JBL Bar 1000 vs Sonos Arc Ultra

Name JBL Bar 1000 Sonos Arc Ultra
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MSRP $1199.95 $999
Released 2022 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon, JBL Sonos, Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 7.1.4 9.1.4
Expandable up to: - 9.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Same channel configuration, but with real surround sound and stronger subs (all play same sub channel).
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 9: Bar: 5× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 70 mm upfiring 6: 6× unknown size
Tweeters - total 5: Bar: 3×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm 7: 7× unknown size
Subwoofers 1× 10″ 1× Sound Motion
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 880 W Not specified
Frequency range 33 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
DTS:X support Yes No
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Yes Virtual
Other 3D audio formats? MultiBeam None
Other (notable) sound features? PureVoice Dialogue Speech Enhancement (use app)
Sound calibration? Yes Yes (Trueplay)
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 3×
Optical port? (TOSLINK) Use Optical to HDMI adapter (not included)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port?
Other audio ports None None
Wireless setup & control
Official app? JBL One app Sonos S2
Voice assistant? Indirectly (no built-in mic) Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Yes (included) Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini
Wireless surrounds? Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds Soundbar
Size (cm W×H×D): 119.4×5.6×12.5 (bar + surrounds), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer), 15.5×5.6×12.5 (each surround) 117.8×7.5×11.06
Size (inch W×H×D): 47×2.2×4.9 (bar + surrounds), 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer), 6.1×2.2×4.7 (each surround) 46.38×2.95×4.35
Weight (kg): 3.7, 10 (subwoofer), 0.7 (each surround) 5.9
Weight (lbs): 8.2, 22 (subwoofer), 1.55 (each surround) 13.01
Wall mountable? Yes Yes
Color options: Black Black, white
Accessories in the box Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps HDMI cable
More info
Model number BAR 1000 ARCG2##1
User guide / manual Owner's manual User Guide
Official site link JBL.com Sonos.com
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