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JBL Bar 2.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.1
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JBL Bar 3.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 3.1
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JBL Bar Studio Soundbar
JBL Bar Studio
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Sonos Beam Soundbar
Sonos Beam
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Editiorial reviews
6
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3
3 editorial reviews
JBL Bar 3.1 (Soundbar): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The JBL Bar 3.1 soundbar delivers crisp highs and serious rumble from a wireless subwoofer with adjustable bass levels.Read more
The best soundbar we've tested is the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module. This versatile soundbar is great for listening to everything from music to movies to TV shows.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
The JBL Bar Studio soundbar is a fine budget upgrade on your TV speakers.Read more
The entry-level soundbar delivers an impressive performance from a single box and an agreeable price point From the same range as JBL's multichannel-capable Bar 5.1, only less ambitious, comes the Bar Studio. A subwoofer-free, 2.0-channel design aimed at mid-size flatscreen owners, it arrives in the UK withRead more
JBL Bar Studio 2.0 (Soundbar): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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4.3 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
57 %
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User rating
267
3.5 out of 5
267 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
6 %
90
3.9 out of 5
90 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %
95
3.7 out of 5
95 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %
153
3.6 out of 5
153 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %

General

Audio output channels2.13.12.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usage
N/A
N/A
N/A
Universal

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input111
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)11
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
HDMIyesyesyesyes
HDMI version1.41.21.4
N/A
HDMI ports quantity1311
Number of HDMI inputs1311
Number of HDMI outputs11
N/A
1
USByesyesyes
N/A
Ethernet connectionyesyesnoyes
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth version4.24.24.2
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
nonoyes
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity
N/A
N/A
11
DC-in jack
N/A
N/A
yesno
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wired
USB direct playback
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
NFC
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio features

Frequency range40 - 2000035 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwooferyesyesnono
Wirelessyesyes
N/A
yes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
N/A
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz35.0 Hz60.0 Hz50.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers7911
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)99.0 dB
N/A
90.0 dB
N/A
RMS rated power300.0 W450.0 W30.0 W
N/A
Soundbar speaker RMS power300.0 W450.0 W30.0 W
N/A
Soundbasenononono
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
nono
N/A
Power per channel
N/A
100.0 W
N/A
N/A
Equalizer
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesnono
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
N/A
Active subwoofer
N/A
Subwoofer width8.86 in12.01 in
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer depth8.86 in12.01 in
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer height14.57 in17.32 in
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer weight11.46 lb26.68 lb
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer location
N/A
N/A
Built-in
N/A
Bass reflex
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackWhite
Built-in display
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
On/off switch
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Width37.99 in40.08 in24.17 in25.63 in
Height2.68 in2.28 in2.28 in2.7 in
Depth2.28 in3.07 in3.39 in3.94 in
Weight4.19 lb5.07 lb3.09 lb6.17 lb
Colour of productBlackBlackBlackWhite

Features

Radio receivernononono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
N/A
no
Designed for wall mountingyesyesyesyes
FM radio
N/A
no
N/A
no
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
nonono
Wireless speakers included
N/A
nonoyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nonono
Handheld remote control
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
N/A
AirPlay
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Game mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Night mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
TV stand usage
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

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