LG SP2 vs JBL Bar 5.0

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SP2 vs Bar 5.0 comparison chart

Overall
4.2
JBL Bar 5.0
8.2
4
9
Multichannel surround
5
7

LG SP2 vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

LG SP2
vs
JBL Bar 5.0

Comparison of LG SP2 and JBL Bar 5.0 will allow us to get comprehensive information about the features of these two devices. And as a result of the comparison, it becomes clear that SP2 is inferior in all characteristics to Bar 5.0. According to the results of our comparison, SP2 received 4.2 points out of 10 possible, and Bar 5.0 was rated 8.2 points.

Advantages LG SP2 over JBL Bar 5.0

  • Has an integrated subwoofer

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over LG SP2

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Possible to create a multi-room system
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 5 points for the audio features.

SP2
5
Bar 5.0
5

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the SP2 and the Bar 5.0.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the SP2 has 2.1 channels, while the Bar 5.0 has 5.0 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SP2 has 100 (overall) W, and 250 (overall) W has the competitor.

SP2 Bar 5.0
Built-in channels2.15.0
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W100 (overall)250 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionshas nothas not

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. A built-in subwoofer is only present in the SP2. Both are not equipped with an external subwoofer.

SP2 Bar 5.0
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The SP2 received rating 5 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the Bar 5.0, in the same category, earned 7 out of 10 points.

SP2
5
Bar 5.0
7

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in JBL Bar 5.0.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

SP2 Bar 5.0
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

SP2
0
Bar 5.0
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the Bar 5.0.

SP2 Bar 5.0
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: LG SP2 was rated 7 out of 10, and JBL Bar 5.0 was rated 10 out of 10.

SP2
7
Bar 5.0
10

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Bar 5.0.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

SP2 Bar 5.0
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Bar 5.0 has its own remote control application. Only JBL Bar 5.0 has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. The Bar 5.0 has the ability to use a multiroom system.

SP2 Bar 5.0
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SP2 Bar 5.0
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in75.9x6.3x8.8/29.9x2.5x3.570.9x5.8x10.1/27.9x2.3x3.9
Weight, kg/pounds2.1/4.72.8/6.1
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