Oct 29, 2020 ·  The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a 5.1 setup that uses 'Multibeam' technology to improve its surround performance without having to use rear satellites. Its sound profile delivers a punchy and boomy bass suitable for action flicks and EDM music. It also has room correction and you can even stream music to the bar using a variety of wireless options. 

Apr 23, 2020 ·  The Bar 5.1 Surround is available in a matte dark gray, with a main soundbar that measures 2.3 by 40.0 by 3.9 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.2 pounds, and a wireless subwoofer that measures 17.3 by 12.0... 

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround: Verdict JBL’s Bar 5.1 Surround may not offer true 5.1 surround sound, but its virtual version is an excellent approximation. Its giant subwoofer can rumble the floor during... 

May 14, 2018 ·  The headline feature of the JBL Bar 5.1 has to be the transformation between a 2.1 and 5.1 sound system. This is brilliant – it really works. As a soundbar with a subwoofer this system is fine,... 

Sep 01, 2020 ·  Why We Like It – JBL Bar 5.1 Review A nice middle-of-the-road wireless surround system with lots of great sound, accuracy, and a unique design. It comes ready with several HDMI ports, and... 

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is among the most powerful soundbars in its class. Not least thanks to the powerful subwoofer with 10-inch bass element. But also the soundbar itself can be driven long before it gives way. It rumbles and crashes well in the TV corner, and the sound also has its qualities. 

Jan 30, 2018 ·  The JBL Bar 5.1 is clearly designed for one specific audience: movie fans. The bass capabilities and sharp trebles mean you get both satisfying room-rattling sound, and crystal-clear dialogue. 

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround Review Julio Caesar December 28, 2020 JBL Bar 5.1, a soundbar that takes no time and very conveniently transforms into a wireless home theater system for a remarkable movie night. This bar is great for movie lovers who lack space to accommodate a whole movie theater at their place. 

Mar 09, 2021 ·  The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround cannot be characterized as a low tier soundbar as with a price of $500 at the time of writing this review this is certainly a step up from the low end and JBL has made sure to include a lot of hardware in order to justify this. 

Dec 08, 2020 ·  It uses two detachable battery–powered wireless surround speakers. When charged, these speakers offer a full 10 hours of playing time. In our analysis of 65 expert reviews, the JBL JBL Bar 5.1 Channel 4K Ultra HD Soundbar placed 5th when we looked at the top 17 products in the category. 

JBL bills its Bar 9.1 as (natch) a “9.1-channel soundbar,” but it’s more accurately described as a 5.1.4 system: In addition to the traditional left, center, right, rear surround and low-frequency effects channels (the “5.1” part), you also get front and rear height channels (the “.4” at the end). On the main soundbar unit, the left, right, and center channels are powered by four racetrack (or oval-shaped) full-range drivers and three one-inch tweeters, while a pair of upfiring drivers supply audio for two of the four height channels. The two remaining height channels come from the upfiring drivers in the two wireless surround speakers, each of which comes equipped with one-inch tweeters. Those (total) four upfiring drivers provide the height effects for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the two competing immersive audio formats that the JBL Bar 9.1 supports. The idea behind the upfiring drivers is that they bounce sound off your ceiling, which makes for an easier alternative to installing hei... 

The smallest of a four-product range, the Studio is easy to accommodate. At around 60cm in length and just under 6cm in height, it will slot under most suitably sized TVs without appearing undernourished, and has been crafted to JBL’s usual high standards of quality and aesthetic modernity. Across the top you’ll find the basic controls for power, volume and source selection, with HDMI (ARC) and optical sockets to the rear. Bluetooth is also on board, potentially negating the need for a separate living room sound system. The Studio’s size obviously restricts the scale of its sound, with drivers kept to two tweeters and single woofer - but two reflex ports help reinforce its low-end output. JBL Surround Sound, an in-house technology designed to replicate the wrap-around sound of a 5.1 system, is further proof this soundbar is aiming to overcome the limitations imposed on it by its size. To switch on that sound mode you’ll need the included credit-card remote. The Studio, as with most... 

The JBL BAR 9.1 is a 5.1.4-channel soundbar that supports both of the main immersive audio formats – Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.There’s a wireless active subwoofer, and a pair of wireless rear speakers that attach to the main soundbar for recharging. 

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