Deciding on whether to buy a product like CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold or perhaps JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold vs JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold

CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold specs

CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold
JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold specs

JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold
Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Type: Cinematic sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Number of channels: 2.1

Number of channels: 5.1.2

Total power output: 120 W

Total power output: 380 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: Sound bar x 1

Configuration: – Sound bar x 1
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

Power: 120 W RMS

Power: – Sound bar: 200 W
– Subwoofer: 180 W

Frequency response: 40 – 23,000 Hz

Wireless capability: Wireless subwoofer x 1

PLEASE NOTE: Wireless capability requires compatible devices. A wired connection is required to TV / DVD / Blu-ray player. All units still require a power source.

AV FUNCTIONS

AV FUNCTIONS

Supported audio file formats: MP3, WAV, WMA

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Upward firing surround sound speakers
– Equaliser

Audio features: – Virtual surround sound & stereo playback
– Bass and treble control
– LipSync function for exact speech synchronization

Preset sound modes: – Movie
– Music
– Sport
– News
– Custom
– Night

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– DTS TruSurround

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital Plus
– Dolby Prologic II
– Dolby True HD

Other features: – IR-learn-function
– Hotel mode

4K pass-through: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: – Optical x 1
– Coaxial x 1
– Analog (chinch) x 1

Inputs: – HDMI 2.0 x 2 (2 x ARC)
– Optical x 1
– Coaxial x 1
– 3.5 mm jack

Outputs: Sub-out x 1

Outputs: HDMI x 1

WiFi: No

WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0 (aptX)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

USB: No

USB: USB x 1

GENERAL

GENERAL

Power consumption: Standby: 0.38 W

Power consumption: – On mode: 100 W
– Standby: 0.5 W
– Annual: 1.46 kWh

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Canton DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Power cables
– Optical cable
– Digital coaxial cable
– RCA stereo cable
– Manual

Box contents: – JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
– Remote control
– HDMI cable
– Coaxial cable
– 3.5 mm cable
– AC power cable
– Instruction booklet
– Quick start guide

Dimensions: 64 x 550 x 90 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 73 x 1198 x 110 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 250 x 355 x 338 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 170 x 735 x 160 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 1270 x 275 x 480 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 3 kg

Weight: – Sound bar: 4 kg
– Subwoofer: 6.7 kg

Boxed weight: 4.1 kg

Boxed weight: 17.6 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £299.99

Price: £199.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold or JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Canton and JVC, the average was £404.99 for Canton, £123.93 for JVC. The max for each was £499.99/£599 and minimum was £299.99/£7.99

Price analysis of CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold

Price analysis of JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold

  • CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold
  • 120 W RMS
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Bluetooth
  • Optical / Coaxial
  • Top features: – Experience a wider spectrum of sound – aptX Bluetooth means there’s no drop in quality – Hear clearly with Voice Intelligibility – Limit the volume with Hotel Mode – Glass topped design is sleek and stylish Wider spectrum of soundThe Canton DM5 All-in-One Sound Bar uses six built-in speakers to create a wide range of sound, so you get the a richer tune when listening to music. Movie sound effects also get a boost, making everything from explosions to car engines sound more real. You can use the stereo and surround modes to find the best setting for you to enjoy movies or music.aptX BluetoothWant to play your favourite playlist straight from your smart device? The Canton DM 5 Sound Bar has Bluetooth connectivity with easy pairing, so you can stream your music straight from the source. By using aptX Bluetooth, more data can be transmitted at once, so you don’t get any drop in quality of sound when playing music wirelesly.Hear clearlyStruggle to hear what they’re saying between the moments of action? Voice Intelligibility boosts dialogue, so you can hear every word without turning up the volume. Adjustable lip sync settings ensure that not only can you hear the dialogue, but it keeps in-sync with the characters’ mouths.Limit the volumeYou can set a maximum volume that only you can override. If you’re running a B&B you can leave it attached to the TV and not worry about guests making too much noise. It’s handy for families too, as your teenagers won’t be able to blast music late into the evening.Glass topped designAdd some contemporary elegance to your TV setup, with the stunning glass finish that fits seamlessly into any home d√©cor. If the remote is adding too much clutter to your coffee table, you can put it away and set up the Canton DM 5 to respond to your TV’s remote instead.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 17817788816
  • JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 10 speakers
  • 4K pass-through
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Bluetooth
  • HDMI / Optical / Coaxial
  • Top features: – Dolby Atmos delivers enveloping surround sound – Stream playlists with Bluetooth connectivity – Optimised audio with a selection of presets – Get the perfect setup with a wireless subwoofer Dolby AtmosImpressive sound isn’t just limited to the cinema. The JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos delivers 3D sound from ten speakers. So when that helicopter passes overhead, it’ll feel like you’re there on the side of the mountain.Stream playlistsListen to a new release, or load up your party playlist on your smartphone, tablet, or PC and stream it straight to the THD588B Sound Bar. You get an impressive 380 W RMS of sound power for getting lost in the music.Optimised audioWith a selection of equaliser presets, you can optimise the audio for what you’re watching. Switch to movies to feel the intensity of the action, or hear every word of the newsreader with the news preset.Wireless subwooferTo get the most out of your audio experience, you’ll want to place your subwoofer in prime position. Thanks to the wireless design from sound bar to sub, you can do just that. Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 4975769454097

What’s better CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold or JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold?

There are obviously a number of differences between CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold and JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £299.99 cost of CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £199.97 pricep point of JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold and JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JVC TH-D588B 5.1.2 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



CANTON DM 5 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar, Gold



Rating:
9.37 out of
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