As a reminder, JBL has been renewing its range of sound bars since the start of the school year with models capable of meeting all consumer needs. Common point, they all embed the Multibeam house technology.
JBL Bar 800 Multibeam, Dolby Atmos compatibility In short, the major difference between the JBL Bar 800 Multibeam and the two references of the JBL Bar Multibeal family already presented lies in the possibility of detaching the two ends of the soundbar to use them as surround speakers, thus transforming the JBL Bar 800 in true 5.1.2 pack, with a pair of surrounds. These include a battery allowing ten hours of use. Once the Home Cinema session is over, simply connect them to the sound bar to recharge them. For the rest, we note an increase in total power delivered, to 720 watts. 
JBL Bar 800 Multibeam, acoustic package
The JBL Bar 800 Multibeam soundbar has ten loudspeakers including two 70 mm broadband in Up-Firing configuration for the Height channels of Dolby Atmos, three ovoid-shaped racetrack speakers (46 x 90 mm) and three 20 mm tweeters, one front, the other two in an oblique position to create an enveloping sound environment. The detachable speakers each have an ovoid racetrack type speaker (46 x 90 mm) and the subwoofer has a 26 centimeter woofer.
The digital amplification delivers a total power of 720 W (340 W for the bar + 80 W for the surrounds + 300 W for the subwoofer). The subwoofer has a 25.4 centimeter woofer.
Voice and Bluetooth assistants
The Multibeam technology offers automatic calibration of the JBL Bar 800 via a built-in microphone and the analysis of the reflection of the waves on the walls and the ceiling of the room. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, it is possible to control the soundbar through an Amazon Echo, HomePod or Google Home speaker. And the Dual Band Wi-Fi compatibility associated with the AirPlay 2 functions (possible connection of the JBL Bar 800 Multibeam to an Apple TV box), Chromecast (integrated) and integrated Alexa Multi-Room-Music allow an audio multiroom configuration (with additional other speakers bisn sure) and access to major music platforms. Finally, the JBL Bar 800 Multibeam is also Bluetooth 5.0 compatible to enjoy sound content stored on a suitable device.
Last precision, the connectors include an HDMI 2.0 eARC input/output certified HDCP 2.3 and equipped with HDR10 and HDR Dolby Vision Pass-Trough functions to connect a 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player for example. Not to mention an optical input for connecting an external audio source.
Imminent availability. Indicative price: 900 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the JBL Bar 800 Multibeam:
• Type: soundbar
• System: 5.1.2
• Amplification: Class D
• Total power: 720 W
• Loudspeakers: 10 for the soundbar (2 two 70 mm broadband in Up-Firing configuration for the Dolby Atmos Height channels + 3 ovoid-shaped racetrack HP 46 x 90 mm + 3 20 mm tweeters; the detachable speakers each have 1 ovoid racetrack-type speaker 46 x 90 mm), 1 for the subwoofer (26 centimeter boomer).
• Subwoofer: external wireless , 26 cm loudspeaker
• Multibeam technology
• Dual Band Wi-Fi compatibility
• AirPlay 2 compatibility
• CEC compatibility
• eARC compatibility
• Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility
• 4K Pass-Trought function
• Chromecast function (integrated)
• Works with Alexa function
• Works with Google Assistant function
• Works with function Siri
• Input(s): 1 HDCP 2.3 certified HDMI 2.0 input , 1 optical input
• Output(s): 1 HDCP 2.3 certified HDMI 2.0 output
• Application: JBL One
• Frequency response: 35 Hz - 20 kHz
• Decoder Dolby Atmos
• Voice assistants Works with Alexa, Works with Hey Google, Works with Apple Homekit
• HDCP 2.3 certification
• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm for the soundbar, 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm for the subwoofer
• Weight: 2.8 kg for the soundbar, 10 kg for the subwoofer
