{"id":122509,"date":"2021-02-16T05:58:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T05:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=122509"},"modified":"2021-03-05T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:30:04","slug":"jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-multifunctional-soundbar-for-music-and-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-multifunctional-soundbar-for-music-and-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam: Multifunctional soundbar for music and movies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam soundbar is a compact multifunctional device for music and movies.\u00a0Among the main differences of the soundbar, the developers noted the Virtual Dolby Atmos technology and the proprietary MultiBeam sound distribution system. Despite its modest dimensions, the manufacturer has promised not only impressive surround sound, but also decent lows, which are powered by four passive radiators.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"8-1080.2056d9d0.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/eb871b99ac803d14e2d4e19ab25f8c0d.jpg\" alt=\"8-1080.2056d9d0.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Harman's own MultiBeam system is designed to provide the feeling of a multi-channel setup without the need for additional speakers.\u00a0Virtual Dolby Atmos technology enabled the soundbar to reproduce high-altitude channel signals.\u00a0According to the company, the radiators built into the Bar 5.0, coupled with the indicated technologies, will delight the user with a rich surround sound.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"maxresdefault (1) .jpg\" 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