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Sony HT-X8500 vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
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Sony HT-X8500
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
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Channels2.1
Channels5.0
Variants
- HT-X8500
- Bar 5.0 MultiBeam (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-X8500
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is a better soundbar than the Sony HT-X8500. The JBL is better built, with a room correction feature. It also has a better center, surround, Atmos, and soundstage performances.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.8
7.2
Surround 5.1
3.3
6.0
Center
6.7
8.2
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
34.9" (88.7 cm)
28.0" (71.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
3.9" (9.8 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
7.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.52
-1.07
Std. Err.
3.31 dB
3.38 dB
Channels
2.1
5.0
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
51.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.8
7.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.48
0.18
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
3.07 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
1.99 dB
2.83 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.4
7.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.19 dB
1.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
8.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.57
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
1.33
Center
6.7
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
-0.82
-0.30
Std. Err.
3.14 dB
2.96 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
1.11
Surround 5.1
3.3
6.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Front Firing and Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.76
-0.77
Std. Err.
5.33 dB
3.80 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
89.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
1.11
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
2.36
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.8
5.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Surround (Downmix)
Surround (Downmix)
Slope
-0.19
-1.81
Std. Err.
5.82 dB
5.25 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
80.0 dB SPL
84.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.65
1.66
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.60
1.01
Sound Enhancement Features
4.7
4.7
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
8.8
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
No
DTS:X
Supported
No
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
8.7
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
No
DTS:X
Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.5
9.5
Latency Video
ARC
-23 ms
-19 ms
Optical
5 ms
-7 ms
Full HDMI In
-126 ms
27 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.6
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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