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Name: JBL - 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
Brand: JBL
SKU: 6395190
Price: 299.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (2220 reviews)

JBL - 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black

Model:: JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM; |
SKU:: 6395190

User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2220 reviews.

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Questionis the soundbar compatible with chromecast
Asked 4 years ago by Stew.
- Answer Yes not only does it have Chromecast on board, but if you have an external Chromecast the two will work seamlessly.
  Answered 4 years ago by TheFUNKYDrummer
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QuestionNot a bad soundbar bass ok sound quality is not that crisp.I find the volume average. I like to crank it up when i drop acid and play 60's rock air guitar My last system was hurting my neighbors ears 2 blocks away. how do i get volume?
Asked 4 years ago by Jimbo.
- Answer Increase the volume through the remote control or through the physical soundbar.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionPurchased a JBL 5.1 Surrond on 11.27.20. Really like it, but the sound cuts out infrequently during movies and sports. It's only for a second, but super annoying. The bar blinks PCM, HDMI 1. About to return it! What should I do? Is there an update?
Asked 4 years ago by CDUB.
- Answer Replace the HDMI cable with a higher quality one. PCM means pulse code modulation. The JBL soundbar is telling you that information is dropping because the HDMI is faulty or defective. Think "leaky or faulty pipe". The HDMI cable is the pipeline carrying digital information, some of that digital information is getting corrupted and the sound bar is telling you that
  Answered 4 years ago by TheFUNKYDrummer
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QuestionI purchased this a few months ago and absolutely love it. I want to add additional wireless, powered, front and rear L & R speakers. Is this possible with this model? If so then what products are available?
Asked 4 years ago by JAS.
- Answer No.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionWhat does open box mean?
Asked 4 years ago by Gee.
- Answer The packaging has been open.
  Answered 4 years ago by Josh
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QuestionI just purchased a open box sound bar for $260.No subwoofer.They say it does not come with it .Is it true? I think something is wrong as the new with box is $299 with subwoofer.Now the store is closed .
Asked 4 years ago by Kay.
- Answer I bought this same one and it came with a subwoofer
  Answered 4 years ago by Adk47
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QuestionCan I hook up additional back speakers if I wanted
Asked 4 years ago by Genie.
- Answer No this model doesn't support additional speakers.
  Answered 4 years ago by Josh
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QuestionAre there surround sound speakers that you can get with this model? The kind that are wireless and can connect to the main speaker for charging?
Asked 4 years ago by Josh.
- Answer No
  Answered 4 years ago by Josh
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QuestionIs it compatible with a Vizio TV
Asked 4 years ago by PattyWax.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 4 years ago by Josh
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QuestionThis is advertised as having chromecast. After setting it up and trying to figure it out, is the chromecast only good for audio? Having used chromecast before, it was always for video.
Asked 4 years ago by PackerBacker45.
- Answer Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround's Chromecast can be used only for audio.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes it work with Amazon Alexa?
Asked 4 years ago by Dave.
- Answer Unfortunately, it doesn't have a voice assistant. It only has a built-in Chromecast and Airplay 2 so you can cast your music to the soundbar.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionI bought the 2.1 in the 5.1 sound bar. For whatever reason on Bluetooth the 2.1 seems to be louder since the PCM mode is enabled. On the 5.1 when connected to Bluetooth that mold is not enabled so the sound is way lower and not as full any info on that?
Asked 4 years ago by Blu.
- Answer Thanks for providing your feedback on our JBL Bar products. We're always looking for ways to improve. We'd like to work with you directly, please reach out to our Customer Support. https://support.jbl.com/us/en/
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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Questioni am looking to find out how to hook this up to multiple items, i hooked it up to my tv hdmi / arc the quick ref said to do for the cable box and i get sound but when i use the smart feature on the tv for disney + the sound bar doesnt play sound or PS4 ?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer We recommend that you connect all your devices to your TV and have the JBL Bar 5.1 connected to your TV via HDMI ARC.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionCan I add another subwoofer aside from the one it comes with already
Asked 4 years ago by AL.
- Answer JBL Bar 5.1 is a standalone soundbar and subwoofer system. It isn't compatible to have additional subwoofers or speakers.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes this model support the HDMI audio control? ...so your tv remote can control the volume of the sound bar and power up/down in coordination with the TV?
Asked 4 years ago by llywd66.
- Answer JBL Bar 5.1 has remote learning feature that you can set up so you can control the soundbar using your TV remote. Check out the set up instructions on page 9 of the Owner's Manual here: http://bit.ly/2tAY4H7
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes anyone experience popping in the soundbar itself after the volume is passed 23? And is there any eq settings in the soundbar itself as i get to much bass in the soundbar?
Asked 4 years ago by Kyled.
- Answer No I have not encountered that problem and the bass there are 3 setting on the remote low med high that the only thing I found
  Answered 4 years ago by Ruben
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QuestionCan I connect two Jbl 5.1 systems together and play music at the same time, like multi room?
Asked 4 years ago by Nik.
- Answer No. Our JBL Bar 5.1 is a standalone system ad it doesn't have a capability to be connected with other speakers.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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Questionwhy is the jbl 5.1 sound bar not as strong as the jbl 3.1 sound bar I own. my jbl 3.1 when in sport mode and surround on bass at 30 its 2x louder and the bass hits 2x more then the jbl 5.1 that I just purchased. only available mode in jbl 5.1 is bass at 5
Asked 4 years ago by chico86.
- Answer We would like to get more information to help you out, please contact us so we can assist you:https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionWe are looking at purchasing a soundbar; however not sure if the size of a room would help dictate the soundbar size. For instance, for our living room, would a 5.1 be recommended rather than a 3.1.
Asked 4 years ago by Rabbit.
- Answer Please reach out to our Customer Support if you need assistance with product recommendations and set up. We're here to help. https://www.jbl.com/support-contact.html
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes this have a dedicated center channel?
Asked 5 years ago by Migz.
- Answer Yes, the center channel is located in the middle of the soundbar.
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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Questions & Answers

JBL - 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black

Q: Questionis the soundbar compatible with chromecast

Q: QuestionNot a bad soundbar bass ok sound quality is not that crisp.I find the volume average. I like to crank it up when i drop acid and play 60's rock air guitar My last system was hurting my neighbors ears 2 blocks away. how do i get volume?

Q: QuestionPurchased a JBL 5.1 Surrond on 11.27.20. Really like it, but the sound cuts out infrequently during movies and sports. It's only for a second, but super annoying. The bar blinks PCM, HDMI 1. About to return it! What should I do? Is there an update?

Q: QuestionI purchased this a few months ago and absolutely love it. I want to add additional wireless, powered, front and rear L & R speakers. Is this possible with this model? If so then what products are available?

Q: QuestionWhat does open box mean?

Q: QuestionI just purchased a open box sound bar for $260.No subwoofer.They say it does not come with it .Is it true? I think something is wrong as the new with box is $299 with subwoofer.Now the store is closed .

Q: QuestionCan I hook up additional back speakers if I wanted

Q: QuestionAre there surround sound speakers that you can get with this model? The kind that are wireless and can connect to the main speaker for charging?

Q: QuestionIs it compatible with a Vizio TV

Q: QuestionThis is advertised as having chromecast. After setting it up and trying to figure it out, is the chromecast only good for audio? Having used chromecast before, it was always for video.

Q: QuestionDoes it work with Amazon Alexa?

Q: QuestionI bought the 2.1 in the 5.1 sound bar. For whatever reason on Bluetooth the 2.1 seems to be louder since the PCM mode is enabled. On the 5.1 when connected to Bluetooth that mold is not enabled so the sound is way lower and not as full any info on that?

Q: Questioni am looking to find out how to hook this up to multiple items, i hooked it up to my tv hdmi / arc the quick ref said to do for the cable box and i get sound but when i use the smart feature on the tv for disney + the sound bar doesnt play sound or PS4 ?

Q: QuestionCan I add another subwoofer aside from the one it comes with already

Q: QuestionDoes this model support the HDMI audio control? ...so your tv remote can control the volume of the sound bar and power up/down in coordination with the TV?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone experience popping in the soundbar itself after the volume is passed 23? And is there any eq settings in the soundbar itself as i get to much bass in the soundbar?

Q: QuestionCan I connect two Jbl 5.1 systems together and play music at the same time, like multi room?

Q: Questionwhy is the jbl 5.1 sound bar not as strong as the jbl 3.1 sound bar I own. my jbl 3.1 when in sport mode and surround on bass at 30 its 2x louder and the bass hits 2x more then the jbl 5.1 that I just purchased. only available mode in jbl 5.1 is bass at 5

Q: QuestionWe are looking at purchasing a soundbar; however not sure if the size of a room would help dictate the soundbar size. For instance, for our living room, would a 5.1 be recommended rather than a 3.1.

Q: QuestionDoes this have a dedicated center channel?

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QuestionI bought the 2.1 in the 5.1 sound bar. For whatever reason on Bluetooth the 2.1 seems to be louder since the PCM mode is enabled. On the 5.1 when connected to Bluetooth that mold is not enabled so the sound is way lower and not as full any info on that?

Questioni am looking to find out how to hook this up to multiple items, i hooked it up to my tv hdmi / arc the quick ref said to do for the cable box and i get sound but when i use the smart feature on the tv for disney + the sound bar doesnt play sound or PS4 ?

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QuestionDoes this have a dedicated center channel?