JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
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Product Overview
JBL Bar 5.1 is a mid-range soundbar with a wireless subwoofer designed for minimalist home theatre setup. With five full-range drivers, dual side-firing tweeters, and a wireless subwoofer, the JBL Bar 5.1 can deliver up to 550W output in a compact package.
JBL's MultiBeam technology produces an immersive listening experience from a single soundbar. Coupled with an easy-to-place wireless subwoofer, the Bar 5.1 fits easily into any modern home.
In the same generation, JBL also markets the 2.0-channel Bar 2.0, 2.1-channel Bar 2.1, and 5.1.4-channel Bar 9.1.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Powerful, dynamic sound signature
- AirPlay 2 and Chromecast support
- Wireless subwoofer
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found
External score 76%
Pros
- Impressive audio performance
- Impressive sound quality
- Excellent virtual surround sound
- Comfortable remote control
- Supports Atmos
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- No Dolby Atmos support
- No Movie or Music mode
- Not the most attractive design
- Weak mids
- No EQ presets
- Doesn’t support Atmos
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Specifications
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)With the system's volume maxed out and the bass at its highest, you get a near-theater experience in terms of rumble. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," with bass levels at mid, the Bar 5.1 Surround delivers intense low-frequency response. The lack of a Movie or Music mode simply means you have to create your own settings.
Pros
- Powerful, dynamic sound signature
- Powerful subwoofer
Cons
- No Movie or Music mode
techadvisor[2]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround offers both AirPlay 2 and Chromecast support, connected either via built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The soundscape is nothing short of impressive, with incredible sound separation and simulated directional audio. JBL has been producing sound systems for cinemas for over 75 years, utilising the company's own MultiBeam technology.
Pros
- Impressive audio performance
- AirPlay 2 and Chromecast support
- Comfortable remote control
Cons
- No EQ presets
- No Dolby Atmos support
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround Sound is the biggest and boldest of its new soundbars. Announced at IFA 2019, the soundbar is the successor to last year's Bar Series 3.1. It uses Multi-Beam audio that hopes to mimic the effect of surround sound without needing a vast array of speakers around the room. We found the output impressive, with a strong and powerful roar.
Pros
- Powerful sound
- Multi-Beam audio
Cons
- No separate tweeters
- No EQ settings
tomsguide[4]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)Bar 5.1 Surround's virtual surround sound worked surprisingly well and overall it produced a rich, encompassing sound. Voices were clear and easy to understand, though I found the treble to be a bit harsh in some cases. It definitely sounded better than cheaper alternatives, such as the Yamaha YAS-209, but can't match more expensive units with Atmos like the Sonos Arc.
Pros
- Excellent virtual surround sound
- Easy to set up
- Supports Atmos
Cons
- Doesn’t support Atmos
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