SeekerJBL Bar 5.1 Surround
The JBL 5.1 Bar is a pretty versatile soundbar, making it a decent choice for mixed usage. Dialogue in your favorite TV shows is clear and easy to follow, and voices and lead instruments in music sound detailed and pleasant. Its sub adds rumble in the bass, great for bass-heavy music and action-heavy movies. While it can playback surround sound, unfortunately, you can't enjoy object-based content like Dolby Atmos, which is more and more common on streaming platforms.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- Bundle Includes: 1 x JBL Bar 5.1 Surround 550W Virtual 5.1-Channel Soundbar System, 1 x 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector, 1 x SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB, 1 x Optical Audio Cable, 1 x Cat5e Ethernet Cable, 1 x Auxiliary Cable, 1 x 6 Assorted Color Straps, 1 x Cleaning Kit, 1 x HDMI Cable
- BUILT-IN CHROMECAST AND AIRPLAY 2: Lets you stream and manage online content, and Bluetooth means your streamed music sounds great, too. JBL has powered the world�s movie theatres for more than 75 years. Now you can bring that power home.
- POWERFUL SOUND: JBL MultiBeam technology brings the ultimate cinematic experience to your home. No extra speakers or wires are needed. YOU GOT THE POWER: With 550 Watts of system output power, experience your movies and music like never before. Immersive, powerful sound to match your viewing pleasure. FEEL THE BASS: Punchy, precise bass from a mighty 10inch wireless subwoofer brings the action to action movies, and ensures any soundtrack sounds epic.
- A GOOD MATCH FOR YOUR TV: The Bar 5.1 Surround has 4K video passthrough with support for Dolby Vision, so you can get rich sound and picture quality with simple HDMI connections � one from your 4K video source to your sound bar and then one from your sound bar to your TV.
- KEY FEATURES: Virtual 5.1-Channel Configuration - Up to 550W of Total Power - Built-In Wi-Fi & Ethernet Connectivity - AirPlay 2 & Chromecast built-in - Bluetooth Audio Streaming - External Wireless Subwoofer - HDMI, Optical, USB Inputs - HDMI with ARC Out - MP3 & WAV Playback via USB - Includes Soundbar Wall Mounting Hardware
PROS
+ Outstanding wireless connectivity options.
+ Room correction available.
CONS
- No Atmos support.
- No bass and treble adjustments.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on October 29, 2020
The JBL 5.1 Bar is a pretty versatile soundbar, making it a decent choice for mixed usage. Dialogue in your favorite TV shows is clear and easy to follow, and voices and lead instruments in music sound detailed and pleasant. Its sub adds rumble in the bass, great for bass-heavy music and action-heavy movies. While it can playback surround sound, unfortunately, you can't enjoy object-based content like Dolby Atmos, which is more and more common on streaming platforms.
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By PCMag on April 23, 2020
There's plenty to like about the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround soundbar, but its name implies a more fully immersive theater-like experience than it delivers.
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By TechAdvisor on July 17, 2020
It might take up a lot of space on your TV unit, but the combination of a great speaker setup, a powerful subwoofer and JBL MultiBeam technology provide an exquisite experience.
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By Tom's Guide on December 08, 2020
The bass-rich JBL Bar 5.1 Surround soundbar creates an encompassing sound, if you can figure out how to take advantage of its talents.
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