Sonos Beam vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

Here I compare the Sonos Beam to the JBL Multibeam - I guess officially called JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam. I go over the key features and do my normal soundcheck. See which one comes out in one piece
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[@TheStarsInHisHead]

The concave top of the Beam is to prevent the TV image reflecting on it, being distracting.

[@v7exrd9bwf72]

Great review! JBL Multibeam 5.0 has a Night Mode, pressing the mute button for 5seconds and then the - minus button. Makes dynamic compression lot better.

[@TheKillTable]

beam also has a nightmode on app

[@ashwinsardeshpande1233]

Good review, thank you. But instead of using 'beam' vs 'multibeam' throughout the video, 'Sonos' vs 'JBL' wud have made it so much easier to follow.. I was lost half the time keeping up which is which..

[@Sam-Retina]

Agreed!

[@rikardstromberg]

Great review! I just bought the Samsung HW-q600a due to currently being in a country with no real options. I found it to be surprisingly adequate and for the price it offers good value. I would love to see a comparison with any other mid-range standalone soundbar or one with the option of a subwoofer to see how it stacks up.

[@Bluebeyond08]

JBL BAR 300 now replaces the 5.0 multibeam. 4 drivers and 2 tweeters, voice enhancement, customizable EQ via the JBL One app.

[@promo130]

Got the 5.0 for 188 bucks

[@TimeIdle]

@@promo130 From where?

[@cesargalvan8902]

@@promo130 was it new or refurbished/used, I wanted one but the cheapest I've seen it is $260 at Amazon

[@astralisoffthechain8588]

@@promo130any good? Was looking at this or the Bose smart 600

[@promo130]

@@astralisoffthechain8588 its good, but no dolby atmos

[@mattfm101]

You basically did two reviews in one and did a better job than most doing one. You covered all aspects that I would want to know about.

[@PlumpVis]

Great review and style, surprised you don"t have as many subscribers as I expected. Subscribed

[@Scalptrash]

Browsing for reviews on the JBL as it is half off and looking for a quality PC speaker at a decent price. Already have a Beam 1 and a Beam 2 and love them both but those are cost prohibitive in this application. Great review and your assessment is spot on, as usual. I could clearly hear the difference in your samples. I think the real difference is DSP. Sonos uses it extensively and I would assume JBL goes for a more natural sound. Although that dedicated tweeter also makes a huge difference on the Beam. I know this is an older review on basically retired products, but I still found it relevant and helpful. Thank you!

[@televisiemomenten2474]

Just got the JBL multibeam at € 229. Thanks for your review

[@davidthanos]

Glad to see you back brother

[@mrgold3591]

Sonos seems to have a richer sound and the EQ adjustment is a big plus. I went for the Sonos Beam and added the Sonos Sub and 2 Symfonisk as rears for the office/game room LG OLED 55C1. I like the Sonos sound a little better than my Nakamichi 7.2.4 system on my LG OLED 77C1 in the family room. The expansion option was huge bonus compared to stand alone systems. Added a 2nd Beam to M. bedroom LG OLED 55C9 with another set of Symfonisk speakers and 2 Sonos Roams to place around the house, yard, or travel as needed.

[@neverenoughtech]

Did you get the beam Gen 2 that was announced a few days after this review?

[@mrgold3591]

@@neverenoughtech No, I have two Gen 1 Beams I purchase at the start of summer. Without having upward firing speakers, I don't think the Gen 2 Beam would that noticeable of a difference over the Gen 1 Beam? Sonos is smart enough to do a software update to add additional front One SL speakers to the Beam for improved surround and/or Atmos. Same software update to add up to 4 rear speakers also.

[@johnjay7961]

Will admit the beam gen 2 has great sound but no dtsx no extra HDMI no remote and requires the restrictive Sonos environment to be connected at all times or the sound bar won't work No thanks

[@TemujinScott80]

@@neverenoughtech it’s so funny you asked that… the new beam Gen 2 support dolby atmos I believe

[@tgwnn]

I love the jbl. I'm sure the Sonos is "better" in some sense but I am glad I have something that's really good and clear and just one unit. Got it second hand for under €200.

[@ajcph]

Man, I was so impressed with the JBL features until it went to the sound comparison. The Sonos sounded better overall which is the most important reason to buy a sound bar.

[@yxuen3051]

multibeam sounded warm, Sonos sounded brighter and forward

[@mrmishchenko9129]

@@yxuen3051 do you recommend jbl?

[@homerepisioco3689]

what about the bass which is more punchier and deeper?

[@ajcph]

@@homerepisioco3689 both was good but Sonos sounded much cleaner whereas JBL was a little muted.

[@carlossss93]

Sonos Beam vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam vs Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 700 Is Harman the best choice here?

[@ov3rheat.gamestreams]

The best VS review Ive ever seen and heard! 🙌😎👌

[@neverenoughtech]

🙂

[@ov3rheat.gamestreams]

@@neverenoughtech and do you think I better can go for the JBL 5.0 multibeam than a Sonos Ray? 😊

[@TravionMusic]

You heard about the Sonos Beam Gen 2??

[@neverenoughtech]

Got my review out just in time

[@Yiroooo]

Well honestly I don't know how to feel about it. The sound quality left me neutral. I come from a 2.1 Logitech (z623?) from around 13 years ago and I can't tell I hear an upgrade in sound quality.

[@Yiroooo]

Music quality comparison definitely gives more deepness and details to Sonos

[@sebastiensutter4583]

Thanks to tour review! Can I Ask you, you says that bass is great, but between this bar (JBL or beam 2) is that better than a sony G700 who have a dedicated subwoofer?

[@neverenoughtech]

Bass is better than you would expect from a small sound bar. Does not compete with a dedicated subwoofer.

[@sebastiensutter4583]

@@neverenoughtech Thanks. So I will buy the Sony like it's at the same price range.

[@JB-vc6xj]

Easy choice....JBL Multibeam 5.0 all the way! Sounds fantastic for it's price! It crushes soundbars that are twice as expensive! Very nice deep bass without sub, very wide soundstage, perfect center channel intelligibility, everything is perfectly balanced. Besides movies, music concerts also sounds fantastic!

[@kondjedes4866]

Is this a JBL employee?

[@michaeldavis6550]

How does it sound compared to the JBL Bar 5.1 if you have any idea. Thank you

[@JB-vc6xj]

@@kondjedes4866 So if someone is enthusiastic about his product, you are not allowed to express and share that, only if you are negative and want to complain you can respond? Stupid comment which is of no use to anyone here 👊

[@foxreviews2292]

The jbl multibeam is for someone who wants a top quality sound bar without extra speakers. As a standalone bar its really good.

[@padgettga]

JBL 9.1 still rocks.

[@lightsshades9778]

9.1 JBL is simply the best

[@Markjamesbajar]

Hi. Got the jbl 5.0, great comparison review by the way.. I was just wondering, is it nornal that the upper left part tend to get hot when I touch it? The panel between the power button and the upward firing speaker grill.. thanks in advance

[@Rayhouse]

Yep, this is normal...

[@urbnctrl]

love the Multibeam! but I do seem to notice the Bass drowning out the dialogue during action scenes a bit. is this solvable by bringing down the bass?

[@wsxaris1686]

Does it offer dialogue enhancer?

[@LoafRock]

Was waiting for Soop to come on.

[@neverenoughtech]

😂

[@GOLFADDICT65]

hi how about the Beam Gen 2.....big upgrade from old one...please review...thx....cheers from Canada

[@neverenoughtech]

Can’t confirm nor deny that I have a white one hooked up to my tv right this instance

[@jeshua09181987]

My mind is telling me jbl but my ears are nodding on sonos

[@jaberi-k]

how does this 5.0 jbl compare to the 5.1 jbl soundbar with subwoofer

[@neverenoughtech]

I haven’t heard the 5.1. I’d guess more traditional with better bass - much less spatial effects EQing

[@lightsshades9778]

Bro you can't even compare If you see the subwoofer from the 5.1 how big It's crazy!! The Sound is crazy. jbl 5.0 and sonos are little kids in compare with the 5.1

[@rogerwest3598]

I cant talk to the multibeam?

[@ДанилШаманин]

Hello. In my country, jbl 5.0 costs $330 and sonos beam gen 1 costs $520. Is jbl that much worse in sound? At that price difference?

[@neverenoughtech]

If you are looking for a single speaker (not a collection that works together) go JBL

[@ДанилШаманин]

@@neverenoughtech Thank you. Yes it is for the kitchen and a small 32 TV. It's a good video.

[@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.

[@neverenoughtech]

Yes expect a different kind of experience … the regular ARC port can still play atmos content from Netflix and other streaming services. Though I’m not sure which bar you are considering as I’m showing off two

[@Redrum72]

@@neverenoughtech JBL bar 5.0

[@pleappleappleap]

I'm planning on using these as computer speakers. I want Atmos.

[@neverenoughtech]

Would be legit low fuss computer speakers.

[@WRX2001]

Do a review on the LG eclair.

[@neverenoughtech]

On the list

[@johnjay7961]

Don't bother the center speaker dialogue is low on the eclair unless cranked way up and it sounds weird in some movies

[@gunatym6036]

Plz do Much recommended bose smart 600 soundbar review compare with sonos beam

[@Ehrle6969]

Can u use the jbl Soundbar with a Smartphone and play music from phone?

[@neverenoughtech]

Via BTooth

[@Ehrle6969]

@@neverenoughtech k good and ty

[@castieldiallo2945]

This guy reminds me of Ray on Everyone Loves Ray.

[@neverenoughtech]

I’ll add that to the list

[@johnjay7961]

Newer beam gen2 might be better but has no remote and requires Sonos environment that it needs to constantly bee connected to just to work.Plus no extra HDMI no thanks.

[@johnmossjr1898]

Nobody uses a Blu-ray player anymore

[@neverenoughtech]

Population wise maybe but that doesn’t hold for this audience. Compare sound between streaming and BR - you’ll be surprised

[@LoafRock]

LG eclair, please

[@neverenoughtech]

I hear you. It’s in the queue. Haven’t heard it or played with it so can’t give any opinions yet

[@johnjay7961]

@@neverenoughtech poor center channel sound hard to hear dialogue unless soundbar volume is way up. movies sound off on the eclair

[@ponty1001]

Sonos is way ahead

[@marckamo3905]

His biceps look way better than his head

[@altavista777]

Sonos top sound - realistic and juicy, jbl more artificial flat sound