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JBL Bar 2.1 - Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
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Brand | JBL |
Model Name | JBL Bar 2.1 |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, HDMI, 1 Analog, 1 Optical, USB |
Special Feature | Subwoofer |
About this item
- JBL Surround sound makes movies come alive
- Rich and deep bass from a 6.5" (165mm) wireless subwoofer
- Enjoy JBL sound with 300W of power
- Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
- Works with your TV remote control
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For over 75 years, JBL has helped people own their sound with Headphones, speakers and audio gear designed around expression. From the history-making stages of Woodstock to the thrilling sports stadiums, music venues and movie theaters you visit today, JBL amplifies truly unforgettable experiences.
Booming bass, rich detail and the freedom to feel the moment, wherever you are.
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Theater Quality Surround Sound
Hear extraordinary sound effects from everywhere in the room, without the need for extra surround speakers.
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Bring Entertianment To Life
Create a JBL home theater sound setup like the pros. Experience a home audio experience that truly immerses you in sound.
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | — |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — |
Remote Control | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GRAMOPHONE | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Electronics Basket |
speaker size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 900 millimeters | 23 inches | 10 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, HDMI, 1 Analog, 1 Optical, USB | Wireless | Wireless | wireless, wired | Bluetooth, HDMI, Auxiliary, Optical | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical, USB, HDMI, Ethernet |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar, Subwoofer | Soundbar | Subwoofer, 3D, Soundbar, Multi Room, Surround Sound |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Bar Mount | Bar Mount,Hdmi Cable | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop |
weight | 2.6 pounds | 22 pounds | — | 16.1 pounds | — | 36.1 pounds |
control method | remote | — | — | remote | remote | voice |
model name | JBL Bar 2.1 | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) | JBL BAR 2.1 DB MK2 | HT-S400 | SR-C30A | — |
From the manufacturer
JBL Bar 2.1 Home Theater Starter System with Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer with Bluetooth
Designed with a slimmer profile, the full-featured, easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.1 features Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound, 300W system power and a wireless 6.5” subwoofer to provide balanced sound and deep bass for your movies, music and even video games. Full featured in every sense of the word, it has an HDMI input as well as AUX and USB wired connections that enable you to round out your home entertainment options even more. It is also Bluetooth enabled for convenient wireless connections. Further enhanced with JBL SoundShift which allows you to instantly switch between sound from your TV and sound from your mobile phone or tablet. You can moreover control the soundbar with your existing TV remote control, the JBL Bar 2.1 clearly raises the bar for soundbars.
Enjoy JBL sound with 300W of power
The 300W of power output ensures great audio performance for your movies and music.
JBL Surround Sound makes movies come alive
Bring movies to life with JBL Surround Sound, without the hassle of any additional wires or speakers.
Rich and deep bass from a 6.5" (165mm) wireless subwoofer
Enjoy rich and deep bass as well as the convenience of flexible placement without the hassle of wires.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.03 x 14.49 x 40.67 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
ASIN | B075SH93CL |
Item model number | JBLBAR21BLKAM |
Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #108,631 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #386 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2017 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Country of Origin | China |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 300 Watts |
Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Designed with a slimmer profile Le, the full-featured, easy-to-use JBL bar 2.1 features Dolby digital, JBL Surround sound, 300W system power and a wireless 6.5" Subwoofer to provide balanced sound and deep bass for your movies, music and even video games. Full featured in every sense of the word, it has an HDMI input as well as aux and USB wired connections that enable you to round out your home entertainment options even more. It is also Bluetooth enabled for convenient wireless connections. Further enhanced with JBL soundshift which allows you to instantly switch between sound from your TV and sound from your mobile phone or tablet. You can Moreover control the sound bar with your existing TV remote control, The JBL bar 2.1 clearly raises the bar for sound bars.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, ease of installation, and quality of the speakers. For example, they mention the overall volume is perfect, and the subwoofer is unbelievable. That said, they're satisfied with performance, and appearance. That being said, opinions are mixed on bluetooth connectivity.
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Customers generally like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the sound is pretty darn good considering the sound bar is so tiny compared to other speakers. The overall volume is perfect for a medium room setup, and the subwoofer is unbelievable. The sound modes are useful for adapting to different tracks that will vary based on. Bluetooth music is surprisingly good, and it's easy to control the bass. Overall, customers say it'll be a good width for getting stereo sound.
"...Also remember, you’ll never get large, expensive, superior quality sound from a $200 Sound bar. This always requires more money. However, this...." Read more
"Great product, easy to hook up and JBL quality sound. The BASS will surprise you...." Read more
"...Sound quality very good considering price point. Clarity and detail in the little sound effects in movies...." Read more
"...You have sound preset EQs for music, movies etc. It’s a powerful system that sounds clear, crisp, and punchy. It also has an easy mounting option...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's not bad for the price, has great clarity, and provides good sound for the money. Some customers also mention that it feels like surround sound without the cost and pain of installing surround speakers.
"...Also remember, you’ll never get large, expensive, superior quality sound from a $200 Sound bar. This always requires more money. However, this...." Read more
"Overall, pretty pleased. Good JBL product at a good price. I'm going to keep it...." Read more
"...This one is perfect in all ways. It is currently on sale for an outstanding price so jump on it, you’ll love it." Read more
"...Overall, this is not a good product and should be avoided." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the Bluetooth connection is easy, the soundbar and subwoofer are easy to set up, and the mounting option is simple.
"Great product, easy to hook up and JBL quality sound. The BASS will surprise you...." Read more
"...Otherwise, it's an easy setup." Read more
"...It also has an easy mounting option. That is the catch with other systems, the bass is too much. This one is perfect in all ways...." Read more
"...I bought this on sale and it ROCKS. Easy to install, big sound, and a great value...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say it's a solid unit with impressive sound, and has a good base. Customers also say it has top-notch quality and is an awesome little system.
"Great product, easy to hook up and JBL quality sound. The BASS will surprise you...." Read more
"...Initial impressions:- Sub is well-designed, sturdy, and low profile...." Read more
"...The other concerning complaint was the sub being weak and flat. In my opinion this little 6” sub is pretty amazing for its size and cost...." Read more
"...It’s a powerful system that sounds clear, crisp, and punchy. It also has an easy mounting option...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that the system works incredibly well, serves its purpose really well, and the sub works great for its size. Overall, the sound bar and woofer work well, but some wish the sub would have lasted longer. The set up was a breeze, and has excellent, balanced sound.
"...Great remote (lots of functional options)Has a neat optional feature to auto soundshift from TV to your bluetooth device if you play something..." Read more
"...This one is perfect in all ways. It is currently on sale for an outstanding price so jump on it, you’ll love it." Read more
"...Good overall performer, but wish the sub would have lasted longer." Read more
"I've had it for three years. Well pleased. Lacking a little in clarity...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sound bar. They mention it's very sleek, well-designed, and sturdy. They're also pleased with the material feel and appearance. Some say that the sound is crisp and has suitable bass. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and quality of the product.
"...Nice clean, deep bass that fully fills the room. However you will need to keep one factor in mind...." Read more
"...Initial impressions:- Sub is well-designed, sturdy, and low profile...." Read more
"...Attractive minimal designdownward facing subGreat remote (lots of functional options)..." Read more
"...The picture remains superb, but the TV speakers were pathetic. I bought this on sale and it ROCKS. Easy to install, big sound, and a great value...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it pairs easily to their phone, and is handy for streaming music from another device. However, others say that they have issues connecting it to their TV and the sub wouldn't connect.
"...My suspicion is that the device doesn't send "enough" to the subwoofer to get it to perform...." Read more
"...The subwoofer was hidden behind my computer desk. Connection is by Bluetooth, so there is no wire out the back...." Read more
"...Would have gave it a 5-star rating if it wasn't for the pairing issue." Read more
"...The sub pairs automatically and I haven't seen complaints about this unit dropping the signal to the sub, which I read constant complaints about..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the remote of the speakers. They mention that it doesn't work well, and the subwoofer stopped working after 4 months. Some customers also report issues with the HDMI and sound bar.
"...The remote control does not function well...." Read more
"...However, after 6 months, the sound bar decided to stop working. Won’t even turn on. Really bummed because I really liked it. :..." Read more
"Overall the sound bar and woofer works well but the remote control is terrible...." Read more
"...I’m ly thing I don’t like is you have to point the remote DIRECTLY at the right spot on the bar for it to work and if anything big or small is in..." Read more
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The sound is clean and crystal clear. No distortion even at max volume. Has Very high quality sound. Surprisingly loud as well. Fills the room with loud rich sound from tv and music alike.
I was concerned at first after reading some of the reviews but I have come to trust JBL over the years as I’ve always had good luck with their equipment so I went for it anyway. The concern I had was with the negative reviews on the sub as deep low end sound is important to me. (My theatre sound system has a separate 1000 watt receiver dedicated just to my stupid amount of varying sized subs placed throughout the room.) So far I have experienced none of the nightmares I read.
Instructions were definitely lacking when describing how to pair the sub, but after a quick google search and the click of a link and behold, some random 12 year boy is walking me through it with ease. It has automatically connected every time it’s been powered up since. The other concerning complaint was the sub being weak and flat. In my opinion this little 6” sub is pretty amazing for its size and cost. Nice clean, deep bass that fully fills the room. However you will need to keep one factor in mind. Today’s small speakers use advanced sound engineering to create effects such as large speaker sound from a small one or surround sound out of just 2 channels. These speakers are specially engineered For sounds to reflect around the room giving a larger sound then actually produced by the driver. This fact means that Speaker placement is critical. Location Location Location!!! I moved my sub 3 times before I found the best placement to give powerful deep bass to all seats in the room. Remember, the sub doesn’t have to be in the front of the room. Unlike mid and high frequency sounds that are directional, bass sound is not. The human ear can’t fully distinguish the direction of low frequency sound therefore, your sub can be placed anywhere in the room. If you feel your bass weak or flat sounding, move it around the room. The only limitation you have on sub placement in the room is household outlet availability.
Also remember, you’ll never get large, expensive, superior quality sound from a $200 Sound bar. This always requires more money. However, this. Unit in my opinion is about the best you’ll do for this price range. At this range, this unit performs excellent
10/18/20 Update:
It’s been 10 months now with absolutely no issues. I still couldn’t be happier with this purchase. If you’re considering purchasing this sound bar, do it!! You won’t regret it.
12/4/2022 update: Going on almost 3 years now without any issues at all. Worth every cent!!!
Got mine at asteal for under$200 and being JBL nobody else even comes close to the sound quality.
We needed a compact sound solution for our living area and this didn't disappoint, given the price paid.
Packaging:
- It's a strange "b" shape box that is awkward to open, and oddly the unboxing instruction is pasted inside the box
- Toslink and aux cables are included but oddly no HDMI cable
Installation:
- Self-explanatory. Set TV audio to external as I am using the optical/digital output of the TV
- Sub sync'd with sound bar no problem, but soundbar's default volume was very high on initial power-up, leaving my ears ringing as I scrambled to hit volume down on the remote
Initial impressions:
- Sub is well-designed, sturdy, and low profile. Downfiring with back-facing port for good loading/coupling to living space. The port is flared which means no chuffing sound at high volume
- Sound bar clearly displays the input mode when it's changed from the remote
- Sound quality very good considering price point. Clarity and detail in the little sound effects in movies. Not surprisingly, the little 2" drivers in the sound bar don't dig very low and the sub has to take over from there, so there's a bit of a sonic gap in the lower midrange/midbass
- Sound stage also pretty good. Given the physical aspects/placement of the sound bar, you are not going to get a wide sound stage but watching a movie the sound is engaging enough.
- Haven't used any other features so can't comment
I've seen the price fluctuate on here quite a bit. I got it for $219 then saw it at $249 after a few days.
A couple things to note: the subwoofer may have "the power and strength" to be enjoyable - but not a great performance through execution at normal volume levels. My suspicion is that the device doesn't send "enough" to the subwoofer to get it to perform. If I jack up all my audio settings to what would otherwise be an unreasonable equalizer setting (on either my TV or spotify connection) AND ALSO boost the remote's bass all the way up, then finally I start to see (hear) some bass performance (at "normal" overall volume level). If I jack the overall volume to what I would call "party level", it DOES begin to really sound excellent.
PS they do have a new version out that's much more $$, but apparently has better bass performance. Check JBL's website to get the stats.
Pros:
You can get it loud if you pump it, continues to sound good
Attractive minimal design
downward facing sub
Great remote (lots of functional options)
Has a neat optional feature to auto soundshift from TV to your bluetooth device if you play something (without having to push a button)
I really appreciate the hidden display behind the soundbar covering
Cons:
Auto-on doesn't seem to function with optical cord to soundbar (it may only be HDMI).
Bass at lower volume levels is almost non-existent.
Possibly a con?
Get a slight echo effect when my TV is also producing sound. I essentially turn my TV all the way down, and utilize the soundbar only. I should add the caveat that I don't know if that's my TV's fault, the soundbar's fault, or overall expected functionality.
Note:
Optical cord has tiny itsy bitsy caps on ends - first time user that I was, I had no idea, and it's not in the instructions. I'm sure many seasoned optical cord users are chuckling at me, but it truly looks like part of the cord haha.
Otherwise, it's an easy setup.