JBL – 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer – Black
Original price was: $599.99.$509.99Current price is: $509.99.
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JBL – 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer – Black
Original price was: $599.99.$509.99Current price is: $509.99.
Robotribe –
This JBL system is a great balance of performance and simplicity. Having used another rented Sony sound bar/subwoofer system the past couple of years living abroad, I was frustrated by how difficult it was to understand dialogue depending on the show or movie (I had my AppleTV box with me so was watching the same type of content I was before and now am back in the U.S.), and would constantly be switching through different sound presets the Sony offered to get the best results for whatever I happened to be watching.
The JBL, with no optional sound presets other than bass level, sounds great no matter what I’m watching. Dialogue is clear but doesn’t feel “thin”. Movies via Amazon Prime or Apple have the “cinematic sound” and the 5.1 surround effect is more effective than I would have expected. Somehow, this JBL system gets the frequency tuning just right out of the box. I don’t need a bunch of different sound mixing presets to make different programming to sound good.
The instructions and set-up are almost strangely simple; a power and HDMI connection, turn it on, and it’s ready to go. My favorite thing beyond the sound performance is the remote. Including the power ON/OFF button, there are only 7 buttons; simple and no nonsense. The only mild complaint I have is a slight latency in the muting after pressing the MUTE button. I’m used to it now, but it was noticeable to me at first.
The JBL 5.1 sound bar doesn’t have a lot of frills and options, but then again, that’s probably because it doesn’t need them to deliver satisfying and high-quality sound performance.
Ignatius –
Geek squad guy named Nick got me onto it. I thought I was looking for a soundbar with Dolby atmos but in reality I was looking for a soundbar that was reliable and had excellent sound quality, and this soundbar has provided that. The set up was very simple, plugged in the soundbar to the tv hdmi arc with a 2.1 hdmi cable. Plugged up the subwoofer and clicked the button on the back to pair. Paired up very quickly and was able to start enjoying it immediately. This all in one soundbar (plus a massive subwoofer) provides the most amazing sound quality that resonates throughout any media you’re enjoying. I’m a gamer and like to enjoy a surround sound experience and the virtual surround sound that this bar creates is pretty great for what I was looking for. I’m also a huge hip hop fan and the booming bass from the subwoofer makes listening to hip hop soooo much better. It doesn’t have the widest range of abilities when it comes to settings but the bass EQ is great. I always keep it at level 4 bass because bumping it up to level 5 (the max level) just gets way too loud for me (even though it’s pretty awesome to listen to). My last soundbar from Costco crapped out on me after two months so I have had high expectations for this soundbar and they have all been met so far. Will provide update review in the future.
Chris –
Beast mode. Serious volume and Serious bass out of this package. Great upgrade from TV speakers.
Syncing the bar to sub isn’t seamless. Had to try a few times to get it to sync.
Ipraizm –
Excellent sound quality and the subwoofer provides a perfect balance. Trust and believe. It doesn’t get much better than this!!!.
AkBad –
I purchased this item at the end of June and it’s malfunctioning now in October!! Of course I can’t return it now… I guess the extra warranty is always the best thing to add! The previous Gen JBL 3.1 lasted 7 years so I thought this one would do the same? I guessed wrong!
Alfred –
The sound quality is amazing! Was packaged in a very clever box! Came with a wall mount. The instructions for it was small diagrams, which was a bit confusing, but I figured it out. You can adjust the bass to 3 different levels. Very sleek in appearance. The sound bar is fairly long, so make sure you have enough space for it. The subwoofer is pretty big as well. Overall, I’m obsessed with my new JBL sound bar!!!
Justin –
I shopped around and had to return a few other soundbars including brands like LG, Sony, Samsung, even Yamaha to finally cave in and fork out the extra cash to get this JBL soundbar. Fortunately it was out on display to test out and it blew every other soundbar out of the water. This has superb bass and fantastic sound quality at every volume level (low, mid, LOUD!). It is a large soundbar so be sure to have space for it width and length wise, the subwoofer… is HUMONGOUS so be sure to have space for it.
I am very picky so I am very satisfied on this purchase! (Took awhile to find the right one).
You pay for what you get!
Elmer –
Amazing sound quality and very easy to set up and use. I love this sound bar and highly recommend. Great and loud sound and amazing bass.