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Soundbars with HDMI 2.1

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The Samsung Q900A has two HDMI 2.1 inputs as well and supports eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality.. It can also transmit uncompressed Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically. and DTS:XJust like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X is also a 3D sound format, with which the surround sound is expanded by height speakers. In addition, it is also an object-based sound format, whereby additional information is assigned to sounds, making them sound even more realistic. sound. Likewise, 4K content is passed through losslessly from a connected console or player to the TV. The other connectivity options of this model are rather limited, because apart from the HDMI ports, there is only a USB port for updates and an optical input.

Both the A7000 and Q900A are a 7.1.2-channel setup, but Samsung’s model comes with an external subwoofer. This results in a much better surround performance and the bass is really noticeable in action-packed scenes. If you want an even more immersive sound experience, you can upgrade the setup with external satellite speakers. The total power of 406 watts is a bit lower than Sony’s model, but this soundbar is much louder and can also fill larger rooms or parties with sound.

The Q900A can be easily controlled via voice command with the integrated Amazon Alexa. Other smart features include Bluetooth, Airplay and Wi-Fi compatibility. Unfortunately, the soundbar does not support Chromecast for wireless transmission.

The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is without question the smallest soundbar on this list. With a width of just 71 centimeters, it is also suitable for use with smaller TVs and finds space almost everywhere. However, you have to accept some compromises due to the smaller size. For example, it only has one HDMI 2.1 input and one output with eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality.. In addition, there is an Ethernet interface and an optical input. Via the HDMI port, the soundbar can transmit 4K content without any difficulties.

Both treble channels and a subwoofer are not found in this model from JBL. However, since it is equipped with the MultiBeam technology developed by the manufacturer, it can still produce a spacious sound. Unlike the other soundbars, this is simulated virtually. Consequently, the JBL MultiBeam can play back Virtual Dolby AtmosVirtual Dolby Atmos creates a room-filling, three-dimensional sound without any satellites or up-firing speakers. For this purpose, the height channels are virtually simulated.. DTS content on the other hand is unfortunately not supported.

The smart features of the small soundbar leave nothing to be desired. For wireless content transfer, it has Bluetooth, Chromecast and Airplay. Thanks to its WiFi compatibility, it can also be connected to voice assistants and controlled conveniently. Integration into a multi-room setup is also possible due to the network connection.

A soundbar from LG has also made it into this list. The DSP8YA offers a solid overall package and combines all sorts of features with an affordable price. We’re dealing with a 3.1.2-channel system here, so in contrast to the other soundbars, there are fewer main channels. Due to this, surround sound is downmixed to stereo by the soundbar to be able to play it back. Unfortunately, this is also audible, which is why the surround performance of the DSP8YA is not very convincing.

The connections of the soundbar include an HDMI 2.1 input and an output with eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality., an optical interface and a USB port. The HDMI port also ensures lossless 4K pass-through and the soundbar supports almost every audio format currently available. With the help of its up-firingThese speakers are positioned diagonally upwards so that the reflection of the sound from the ceiling reaches the viewers from above. They are mainly used for 3D sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. speakers, it can also reproduce 3D sound in the form of DTS:XJust like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X is also a 3D sound format, with which the surround sound is expanded by height speakers. In addition, it is also an object-based sound format, whereby additional information is assigned to sounds, making them sound even more realistic. and Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically.. Especially the external subwoofer performs quite well, since it has a power of 220 watts. However, this also makes the sound profile of the DSP8YA a bit bass-heavy overall.

Streaming fans are well served with this soundbar from LG, because it has many wireless connectivity options. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatibility, integrated Chromecast and Apple Airplay, there are all sorts of options for streaming content.