JBLBar 5.1 - Soundbar with Built-in Virtual Surround, 4K and 10" Wireless Subwoofer (JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM), Black
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JBLBar 5.1 - Soundbar with Built-in Virtual Surround, 4K and 10" Wireless Subwoofer (JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM), Black

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Product ID: 150951958
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Details

  • Brand
    JBL
  • Speaker Maximum Output Power
    550 Watts
  • Connectivity Technology
    wired wireless
  • Audio Output Mode
    Surround
  • Mounting Type
    Floor Standing
🎶Virtual 5.1 Sound
📺4K HDR
🔊550W Power

Description

🎉 Elevate Your Sound Game!

  • UNLEASH THE POWER - Experience a booming 550W of immersive sound that transforms your home into a cinematic paradise.
  • NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION - Enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound experience without the clutter of extra wires or speakers.
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR VISUALS - 4K pass-through with HDR10 and Dolby Vision ensures your visuals are as stunning as your audio.
  • SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Built-in Chromecast, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth for effortless streaming from any device.
  • VOICE CONTROLLED CONVENIENCE - Control your soundbar effortlessly with Alexa multi-room audio for a truly smart home experience.

The JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar delivers an impressive 550 watts of power, featuring a 10-inch wireless subwoofer for deep bass. With built-in Chromecast, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth, it offers seamless connectivity. Experience immersive virtual 5.1 surround sound without the hassle of extra wires, and enjoy stunning 4K HDR visuals with Dolby Vision support. Plus, control it all with Alexa for a smart, hands-free experience.

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Specifications

Number of Batteries2 AA batteries required.
Is ElectricNo
Power SourceCorded Electric
Number of Power Levels1
Speaker Maximum Output Power550 Watts
Compatible DevicesGaming Console, Television, Smartphone
Speaker Size10 Inches
Woofer Diameter10 Inches
Tweeter Diameter10 Inches
Water Resistance LevelNot Water Resistant
Bluetooth Range10 Meters
MP3 playerNo
Specific Uses For ProductHome theater setup, Movie and TV watching, Gaming
Controller TypeAmazon Alexa
ColorBlack
Battery Average Life30 Hours
Is WaterproofFALSE
Warranty TypeFull Warranty
Control MethodVoice
Audio Output ModeSurround
Mounting TypeFloor Standing
Material TypeSubwoofer, Tweeters, Racetrack drivers
Speaker TypeSoundbar
Additional FeaturesBass Boost, Subwoofer, Multi Room Audio
Recommended Uses For ProductFor Televisions
Subwoofer Diameter10 Inches
Item Weight29.7 Pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H3.9"D x 40.1"W x 2.3"H
Number of Audio Channels5.1
Battery Charge Time4 tablespoon(s)
Subwoofer Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Connectivity ProtocolBluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless TechnologyAirplay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Alexa
Connectivity Technologywired, wireless
Audio Driver TypeDynamic Driver

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Does this support both dts and dolby?
Is the surround any good? Considering it is virtual (multibeam)
Is there a way to wall mount the sound bar?
??Why does my subwoofer not produce bass as read in comments. Tried multiple placements. Do I have a defective one

Reviews

4.4

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T**R

Fantastic sound bar

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 5.1I 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…

C**E

So good!!!! There's an app for Equalizer I love it

Very customizable and it fits great on my 40 inch TV

M**3

Solid, simple TV audio upgrade... but slightly underwhelmed by audio (thoughts vs. mini system)

For my main TV, I had been using an old Onkyo mini receiver, with DaytonB652 bookshelf speakers. I really liked the sound of this system, but it did make for a pretty cluttered TV stand. So, I grabbed this sound bar when I saw it on Vine.So far, I'm fairly impressed with this bar, though the sound quality has been slightly underwhelming (more on that later.)Installation:Quite simple! Plug in power, plug in the optical cable, and you're essentially set! If you want to get fancy, there is more to do, and the manual is okay at guiding you through it. I will mention here that controlling the tone (equalizer) settings seems tough? You have to install an app, I think(?) unless I'm just not seeing the way to do it onboard? I got it to work through the Alexa app (after a few tries) and it works okay (just simple bass/treble/mid).Look:Looks nice! Very clean/modern. LCD display is inobtrusive yet functional. I guess I would have appreciated a wider LCD screen, so there was less scrolling with longer messages. I also like the streamlined remote.Bluetooth:Works great! This was a nice feature that my old system did not have. I can connect my phone directly to the speaker with ease.Sound: This is where I was a little surprised. I always liked the audio of my old mini system, but I still expected this to be an upgrade; it was in some ways, maybe not in others. Now, the bass is CLEARLY an upgrade - it's pretty clean and punchy for such a small package. Not the same as a big old dedicated sub, but nice! On the other hand... the mids/highs seem a little muted/muddy, IMHO. I realize that the Daytons are great speakers, but still, I thought a soundbar of this price would be on par with these cheap bookshelf speakers and a 25-year-old mini receiver... not necessarily. Maybe I just need to tweak it more - I can update if I find the sweet spot that brings up the quality. All this said, the sound certainly isn't bad, just not quite as crisp/clear as I'd like. If you're upgrading from just the TV's built-in audio, you'll be VERY impressed, I'm SURE of that!Overall, this is a solid sound bar and certainly a nice upgrade from your TV's built-in sound, especially for bass-heavy movies and the like. However... if you're a tinkerer/Craigslist-pro, and don't mind a much more cluttered footprint with way more wiring, you might be able to get even better results (besides the bass) with an old, high-quality mini-receiver and a set of Dayton B652s, for maybe 1/3 the price. But that's not for everybody!Recommended, with some slight reservations!

S**C

Check before you buy what connection your TV needs.

I made the mistake I have a Sharp HDMI 65 inch Aquas TV 11 years old so I saw HDMI figured that was the connector we needed and it came with one. Well if your TV doesn't have and HDMI ARC port you probably need an optical connector. I learned the hard way tried frustrated for over 3 hours to figure out how to connect it and support had closed as it was a Sunday. I googled, I U-tubed, I tried it all. I finally gave up and tried connecting to my 32 inch newer Kitchen Viesio TV hmm 5 minutes were were done...... It had a clear HDMI ARC port so easy connect. I was like wow do I have to BUY a NEW TV ??? I don't need a sound bar in my kitchen. I called support the following day and a very nice fellow Paul tried for 90 minutes everything he could think of and nothing worked. Then he asked if I could locate an optical port, yes I did. So no optical connector though so I needed to get one. Paul shipped me one free and said once it arrives he will help connect it and be sure it was working. My conformation said 4- 7 business day on the free cord. I am not a patient woman.I went on Amazon had one next day for 10.00. Connected it myself in 3 minutes and we are Good to go. You just need the right stuff just know your TV and check before you buy what you need to be compatible. Lesson learned. Great sound Bar very pleased and most awesome JBL customer service on the planet. I will have an extra optical cord and I truly appreciated the gesture as well as the support. I definitely recommend this sound bar. Truly is a 10 minute out of the box if you know what connector you need. Enjoying so many movies with a whole different experience and love playing music now on Saturday cleaning day!

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