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JBL Bar 2.1

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3.9
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User ratings:
266
3.5 out of 5
266 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
6 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • solid build and powerful (
  • Sound quality is strong
  • lows and graceful with high frequency clarity

Cons

  • too boomy and the midrange also sounded limp and lackluster
  • it is limited by a lack of channel separation
  • Does audio remain clear at peak volume

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • yes
  • 300 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • yes

JBL Bar 2.1 - Pros & Cons

JBL Bar 2.1

Pros

  • solid build and powerful (
  • Sound quality is strong
  • lows and graceful with high frequency clarity
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  • The packing is really attractive
  • looks really stylish and the finish is great
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  • sound profile is well-balanced and the bar can get pretty loud
  • the sounds are accurate and come from a pinpoint location
  • better soundstage
  • center

Cons

  • too boomy and the midrange also sounded limp and lackluster
  • it is limited by a lack of channel separation
  • Does audio remain clear at peak volume
  • only manages to direct audio out the center of the soundstage
  • soundbar will be audible in a large room
  • 1 bar lacks a companion app
  • The remote has almost nothing to adjust at first glance
  • lack of surround sound (simulated or otherwise) is
  • There are no traditional sound modes like Movie
  • it lacks a bit of sub-bass
  • lacks a bit of bass

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JBL Bar 2.1 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio formatDolby Digital
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer width8.86 in
Subwoofer depth8.86 in
Subwoofer height14.57 in
Subwoofer weight11.46 lb
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Dimensions
Width37.99 in
Height2.68 in
Depth2.28 in
Weight4.19 lb
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
USByes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.2
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Audio features
Frequency range40 - 20000
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers7
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)99.0 dB
RMS rated power300.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power300.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Radio receiverno
Apple docking compatibilityno
Designed for wall mountingyes

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JBL Bar 2.1 JBL - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.8
Based on 6 reviews
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