Customer Ratings & Reviews

Have to go through many inputs for getting to the settings you need for everything connected to the receiver.

Great price salesman was helpful I am going to get the infrmation on being a geek squad member

The JBL - MA510 5.2ch. 8K AV Receiver is one of their new offerings in their new line of AVR receivers for home audio. This model is one above the entry model in the new lineup. Visually this AVR looks great if you are looking for a modern sleek type of aesthetic, this will also fit nicely if you dont have much space in that tight TV cabinet of yours. Specification wise the JBL - MA510 5.2 channels rated at 75W x 2ch @ 8ohms, 75W x 5ch @ 8ohms, 100 watts per channel into 4 ohms & has Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding. As far as audio only inputs you get1 x Coaxial digital audio, 1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x Analog audio. As far as HDMI, you get 4 HDMI 2.0 inouts and 1 HDMI 2.1 out. As far as setup goes all you'll have to do is download the JBL app and it will guide you through everything. I like that JBL has their EZ Set EQ that you can use for room equalization for optimized sound quality. I had to take off one start due to this model not supporting Dolby Atmos because this is used for my home theater setup. The JBL MA510 supports several digital streaming platforms and services including Spotify, Tidal and Connect. This model also supprots Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast and also works with SmartThings Hub, wi-fi and bluetooth. Inside the box you'll also get 1 x IR Remote, 2 x AAA Batteries1 x Bluetooth Antenna, 1 x Power Cord. The JBL MA510 in my opinion is a great entry level AVR. It has what you need for a complete home theatre setup and sounds equally great for the price point. If you don't plan on adding more speaker to your setup and prefer a modern AVR thats easy to setup then this is perfect for you.

Great product! A must have for your outdoor entertainment.

Great quality, beautiful addition to my home theater!

Excellent quality, simple set up, meets the requirements for it’s purpose.

Coming from a Denon AVR X2300, moving to this JBL should have been a lateral move. It was, instead, a massive step down. The big issue is that through the JBL, our normally crisp image on our Samsung tv was now grey and hazy. The sound was thin and the menus were awful. I thought maybe the JBL sound app might give some added functionality. But it’s pretty much a waste. Happy to return this item.

This receiver was installed by Geek Squad. I have had nothing but bad issues with this since it was installed. What can I do to get a replacement that was installed? The apps will not keep a consistent volume. Goes up and down to no sound at all. Default has high volume, low volume and then no volume. I asked geek squad in store before I made my purchase. Also told what was needed and was told it be a good purchase. Maybe it is not compatible.

Love the system. Works amazing with our speaker system

Replaced an old Marantz and this was a great value for the price I paid!

Excellent & just what I needed. Best Buy services were excellent.

Love it! The receiver was better than expected. And we loved the color.

Works but app is crap and connectivity has issues on WiFi had to switch to hard wired. Using for playing over speakers in store

Delayed delivery Try to deliver 4 times. Not very happy. Called customer care and no help there

Subwoofer output is garbage. Adjustability is garbage. Don't recommend unless you want a very basic receiver. I returned it for a denon

I wired my speakers using high end banana plugs and used audioquest HDMI cables, the moment I would turn on my PS5 the AVR would try to handshake with my TV (55A90J) the sound stopped playing and on the screen the AVRA read protection mode. Turn system off. I was at it for hours before giving up and calling this system a dud and returned it the next day. Save up more money and buy a better brand name AVR.

Front display stopped working after one week. Returing from the Denon.

If you want it to work with a universal remote, please DO NOT BUY this one, the remote is so small. Good locking, but that is it.

Bluetooth drops every 10 minutes. The phone application is stone age, does not find the receiver half the time. Very rough user interface.

I upgraded my home theater setup with the JBL MA510 (and the accompanying bookshelf and subwoofer speakers) about a week ago, and it’s been an absolute game-changer. The setup was straightforward, and I had it connected to my TV within minutes. The sound quality is quite good, and it significantly enhances the audio experience for movies and shows. Menu navigation and set up are easy and intuitive. The instruction manual leads you through the process of setting the speakers in the best locations. The available app does the same thing. This unit has many capabilities beyond just TV. I used the wireless streaming capability with my music streaming service, and the music quality is excellent, which I would have expected. The unit also has Bluetooth capability, and I was able to stream music from my phone with no problems. JBL has a feature called EZ Set EQ, which automatically “calibrates” the sound to your particular room. I can’t say that I noticed a significant difference in the sound before and after the calibration, but I assume it didn’t hurt! This unit can handle pretty much any audio source you might want to connect, including a turntable, CD player, and even an older cassette deck. There are also coaxial cable and optical cable connections. Of course, like pretty much anything else today, there is an app you can download and use to control the unit, and the list of settings you can control is nearly endless. Doing the room calibration process through the app is particularly informative and entertaining. One minor negative is that no cables are included in the box, so you’ll need to have your own ready. In this case, you’ll need an HDMI cable to connect to your TV, a cable with older-style male RCA jacks on each end to connect the subwoofer, and speaker wire for the two bookshelf speakers. I don’t fault them for having no speaker wire because there is no way to know what lengths are needed and having to provide your own speaker wire has been a part of setting up home audio systems for as long as there have been home audio systems. But the HDMI and RCA-jack cables could have been included. Keep in mind one last thing. This unit may be called a “receiver,” but it does not receive AM or FM radio, which has traditionally been one of the mainstays of home audio receivers. With all the other options now available for audio (and video) compared to a couple of decades ago or more, traditional radio seems to be fading into the background. Plus, you can usually find your favorite station online and listen to it through its streaming service. Overall, the JBL MA510, with the exception of the above-mentioned lack of AM/FM tuning, is a complete home audio system—it’s a full-fledged home theater hub that handles everything from TV and movies to music and gaming with ease. Highly recommended if you're looking to elevate your home entertainment setup.