Soundbars are one of the most commonly used sound devices when it comes to TV sound. They are essential devices in different houses of people that love to listen to high-quality sound, and I will assure you from the beginning that they do an impressive job at this purpose.
There are different soundbars all over the market, but you have probably heard about some brands that are considered the flagships of soundbars and they include some famous brands such as Bose, JBL, Sonos, and many others. However, I am leaving Bose behind because, in this article, we will deal with the comparison between JBL 9.1 and Sonos Arc!
Who are these soundbars? What are they good for? What are their features? Well, in order to find the answers to those questions, and find out more about these two great soundbars you can stick until the end of this article. I will be sharing the most important information that should be mentioned, and I will try to find the winner of the case JBL 9.1 vs Sonos Arc!
Let us find out more!
Meet the Soundbars
We got that JBL 9.1 and Sonos Arc are some great soundbars, but still, I think that one should always know more about a particular device, so let us find out more about them specifically while mentioning some general information.
JBL 9.1
JBL 9.1 is an amazing soundbar that comes from the amazing JBL brand which is known for its sound devices of any kind. It is a launch of the brand on February 6, 2020, and it is definitely one of the soundbars that have made a mark on many people since it is one of the most used soundbars all over the world.
Sonos Arc
Moving on to Sonos Arc, we again deal with an impressive brand such as Sonos, which is super well-known for its devices of any kind. The Sonos Arc soundbar was launched on May 12, 2020, which means that we are dealing with two 2020 launchings. The Sonos Arc soundbar also stands as one of the first choices by many people.
Key Specifications
JBL 9.1
Dimensions: 34.8 x 2.4 x 4.7 inches (Soundbar) 6.8 x 2.4 x 4.7 inches (Side Speakers) 12 x 17.3 x 12 inches (Subwoofer)
Weight: 8 pounds (Soundbar) 1.6 pounds (Side Speakers) 24.5 pounds (Subwoofer)
Frequency Response: 34 Hz to 20 kHz
AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Sonos Arc
Dimensions: 45 x 3.4 x 4.6 inches
Weight: 13.8 pounds
Frequency Response: not specified from Sonos
AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
JBL 9.1 vs Sonos Arc – The Comparison
If everything that I mentioned makes sense to you, and you got that both of the soundbars, JBL 9.1 and Sonos Arc are indeed the best soundbars that one can find, let us directly start with the “battle” and find out who is the winner of this comparison!
Design
The design of soundbars, in general, is quite important because we are thinking of using them with TVs and surely some people want to complete their room decor with the soundbar. Well, in general, these two soundbars have a quite sleek design, and they will look good in any type of room. Still, there are some differences that should be mentioned.
JBL 9.1, just by its name tells us that it comes as a system, while it includes some other parts, and that means that this soundbar requires more room space in which you can easily put the surround speakers and its subwoofer. However, coming in black color, this soundbar is one of those that will look perfect and will compliment your room in many ways.
Moving on to Sonos Arc, it sure looks good as well! But, differing from the JBL 9.1 the Sonos Arc comes only as a soundbar, and it doesn’t own any other speaker or subwoofer. It also comes in a black finish, and I personally would say that it has a super modern and minimalistic design which will amuse you guys on just a first look.
Who is the winner?
I don’t think that there is a winner in the design part since both of them would look perfectly fine in your rooms, or wherever you may want to put it, above or below your TV.
Connectivity
In order to talk about the connectivity of any device, you should first know the main connectivity technology that it works at. These two soundbars have an amazing connection via HDMI, but in JBL 9.1 we have a specialty which is the WiFi connection while it also works with an optical connector. The Sonos Arc uses eARC, ARC, and some other optical outputs, meanwhile as the best one to use is the eARC.
These two soundbars are compatible with any device that you own, of course, as long as it accepts the HDMI or owns an HDMI port. Considering the usage of TVs, we all know that most TVs own HDMI, so there won’t be a problem.
Who is the winner?
If we compare these two soundbars on the connectivity part, you will notice that JBL 9.1 is a little bit further because the connections added to it are a little bit better, and we may have a winner here!
Performance
The performance in sound quality is one of the most important things that should be known whenever we think of purchasing a sounding device and it is essential in soundbars as well. I am well aware that we all know how good JBL and Sonos devices sound, but still, here, when comparing JBL 9.1 and Sonos Arc, there are some things that need to be divided and mentioned specifically.
In JBL 9.1 we deal with an amazing sound, and considering the fact that it comes as a channel, you will notice that there is an impressive surround sound without any problem. The sound in general comes quite clear and of its highest quality. The JBL 9.1 is also known for its built-in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, which are the main ones whenever you want to listen to a perfect surround sound that will cover you in many ways. What deserves to be mentioned about JBL 9.1 is that it provides you with excellent bass accuracy because of the subwoofer that it comes with.
Moving on to Sonos Arc, in a general way, this soundbar sounds good as well. However, thinking about it as a one-piece device, you won’t have the surround sound that you would love. It owns the Dolby Atmos technology as well, and it surely will provide you with an impressive 3D sound but Sonos Arc doesn’t own the DTS:X. However, there is a great sound quality overall, but there is a missing and it is the bass.
Who is the winner?
Based on all the features and things that I mentioned in this part, I can declare a winner, and it is the JBL 9.1. Anyways, that doesn’t mean that Sonos Arc doesn’t sound good enough, but considering that JBL 9.1 comes as a system, there is exceptional magnificent sound quality.
Final Words
Coming to the end, I would like to say that the JBL 9.1 soundbar doesn’t want to leave its throne as it is one of the best soundbars that you can find! Still, Sonos Arc is good enough to help you listen to anything that you may want, and it is super well-known as well.
I hope that this article will help you choose between JBL 9.1 and Sonos Arc! Have fun!
Further Reading
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