I bought this for my wife’s “sitting room “ upstairs. I have a large complete home theater in my man cave so I didn’t need anything high powered upstairs, just good quality sound. With that I thought this looked like it would fit my application pretty well. Had it for about a month now. So far I couldn’t be happier for the price I paid.
The sound is clean and crystal clear. No distortion even at max volume. Has Very high quality sound. Surprisingly loud as well. Fills the room with loud rich sound from tv and music alike.
I was concerned at first after reading some of the reviews but I have come to trust JBL over the years as I’ve always had good luck with their equipment so I went for it anyway. The concern I had was with the negative reviews on the sub as deep low end sound is important to me. (My theatre sound system has a separate 1000 watt receiver dedicated just to my stupid amount of varying sized subs placed throughout the room.) So far I have experienced none of the nightmares I read.
Instructions were definitely lacking when describing how to pair the sub, but after a quick google search and the click of a link and behold, some random 12 year boy is walking me through it with ease. It has automatically connected every time it’s been powered up since. The other concerning complaint was the sub being weak and flat. In my opinion this little 6” sub is pretty amazing for its size and cost. Nice clean, deep bass that fully fills the room. However you will need to keep one factor in mind. Today’s small speakers use advanced sound engineering to create effects such as large speaker sound from a small one or surround sound out of just 2 channels. These speakers are specially engineered For sounds to reflect around the room giving a larger sound then actually produced by the driver. This fact means that Speaker placement is critical. Location Location Location!!! I moved my sub 3 times before I found the best placement to give powerful deep bass to all seats in the room. Remember, the sub doesn’t have to be in the front of the room. Unlike mid and high frequency sounds that are directional, bass sound is not. The human ear can’t fully distinguish the direction of low frequency sound therefore, your sub can be placed anywhere in the room. If you feel your bass weak or flat sounding, move it around the room. The only limitation you have on sub placement in the room is household outlet availability.
Also remember, you’ll never get large, expensive, superior quality sound from a $200 Sound bar. This always requires more money. However, this. Unit in my opinion is about the best you’ll do for this price range. At this range, this unit performs excellent
10/18/20 Update:
It’s been 10 months now with absolutely no issues. I still couldn’t be happier with this purchase. If you’re considering purchasing this sound bar, do it!! You won’t regret it.
12/4/2022 update: Going on almost 3 years now without any issues at all. Worth every cent!!!
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For over 75 years, JBL has helped people own their sound with Headphones, speakers and audio gear designed around expression. From the history-making stages of Woodstock to the thrilling sports stadiums, music venues and movie theaters you visit today, JBL amplifies truly unforgettable experiences.
Booming bass, rich detail and the freedom to feel the moment, wherever you are.
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Theater Quality Surround Sound
Hear extraordinary sound effects from everywhere in the room, without the need for extra surround speakers.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | -14% $258.00 List: $299.99 | -17% $249.95 List: $299.95 | -25% $149.95 List: $199.95 | -17% $499.95 List: $599.95 | $196.62 |
| Delivery | — | Get it Apr 21 - 23 | Get it Apr 21 - 23 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 21 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 21 | Get it Apr 22 - 24 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Focus Camera LLC | Audio Advice | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | vCloud Choice |
| speaker size | 6.5 inches | 900 millimeters | 6.5 inches | 2.2 inches | 10 inches | 28.4 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | AC adapter or DC power supply | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, HDMI, 1 Analog, 1 Optical, USB | wireless, wired | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, HDMI |
| speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar, Subwoofer | Multimedia | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Bar Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| weight | 2.6 pounds | 16.1 pounds | — | — | 2.8 kilograms | 5800 grams |
| control method | remote | remote | remote | remote | voice | remote |
| model name | JBL Bar 2.1 | HTS-400 | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) | Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2) | JBL Bar 500 | S40T |
| frequency response | 20 KHz | 110 hertz | 20 KHz | 20 KHz | 19.3 KHz | 0 hertz |
| surround channels | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2 | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| woofer diameter | 16.51 centimeters | 900 millimeters | 6.5 inches | — | 10 inches | — |
From the manufacturer
JBL Bar 2.1 Home Theater Starter System with Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer with Bluetooth
Designed with a slimmer profile, the full-featured, easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.1 features Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound, 300W system power and a wireless 6.5” subwoofer to provide balanced sound and deep bass for your movies, music and even video games. Full featured in every sense of the word, it has an HDMI input as well as AUX and USB wired connections that enable you to round out your home entertainment options even more. It is also Bluetooth enabled for convenient wireless connections. Further enhanced with JBL SoundShift which allows you to instantly switch between sound from your TV and sound from your mobile phone or tablet. You can moreover control the soundbar with your existing TV remote control, the JBL Bar 2.1 clearly raises the bar for soundbars.
Product information
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
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| Model Name | JBL Bar 2.1 |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar |
| Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Games,Movies |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Soundbar, powered subwoofer, remote, power cord, quick start guide, HDMI Cable, Aux cable, wall mount bracket |
| Product Dimensions | 11.03"D x 14.49"W x 40.67"H |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Speaker Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Woofer Diameter | 16.51 Centimeters |
| Tweeter Diameter | 25.4 Millimeters |
| Vehicle Service Type | Car |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Number of Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Bluetooth Range | 60 Meters |
| Audio Driver Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Includes MP3 player? | No |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Series Number | 21 |
| UPC | 050036337908 |
| Style | Modern |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050036337908 |
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
| ASIN | B075SH93CL |
| Item model number | JBLBAR21BLKAM |
| Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #173,267 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #627 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 20, 2017 |
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Great sound bar and woofer
This thing sounds good. Was skeptical before purchasing but very happy with it. As you can see in photo I used some homemade mounts to mount it over top of the tv. I have very limited space with the built in corner unit. This bar was the exact size I needed to fit in the small opening I left above the tv. Setup was super easy literally plug the bar in the outlet along with the subwoofer power cord, hook up the included optical cord to the bar then to the tv and turn it on. You can use hdmi arc as well but I chose the optical cord for my setup. Very happy with it. The actual surround sound function could use some work but it doesn't sound horrible. Now the subwoofer being 6.5" I wasn't expecting great bass but I was wrong! The woofer sounds amazing. Gets deep and like many other reviewers have said sounds like a 10" or better. Very clean bass across all frequencies. I have a much older JBL PSW-1200 woofer in my other room. That's a 12" woofer and this little 6.5 sounds better and is much deeper! Do not hesitate buying this 2.1 bar. It will not disappoint you. I don't think you can find a better setup at this price range.
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