JBL Bar 700 MK2 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6
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Choosing between the JBL Bar 700 MK2 and Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The JBL Bar 700 MK2 scores higher in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 7.1 vs 5.1.
The JBL Bar 700 MK2 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the JBL Bar 700 MK2 is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
JBL Bar 700 MK2
Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 780W | 1000W |
| Driver Count | 10 | 10 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | — |
| AirPlay 2 | No | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | ||
| Room Calibration | JBL One | 360 Spatial Sound Mapping |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | JBL One | Sony Home Entertainment Connect |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: JBL Bar 700 MK2 at 7.1 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 at 5.1
- Total Power (RMS): JBL Bar 700 MK2 at 780W vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 at 1000W
- BT Version: JBL Bar 700 MK2 at 5.3 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 at 5.2
- DTS:X: JBL Bar 700 MK2 at No vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 at Yes
- DTS Virtual:X: JBL Bar 700 MK2 at Yes vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 at No
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how JBL Bar 700 MK2 and Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 compare to the rest of the field.
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