Firstly this sound bar is a killer soundbar at the price point (usually around $349 on sale in Amazon). It’s hard to find a good 5.1 soundbar with good subwoofer at this price.
I got this on prime early access deal (2nd prime day) for $288, and it was a no brainer at this price! Without prime sale, it’s usually around 299-349, still a great price.
Now let’s talk sound quality:
I watched Andrew Robinson’s review about this sound bar (please watch it, it’s the only good technical review available from a proven audiophile YouTuber). He praised it well and recommended it and called it the budget sound bar king, even better than the klipsch 600.
I was waiting for prime day sale to buy it…
Once I got it in, set up was simple. For all iOS users, download the “JBL Bar set up” app, to add the sound bar to Wi-Fi. It’s very simple that way!
Subwoofer was pre paired (it should be from factory, don’t know why some people are saying it was not paired!! But it’s easy to pair).
Connected the tv input (Sony x900f for me) and it was up and running.
Next make sure to do the calibration, it steps up the sound quality considerably. I made sure “smart mode” was “on”, this mode applies JBL sound processing and smartly and effectively turns any stereo input to 5.1
I was surprised! The smart mode actually sounds very good, it widens the sound stage, and you actually feel the surround sound effect. For my room, I actually get the bouncing effect from the side firing tweeters pretty well, nevertheless, sound stage is pretty wide, and you won’t feel like listening to a 2.1 channel sound.
Bass was adequate, I tried between 3 and 4, ended up at 3 since it’s pretty balanced there.
The sound bar has 5 front firing full range drivers, no tweeter pairs, but I was surprised: there was good and clear treble in the sound and midrange was also very manageable (clear). Dialogues are nice and clear and clearly seems like it comes from the center driver (mimicking the center channel), even at Smart mode ON.
People complain that there are no adjustment options, to be honest you don’t need any! Bass can be adjusted from 1-5, and that’s all you need. The eq settings are nicely tuned from factory and to be very honest, I don’t feel like I have to make any changes.
I do own a full Sonos Arc set up (5.2.2) and feel like this JBL bar is pretty good at what it does: providing simple 5.1 sound at a reasonable price without offering gimmick features.
I also heard people complaining about longevity, so I also got the 3 year plan from Amazon for $33, totally worth it! Peace of mind. Recommend everyone getting it cause you never know when electronics fail. $33 is a bargain.
I ordered the soundbar 600 before, returned it cause it clearly sounded a 2.1 sound bar even with surround option “on” and loudness was not adequate. This JBL, which is cheaper, sounds day and night better and I love it! It’s nice and loud, sound stage is wide, and everything is perfectly pre tuned from factory.
To sum up, don’t read the negatives, no one can guarantee you anything when it comes to electronics. The sound bar is actually very good, and you won’t be disappointed. But do recommend the 3 year plan ($33), for peace of mind. Even with the added pan, total price is very good and lower than other gimmick sound bars… great job JBL, and thanks Andrew Robinson for an honest video! Check his review out, you will get the real picture…
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JBL BAR5.1 Surround
Which JBL Soundbar?
5.1 | Number of Channels | 5.1 (Wireless Rears) |
550W | Total Power | 510W |
10" Wireless | Powered Subwoofer | 10" Wireless |
Removable Rears | | |
| | 4K Connectivity | |
1 | # of HDMI Inputs | 3 |
| | Bluetooth | |
5.1 | Number of Channels | 2.1 |
550W | Total Power | 300W |
10" Wireless | Powered Subwoofer | 6.5" Wireless |
Removable Rears | ||
| | 4K Connectivity | |
1 | # of HDMI Inputs | 1 |
| | Bluetooth | |
5.1 | Number of Channels | 2.0 |
550W | Total Power | 80W |
10" Wireless | Powered Subwoofer | NA |
Removable Rears | ||
| | 4K Connectivity | |
1 | # of HDMI Inputs | 1 |
| | Bluetooth | |
JBL BAR5.1 Surround
What's New?
New Design Fits in with Any Decor / WiFi Connectivity for Wireless Streaming of Your Favorite Content / JBL Beamforming Technology delivers Surround Sound Without the Wires/ Now with Alexa Multi-Room Audio
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| speaker size | 10 inches | 10 inches | 6.5 inches | 10 inches | 10 inches | 5 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | AC | Battery Powered | Information Not Available |
| connectivity tech | wired, wireless | wireless, wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wi-Fi | wired, wireless |
| speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| mounting type | Floor Standing | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Tabletop Mount | Bar Mount | Sound Bar,Tabletop |
| weight | 29.7 pounds | 13 pounds | 22 pounds | 37 pounds | 41.5 pounds | 2.49 pounds |
| control method | voice | voice, remote | — | voice | voice, remote | remote |
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Immersive Sound Experience with JBL Bar 5.1
The JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar has completely transformed my home entertainment setup. The built-in virtual surround sound creates an immersive audio experience that enhances every movie, TV show, or music session. The wireless subwoofer delivers powerful bass, adding depth and richness to the sound. Setting up the system was a breeze, and the sleek black design complements any home theater aesthetic. Whether I’m watching a blockbuster action movie or streaming my favorite playlist, the JBL Bar 5.1 delivers crystal-clear audio with impressive depth and clarity. It’s truly a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience at home. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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Immersive Sound Experience with JBL Bar 5.1
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
The JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar has completely transformed my home entertainment setup. The built-in virtual surround sound creates an immersive audio experience that enhances every movie, TV show, or music session. The wireless subwoofer delivers powerful bass, adding depth and richness to the sound. Setting up the system was a breeze, and the sleek black design complements any home theater aesthetic. Whether I’m watching a blockbuster action movie or streaming my favorite playlist, the JBL Bar 5.1 delivers crystal-clear audio with impressive depth and clarity. It’s truly a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience at home. Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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I bought it for the price and always wanted one. I wanted the bose sound system so bad, but one day i ran into this one in a store. It caught my attention and sounded really good. One day saw it for a really great price and man in my living room i cant get it past 20 volume cause its so loud. I could only imagine how high and better this thing can go. Built well and sound with that bass woofer is out of this world. Plus bluetooth is an amazing thing and don't have to fight with wires to install.
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Othon Mojica
Muy buena relación precio.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2024Style: Bar 5.1Verified Purchase
Othon Mojica
Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2024
Para empezar la barra es de bastante buen tamaño, ya que tiene 5 rango medios al frente y dos “trompetas” de alta frecuencia a los laterales. Por lo que el tamaño, desde el punto de vista acústico, está bastante justificado.
Estas dos “trompetas” que tiene a los lado fungen como satélites virtuales; esto es que como tal no tiene dos satélites físicos que puedes poner en los laterales, pero funcionan como tal, quede bastante sorprendido por su “multibeam”.
Además, el subwoofer es una locura; un driver de 10 pulgadas con puerto para unos bajos bastante definidos y potentes. Ahora, considerando que es un sistema JBL uno podría pensar que los bajos son excesivos o muy tosco, y si, pero no pierden tanta definición y fidelidad (considerando que es un subwoofer inalámbrico). La verdad uno puede vivir la experiencia de un teatro en casa sin salirse de presupuesto con este sistema.
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Gosstragos
Excelente bocina
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2023Style: Bar 5.0Verified Purchase
Gosstragos
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2023
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sandokhan cleare
Solid addition to home
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2023Style: Bar 5.1Verified Purchase
H8MACHINE
Good and bad, not for next gen game consoles
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2023Style: Bar 5.0Verified Purchase
juan hernandez
Calidad precio
Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2024Style: Bar 5.0Verified Purchase
juan hernandez
Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2024
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