Neither JBL Bar 5.1 nor LG SK10Y were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither JBL Bar 5.1 nor LG SK10Y were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $517 | JBL Bar 5.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $900 | LG SK10Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $1048 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | 1 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 |
3 | - | $810 | Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music. | - | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | - |
2 | - | - | 2 |
4 | - | $299 | Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market. | 4 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 9 |
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- JBL 5.1 surround sound with 510W of power
- Detachable, battery-powered wireless surround speakers
- Thrilling bass from a 10 Inch (250mm) wireless subwoofer
- Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
- True 4K connectivity with 3 HDMI in/1 HDMI out (ARC)
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- Meridian Audio - Technology from the renowned experts at Meridian Audio combines advanced signal processing and hardware design to expand image height and widen the sound field
- Dolby Atmos - experience cinematic sound at home: with Dolby Atmos, the action can move anywhere in three-dimensional space, including above the listener for the ultimate in surround audio
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- Power cables (up to 5pcs depending on region SKUs)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Optical cable
- Wireless subwoofer
- 2 x Wireless surround sound speakers
- Remote control with battery
- Power cables (up to 5pcs depending on region SKUs)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Optical cable
- Calibration microphone
- Wall mount bracket kit
- Quick start guide
- Warranty card
- Safety sheet
- Wall Mount
- Battery Size
- Remote Control
- Optical Cable
JBL Bar 5.1 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Denon Home 550 or Polk Audio MagniFi Mini .
JBL Bar 5.1 is $211.85 more expensive than the average sound bar ($305.60).
LG SK10Y is a well-known option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony HT-A5000 or Sony HT-ST5000 .
LG SK10Y is $594.39 more expensive than the average sound bar ($305.60).