JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM overview & sound demo: Soundbar with Virtual Dolby Atmos

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Buy the JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM from Amazon: locally.link/oAa8 Video timestamps: -Price: 00:00 -Design & contents: 00:28 -Connectivity: 01:51 -Google Home & Chromecast: 03:29 -Amazon Alexa: 06:03 -Room calibration: 08:11 -Audio configuration: 09:23 -Music demo: 11:19 -Dolby Atmos demo: 12:41 -Outro: 13:54

[@mangomingo3085]

Hi TotallydubbedHD, Which is the better soundbar JBL 5.0 Multibeam or Marjority Sierra Plus?

[@jyxiaa]

I liked because you're the first guy i see in 3 hours of reading comments about this soundbar who warns people that the sound they'll hear is not 1=1 to reality, even tho it should be obvious, but i bet some people don't realise that

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha thanks buddy!

[@lightyagami6181]

Hi! This is a great video - thank you very much! 🙂 I have 2 questions, would appreciate help: 1) once this soundbar is set up, can i use my "normal" TV remote to adjust the volume while watching TV or a movie? Or do I always have to use the JBL remote? 2) There were lights (i.e. words) blinking in the speaker near the end of the video when you were switching the modes during the song and movie....is this always illuminated? Or does it only appear when you change a mode and then go away fairly quickly again?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked the video! 1. Yes you can use your TV remote only if you use HDMI 2. Only appears when changing settings, well observed :)

[@mahumike7531]

I chose this soundbar as its now quite inexpensive and feature-packed (especially Alexa MRM). Im so bad at and so scared of the setup and this soothed my already frazzled nerves. And Ive only taken it out of the box! LOL *THANK YOU*. Hope youre around in the coming days and still checking this older thread . I have a feeling Ill need you, buddy! :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad I could help! Enjoy!

[@justinedavy3954]

Hello Can i speak to the speaker to ask to play Apple Music ? Does the speaker have the vocal assistant? Thank you

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Just got this through a Prime Day deal and it should be delivered today. I know I'm way late to the party on this bar, but if seems like it'll fit our needs.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Happy days!

[@rambud986]

Good luck trying to connect to your phone.... it say app needed to connect but app is garbage. I got mine yesterday and returning today.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@rambud986 didn't have a problem here.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@rambud986 my phone connected through the Google Home app.

[@joshjwolff]

Happy with it?

[@waelwell8909]

Great review. Is this better than the jbl 2.1 deep bass since they are priced quite similarly today?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Different systems - depends what you're looking for. Note, this isn't a review but rather an overview. Glad you liked the video anyway!

[@g_mag]

So, was it any good?

[@inhphuong2915]

I'm planning to buy it, but I want to ask if comparing it to a soundbar with a subwoofer, does the bass sound the same?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No it won't.

[@inhphuong2915]

@@TotallydubbedHD tks sir, maybe I should still buy a soundbar with a subwoofer 👍.

[@xXShaneyBoy360Xx]

Which sounded better in your opinion, PCM or Dolby digital with virtual Dolby Atmos on?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Dolby of course!

[@_Michael_G_]

Great review thank you. Quick question, do you know the type of HDMI cable that is included and if you think it is worth upgrading the HDMI cable? Thanks!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked the video, though, it's not a review! No need to upgrade the cable :)

[@_Michael_G_]

@@TotallydubbedHD excellent thanks! I swapped out the Polk s4 soundbar for this, much more impressed by the sound quality of the JBL surprisingly

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@_Michael_G_ thanks for sharing! I've been meaning to get that in, but alas not had the chance yet!

[@ngchiman5802]

Thank you for your sharing！ What do you think of his Dolby Atoms 3d surround performance?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked the video, as this was a paid overview, it's not right for me to add any subjective opinion be it positive or negative!

[@Revolver1981]

Optical input is perfect for me because I only have 3 HDMI inputs on my TV and they're all in use. But I use the HDMI in port on the soundbar which I connect to my 4K Blu-ray Player's HDMI audio port which means I can still get Dolby Atmos and DTS watching Blu-ray discs. I still get Dolby Digital through the optical cable for my set top box.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Happy days!

[@Revolver1981]

@@TotallydubbedHD I have an issue with the soundbar display saying incorrect password frequently after I disconnect the WiFi. Also when connected to WiFi it keeps disconnecting and saying Chromecast and Airplay ready when it reconnects. Surely it's not supposed to do that. I hope it's not a fault. Does yours do that?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Revolver1981 honestly not sure. Didn't have such issues myself

[@jajajjaahhshdhd1659]

best settings for this jbl soundbar , bass level ,smart mode etc

[@waynegarrett1614]

Hi, Which of these 2 is the best? JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM or the Yamaha YAS-209?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

If you want an all in one solution, it's the JBL. If you want one with a subwoofer, it's the Yamaha.

[@jajajjaahhshdhd1659]

does google home have an Equalizer for jbl multibeam 5.0?

[@Its_A_London_Thing]

Mate, you covered basically everything there. Great knowledge. The only thing that you didn't really do is give your own opinion on how the overall sound was to your ears, considering that we wouldn't hear what you do. Also, how would this bar stack up against other similarly priced devices such as the Sonos, Yamaha Yas series, LG, Bose, etc... And what was the difference in sound between wall mounting and it laying flat on the TV unit? (guessing the bass wasn't as pronounced on the wall as the bass ports had nothing solid for it to bounce off of) Also, I didn't realise that this was available in a silver colour. I've only seen it in black. But other than that, this was great content and a nice in depth run down. Cheers pal 👍

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked the detail. In terms of wall mounting, I'm not sure, but yes technically the bass will sound 'louder' if it's on a cabinet, due to the way the radiators would resonate. As for the sound quality assessment, as this is a paid overview, I don't comment on sound quality in the video; I don't feel it's right to give an opinion on a product I've been paid to 'promote'. It's a rule I've set for myself, where there's no such thing as a paid review - others do it, I flat-out don't lol. I will say that I was really impressed by the overall sound quality; ended up using it as my daily driver without feeling like I was missing too much from my daily driver (Samsung N850).

[@castieldiallo2945]

@@TotallydubbedHD integrity in this day and age is rare. kudos, guv'nor.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@castieldiallo2945 indeed :)

[@miguelbaltazar5603]

@totallydubbedHD hey sir is that hdmi cable a 2.1 cable ??

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea, but it shouldn't be lol

[@dannyot08]

Can you connect via Firestick bluetooth to TV?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea buddy.

[@moosiak]

I saw your rather unflattering review of Sony HT-G700 (which I almost bought!) and now I'm curious - how would you say they compare? They are both the same price in the UK now.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd pick this bud, was really impressed. Just bear in mind though, that this doesn't have a subwoofer

[@ChrisofNirvana]

Can you tell what is the lan port for?

[@mariocardona15]

What does the MS setting stand for? I can’t find any information on it. It is adjustable and can go up to level 250? Press tv button for 5 seconds then press volume up

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Audio delay, you'll only want to do that if you're experiencing lag. MS - milliseconds

[@mariocardona15]

@@TotallydubbedHD what setting should I keep mine at? Still don’t understand how it works haha, thanks for replying

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@mariocardona15 see video!

[@MrTomemac]

Can this work with a ps4?

[@sharifhaidar9798]

Is this sony HT-X8500 better or JBL BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM better?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried that Sony model, but the cheaper Sony wasn't impressive, so I'd lean towards the JBL lol

[@Supermomo2007]

sony soundbar is better. it has also dts decoder

[@asiong10211986]

Anyone knows what is ADB? I was pressing and holding the Atmos button from the remote then press volume down and there's ADB on/off? What feature is this?

[@michaeldavis6550]

Would the JBL Bar 5.1 be obviously better than this or no it just has the edge because of the Subwoofer. I'm very curious because I just bought the Bar 5.1 for $299 all in but haven't gotten to unbox it as of yet.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

For that price and given you can fit a subwoofer, yes I'd keep your purchase

[@michaeldavis6550]

@@TotallydubbedHD Ok maybe somethig isint wright. I'VE got it hooked up & it sounds good enough & nice base but at Max Vol it's not very loud at all really. I have a polk signa S2 that's louder. Is their somethig I'm not aware of.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@michaeldavis6550 no idea buddy, best asking JBL! Can't think of anything.

[@mederosalexis1]

@@michaeldavis6550 I have the same Polk, and they are extremely loud! Much louder than this sound bar.

[@michaeldavis6550]

@mederosalexis1 I was able to convince the store to take back the JBL 5.1 & I bought the Polk max XR & way better experience & I'm also still impressed with the Polk signa S2 epically for the money I paid for it. The JBL Sucked compared to both of these sound bars. The Jbl had good base but that's where it stops cause the bar itself sounded like shit.

[@jmrbarrier2993]

Once again, spot on, Chris! I was wondering if this soundbar would be OK for clarity with my TV... and for use with my macBook? Thanks for letting me know!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks, glad you liked the video! Think this would be a goodun for that, but do think of connectivity - not sure how you'll connect to your MacBook?

[@jmrbarrier2993]

@@TotallydubbedHD Via Airplay?

[@jmrbarrier2993]

@@TotallydubbedHD In your video, you say we can connect any apple device like IOS or mac...

[@jmrbarrier2993]

@@TotallydubbedHD 3:20

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@jmrbarrier2993 that's right, Airplay but that'd be for streaming to it - like Bluetooth but higher quality

[@krlzzzz]

I have a problem on connecting this soundbar to wifi both chromecast and JBL app setup, only ethernet works. Do you have any suggestions or workaround?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

A hard reset?

[@chrispayne2529]

Can the bar handle dolby atmos music, streamed wirelessly, from amazon music?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

It's virtual not full fat Dolby Atmos, as mentioned in the video. So it'll be an upmix - didn't know Amazon Music did Atmos though...

[@chrisinstasis7986]

On a standalone basis is the beam 2 worth nearly double the price? I'm tempted between the sheer value of this versus the beam 2. What I really want is to get the beam 2 and then 1 SLs as surround speakers, but I'm just not convinced it's worth the addition 500-600 quid, or even more once stands are added in. Edit: adding in the surround speakers is a plan for many months or even a year or two down the line.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried the Beam 2, so can't comment - presume you mean Sonos, if so, it's a brand I've not been overly impressed with, especially given they only work with people 'they know' ie, can control the reviews that go live ;)

[@AJJJ-co2vd]

@@TotallydubbedHD great video. I've been trying to choose between the multi beam And sonos beam 2nd gen. Which would you say is better? And is Sonos considered a better brand?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@AJJJ-co2vd glad you liked the video

[@hdihiiehei]

@@AJJJ-co2vdsonos sound upgrade is definitely not worth twice this jbl 5.0. buy two of these and you will be happier to have more great audio anywhere

[@theophiluschristopher2088]

Is it better than the jbl bar 5.1?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Depends what you're looking for! I'd pick the 5.1 personally

[@radz15]

Hi, just wondering if you know how to turn Dolby Atmos on without the remote? Is there an app or is there a way to do it with the buttons on the sound bar itself?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Don't think there is, you'll need the remote

[@Visia-w3h]

I have 5.1 JBL sound bar. Sounds amazing. But one con... The god damn remote!!! It's very confusing to set up . No voice adjustment. No EQ adjustment. Very difficult to use that remote. Can you please make one video to show how to use or set up sounds for that remote. ???? Please

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Sorry, not going to happen!

[@leehallinan3950]

What a wanker

[@Redrum72]

Hi I have an older soundbar (12 years old Yamaha Yas 101) that is connected to my tv via optical. Will there be a big difference with this soundbar instead...I have arc but no Earc connection on my tv.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried the other, but knowing the Yamaha line, I'm pretty confident it'll be a nice upgrade

[@Redrum72]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you Merry Christmas

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Redrum72 you too!

[@GrumpX]

I just got this and this is totally helpful. The soundbar is really light. Heck my cat weights more than this soundbar (9.6kg).

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad it was helpful!

[@vadimidavadim]

hello, how are you, I have a question: is it possible and how to add rear speakers to this system. i know there is an adapter airplay2 belkin

[@TotallydubbedHD]

All good, you? And, nope!

[@marcrisale]

Although it's virtual dolby atmos, can you tell the diference? With my headphones I don't notice it at all.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

It's hard over KZbin and here it wasn't compared to real Atmos - indeed there is a difference between a soundbar that has full Atmos (and proper implementation, ie not a budget one) vs this one with virtual. Still, it's impressive for what price you're paying and its compact form factor!

[@TheClots]

could I pair it with a 4k firestick as home theater on the alexa app?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not sure how you'd pair it as such, other than plugging your devices into your TV.

[@TheClots]

@@TotallydubbedHD firestick goes into hdmi port and connects wireless with the soundbar via bluetooth or something, just curious if it would work

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@TheClots not sure, sorry

[@miguelbaltazar5603]

Hey sir is that hdmi cable it comes with 2.1 is it earc compatible

[@TotallydubbedHD]

HDMI 2.0 is eARC compatible - in fact, maybe all HDMI versions are!

[@GRTakerTh]

I dont like how dialog is so low on streaming compared to other sounds... is there a way to fix that ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Change the sound modes?

[@dinethfonseka6047]

Hey I need some help my bar is stuck on load help me please

[@Mo-ug2vf]

How does this one compare to a denon s517

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd say the Denon is a better all-rounder, but this a great all-in-one solution

[@UKgamer87]

This price isn't that bad. Any chance you could do a gaming test?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No can do, sorry!

[@MikeL0084]

I have this soundbar but when watching Blu Ray's the dialogue is too low while the sound effects are then too loud. Do you know of any way to edit the speaker settings to help this issue? TIA

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Adjust the treble? See the video for more info.

[@MikeL0084]

@@TotallydubbedHD I don't see anything in the video about how to adjust treble on the soundbar

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@MikeL0084 ah yes, it doesn't have it as per the video

[@matthewsouthwell2726]

I bought one of these. I can cast sound to the bar from my phone. But I can't get the TV sound to come out of the bar. I have a LG TV. What should I do?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Correctly set on your LG TV? Connected via HDMI?

[@matthewsouthwell2726]

@@TotallydubbedHD yes it is connected to HDMI 3 on the TV from the HDMI out socket on the bar.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@matthewsouthwell2726 but is that socket the ARC one?

[@matthewsouthwell2726]

@@TotallydubbedHD on the bar the socket has Arc written underneath HDMI out.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@matthewsouthwell2726 on your TV... Not every HDMI port on your TV is ARC/used to bypass audio

[@MrSajidislam]

I'm having a problem with the bass adjustment. The TV and - button combinations don't work and I can't get the levels menu to show up no matter what. I'm unsure on what to do now.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Best asking JBL tech support, as I'm not it :)

[@fureo51283]

Hi I have a Samsung F751 right now... I'm planning on getting either the 5.0 multibeam, Samsung S60a or the Bose smart soundbar 300... Which you recommend? Or don't change and stick to what I've got...

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried that Samsung, so can't comment mate, sorry!

[@arctooroos]

Can we ask for demo of Airplay 2 setup and play from apple music using lossless and spatial audio (dolby atmos) content. Thank you

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No can do, sorry!

[@MAGApepe]

how do you turn off wifi ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not sure, check manual

[@Aditya_Kumar7622]

Got this for £200 what a bargain!! I think this is the cheapest Dolby Atmos Soundbar Available in the UK.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

It's not full Atmos though, but indeed one of the cheapest out there that replicates 3D sound.

[@angerfistsquad3551]

Can you connect the jbl 5.0 multibeam to jbl sw10 Subwoofer?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Good question, not sure buddy! Best checking on JBL's website to be certain :)

[@angerfistsquad3551]

@@TotallydubbedHD thank you!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@angerfistsquad3551 np

[@wilquk]

Please help. My soundbar go to standby mode when watching tv. conected to my lg c1 tv via HDMI ARC. Watching footbal from sky box sound come from soundbar then after 10minutes soundbar go to standby mode and sound start come out from tv.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Doesn't sound right, I certainly didn't have that issue, maybe it's to do with the sky box or your TV processing/handling audio? Can you not plug in the soundbar directly into the TV rather than the sky box?

[@jeetendrabeekawoo4127]

Why my jbl soundbar keep switch on after I switched it off

[@TotallydubbedHD]

HDMI CEC? Something connected to your TV is maybe turning it on?

[@jcruizer2309]

Voice not clear on the movie sample

[@jonny5789]

How the hell do you connect it to the tv?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

By physical input, HDMI? Did you watch the video?

[@jonny5789]

@totallydubbedHD I have but no sound, is there an app or anything else

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@jonny5789 eh? Check your TV settings?

[@r.t.watson738]

Does anyone here know how to make the status display light stay on continuously on the front of the sound bar?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea, check the manual?

[@Vortex.Unwrapped.Official]

I have the Sony ht-x8500 and it's impressive

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing - not been impressed with Sony's cheaper line of bars however.

[@marcolombardi5759]

This soundbar sounds better with standard smart mode and without calibration with dolby atmos off, with smart mode on the EQ is awful! It would take a smartphone app for the general settings, jbl we are in 2022 come on !! 😤

[@jcruizer2309]

Why this rattle sounds

[@d.3671]

Wtf, you didn't said anything about the sound, what happened ? Your reviews are usually excellent and very detailed, specially when you talk about sound quality

[@TotallydubbedHD]

This is an overview, not a review for that very reason. It's been paid by JBL, as mentioned and thus I don't give my opinion in performance when it comes to paid content :)

[@d.3671]

@@TotallydubbedHD Ha, didn't saw that, ok

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@d.3671 no worries buddy

[@magnusschmidt1545]

And also when demonstrating music , use proper techno , much easier to sense high and lows

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Issue with doing that is copyright.

[@faziolifairmont8125]

soundbars are so digusting, they cant even win from a 40 dollar pair of DM110i speakers from 40 years ago. and i dont mean by a small margin, i mean like a different world kind of difference.

[@robothestrange]

Is that why you're on a soundbar video? 🖕 off 😂

[@magnusschmidt1545]

My LG all in one is way better than this , and it supports atmos with upfiring drivers. Model: SN7CY

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Out of interest, have you heard this soundbar?

[@mederosalexis1]

Can you add a subwoofer?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nope