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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 691 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Cinema SB170's sound quality and bass, with many praising its rich audio and powerful low-end. The ease of setup and use are also frequently highlighted, along with its compact size. While some users experienced minor Bluetooth connectivity issues, the overall positive feedback points to a satisfying audio experience for most. The soundbar's affordability is also frequently mentioned as a significant advantage.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget Sound Bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the open box with 5 yr ext. warranty $150 give or take with free shipping and the only thing missing was the remote which was fine for my needs. I connected this to my trading computer through Bluetooth from the upgrade PC speakers I previously had hooked up to it. I contacted JBL to see about the remote replacement and purchased it for like $15 and it took like a week turn around. It sounds fantastic for being in the office 11' x 12' room and it can get pretty loud and has clear sound. I can hear it all through the house plain as day at all volume levels. There's no sub control like other brands have. It does have some punch for a 5.25" sub. If you want something that is budget friendly, clear sounding with some punch this would be great to have. I like to Jam out when I am charting or trading. I would check out all the models for your needs and your room size before purchasing though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for our living

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has been a great sound bar for our living room. Watched Maverick and it really sounded intense! Definitely recommend as it’s reasonably priced and sounds great! Easy to install and sound bar looks great on the mantle. The subwoofer tucked to the side near the fireplace.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound Bar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound bar for my needs! It is very easy to set up. Sound quality is great. I was debating on another sound bar and was live messaging with a Best Buy team member and told them what I was looking for and wanted to make sure it was compatible with my tv and they suggested this one and it was $20 less than the one I was looking at. This is one of the many reasons why I shop at BestBuy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value with good sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased with it for our small to medium room. Enhanced movie watching with good sound and bass levels. I own another more expensive soundbar that is a little better but cost $100 more. Works well with eARC connection my 8 year old sony TV. For the output wattage, number speakers and quality of sound, this is a great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This bar has great sound for the price $149. Its a great upgrade to my Tv’s stock sounds. This a great place to start but the is definitely room for improvement. I would honestly buy one for my living room also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    JBL soundbar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the JBL soundbar because of the affordable price at first, and I also recognize the brand. I am extremely happy with my purchase. The soundbar system is do easy to install and it comes on automatically when I turn on my tv, the bass speaker that came with it is awesome as well i, it really takes my movies to the next level in home screening. I haven’t been happier with a purchase in a while and I would truly recommend this to anyone looking for great sound at a great price! Thanks JBL and Bestbuy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar for a great price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great soundbar for the price. I enjoy the clean audio and the sub is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for the buck.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, quality and look from this bar. Very responsive with a high output optical cable. Action movies are amazing with this bar. And so are sports. Great surround sound and just the look I was going for. I paired it with the floating mount brackets (3 hole) and it worked out perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound Bar & Sub Combo

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed something With extra Humph in my Living room & wanted to buy a Sound bar , i dont usually trust reviews so i decided to just go with The first one that seemed decent . Audio is alot louder what i was looking for & the bass is just great for what ur paying for it does the job and makes it feel like ur in the movie theather . Not bad for the price well made (: easy set up and mount !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    3.1 JBL overall great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a great soundbar and woofer for the price point. It is a little heavy on the bass and not quite enough mids, but overall its a 3.1 system for $250. You cant complain overall wmfor what your buying. IMHO its probably the best lower priced cinema system on the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre subwoofer but great soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my very first soundbar and subwoofer. I bought this for my small bedroom and I’m a little disappointed with the bass on the subwoofer, I have it pressed up against the wall to try and get the most out of the bass and it is barely enough for what I was looking for. Overall I think this an alright purchase for the amount that I spent on it. The soundbar was well worth the purchase on the other hand, it perfectly projects the sound towards me and is super clear sounding. One think that I with there was more of would be the sound presets for the EQ settings on the remote.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My fav sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best sound ba, always make me happy when I feel sad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was great, very easy to connect with my tv, sounds amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very good sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good sound bar and subwoofer I use it every time I watch tv or play video games it’s way louder than the actual tv speakers it feels like I’m at a movie theater

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent value for the price, great quality sound & performance! Also, very sleek design. Looks great with our TV, also from Bestbuy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great sound. great bass. jbl has great quality gor the cost

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound bar, great sound quality and great bass

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL SOUNDBAR SUBWOOFER

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice product, the sound is Good especially the base make the sound louder and cool. Recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really reasonable price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    sounds great easy to use i really recommend it is easy to set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound for price just push it had a different connection because my tv only has 2 hdmi ports and that’s how you set this up. So cycling between ps5, cable, and speaker is super annoying so I actually haven’t used it in a couple weeks. Easier going from cable to game and not worrying about the sound but would like to get an adapter I guess to split one of the hdmis.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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