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› Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar versus JBL Bar 1000MK2, 960W, 7.1.4ch Soundbar
Sony HT-S500RF versus JBL Bar 1000MK2
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| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar | JBL Bar 1000MK2, 960W, 7.1.4ch Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 55,800 | KSh 126,000 |
| Sales | 46 - For Apr 2026 | 6 - For Apr 2026 |
| Average rating | 3.3 - 17 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 4 - For Apr 2026 | 0 - For Apr 2026 |
| Views | 1,476 - For Apr 2026 | 15 - For Apr 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | August 2018 | June 2025 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 5.1ch | 7.1.4ch |
| Total output | 1000W | 960W |
| Platform | - | Chromecast Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 Multibeam Alexa Multi-Room Google Assistant Siri Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Roon Ready |
| Key features | HDMI ARC Bluetooth and NFC connectivity 240W subwoofer output | Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity Apple AirPlay 2 Detachable wireless surround speakers PureVoice dialogue enhancement Easy room calibration HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatible |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | HDMI ARC | 3 x HDMI HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Yes | Type A |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | Yes | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port | No | RJ45 |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 207 x 402 x 330 mm | 325 x 400 x 325 mm (W x H x D) |
| Subwoofer weight | 9.0 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 240W | 300W 10-inch Driver |
| Subwoofer features | - | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 900 x 64 x 90 mm | 854 x 52 x 128 mm (W x H x D) |
| Main unit weight | 3.0 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Main unit output | 152W | 500W 6 x (44 x 80mm) Racetrack Drivers 2 x 70mm Up-firing Full-range Drivers 2 x 25mm Tweeters |
| Main unit features | - | Dolby Atmos DTS:X Dolby Vision Passthrough Room Calibration Enhanced Voice Clarity AI Sound Boost Spatial Audio |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 91 x 216 x 91 mm | 189 x 52 x 128 mm (W x H x D) |
| Surround speaker weight | 1.0 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Surround speaker output | 152W + 152W | 160W 2 x (44 x 90mm) Racetrack Driver 2 x 70mm Up-firing Full-range |
| Surround speaker features | - | 6600mAh Rechargeable Up to 10h Playtime |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | 140W | - |
| Standby consumption | < 0.5W | - |
| Power features | - | - |