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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 697 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 positive about the Cinema SB170 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer's sound quality, noting it as captivating, and appreciate the great bass speaker. Many find it easy to set up and use, and like the size. However, some customers have experienced issues with Bluetooth connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Perfect Addition to My Home Entertainment!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality is rich and immersive, with clear highs, punchy mids, and deep bass that fill the room. Whether I’m watching movies, listening to music, or playing games, the soundbar enhances every experience, making it feel like I’m at the theater. The setup was incredibly easy. I had it up and running within minutes, connecting seamlessly with my TV through HDMI ARC. The Bluetooth feature also works flawlessly, allowing me to stream music directly from my phone with no issues. The design is sleek and modern, and it fits perfectly under my TV without taking up too much space. I appreciate the remote control that gives me full control over sound modes, which is great for adjusting the audio to suit different content—like enhancing dialogue for movies or boosting bass for music. Overall, the JBL Channel Soundbar is an excellent investment for anyone looking to elevate their home audio setup without the hassle of a full surround sound system. It delivers impressive sound at a reasonable price, making it a fantastic choice for anyone wanting to improve their entertainment experience. Highly recommended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the sale price

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

    This sound system is wroth it, when its on sale. It works well in smaller rooms and it does fill up the whole room with sound. It was very easy to install and set up as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap, and High Quality

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

    Before I bought this soundbar, I looked at the 1 star reviews and almost changed my mind on buying this product, but since the product was sent on sale for $160, I bought it anyway, because if I didn't like the product I could just return it, well this product has exceeded my expectations for the price of the soundbar, now its not going to give you house shaking bass but you can feel the vibrations of the speaker throughout the house. (Put it in the corner of your room so the sound resonates. I was reading the reviews, and they probably had poor placement for the subwoofer) The soundbar itself has a good bass and sounds really good and the subwoofer and soundbar are both in sync with each other.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best cost benefit!

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

    Amazing sound, best cost benefit! Super clear sound quality and great bass, system very balanced.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Incredible sound! It was very easy to set up. TV viewing has been kicked up a few levels.

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

    This sound bar is perfect for my tv's. It has great sound and is very clear. I was easily able to mount it under my tv

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value 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.

    Sound bar sounds decent. HDMI-ARC didn't work on my Vizio 4K TV. I had to connect optical cable for extra $. Sound is pretty decent for a 2.1 inexpensive system. Blu-tooth connectivity worked with my phone. EQ options are a bit limited for my taste (Just 3). I would buy it again. Space savings are much better than my previous stereo system. Remote is basic, but that's OK.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality speakers at a great price!

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

    Excellent quality speakers at a great price. Easy to set up and pair with TV via Bluetooth. Minimal cords to keep track of, and this was just the right amount and size of speakers we need for our living room. Even with vaulted ceilings, the sound quality is excellent.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The right one

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

    Good sound, good price. What else do you want? Ok small enough bar that it doesn't block the TV as well.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best soundbar/subwoofer for the money.

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

    Great soundbar but sometimes a little too "bright" on the high side. Bass is outstanding- it really roars when watching an action movie. I would definitely buy this one again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get it

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

    I love it, great price and set up was so easy, I definitely recommend this product plus it’s JBL

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound bar for the price

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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.

    This is my third sound bar from bestbuy over the years. I have a old vizio probably going on 10 years old still working. Bought a tcl soundbar with my 65 inch tv. That one the subwoofer acted up after a few months of owning. This jbl is by far the best one I've owned. Mostly use for gaming on my xbox and the sound is crazy in depth. The bass hits hard. Definitely recommend if it's on sale. I paid 149.99 well worth that price. Hopefully it last as long as my vizio. Only negative thing is there are only 3 sound mode options.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    We love the sound bar, setup took all of 5 minutes.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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

    The sound quality was nice and the easy to use wall mounts that came with it were a definite plus.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound Quality – JBL Never Disappoints!

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

    I recently upgraded to a JBL surround sound system, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The sound quality is absolutely top-notch—crisp highs, deep bass, and crystal-clear mids. Whether I’m watching a movie, gaming, or just listening to music, the immersive audio fills the room perfectly. Setup was straightforward, and the build quality is exactly what you’d expect from JBL: solid, sleek, and premium. The surround effect is incredibly lifelike—it really feels like you’re in the middle of the action. Dialogues are clear, and explosions or music sequences come through with punch and precision. If you’re considering a reliable, high-performance surround sound system, I highly recommend going with JBL. It’s worth every penny!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Soundbar with Bass

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

    Great sound and bass in this unit. Very pleased at the addition of this sound bar to my tv.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Soundbar

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

    Great soundbar easy to install. Wireless subwoofer has really good bass notes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid sound for the money

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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 and easy hook up. Using it in our family room. Integreted eqsily with our samsung tv.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love JBL Products

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

    I Love JBL for all my sound needs so I watched for this to go on sale. I watch a lot of movies and this is perfect. Great Sound! You can choose a mode - Voice, Movie, News. Very easy to hook up to the TV and the subwoofer is wireless. Love It!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound system

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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 that was easy to set up. Looking forward to using it for game days, movie nights and parties to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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