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Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“This single‑speaker soundbar is the easiest way to add Dolby Atmos to your TV.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Easy Setup
- Compact Design
- Dolby Atmos Support
- Smart Home Integration
- Clear Balanced Sound
- Strong bass
Points of Contention
- Limited EQ
- Remote Labeling
- No Dedicated App
- Higher price point
- Struggles with deep low-bass
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics75
Ty Pendlebury
CNET
“In the end I liked the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam well enough, but the counterintuitive controls and high(er) price are off-putting.”
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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The JBL Bar 5.0 is decent for mixed usage.”
