LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 1000

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SPD7Y vs BAR 1000 comparison chart

Overall
LG SPD7Y
5.6
JBL BAR 1000
9
4
9
Multichannel surround
10
7

LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 1000 review

LG SPD7Y
vs
JBL BAR 1000

Choosing a soundbar is not an easy task and the LG SPD7Y vs JBL BAR 1000 comparison is meant to help you with that. As a result, it is clear that BAR 1000 is much better designed and has a better sound performance than SPD7Y. According to the results of our comparison, SPD7Y received 5.6 points out of 10 possible, and BAR 1000 was rated 9 points.

Advantages LG SPD7Y over JBL BAR 1000

  • Surround sound with DTS:X support

Advantages JBL BAR 1000 over LG SPD7Y

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Audio features

The SPD7Y is rated 7 of 10 against 9 for the BAR 1000 according to the audio features rating.

SPD7Y
7
BAR 1000
9

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 SPD7Y and the BAR 1000.

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 SPD7Y has 3.1.2 channels, while the BAR 1000 has 7.1.4 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SPD7Y has 380 (overall) W, and 880 (overall) W has the competitor.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
Built-in channels3.1.27.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W380 (overall)880 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)02
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. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

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 SPD7Y received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the BAR 1000, in the same category, earned 7 out of 10 points.

SPD7Y
10
BAR 1000
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. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

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. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in SPD7Y.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

Streaming services

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

SPD7Y
0
BAR 1000
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the BAR 1000.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
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 SPD7Y was rated 7 out of 10, and JBL BAR 1000 was rated 10 out of 10.

SPD7Y
7
BAR 1000
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 1000.

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 SPD7Y has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the BAR 1000 got 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

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.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/13/1
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 1000 has its own remote control application. Only JBL BAR 1000 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. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

SPD7Y BAR 1000
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SPD7Y BAR 1000
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in98.8x22.6x44.1/38.9x8.9x17.488.4x5.6x12.5/34.8x2.2x4.9
Weight, kg/pounds3.8/8.43.7/8.2
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