Reviewers Liked
- Truly wireless 5.1 surround sound
- Impressive vocal clarity
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Music feels flat
JBL Bar 5.1 SoundBar
For movie lovers with a shortage of space, the JBL offers a seriously appealing prospect; totally wireless surround sound from a soundbar. The sound palate that it offers isn’t as rich as some of its competitors, but its transforming surround sound capabilities are impressive.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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We have had the pleasure of using the JBL Bar 5.1 soundbar for the past month as part of our premium TV testing regimen. It packs 510W of excellent sound and impressive bass starting at 40Hz.This sound bar is unique. It has a 3.10...
By Gadget Guy Australia onA breakaway from the soundbar norm – excellent connectivity, a strong subwoofer and wire-free 5.1 sonics are the main attractions...
By Home Cinema Choice onA high-priced sound bar, or a low-priced surround sound system. The JBL Bar 5.1 is a do-it-all solution ideal for those who want minimal clutter but maximum audio...
By Trusted Reviews onFor movie lovers with a shortage of space, the JBL offers a seriously appealing prospect; totally wireless surround sound from a soundbar. The sound palate that it offers isn’t as rich as some of its competitors, but its transforming surround sound capabilities are impressive.
By TechRadar onGetting a good sound solution for your home theatre is a tricky thing, as proper surround setups tend to be expensive, complicated and a pain to set up, while cheaper soundbars offer a simple fix that can't take proper advantage of the multi-channel...
By brisbanetimes.com.au onThe clever transforming design of the JBL Bar 5.1 soundbar could make taking the surround-sound plunge easier than...
By TechRadar onZusammen mit seinen zwei Surround-Lautsprechern und dem Subwoofer erzeugt die JBL Bar 5.1 einen guten Raumklang. Die Bedienung geht dank der enthaltenen Fernbedienung leicht von der Hand. Die Extras sind dagegen etwas...
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Die Fernbedienung ist leicht und handlich, die großen Knöpfe sind übersichtlich gegliedert, aber nicht farblich unterschieden. Die Lautstärkeregelung wäre außerhalb des Steuer-Rings besser aufgehoben.JBLs 750 Euro teurer Soundriegel „Bar 5.1“ besitzt...
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Eine völlig neue Erfindung ist die JBL Bar 5.1 zwar nicht, aber eine sehr gelunge Umsetzung des interessanten Konzeptes allemal. Nahtlos und beinahe unsichtbar ist die Verbindung des Hauptgerätes mit den kompakten Drahtlos-Lautsprechern realisiert....
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Klanglich sind wir etwas zwiegespalten. Zwar liefert die JBL Bar 5.1 einen kraftvollen, voluminösen Klang, der durchaus zu glänzen weiß. Doch die Abstimmung zwischen Soundbar und Subwoofer erscheint uns nicht so ganz gelungen. Die Bässe neigen uns ein...
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