JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam Soundbar in Kenya

JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam price in Kenya is Ksh 70,000. The multibeam is designed to allow you to enjoy a deep 3D surround sound experience in your home. It comes in a sleek design with a grille pattern and metallic finishes that make it a quality home décor, measuring 709 x 58 x 101mm and weighing 2.8kg. It comes with wall brackets allowing you to mount it on the wall.  It produces JBL deep sound which coupled with the virtual Doby Atmos and the Multibeam technology enables an immersive audio, video, and gaming experience. The multibeam features 5 racetrack drivers and 4 passive radiators that enable automatic calibration for quality sound depending on the room setup. The speaker features Chromecast built-in, Alexa multiroom music, and Airplay for easy streaming.  With Bluetooth, you can conveniently pair your smartphone or tablet. You can control it using an existing TV remote or use the included remote. You can also use your favorite voice assistant for voice control.

JBL Bar 5.0 Specifications

Feature	Specification
Brand	JBL
Model	Bar 5.0 WaveBeam
Type	Soundbar
Weight	2.8Kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)	709 x 58 x 101mm (27.9 x 2.3 x 3.9-inches)
Color	Black
Price	Ksh. 70,000
Drivers	5 80 x 48mm Racetrack drivers 4x 3-inches (75mm) Passive Radiators
Power Output	250W
JBL Deep Bass	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz-20kHz
Impedance	16ohms
Sensitivity	92dB SPL@1kHz
Multidevice Pairing	Yes
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.2 Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac USB
Streaming	Chromecast, AirPlay, Alexa MRM
Compatibility	Android iOS
Video Support	HDMI eARC

Design

The Multibeam soundbar is a sleek designed speaker dedicated to producing high-quality audio while enhancing your home décor. It measures 709 x 58 x 101 mm weighs 2.8Kg and can be mounted on the wall under the TV. The soundbar has grille patterns and a metallic finish that easily blends to give a premium design soundbar that will look good in your living room. Available in Black, the JBL Bar 5.0 matches your TV and allows you to experience superior audio and 4k video pass-through.

Immersive 3D Soundstage

The JBL 5.0 has a built-in virtual Doly Atmos that enables you to enjoy an immersive 3D sound experience. Together with JBLs Multibeam decoding technology, the sound is projected all over the room from this single speaker hence you do need an additional speaker. Watching movies and gaming has never felt better than this. Get the realistic sound from whatever you are watching or listening to in a rich way. Inside the soundbar are 5 48 x80 mm racetrack drivers that ensure deep bass and treble with 250W power output.

Multibeam Automatic Calibration

Like all JBL speakers, the Bar 5.0 ensures you enjoy JBL quality sound output with automatic calibration for a punchy and deep bass from the 4 75mm built-in passive radiators. This means you get to enjoy a surround sound experience based on the surroundings or room design.

Connectivity and Comms

The Bar 5.0 allows Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity with your smartphone or tablet and access to multiple voice assistants. Connect your voice assistant device and control the beam with your voice.

The Multibeam allows you to stream online content in amazing sound quality via Wi-Fi. You can access AirPlay, Alexa Multi-room music, and built-in Chromecast with a simple tap.

The Bar 5.0 supports HDMI eARC which allows you to enjoy the superior audio experience while connected to the TV or soundbar. Additionally, the soundbar comes with a USB cable you can use to connect to your devices.

Dolby Vision+ 4K

The beam supports Dolby Vision with 4k pass which allows you to enjoy a quality video experience that matches your superior audio.

Pros and Cons of JBL Bar 5.0

Hits

• Sleek and compact design that enhances the home decor
• Immersive 3D audio with virtual Dolby Atmos
• Has Auto calibration to create a sound that matches the room layout for optimal surround sound audio
• Has 5 drivers and 4 passive radiators for a powerful sound output
• Allows multiple connectivity via USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Allows access to AirPlay, Alexa multiroom music, and Chromecast built-in

Misses

• Limited customization of sound
• No App support

Unboxing

• In the box you will find
• Soundbar
• Remote control with 2 batteries
• Power cord
• HDMI Cable
• Wall mount Bracket with screws
• Documentations

Verdict

The JBL Bar 5.0 is a great choice for your home theatre. It not only produces superior Dolby Atmos audio but also looks great in your living room space. It produces 3D sound and allows Dolby Vision with 4k passthrough that makes watching and gaming a wonderful cinematic experience. Despite the lack of App support which limits control, the soundbar is a worthwhile addition to your home entertainment, allowing you to connect to your phone, tablet, and TV wirelessly or wired. Instead of multiple speakers, go simple and enhance the sound output from your TV with the Bar 5.0. Let your sophisticated style show from your space thanks to this incredible soundbar.

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