Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W vs JBL Cinema SB550
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W |  JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 50,000.00 | KSh 35,500.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S500RF | Cinema SB550 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Main unit: 900 × 64 × 90 mm; subwoofer: 207 × 402 × 330 mm; rear speaker: 91 × 216 × 91 mm | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | AAC; SBC | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| App Support | Sony | Music Center (Bluetooth connection) | — |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; DTS; tallboy rear speakers; HDMI ARC | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer |
| Special Features | Sony Music Center app; USB audio playback; tallboy rear speakers | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | 3.1 channel |
| Drivers | 3-channel soundbar; compact rear speakers | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer |
| Total Power Output | 1000 W | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master; front 152 W + 152 W; center 152 W; subwoofer 240 W; rear 152 W + 152 W | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | 3.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; DTS; LPCM; real 5.1ch surround sound | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | — | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 140 W; QuickStart less than 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby off | Standby less than 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Sony | Music Center app | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two compact rear speakers; wall-hanging template included | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote commander; batteries | Remote control with batteries |
| Power Cable | AC power cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-hanging template | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet |
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