JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black

Name: JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
Brand: JBL
SKU: 6412954
Rating: 4.5 (1412 reviews)

Model: JBLBAR913DBLKAM

SKU: 6412954

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Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Works With: Google Assistant, Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
General
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: JBLBAR913DBLKAM
- Product Name: 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X
- Color: Black
Audio
- Number of Channels: 9.1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Surround Sound Supported: DTS:X, Dolby Atmos (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- High Resolution Audio: true (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 34 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- RMS Power: 820 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Audio Only Inputs: 1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x USB-A
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- Number of USB Inputs: 1
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
Video
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Video Pass-through: 2160 (4K), HDR (Devices with this feature allow video signals to travel from their source to a target device without alteration. For example, a receiver with 4K pass-through would allow 4K video signal from a Blu-ray player to pass to a target TV with surround sound; without the pass-through ability, the receiver would not allow both 4K video and surround sound to be transmitted simultaneously.)
Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
Speaker
- Subwoofer: Included
- Number of Tweeters: 3
- Tweeter Size: 0.75 inches
- Number of Drivers: 6
- Number of Woofers: 1
- Woofer Size: 10 inches
Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 34.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.7 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 8 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Subwoofer Height: 17.3 inches
- Subwoofer Width: 12 inches
- Subwoofer Depth: 12 inches
- Subwoofer Weight: 24.5 pounds
Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Cable(s) Included: HDMI, Power
- Mounting Hardware Included: true
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
Compatibility
- Works With: Google Assistant, Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
Other
- UPC: 050036364782

Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.

Immerse yourself in music: With Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, you can stream high-definition music, radio, and podcasts with a simple finger tap.
Bluetooth wireless streaming: Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Wi-Fi: Stream via your Wi-Fi network to expand your sound system.
Real surround sound: Instantly enjoy a true, cinematic 9.1 surround experience.
Outputs: Includes one HDMI ARC output.
820W output power: Let the immersive, powerful sound take your viewing or gaming experience to the next level.
Wall-mountable design: Enables versatile placement options.
Thrilling bass: Punchy, precise bass from a mighty 10" wireless subwoofer brings the action to your action movies and the emotion to your music.
Four racetrack drivers with two up-firing full-range drivers and three 0.75" tweeters: Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
Inputs: Includes one Ethernet, one optical digital, one USB, and one HDMI ports.
Ultimate sound experience: Built-in Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and four up-firing speakers bounce sound up to the ceiling back down to you for an awesome, true 3D sound experience.
Ultra HD 4K pass-through with Dolby Vision: Incredible 4K video resolution deserves incredible sound. The JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar makes the ultimate dynamic duo when paired with your TV.
Immerse yourself in music: With Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, you can stream high-definition music, radio, and podcasts with a simple finger tap.
Bluetooth wireless streaming: Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Wi-Fi: Stream via your Wi-Fi network to expand your sound system.
Real surround sound: Instantly enjoy a true, cinematic 9.1 surround experience.
Outputs: Includes one HDMI ARC output.
820W output power: Let the immersive, powerful sound take your viewing or gaming experience to the next level.
Wall-mountable design: Enables versatile placement options.
Thrilling bass: Punchy, precise bass from a mighty 10" wireless subwoofer brings the action to your action movies and the emotion to your music.
Four racetrack drivers with two up-firing full-range drivers and three 0.75" tweeters: Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
Inputs: Includes one Ethernet, one optical digital, one USB, and one HDMI ports.
Ultimate sound experience: Built-in Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and four up-firing speakers bounce sound up to the ceiling back down to you for an awesome, true 3D sound experience.
Ultra HD 4K pass-through with Dolby Vision: Incredible 4K video resolution deserves incredible sound. The JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar makes the ultimate dynamic duo when paired with your TV.

Whats Included

JBL BAR 9.1-Channel 820W Soundbar System with 10" Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos, 4K and HDR Support
Remote with two batteries
Power cords
HDMI cable
2 x L-shape wall-mount brackets
2 x U-shape wall-mount brackets
4 x side caps
Owner's manual
JBL BAR 9.1-Channel 820W Soundbar System with 10" Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos, 4K and HDR Support
Remote with two batteries
Power cords
HDMI cable
2 x L-shape wall-mount brackets
2 x U-shape wall-mount brackets
4 x side caps
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Q: Addition to being battery powered, can the side speakers be 110 powered (to alleviate the need to recharge)? Do they have to be recharged by attaching to the main sound bar? Thanks!

A: The surround speakers of our JBL Bar 9.1 can be recharged through USB connection aside from directly connecting to the soundbar.

Q: Where is the ideal place to mount the wireless rears? It really does not specify in the manual that I saw. My couch is right against the wall so I am assuming not to high but really would like some suggestions before drilling holes in the wall.

A: as the other poster mentioned, ear level as you are sitting down, about a foot to the left and right of the couch, there is a diagram in the instruction manual that indicates proper placement. I got some TV dinner folding tables and placed books to increase the height and roughly placed them and listened to movies music to ensure I placed them where it would sound good in my living room. Then I mounted them to the wall. Good luck and enjoy your new soundbar!!

Q: I bought this sound bar and love it but I may have to return it . Every two or three days I have to unplug it because it stops putting out sound. Anyone know why ? I have master reset it . I have changed hdmi cables twice now . Using 4K cables

A: I have had the same problem a few times. It may not be the bar but the TVs ARC connection. I have Directv and at least once a week I also have to reset that to as I have no picture. Maybe try emailing JBL support. Love the bar though.

Q: How do I connect my JBL 9.1 sound bar to my Sony Bravia A80j using HDMI cord?? I connected everything and it doesn’t work. I DONT want to use Bluetooth to the tv. Can someone please help me out here.

A: The HDMI-ARC port on your TV should be used while the HDMI-CEC function is on. This will make your TV send the audio going down to the soundbar. Please check the manual of your TV to enable CEC.

Q: How would this work on vaulted ceilings?

A: Our JBL Bar 9.1 will work the same even with vaulted ceilings.

Q: I don’t need to have rear surrounds in my setup, if I leave the detachable speakers attached will the act as surrounds or front wides?

A: You will just get more sound coming from the front instead of having surround sound.

Q: Do I have the option of pairing an additional subwoofer?

A: Thanks for taking the time in providing your feedback with our JBL Bar 9.1. This unit is a standalone system and it's not possible to add/ connect other speakers or soundbars with it.

Q: High Ceiling Performance? I was watching videos on how this soundbar works and it uses the ceiling to bounce back sound, my ceiling is really high so I wonder how will this perform in those scenarios.

A: I have high ceilings and it truly bounces the sound up and out so it fills your room.

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X for its awesome sound quality, great bass, and the immersive Dolby Atmos experience. Many find the setup process to be very easy and enjoy its ease of use with their TVs. However, some customers have experienced connectivity issues and find the battery life to be just ok. Additionally, a few customers have noted that the remote is not back-lit and have expressed concern over the charging design.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best I've heard.
TL;DR – This bar is amazing. If it’s not working, this might be why... 5 stars The Good - Supported Formats – Audio pass-through via HDMI ARC - Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS. If you have an eARC capable TV, you can also get DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD, and 5.1 PCM. Of course the full HDMI In port can do it all. Completely Wireless - First of all, this is the only actual (not virtual) Dolby Atmos soundbar with truly wireless, battery powered surround speakers. Lots of bars advertise ‘wireless’ sub-woofers and/or surrounds, but all subs need a power cord, and the ‘wireless’ satellites are connected to either the sub or an amplifier. Except these. Atmos/DTS:X - Dolby Atmos gives you the 3D effect. With regular surround sound, a helicopter flying past you sounds like it’s passing next to you. With Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, it sounds like it’s flying past you, but literally passing over your head. JBL Bar 9.1 handles both protocols, and has actual up-firing speakers on both the main bar, and the satellites. High Quality - The bar is very well made. It’s fairly heavy, and even the surround speakers have a good weighty, quality feel to them. There are nice rubber pads under all three of the pieces, keeping them from vibrating off your table. The grates are a metal, so they’re easy to clean dust off of, as opposed to cloth coverings. Readout - There is a scrolling readout on the front of the bar that’s big and bright and easy to read. Our seating is approximately 15 feet from the bar, and it’s still easy to read. Changing any input or setting via remote is reflected on the bar’s readout. And every time there’s a change in audio coding, you’ll get the info. So for example if you’re watching a TV program with Dolby DD, and you go to a commercial that doesn’t have it, when the show starts again you’ll see Dolby DD again. After that, the lights go off so they’re not a distraction. Sub-woofer – Wow. This has a 10” speaker, and it’s… awesome. The bass is spectacular. The settings go from Level 1 to Level 5 using the remote, and show on the bar’s readout as you’re changing. Sync between the bar, the satellites, and the sub is perfect, so you don’t really hear the sound coming specifically from the sub. It’s just there. Satellites - I don’t know exactly how long the satellite speakers will last before a charge. I keep the surround speakers attached to the main bar, so they’re charged up and ready to deploy when we want to watch a movie. Then I just pop them free of their magnetic bonds, and place them on the table next to us. They work beautifully and you can also plug them into a power source while they’re deployed (usb micro). When they’re attached to the main bar, they work up there too. I have had no problems with popping noises when I change inputs, no disconnects (15 feet away from bar), no nothing. Room Correction – I love that it has this, although I almost put it in the ‘Bad’ category. When I used it, the system made my satellite speaker very low compared to the one by my wife. After doing the room correction three times, it was the same. But when I put them both together at the distance they would be, everything worked perfectly. Apparently since my room is more open on my side, it was throwing off the calibration. In any case, it’s real, and it does change things. Wireless Play – It has Bluetooth, WiFi, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay built in. There is no Al&xa or Googl& voice assistant built in, but I prefer it that way. I find those things creepy. Music – Very nice. Bluetooth your phone, or use Appl& AirPlay or Wifi. Music sounds great. Movies – Super. I was blown away by the sound coming from such a small piece of equipment. Dialog – There is no specific Dialog Enhancement as some other systems have, but I’ve found dialog to be super clear and crisp. There is a ‘secret’ combination of button presses to turn off the 5.1 upmixing, which some have said results in even clearer voice for some news programs. (Mute button 3 seconds, then vol up. Resets to Smart Mode when turned off.) The Bad User Manual – There was nothing but a quick setup guide in my box, but you can download a user manual online that’s much more comprehensive. Inputs. There is only one TV out HDMI, and one HDMI input for devices. I would have liked to have 3 or even 4 inputs so I could use it for a receiver, and make my TV a ‘monitor’ to cut down on remotes. The remote. The remote is not back-lit, which bugs me more than I thought it would. It’s also IR instead of Bluetooth, so you have to actually aim it at the bar. But once you do, it does work well. It initially wouldn’t connect via HDMI. The instructions were of no help in solving the problem, nor was three hours of internet searching. The bar was recognized by my S@msung TV, but only until I plugged in my Comc@st cable box. Then it reverted back to TV speakers. The only way I could use it was via Bluetooth to my TV, even though I have ARC (but not eARC). I tried everything. Plugging and unplugging, inserting HDMI cables in different orders to get a proper ‘handshake’, turning on and off settings and protocols on both the TV and the Cable box. No joy. I discovered that one of the HDMI pins runs CEC, which can control other connected devices. Hmm… pin 13 on an HDMI connector runs CEC, so I dissected an old HDMI cable, and cut that wire. I connected my cable box with that modified cable and VOILA!!! Instantly everything worked as advertised. (After I modified my HDMI cable, I found a bluerigger company that makes adapters that block CEC. If you’re having problems with this soundbar, this will probably save the day for about 12 bucks.) Bottom Line – This is the best sound bar I’ve ever heard.
Posted 4 years ago by SFLMarshal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big sound and great wireless speakers!
I bought this JBL set after trying out two Atmos LG sets that just weren’t delivering the sound I was looking for. I am very happy with the sound and quality of this set. The bass is very good and resonates well throughout the room. It can shake the windows/blinds/shutters when turned up which I really like. I keep it between level 3 and 4 when watching a movie. 5 is good for listening to some music. The Atmos music available on TIDAL is very cool with this Soundbar! I recommend trying that out. There’s a decent selection on tracks available on that service to try it out. The rear speakers last a good two days for me without charging and they are very nice quality. They are pretty heavy and the wireless signal is constant to them as long as they aren’t super far from the Soundbar. I did have some connection issues with it and my wifi at first but I switched my wifi from 5ghz to 2.4ghz and that seemed to solve it. Although it is all made from plastic, the quality is high end and it doesn’t look cheap as it does in some of the stock photos. The sound bar does get very hot after prolonged use so I would be careful about placement over any plastic or sensitive surfaces. It fits very nicely below my LG 50” tv. Slips Just under the bottom bezel of my tv. It is super long when you have the rear speakers attached to the ends of the Soundbar for charging. Some folks commented on the missing caps for the North American market but it doesn’t look bad. The bar blends in well especially on a black console table like mine. The rear speakers look great without the end caps. I mounted mine on some inexpensive stands I bought on Amazon. They are heavy speakers but they aren’t too heavy for the stands to support. Night mode on the speaker doesn’t really do anything. I just turn the bass level down to 1 instead at night. I actually really like that there aren’t many adjustments to make on the speaker levels. The remote is simple and easy to use. The buttons on the bar itself are also nice and rubberized but also mechanically click when you press them. The price was up there but I think this sounds as great as you can get for sub $1k price range. The sound is BIG and makes movies and music more immersive and enjoyable. The rear speakers are loud enough when they need to be like when a spaceship is flying in on screen. But they fade out just enough to provide extra sound in the rear during dialog where it helps you hear but doesn’t take away from the front where the sound should be coming from. You can turn these bad boys up and they do not sound distorted any either. The only thing I do notice occasionally is that the sound will go out while watching an Atmos movie on D+. I don’t notice it when watching Atmos movies or shows on Netflix however so I think it’s the D+ app or my Apple TV that are creating the issue. I also have heard the speakers get garbled twice after pausing and resuming an Atmos movie on both Netflix and D+. A quick exit out of the movie and back in fixes it though. The auto Power off doesn’t always work with my TV but I think that’s because of my actual TV that doesn’t support eArc. It all powers on together just fine however. Lastly, I wish the rears would power themselves on when starting the Soundbar or at least when switching to Atmos or Dolby content. They have done it occasionally but I haven’t figured out why it doesn’t always do it. And the constant reminder to dock/charge speakers/turn on rears on the screen is a little annoying since it won’t go away until you do the said action. Those are my pros and cons, but the pros far outweigh the minor annoyances. I highly recommend this Soundbar to anyone who doesn’t have a full on dedicated high end theater in their house. This is more than enough for all other applications guaranteed.
Posted 5 years ago by DannyCalifornia
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Holy Moly I love this setup!!!!!
So this has been an adventure for me to find a Dolby Atmos soundbar system to my liking. I’ll start by saying I purchased the LG SK9Y from the very pressuring sales person to go with the lg because they are the only brand to “offer” true atmos experience. I had it for 2 days and had I wasn’t impressed at all... so I returned it. Did my looking and went with the Samsung HW-900T to pair with the Samsung Q90T I recently got. Setup and loved how it synced with the tv but..... with the not so great sound quality and terrible bass, I once again found myself in edge about my purchase. I decided to take it back snd give a Atmos soundbar one last try before I gave up. I looked at just about every brand and setup of soundbars even the Q90r soundbar from Samsung and then I came across the JBL 9.1 True Wireless Soundbar. It was $799 at the time of purchase being it was on sale and I took the last one my Best Buy had in stock. At first I didn’t know what to think, but once I got everything hooked up and mounted I was absolutely blown away. I had not even taken the wireless satellite speakers off the sound bar yet and I cranked the volume up on a Atmos movie and I could hear everything around me, and the bass is absolutely incredible!! I then performed the calibration for the wireless speakers and set them behind the couch and went for round 2. When I tell you this I mean it you will not find a better soundbar than the JBL 9.1 at this time! Out of all the soundbars I’ve tried nothing has come close to the 3D all around expectations I had for this so called Dolby Atmos and man they got it right!! The wireless speakers have lasted me as long as I could watch tv before falling asleep so don’t worry about the battery life! They also have a usb you can buy and permanently mount then and plug into a wall behind a couch is you desire but being able to set it right next to your head is mind blowing!! So if you’re like me struggling to find the soundbar of your dreams GO WITH THE JBL 9.1!!!! All they do is audio don’t forget that!!! That is all! I was I no way paid to try this I just am that happy with my purchase.
Posted 5 years ago by Austin