
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2279 reviews
4.6- Sound Quality (1578)
- Bass (691)
- Ease of use (205)
- Subwoofer Size (61)
- Setup (41)
- Remote Control (24)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible Sound Experience with the JBL 5.1 Sound
***** Incredible Sound Experience with the JBL 5.1 Soundbar! ***** I recently upgraded my home entertainment system with the JBL 5.1 Soundbar, and I must say, it has completely transformed my movie-watching and music-listening experience! This soundbar is an absolute game-changer, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Here's why: Powerful, Immersive Sound: The JBL 5.1 delivers an incredible audio experience. The sound quality is top-notch, with clear vocals, rich bass, and crisp highs. Whether I'm watching action-packed movies or enjoying my favorite tunes, the sound fills the room and immerses me in every moment. True 5.1 Surround Sound: The wireless rear speakers and subwoofer are a genius addition to this soundbar. The true 5.1 surround sound setup creates a surround effect that puts me right in the middle of the action. It's like having a mini home theater right in my living room! Easy Setup and Connectivity: Setting up the JBL 5.1 was a breeze. The wireless connectivity eliminates the need for messy cables, making the installation process simple and clean. Pairing the subwoofer and rear speakers to the soundbar was seamless, and everything worked perfectly right out of the box. Versatile Connectivity Options: This soundbar offers multiple connectivity options, including HDMI, Bluetooth, and optical input. It easily connects to my TV, smartphone, and other devices, giving me the freedom to switch between different sources effortlessly. Sleek Design and Build Quality: The JBL 5.1 boasts a modern and stylish design that complements my home decor perfectly. The build quality is outstanding, giving me the confidence that this soundbar is built to last. Convenient Remote and Smart Features: The included remote control is user-friendly and allows me to control various settings easily. Additionally, I appreciate the smart features, such as voice assistant compatibility, which enhances the overall convenience of using this soundbar. In conclusion, the JBL 5.1 Soundbar has exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Its powerful sound, true 5.1 surround setup, easy setup process, versatile connectivity options, and sleek design make it a clear winner. Whether you're a movie enthusiast or a music lover, this soundbar is an absolute must-have for your home entertainment setup. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their audio experience to a whole new level. Bravo, JBL!
Posted by HarishreddyG
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound
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!!!
Posted by Alfred
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL - 5.1 Channel Soundbar w/Wireless Subwoofer
JBL - 5.1 Channel Soundbar w/Wireless Subwoofer - Black. I can't say enough of the sound quality of the sound bar and power output of the subwoofer. I use this for my 12 x 12 exercise room. I play classical rock and love the sound quality and the base. Super easy to bluetooth to my apple phone and Apple TV 4K device. Super easy for volume control and switching settings from my TV to my apple phone. Also, super easy adjusting the bass, which has five sittings,. I don't have room for additional speakers and this system fills my room plus more. I highly recommend this product for any exercise room or TV setup where you don't have wires ran for additional speakers
Posted by CliffordW
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Door rattling bass
I must first mention this was purchased for a bedroom TV, there is no soundbar that can provide or "simulate" true surround sound. Many people bash sound bars for this reason. A soundbar is to enhance the TV speakers, that's pretty much all it can do. The multibeam, bouncing off walls etc, I do not hear it at all nor believe it. I have Polk Signature line 7.1 in the living room that truly lets you hear effects around you. This bar replaced an ancient PolkIHT300soundbar/woofer. I was also considering the Polk Magnifi 2 or a Bose TV soundbar or 300 soundbar with the 500 bass module. I just could not see spending close to a grand for a Bose system just for bedroom viewing. This is packaged with mounting brackets and a HBMI cable. The JBL 10" sub woofer just destroys the old Polk. I have the sub set to level 3. My average listening volume around 17-20 decibels. It can get loud during action movies, turn up the volume a bit more and it will rattle the floor. Sure there is not audio option settings but neither did the Polk so to me it does not matter. The room calibration feature is a nice touch, not really sure how effective it is but on a 7.1 system it does make a difference. Biggest gripe is I am unable to connect it to wifi, the JBL app sucks. it did connect to Google home within minutes though. The dialog is clear no matter how loud the background scenes are. Overall for the price of 400 bucks, this bar is amazing.
Posted by Crescentfallen
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best soundbar for bass heads
Has very good sound quality, bass is the best out of all the soundbars ive tried out, def booms nicely with its 10 inch subwoofer which i keep on its side cuz if i keep it upright the down-firing sub speaker rattles my TV stand as you can see in the pic i posted. Plenty loud enough but i use for my average sized aaa bedroom, not sure how the loudness would hold up in a large living room. Has good build quality, nice and sturdy, attractive sleek appearance. The side firing speakers do a pretty good job for a virtual surround sound effect during certain situations like high action movie scenes, but of course isnt as good as actually having rear speakers. For the cost i would expect more customization for the sound tho and for this reason i give it 4 stars instead of 5, only sound mode for everything is the one they give which does sound good tho it would be nice to have options. And lack of EQ control is disappointing can only tweak the bass, but when listening to music i just use the 6 band EQ in Spotify. Pros: Good sound quality - great booming bass - decent virtual surround sound effect - good build quality Cons: Lack of sounds modes - lack of EQ
Posted by Matt