This SOUNDBAR ROCKS!🤘 JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar Review!
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00:00 JBL 5.1 SOUNDBAR WITH SUBWOOFER INTRO
01:40 BEST SUBWOOFER SETTINGS FOR JBL SOUNDBARS
02:18 DOES THE JBL BAR 5.1 SOUND GOOD?
04:45 IS THE JBL BAR 5.1 GOOD AT SURROUND SOUND?
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Sometimes all you need is a good soundbar and this JBL soundbar delivers! If you’re shopping for an affordable soundbar with subwoofer, the new JBL Bar 5.1 should be at the top of your list. Of the JBL soundbars we’ve reviewed, the Bar 5.1 is the best!
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It's very hard to get, but I have loved the Harman Kardon citation bar and its WISA capability. In my main room I have expanded the bar with the towers sub and surrounds and the second bar in my bedroom I have expanded with the surrounds. The system's flexibility, looks, and sound are hard to beat. Hopefully, they will release an upgraded version with Atmos at some point; I am shocked that there are no real reviews on this
I am not anti soundbar by any means, but I don't have a ton of experience with them either as I am fortunate to be able to have full Paradigm systems in all my music areas. I have toyed around with some though, and for me the best soundbar has long been retired, the Martin Logan Vision. Not the replacement Vision X as it had a horrible defect where it often goes silent for a couple of seconds fairly often. Also certainly not the even newer ML Cadence as that just sounds so inferior. I heard one of Samsung's early "super Atmos" soundbars (probably around 2019 version) while I had an ML Vision in my living room and I felt the Vision was slightly better for movies, but far better for music. The gap gets even bigger with a sub added to the mix. I haven't heard the Ambeo, but my guess is that is likely the soundbar that would surpass the Vision on music, maybe....3 air motion tweeters and 4 4.5" woofers really perform so well in that Vision.
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I just got the Sonos Sub for my Arc. Underwhelmed to say the least. Where's the bass... it's so very disappointing. I'm now considering a pair of FIVE'S with a SVS 3000 Micro.
Unreal I just managed to order this for $299 at costco. Looking forward to trying this out.
CORRECTION: in the video I state that the Polk MagniFi Mini AX has "upward firing" drivers. It does not have direct upward drivers but drivers all around that simulate height channels that when used along with Atmos content creates the sensation of more height compared to the JBL. The Polk has eARC as well as Atmos support --two things the JBL lacks. Apologies for any and all confusion this may have caused. All other remarks about the Polk and JBL in this video are correct.
can you please make a polk magnifi mini ax review? and also differentiate it from polk Signa S4. Thank you!!
i always appreciate the little things yall add, even just throwing out the show in the corner that is playing in the background
I could feel your excitement in the review, now I've got to get me one of these to try out. Thanks for the awesome review and videos 👍
Andrew & Kristi, thanks for your reviews.
Clear, concise & objective.
I feel I know from your videos what to expect when finally setting up this soundbar.
Andrew I just found your reviews. You are fantastic. Your descriptions are so vivid, clear and concise.
I was between this and the beam 2 so thank you. It’s refreshing to get a review that’s not pushing “spend more get more”.
Mine just arrived today. Got it set up and I’m loving it so far!
I’ve always trusted you man since you got me with some Episode 12’s about 10 years ago. So after returning the Sonos Ray and the Episode M213ad I bought this for my kids playroom 12x20 with vaulted ceilings and I think we have a winner unless you have another sub $400 pick up your sleeve!! Keep the great work I really enjoy it!
Watched this review...went out and bought one. Jaw dropped. Loved it. LOVED it!!
Thank you Andrew and Kristi! After doing extensive research in person and online, I’ve found that I agree with a lot of your reviews - especially Kristi’s takes on soundbars! (I am also someone who usually needs the dialogue “punched up”.) It was a relief to find this video. I am wanting to sink most of my budget into a flagship television; however, it doesn’t leave me much to work with for sound, but this may be a great solution! Thanks again, and keep up the good work! Love your content!
I love when a product punches way above its weight. Thanks for a great review.
It is nice, isn't it? Way more fun to talk about.
Great review Andrew. My mother and step dad have the JBL 5.1 soundbar in their living room at their house. After hearing how good it sounded i needed one for my bedroom at my place. My system arrived today listened to some rock,metal,pop and jazz, the system exceeded my expectations. I watched the first 5 minutes of Jurassic Park streaming on Amazon and at that point i said im keeping this sound system it blew me away.
I see there is a jbl with the two speakers that come out from the soundbar with sub. Is this a new version and better? Thanks
My 8 year old JBL SB250 is still kicking ass ... Best budget ever for my bed room. Can be wonky and subwoofer pops once in a while but I don't see a reason to upgrade yet. For the cheap price I got it for, definitely worth every cents. Its all about getting the basics right! It sure is VERY tempting though! Good review and editing!
I like your reviews, they're fun and informative, and this is the ultimate opinion for me to get the JBL 5.1 surround bar, thanks!
Just found your channel this weekend. Loving all the videos and your detailed well communicated explanations.
Welcome aboard!
glad to see your review of the jbl bar 5.1. makes me feel happy on my purchase that I just received yesterday and the sound from it is great at an affordable price. was just looking for something to improve my TV speakers at an affordable price and this fits the bill since I was not too concerned about having Atmos in this room where it is setup. great review thanks for reassuring me on my purchase decision.
Thank you for the review. It was really helpful. There's a lot to choose from an I am ordering off Amazon and live in a small town where these aren't locally sold so getting your opinion on sound quality helped make my decision easier.
Glad the review was helpful! If you're able to use our link for your purchase, that really helps the channel!
I’ve had the JBL 5.1 sound bar for over a year now all I can say is absolutely amazing sound both TV/MOVIES and MUSIC and so easy to set up and use if you want a fantastic sound bar at a cheap price don’t hesitate own it
Got this soundbar about 2 years ago and I love it. It's the right budget soundbar tu buy. Yes dialogue is always a negative point on most soundbars and this JBL is also the case, but still, it will not disappoint. Movies or music, it gets the job done well 👌🏻
Your room is looking more and more lovely. Nice review!
Thank you!! 😊
Well... I'm sold. Thanks
your recessed tv setup looks insane!
Nice review. I have been intrigued by this sound bar for a while.. 😊
If you can scoop it up for $349 I feel pretty confident it's going to put a smile on your face.
Purchased... setup... it is a steal at this price. Super impressed with it.
Thank you Andrew for this detailed and great review. You convinced me To get the 5.1 bar and I'm loving that sound bar! Even Music is fun to listen in the JBL 5.1 Bar (slightly flat when it comes to rock music) but for acoustics, orchestra and bassy music the JBL 5.1 bar delivers.
Another great review 👍🏽.
Thank you 🤗
Thanks for this review Andrew. I had this bar initially but got rid of it and bought the older 5.1 with thr detachable speakers. Hope you can find time to review that one. The advantage I remember with this soundbar was that it has an excellent soundstage. The multi beam was not quite that effective but it was excellent.
Thanks for the video review
I have a Samsung q600b with rear speakers, and with mostly dvds and about 150 blurays, I'm happy with 5.1. Some streams reduce everything to stereo depending on connection or subscription, and dependant on actual included effect.
Thanks Andrew & Kristi for another informative and exciting review. I have been considering replacing an old system I have had for about 10 years that is bulky and has yards and yards of heavy wiring, not to mention no HDMI connection. After seeing the review and the significant discount I have taken another of your recommendations and purchased this JBL system. I only use it as a substitute for the TVs inadequate down firing speakers where we otherwise have a full a/v set up for movies. I used some rewards and they gave a $25 discount for 5 day shipping versus 2 day where the price was in the end ridiculous. Cheers until tomorrow!
Im so excited for the polk review. Im really pumped that you got to explore more soundbar reviews as not everyone has big living space or want big speakers in their homes. I have a polk Magnifi Max without the surrounds and honestly this soundbar makes me want to keep it forever. It sounds amazing for any content as long as you put it in the right mode as watching movies with in music mode makes everything sound muffled. Also one thing before all the soundbar users start testing their product i believe we should update firmware first to fix potential problems or have its sound signature updated. This product seems to have a successor the polk magnifi 2 with a simulated dolby atmos dsp which im hoping i could see for a review too. Also thank you for taking away my doubts about really having a seperate speaker system to really enjoy music or movies. I was still thinking are soundbars still not good enough in 2022? Can they be an endgame gear? Anyways thank you i gotta love your reviews and opinions and i understand people will always have preference but i find myself always agreeing with you guys.
Great review again, you two! Thank you for continuing to review products outside the normal 'audiophile' tastes and for digging up the occasional unexpected gem like this one.
My 2009-ish Yamaha YSP-3000 is still going strong as my TV main speaker. Robustly built when Yamaha was flexing all over everyone else who just looked at them sideways thinking, "Who the hell will EVER buy one of those soundbar-things?" Well, it turned out that Yamaha was right... About the concept at least.
Excellent review!! I was looking for a good sound bar / system, this is a good compact solution compared to a receiver and big speakers.
I just want to say thank you for this recommendation. I have been looking for something to replace my 2.1 setup because my living room is not the ideal space for it. Now I have something perfectly suitable for movies and my 2.1 setup has been moved to another room which is more suitable for music listening(which is its main purpose). I only have limited time with the sound bar but so far I am not disappointed for $350 and I don't have any problem hearing dialogue in shows or movies anymore. Also, as an added bonus, my 2.1 setup sounds ridiculous in the new space.
Wow timing is everything. My son is closing on his first home next month and he wanted to use a sound bar setup for his living room. I really had no suggestions for him other than those expensive options. Knowing my son, he won’t spend a boatload of money on a soundbar. Hopefully you and Kristi will review the Polk Audio soundbar mentioned in this video. Thanks.
I bought this based on your review. I like it so much Im going to buy another one for the the basement tv. Thank you!
I really like, and appreciate your reviews, they add value to me as a consumer and avoid buying poor-quality high-priced equipment. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you find them helpful.
Same here.
I bought the Samsung 900t on a boxing day sale. Just the bar and Sub. It blows me and everyone who listens completely away. The Dolby Atmos is amazing. The sound from just one bar without the need for rear speakers is amazing. I can barely crank it a third of the way up. Highly recommend.
Your comment about not needing Dolby Atmos with this soundbar is absolutely correct! I have an Android S22 Ultra with Dolby Atmos. I recently ran a test on my phone using Dolby Atmos content audio and a Netflix movie with Dolby Atmos 5.1 sound. I have JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds connected to my phone which provides awesome sound. Every sound produced with the video and movie, whether bass, mid, high, as well as overhead and surround sounds, I heard through this soundbar exactly as it was on my phone. And get this...I use a toslink connection from 55" LG 4K TV to soundbar as its my best option to connect with. Part of this could also be that my soundbar is postioned above my TV but I believe it's most due to the built-in multibeam, panoramic surround sound of the soundbar.
Great video review as always..
I would love to get my hands on current Soundbars like the SONY HT-A9 and The Ambeo.
And I was actually looking at the JBL Bar 9.1 too.
But until it goes out, I decided to stick to my NAKAMICHI ShockWafe Pro.
Which does both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Along with my SONY HT-CT150.
Which was my very first Soundbar from over a decade on.
Both still KICK!
Great review. I just read a review from someone on this that also raved about it. It's in strong consideration for me to replace a very aging 2013 Vizio 42" 5.1 set up I have. It simply can't process any codecs newer than Dolby 5.1 and DTS. It still sounds good, so I'm frustrated that it's so hamstrung with its inability to process newer codecs.
This review might be what pushes me to buy. Thanks, guys!
I have the earlier model of this soundbar, the JBL 3.1 and it is fantastic. I'm in a 12x14' man cave and it rocks the house. It has different sound modes and I leave it on "movie" for pretty much anything. I just wish you could adjust the treble as you can do with the bass/subwoofer.
I have the 9.1 version atmos system with detachable wireless rear speakers and love it.
I’m still rocking my old Philips Fidelio decade old soundbar. The satellite surround speaker batteries are already lost its juice retention capacity. So its not 5.1 surround anymore, but it serves its function for a whole decade.
This Jbl says a lot about other soundbars clearly Jbl knows what they are doing and whatever they are doing will make them successful in the sound bar industry. Other soundbars should take notes that you don’t just need dolby atmos to make it sound amazing. My mind is blown with this 5.1 soundbars hats off JBL!
My parents got one of these a couple weeks ago and I was impressed with it for what it is.
We love it!
Thanks for the quality time spent on high quality, HiFi focused CZcams content .
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for supporting the channel!
I LOOOVE my Bar 9.1.. No connection issues yet.. Two years in
I liked the sonos arc with sub I think that it is elegant and decently priced and sounds phenomenal IMO
Nice review. I am planning on purchasing this and the only question I had was is the treble rolled off like you mentioned in your review of the jbl bar 9.
Thanks man
Finally got the review for this, always wondered why you never gave it a go since it sounds incredible and i dont think the word budget can be used on this here in South Africa, the JBL 5.1 is quite pricy, but great review as always!!
just picked this up from Amazon $350 I have high hopes love your review thanks also new subscriber
I owned this soundbar about 2 years ago when it was first put in the market. It’s definitely a very good soundbar for the money, this JBL soundbar overall sounded better then the Klipsch cinema 600 as well as the flagship LG(whichever it was at the time).. I owned all 3.
Hey there Andrew and Kristi! Absolutely lovely review as always!
This brings me back to when I bought the Bar 9.1 after watching your review a couple years ago. 0 regrets!
Now that I’m moving out for my uni, I plan to buy the Magnat Transpuls 1500 after seeing you both enjoy it.
Thank you for your reviews! Never miss a single one! always here as a supporter
Cheers!
We really appreciate your support! If you are in the US, sadly, I don't think you will ever be able to get them.
@@KristiWright I’ll be in Canada… so hopefully I get those! 🤞🏻
I don't believe they have any North American distribution, Frank. It pains me to say it, but I would move on.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews ahhh 😞
could you recommend a similar sounding speaker under $2k then? I’ve seen a lot of your reviews, but I think getting your personal opinion would be great!
Thank you!
I'd go with these bit.ly/3RcQR5Z - while not currently in stock anywhere, would arrive in 4-6 here
Thinking hard about this for my parents. They are forever doing the volume up/down dance for dialog/effects.
Samsung S800B review please! Love your in-depth reviews.
Thank you for your review… I actually am waiting for my JBL 5.1 to arrive… Just planning on using it for the bedroom but it will be nice to know that I will still be enjoying great sound quality for movies when the kids are sleeping;)
Great review! Just ordered it for around 350$ and can't wait to test it out.
Where did you find it for $350?
@@user-mh5qg5jb7d I'm from Germany and got my hands on a discounted return unit wich is basically new. It already arrived today and besides a recently opened package it's in tip top condition.
I have a kliptch sound bar and I love it but I wouldn't mind getting jbl sound bar and also I have my two channel system keep up the good channel I always enjoy listening to both of you
I bought this based on Andrews review to replace my 2.1 bedroom system for a cleaner setup. It came in today and I set it up. Calibrated it and I have to say I’m satisfied and won’t be returning the system. @$350 + tax, it’s a great buy!
I was previously using a Yamaha WXA-50 powering a pair of Triangle BR02 with a cheap sub from monoprice. The amp was getting fed from a Samsung TV via optical since the TV has no arc/earc.
For music, the 2.1 setup is the hands down winner but I mostly watch movies and tv shows on the system. The JBL has better dialog clarity and the movies sound bigger than the 2.1. It works well for low level too and having the ability to toggle 5 levels of bass is great at low volumes.
All I can say is that I’m satisfied and don’t need to search for a better system knowing that a system even 10% better will cost twice the price.
I also tested the new Vizio AIO with 6 speakers and having atmos, etc. That actually has big bass and sounded good without a sub. But it can’t compete with the huge sound of the JBL. It doesn’t get as loud and doesn’t rumble without a sub. There’s also a harshness in the treble that bothers me especially when listen to music. It might be what makes the dialog a bit more crisp than the JBLs but it’s too harsh and sounds artificial… even if I tone down the treble.
Hope my experience helps others out looking for a sound bar around this price point or lower.
350 + tax to where? what website did your purshase it in?
Thank God I bought this I tested with my phone and it's sounds amazing it's killing my TCL sound barr
Hello,how would you compare this sub to the klipsch 600 sub?Which one has the loudest sub?Thanks for the great review.
for small to mid spaces Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is a winner, great musicality and dialog transparency, for a bedroom is awsome
If you have the budget, the Stage is a fantastic soundbar.
Great review, this products seems to hit the sweet spot for my needs. Struggling to find this at a reasonable price in the UK, currently around £500. Seems to be an Amazon and JBL site exclusive
JBL just released the new version of this where i live! Apparently called the JBL bar 500 and now has support for Atmos and upfiring drivers i believe 👌
Hello Andrew and Kristi. You last video I watched you reviewed surround systems under 2500. I commented that I do not put much love in TV viewing I have a $150 Vizio sound bar and sub. Guess what the sub died. Great timing with this review I'm purchasing the JBL in this review. I think I just jinxed myself about my budget Vizio purchase LOL
THANK YOU AGAIN for great content
Great video! Love JBL. And confession, all I can think about is that Technics amp ❤️ you posted on IG last night. 😆
Awesome video as always guys! Are any of the Harman Kardon citation products available in the US? Would love too see you guys review the Multibeam 700 or Multibeam 1100
Wow great review Drew now you have me wanting one lol it actually sounds very cool I'm still watching the video I'm waiting to see what the boss has to say about it LOL . 👍✌️
Great review! How would this compare to the Samsung b650, I'm torn between the 2 right now for my new system.
Thanks for the comparison with klipsch 600
There goes Kristi again… keeping it 💯
😊
Another great review.
I simply gave up on sound bars period. I always hated the compromise I had to deal with to use them. This one though.....might just make me try one again for the first time in years. I'm currently using a 2.1 system, but it's separate's (Jamo S803's with a Monoprice sub and a simple Aiyima T9 tube amp) for my work station/fun station. It sounds great. But I always wanted to like the simplicity of a soundbar, nothing beats just hooking up a few wires and having at thee....I hope this does that for me! Great review Andrew and Kristi, you're content lately really has been awesome!
This bar will blow away the s803
Jbl subwoofers are warm, authoritative and bold. This has been consistent in the systems and products they produce as well at least according to my experience, I can imagine how that soundbar sounds.
Just bought it.
Thank you both, as always! I have three systems that are always evolving, and have invested several thousand dollars in the last couple of years, while doing extensive research. I have purchased ~10 new separates components, and have avoided divorce. I follow the collective advice of multiple channels/reviewers, and I will have you know that your channel, almost always carries the weight of two to three channels in my decision making process. Keep it up! I hope to start recovering soon. Thanks again.
Great review. I just bought this to replace my dead Klipsch sound bar. I'm looking forward to getting it set up. Is there a clear difference once it's room calibrated?
The best soundbar. Well, there is constantly new ones to choose from however I do like the Bang & Olufsen one and that is for sound and looks as well.
Great video 🍻 I always enjoy your reviews.
Thanks so much!
It's been up for 3 minutes how did you watch the whole thing
@@Gamerboots ... Inspector Gadget here.. :-)
Thank you so much for joining us today!
@@Gamerboots I watched it, hero.
Sounds like JBL has set the BAR at this price point ! Great review. I have separates in my great room, but recall years ago listening to a passive Def Tech SSA-50 powered by a Marantz SR series receiver… It was a beast …test demo was the STAR WARS intro scene and theme song. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Thanks again for a great show!
Good thing I checked the comments. Waiting for bar 500 to come out that replaces this - earc and Dolby Atmos worth wait.
Saw your comment and immediately canceled my order for the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround. The JBL Bar 500 is already available where I live and not only that, it was heavily discounted on JBL's inhouse store, 400€ instead of 650€. I ordered it right away. That's just 50€ more compared the already discounted and 3 year old predecessor. Thanks for the headsup.
When will this arrive to US markets?
I noticed there's a JBL 5.1 product with detachable speakers. Would be a cool comparison between the two. Price is close-ish, I wonder if the $100 premium is worth it for the detachable speakers, and if the bars are similar in other areas.
I will say I built my soon to be father in law an amazing budget 2 channel system for just $140 Kristi. I got a pair of Sony SCS5 on black friday for $88 and then bought a $50 amp that can do 50 watts a channel. it took a little work but is amazing.
Hi Andrew, thanks you two for this review, I ended up purchasing this bar, loving it. One issue.
When playing certain high frequencies the side speaker makes a terrible buzzing sound. If I place my finger on the plastic cover the buzzing stops but as soon as I release it, buzz starts again.
Have you found this issue?
thanks
Which one do you suggest the 2.1 or 5.1. And I have heard there are connection issues is this true?
YES please do the 9.1 system i am looking at getting this to take over audio duties for my aging 20 year old 5.1 speaker system
@Kevin Cook you can watch our review of the JBL 9 here czcams.com/video/4b1U15kUAsk/video.html.
I have JBL 9.1 and use it as my theatrical sound since 2 yrs, its not perfect, but does the job for its money 👍🏼
Does this soundbar have a lot of latency in games and movies?
Which is better between the same and Samsung HW-Q800B?
Have this n love it. My cons are, that the feature to adjust latency actually adds more delay with sync for video n audio, I wish it could go a bit louder when listening to music and wish a 3.5mm jack was on it. These are not deal breakers as it sounds awesome otherwise
GREAT review , My question is ,
I am just about ready to fork out for the jbl a170 floorstanding speaker for my family room and teaming up with the marrantz ,
Do I buy these instead 🤔
We are music before tv in the main .
Thanks Andrew and Kristi! Just purchased through your link to Crutchfield. Been looking for a good solution for my TV downstairs.
We appreciate you using our link and hope that you enjoy it!
One other question, how would you compare this to the LG SP9YA? I‘m curious if that might be the better hold me over until I can swing for the Ambeo with a JL woofer.
If you end goal is to buy the AMBEO, I would not spend more to simply replace it.
Cool, I‘ll be moving it to another room once I get the AMBEO. So with that in mind, JBL 5.1 Surround or LG SP9YA, whats you think.
Looks like a great product! My wife LOVES our Sonos Beam gen one, so I don’t think I’ll be moving on from that any time soon, but it’s great to know that budget soundbars are improving.
They're arguably improving more or faster than the costlier models on the market right now.
Well I have the Sonos arc + Sub + 2x One SL and I am blow away of how clear and dynamic it is. Unfortunately I can't compare it to anything else since I haven't heard the competition but I have heard other systems with separates and the full Sonos is easily up there. Atmos content (Netflix) is very good but the ultimate benchmark is to crank the volume up and play some Halo infinite on Xbox Series X, I don't know what the sound engineers have done to this game but you just have to hear it, this is on another level. Music wise sounds full, dynamic, vocals are good, highs are not harsh, bass is very tight and hits hard when it should and blends seamlessly with the speakers. Very enjoyable experience 😀
I have it with wireless surrounds, Bass hell yeah it pacts a punch, rattles windows & doors, mids are great too ... i have it an tv room of 5,5 X 5 meters room....
As always, another great review. While working to “up my game” in my bedroom, I’ve been captivated by what sound bars can achieve, especially with some of the recent Amazon deals available. After watching all of your reviews, I landed on the LG SP9Y for $526 and purchased the surround speakers for $140. I’m super satisfied and very impressed. I feel It provides great value and with the control available through the app, which is quite nice IMO, hard to imagine better for the money, UNTIL this review. Im not locked in to Atmos SO, my question, if you have time, what’s your opinion in this comparison (for both music and movies)?
Hi Andrew Do you recommended this over Bose 900 and sub 700 ?
Hi🖐🏻 How does this compare to JBL bar 500?
Sonos arc is amazing… hope you guys review this with the sub