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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 5.1 Soundbar
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Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ZF9
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Editiorial reviews
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3.8 out of 5
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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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3.9 out of 5
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User rating
267
3.5 out of 5
267 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.9 out of 5
90 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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3.5 out of 5
241 user ratings
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3.6 out of 5
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General

Audio output channels2.13.15.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input1111
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)111
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
HDMIyesyesyesyes
HDMI version1.41.22.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity1333
Number of HDMI inputs1332
Number of HDMI outputs1111
USByesyesyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyesyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
N/A
Bluetooth version4.24.24.24.2
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
nonoyes
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wireless
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Decoders

Audio formatDolby Digital
N/A
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS ES
  • DSD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV

Audio features

Frequency range40 - 2000035 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwooferyesyesyesyes
Wirelessyesyesyesyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
N/A
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz35.0 Hz35.0 Hz
N/A
Number of speaker drivers7993
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)99.0 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
RMS rated power300.0 W450.0 W510.0 W400.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power300.0 W450.0 W510.0 W
N/A
Soundbasenononono
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
noyesno
Power per channel
N/A
100.0 W50.0 W
N/A

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
N/A
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer width8.86 in12.01 in17.32 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth8.86 in12.01 in12.01 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height14.57 in17.32 in12.01 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight11.46 lb26.68 lb28.66 lb17.86 lb
Subwoofer location
N/A
N/A
N/A
Separate

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Width37.99 in40.08 in45.2 in39.37 in
Height2.68 in2.28 in3.66 in2.52 in
Depth2.28 in3.07 in2.28 in3.9 in
Weight4.19 lb5.07 lb
N/A
6.83 lb
Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Features

Radio receivernononono
Apple docking compatibilitynononono
Designed for wall mountingyesyesyes
N/A
FM radio
N/A
nonono
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
no
N/A
no
Wireless speakers included
N/A
noyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nonono
TV stand usage
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
DLNA certified
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Handheld remote control
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Docking connector type
N/A
N/A
N/A
Not supported
Game mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Night mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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