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Yes there is a big difference, not only in quality but also in the year that they came out, the Bar 500 is the newer model and the Bar 5.1 Surround (which is what's in your 2nd photo) is the older model - see full comparison here The Bar 5.1 Surround barley handles any audio codecs via HDMI ARC and/
...Smooth-Lie-3906 in r/Soundbars
January 7, 2025 7:46 PM
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Thanks for sharing! I'm considering the Q990F as an upgrade from my JBL 5.1 Surround. The sound is good with great bass, but dialogue has always been an issue and I have been wanting to experience Atmos for a while - I do wonder how much "Better" it will be...
Odogaus in r/Soundbars
June 22, 2025 10:39 AM
6
Jbl 5.1.2 model soundbar 800 solid choice. But this bar doesn't support dtx.otherwise u can go with if u dont care about dts or dtx.
Royal_Monk6432 in r/Soundbars
September 8, 2025 6:23 PM
3
I bought my Jbl 5.1 sound bar system for interstellar specifically years ago - best investment I’ve made - it’s not the imax experience but it’s how I treated myself
HeavyChevy21 in r/interstellar
January 4, 2025 7:52 AM
5
Jbl 5.1.2, decent soundbar. Dolby Atmos support but I am not sure about dtx support.i got one since 2023.still solid bar.4k video passthrough yes.
Royal_Monk6432 in r/Soundbars
June 21, 2025 8:38 PM
2
Are you streaming Atmos content? My old housemate had the jbl 5.1 and it’s similar but the rears were very left or right the sound bar it self was pretty much the same
beeryan1 in r/Soundbars
June 22, 2025 11:14 AM
2
I wish JBL offered there older bars with a 12” like there 1300 models do but there 10” sub sounds better then most. Ill use sound bars in my bedrooms and office i also got all mine stupid cheap when they were all fairy new or been out a year or so. A vizio m512a in office if came w an 8” sub wouldve
...Next-Professional-26 in r/Soundbars
April 22, 2025 7:06 AM
2
I'd like the Adam's to be the main L/R speakers, as they are my largest speakers right now, but honestly, it doesnt matter. If the speakers can just be connected in with the sound bar simultaneously, I'd be happy. So, main reason for wanting to keep the soundbar "alive" in my setup, is because it ha
...bryan100030 in r/synthesizers
March 27, 2026 3:23 AM
1
Okay. So I literally just purchased this exact same soundbar (JBL 5.1) from Best Buy for that price. I have only had it for a few days. But I can say this thing is nice. I upgraded from a 2.1 JBL soundbar and immediately noticed the increased clarity from the additional speakers. Also, I would say i
...houdinikush in r/Soundbars
January 4, 2025 8:56 PM
3
Just got JBL 5.1 from bestbuy for $270 for my C4. (Original price $599). They have this promo price for Bestbuy members which cost you nothing to become when buying this bar. Love the rumbling bass. The sub it comes with is 10” btw.
prio732 in r/Soundbars
January 22, 2025 4:20 AM
3