Soundbar for slim TV

The development trend of the high-end TV industry is to minimize thinness. Many OLED models from LG and Samsung are almost attached to the wall, moving the control part to the peripheral processors. This extreme development causes the sound function to be ignored. TVs are expensive but the speakers often have low power, lack detail and separation of bands.

This problem can be solved with external soundbar solutions. In addition to the TV manufacturer's synchronized device, users can look to lines from major audio brands, which can significantly upgrade the listening experience. For example, JBL's 500MK2 line, which has just been sold in Vietnam, is a suitable solution for users using a 65-85 inch thin TV with poor built-in speakers.

The product includes a 450W soundbar and a 300W subwoofer, creating a total system of 750W, suitable for medium to large spaces. With most popular living room designs in Vietnam, JBL Bar 500MK2 does not need to open the volume above 60%. The subwoofer's 10-inch driver helps create a deep and powerful bass range, simulating a cinema-like experience.

With 9 drivers spread across the body of the soundbar, pushing in multiple directions, helping to simulate Dolby Atmos and 5.1 standards. The speaker body is equipped with a microphone system to capture the emitted sound. It helps to fine-tune according to the environment to reproduce surround sound without the need for a satellite speaker system. The emitted sound will automatically collide with the walls and ceiling, thereby helping to hear as if the sound comes from many directions.

The product has a simple design, much smaller than other products with the same capacity on the market. However, the subwoofer is still quite large, making it difficult to position in a small house. JBL offers an additional white color option, which is rarely seen on products in Vietnam. The black version is less prone to dirt and is easy to combine with interior design styles.

Compared to other soundbars on the market, the JBL Bar 500MK2's connectivity expansion capabilities are superior. It has Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi capability. iOS or Android users can also easily control and power the sound via AirPlay or ChromeCast. Many apps like Tidal and Spotify also have the ability to run directly on the speaker.

The diverse connectivity expands the device's application, not limited to being an accessory attached to a TV. With an investment of nearly 18 million VND, it can replace computer speakers or audio accessories connected to a phone.

The speaker supports HDMI eARC to connect to new TV models. The company still maintains the optical port for older product lines. In addition, users can also choose Bluetooth connection to receive signals from the TV to limit wires.

As an independent audio company that does not manufacture TVs, this brand's speakers can work with a variety of ecosystems, connecting to LG, Samsung or Sony products without conflict. The auxiliary connections also help it serve users in more tasks. However, this is also traded off because the speaker is not part of the "natural" ecosystem of hardware manufacturers. Therefore, it does not have the function of setting up multiple sub-speakers to create a "true-surround" sound system like the Sony soundbar attached to the Sony TV.

However, years of experience in making sound and exclusive technology help JBL speakers reproduce surround sound or Dolby Atmos without the need for a complex system. Compared to competitors, this soundbar model has a much higher technology content.

At this price point, users also have some high-power soundbar options like the Sonos Beam Gen 2, which starts at around 13 million VND, but users need to pay 15 million VND more for the version with a subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q700C has real Dolby Atmos with upward-firing speakers. However, such systems are more complicated to set up each time.

Source: https://znews.vn/loa-thanh-cho-tv-mong-post1579324.html