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Specifications
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
Key Specs
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
General
Product Name5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless SubwooferBrandJBLModel NumberJBL2GBAR51IMBLKAMColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Audio
Surround Sound SupportedDolby Pro Logic IIMinimum Frequency Response40 hertzMaximum Frequency Response20 kilohertzPeak Power Handling550 watts
Connectivity
Wireless ConnectivityBluetoothWireless Multi-Room AudioYesWireless Multi-Room TechnologyApple AirPlayAudio Only Inputs1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x USB-ANumber of HDMI Inputs (Total)1Number of USB Inputs1Number of Optical Audio Inputs1Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
Video
Video Pass-through2160 (4K)
Speaker
SubwooferIncludedNumber of Tweeters2Tweeter Size1.25 inchesNumber of Drivers8
Dimension
Product Height2.3 inchesProduct Width40.1 inchesProduct Depth3.9 inchesProduct Weight6.3 poundsSubwoofer Height17.3 inchesSubwoofer Width12 inchesSubwoofer Depth12 inchesSubwoofer Weight23.4 pounds
Included
Remote Control IncludedYesCable(s) IncludedHDMI, Power
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC050036367882
Get better audio quality from your TV with this JBL Bar 5.1 surround soundbar. MultiBeam technology delivers powerful sound without the need for extra speakers, while Wi-Fi connectivity provides access to Chromecast and AirPlay 2 for streaming content. This Bluetooth-enabled JBL Bar 5.1 surround soundbar features a wireless subwoofer that adds punchy bass to movie soundtracks and action-packed scenes.
300W total output power
Provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music.
Five full-range drivers and two 1-1/4" tweeters
Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
Wireless subwoofer
With 10" driver for powerful bass.
Bluetooth music streaming
Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Inputs
Include 1 HDMI, 1 optical digital audio and 1 USB.
Outputs
Include HDMI.
What's Included
JBL 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 10" Wireless Subwoofer
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- A: AnswerSame here. When we hook it up to the PS4 it has good bass, but not great. When hooked up to the TV, you can hardly tell the subwoofer is on. There is minimal bass even after the firmware update and turning the bass to level 5. We have watched movies that had good bass in them and still the subwoofer isn't nearly as good as the reviews. We checked the settings on our Samsung TV, reset the soundbar, repaired the sub, replaced the HDMI cable, hooked it up with optical cable, moved the sub around etc...and still VERY underwhelming bass.
Answered by brian7379
Q: QuestionThe JBL site has this model number rated at 550W, this site says 300, which is correct?(2 answers)
A: AnswerThe total maximum power of our JBL Bar 5.1 is 550W. Please see the original products' information through our Spec Sheet here: http://bit.ly/330xanBAnswered by JBL Support
- A: AnswerThe voice feedback on our JBL Bar 5.1 surround can't be turned off.
Answered by JBL Support
- A: AnswerI am using a fiber optic input cable and don't have this issue. The volume seems pretty loud at 10-12. Actually have to turn it down to 2-6 when my wife is sleeping.
Answered by Brian
Q: QuestionHow long is the soundbar(2 answers)
A: AnswerIt's 40 inches long 4 inches front to back and 2.25 inches top to bottomAnswered by Anonymous
- A: AnswerTo my knowledge, no you cannot connect a second jbl soundbar to you soundbar. I tried to connect a second wireless subwoofer, but upon contacting JBL about this, they said no you cannot external speaker that did not come with the soundbar itself.
Answered by subzeroproject
- A: AnswerI used to own a 3.1 and feel your pain! The 5.1 half solves that issue in that the soundbar needs to be in Bluetooth mode in order to connect to it. On the 3.1 you could connect to it with Bluetooth no matter which mode it was in. The flip side of this is that on the 3.1 you could connect an Alexa Echo and just tell it "connect to the Bluetooth speaker", and it would connect away and start playing. You can no longer do this on the 5.1, as you would need to deliberately switch its mode to Bluetooth. The 5.1 still doesn't have a default Bluetooth password that you need to enter. If you leave it in Bluetooth mode then I believe anyone could connect to it UNLESS your existing Bluetooth connection to it is still active. On the 3.1 I had mitigated the issue by plugging an old tablet in and connecting it to the soundbar's Bluetooth permanently. Since I never used Bluetooth otherwise, it prevented others from connecting. The 5.1 is moderately better than 3.1 in this aspect, but still no real security.
Answered by Ryan
Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1938 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.5Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
7 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, praising its exceptional sound quality, particularly the strong bass. They appreciate the easy setup process and find the price to be reasonable. However, some users have experienced minor issues with the remote control, connectivity, volume level, and compatibility.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL - 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Subwoofer Review
What a great purchase. Music and Movies have been taken to another level. The sound quality is awesome and the bass is better than what i wanted. I wanted something which is loud with good quality and bass but not too loud as my neighbours home walls are about 30 feet away from me. This ticks the boxes. No issue stays connected perfectly. Definitely recommend.
Posted by ZakirD
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible bass
This subwoofer is better than others at similar price. Fantastic music playback and clear, crisp sound. Easy setup with Amazon Alexa
Posted by Seekup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Movie time
It has a amazing bass and sound great to playing Music and movies
Posted by RobertoT