JBL Cinema SB400

A Satisfying Substitute for Real Home Theater Sound? I’ll assume that you, as a Sound & Vision reader, would prefer a conventional 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system to a soundbar. But I’ll also assume that you don’t have 5.1 or 7.1 in every room of your home. Or in your vacation home, or your parents’ home, or your kids’ rooms. For these situations, even the cognoscenti—that means you—might be tempted by the convenience and low cost of a soundbar.

Home theater speakers, although varying in shapes, sizes, and design, all have one goal to meet: Provide an immersive experience for watching movies or

A good-looking, extremely capable soundbar solution, the JBL is a fine alternative to TV speakers