JBL Synthesis SDP-80: Revolutionizing Home Theater Audio Processing
By HiFi Editorial3 November 2025
Key Highlights
HDMI 2.1 connectivity enables 8K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for superior video quality.
Features 36 independent channels with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D compatibility for immersive audio formats.
Incorporates Trinnov Optimizer EQ and HARMAN Target Curve for precise room correction tailored to JBL Synthesis speakers.
The JBL Synthesis SDP-80 emerges as a formidable upgrade in the realm of high-end home cinema processors. Building upon the acclaimed SDP-75, this new model integrates HDMI 2.1 connectivity with eight input ports and two outputs, facilitating seamless 8K resolution at 60 fps and 4K at 120 fps, all while supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards. This ensures pristine video quality, capable of handling the most demanding audiovisual content.
Audio performance reaches new heights with the SDP-80's 36 independent channels, accommodating immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D. The inclusion of the Trinnov Optimizer EQ system, finely tuned to the HARMAN Target Curve, allows for precise room correction tailored to JBL Synthesis speakers. This results in an exceptionally accurate soundstage, enhancing the overall cinematic experience.
