types:
Not Applicable
Woofer Size & Type :
4 up-firing
10"
Subwoofer Driver
8-inch driver
8
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