Customer Ratings & Reviews

I spent a thousand dollars on the samsung 800q symphony soumdbar amd wasn’t impressed at all, clear bar very little bass. Sold it amd bought this jbl 5.1 sounbar and night and day difference with it. Bar is clear and the bass is definitely there, i live in a apartment so i cant have it up that much because the bass is that serioudly loud. Worth every penny.

Hey there! So, let's talk about the JBL Soundbar 5.1. This bad boy brings a serious upgrade to your home entertainment system, giving you an immersive and powerful audio experience. The sound quality is top-notch with crystal-clear highs, well-balanced mids, and deep bass that will make you feel like you're right in the middle of all the action. Plus, the five speakers and wireless subwoofer ensure that every corner of your room is filled with rich and enveloping sound. And let's not forget about its sleek design – it adds a touch of modernity to any living space. Setup is a breeze too, thanks to its user-friendly interface and hassle-free connectivity options like Bluetooth and HDMI ARC. Whether you're watching movies or listening to music, this soundbar delivers outstanding performance and will undoubtedly take your audio experience to new heights!

PURCHASED THIS SYSTEM TO REPLACE THE 3.1 JBL I HAD. SYSTEM HAS GREAT SOUND, BASS IS SMOOTH AND CARRIES WELL, SSYTEM OPERATES EASLY AND CONNECTS WITHOUT FUSS. THE SUB TAKES A BEATING WITH DOGS AND KIDS RUNNING AROUND AND BLENDS IN NICELY. CAME WITH WHAT WAS NEEDED TO MOUNT,EASY INSTRUCTIONS AND FRIENDLY REMOTE

Incredible sound. I’ve always loved JBL — they obviously have a range of offerings from low to high quality. This surpassed my expectations. It fills the room with surround sound. The sub is also larger than I was expecting but worth it for the experience it provides.

I really love this thing. The bass is just amazing and the sound quality is perfect. I love it so much that i bought another one and connected them together so now my whole room shakes with the bass.

I was hopeful when I purchased this JBL soundbar/subwoofer, but I also know that you get what you pay for most of the time. Since this is not an overly expensive item, I expected mediocrity (yet remained hopeful!). I have not been disappointed at all. I have used it mainly for listening to music (although it's the main sound output my living room tvas well) and the sound quality is fantastic! The sub is only 10" but it has 5 bass level adjustments and it will provide some really deep bass if wanted. If you are looking for something that's over the top, this probably is not for you. If you are however looking for great quality sound for a really decent price, then I would recommend this all day long!

I thought I'd done enough research before buying this, but alas...I didn't. The sound out of this unit is really good. The drivers in the bar do about as good a job as can be expected based on their size; you're not getting the full spectrum of dedicated speakers with larger diameters, but for TV/movie watching this definitely fits the bill. It does have a "calibration" function to determine reflection points, which I guess gives it its "5.1" designation; it kinda works, depending on the space, but again, not true surround due to the surround drivers being in the bar. Most of the time I feel it does well enough. Music is ok, but if you're trying to listen to symphonic music with a wide frequency range you will be disappointed. Connectivity works as it should, but going from bluetooth back to ARC from TV can be a bit of a headache. Now for my gripes: *Sync can float between noticeable and atrocious, depending on the source. You can adjust delay on the bar, but it's not very intuitive, and because it can vary between sources you'll be fiddling with this A LOT. It's mostly noticeable if you watch live TV through streaming sources like Hulu or YouTubeTV *I'd read that the wireless connection between bar and sub can sometimes cut out, and that it has to do with WiFi interference. I originally connected via Ethernet to the bar so I never saw it, but recently switched to WiFi to free up another port, and darned if it didn't start happening to me. Not a lot, but more than a few times, and power cycling puts everything right again. JBL seriously told people to TURN OFF their router's 5GHz WiFi signal and connect ALL YOUR DEVICES using 2.4 only...um, no. Put better radios in your unit. I'm not sacrificing my connectivity for your dodgy manufacturing choices. *Remote could be a bit more robust. I really don't like having to remember what sequence of buttons to press in whatever order just so that I can change one setting. Allowing other devices would be a big help here too, as they don't allow 3rd party remotes to control this right now. *I mentioned their surround "mostly" works, but I really do wish I'd waiting for the JBL 9.1 Bar to become available. In addition to having separate drivers that can be placed around your room, most of the issues I've run into have been addressed in that unit.

Its JBL the base hits good the sound is nothing to complain about. Its an older version and doesnt have all of the different dolby abilities but always beats tv speakers.

This is the best soundbar I have ever owned. It changes the entire viewing experience. Every show, movie, sporting event is better with this soundbar. The subwoofer is huge, but sounds incredible. I have nothing but great things to say about this after 3 months of constant use

great soundbar for music, and movies. bass settings are great and very easy to put together

Very nice soundbar with spectacular crisp sound. The soundbar also has great bass with the provided subwoofer! If you are looking for a sound bar that offers great high-quality sound and something with a lot of bass, you will not go wrong with this one! Reccomend!

Bought this during Black Friday and I must say it is very good quality! It is easy to connect with tv or bluetooth. The sound quality is great for the price, very crisp and clear. The bass has five levels to choose from and I can feel the vibrations on my couch and through the walls. I’m very happy with my purchase.

Setup was very easy, sounds great and has been a great addition to the home theater. My only one complaint is the remote is constantly failing, requiring you to adjust the batteries. Even when working you have to aim it just right for it to work.

I have never used anything other than tv sound before this, I’m very happy with this system. It works well even though my tv is terrible and makes movies, music, and gaming more enjoyable and immersive. Giving 4 stars for ease of set up because I Needed to use a special cable in order to hook it up to my tv and needed help from a very tech savvy friend.

Sounds very clear and with loud and deep bass sounds. Create a movie night or listen to your favorite music you will not be disapointed

JBL 5.1 Soundbar has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It combines impressive audio quality, user-friendly design, and seamless connectivity to enhance my home entertainment setup significantly. Whether you're a movie enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who appreciates high-quality sound, the JBL 5.1 Soundbar is a fantastic choice that will elevate your audio experience to new heights.

This sound bar is amazing! Just upgraded from their first model and I honestly couldn’t go with a different system! Worth the price in my opinion!

When I first started using this soundbar, I was initially blown away by the bass and overall sound. As I was watching a movie, I started to notice issues. Voices were quiet and background sound effects were loud in some parts, while the voices were loud in other parts. My initial reaction was to turn up the volume to hear the voices in the quieter parts, but then a louder part of the movie happened and it was extremely loud. After some research in the manual and online forums, I figured out this is being done by JBL’s “Smart Mode.” Although you can turn this feature off, which fixed all of the issues with the sound, the soundbar automatically turns Smart Mode back on anytime the soundbar is turned off and back on. There are also no EQ adjustments that can be done through the app, that’s purely to help you connect it to WiFi and to check for updates. I called JBL tech support. The agent did some research and found that they have received a number of complaints about the Smart Mode feature, the way it makes things sound, and not being able to permanently turn it off. He said they are currently working on a software update to make it possible to turn it off permanently, but they are unsure of when it will become available. This is a deal breaker for me. If I am not sure that I will be able to clearly hear what I’m watching from one moment to the next because software is trying to be smart, then I need to be able to permanently turn off this feature and JBL needs to fix it. I love this soundbar’s bass, volume, and overall clarity when Smart Mode is off, but this Smart Mode feature ruins everything. This device is too expensive to have this kind of flaw. I will be returning it to get another brand since all JBL soundbars have this Smart Mode feature.

Great mid-priced sound bar, did a relative sound-comparison in-store and this one stood out for the price. The stand-alone base is wireless and satisfying. Since it has legs I use it as a make-shift table since I keep the bass levels low. Like that the bass levels and other items are displayed via digital-readout in the bar itself rather than on the remove. Sound Quality is great. You get decent "simulated" surround if you move side-to-side in front of the bar, but let's face it- if you want true surround you need separate independent speakers.

This is much better than my previous, Bose, soundbar. The sound fills the room quite well. The sub produces enough bass to feel like you are in a theater. I would recommend this to anyone looking for quality sound, whether it’s for movies or music.