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JBL Bar 3.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 3.1
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JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 5.1
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Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ZF9
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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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3.9 out of 5
90 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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3.5 out of 5
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General

Audio output channels3.15.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input111
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)11
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.22.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity333
Number of HDMI inputs332
Number of HDMI outputs111
USByesyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonoyes
Ethernet connectionyesyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
N/A
Bluetooth version4.24.24.2
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
N/A
Wireless
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
N/A
yes

Decoders

Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
Audio format
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

Audio features

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyesno
Frequency range35 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Power per channel100.0 W50.0 W
N/A
Suitable for subwooferyesyesyes
Wirelessyesyesyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
N/A
Frequency range (min)35.0 Hz35.0 Hz
N/A
Number of speaker drivers993
RMS rated power450.0 W510.0 W400.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power450.0 W510.0 W
N/A
Soundbasenonono

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Width40.08 in45.2 in39.37 in
Height2.28 in3.66 in2.52 in
Depth3.07 in2.28 in3.9 in
Weight5.07 lb
N/A
6.83 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
N/A
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width12.01 in17.32 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth12.01 in12.01 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height17.32 in12.01 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight26.68 lb28.66 lb17.86 lb
Subwoofer location
N/A
N/A
Separate

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Features

Radio receivernonono
FM radiononono
3D support (3D-Ready)no
N/A
no
Wireless speakers includednoyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernonono
Apple docking compatibilitynonono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes
N/A
TV stand usage
N/A
yes
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
DLNA certified
N/A
N/A
yes
Handheld remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Docking connector type
N/A
N/A
Not supported
Game mode
N/A
N/A
yes
Night mode
N/A
N/A
yes

Storage

Optical drivenonono

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