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JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar

JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar

$59.99

(2,170 reviews)

Immerse yourself in your favourite film, feel the energy of the crowd at the big game or rock out in your living room. With the compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar, JBL pro sound is just a single HDMI ARC or optical cable connection away. Built-in Bluetooth means you can easily stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound and a smart sound mode delivers incredible sound every time, whatever you want to watch or listen to. Plug-in, turn on and surround yourself with JBL signature sound Key Features Deep Bass Enhance the drama of a tense thriller, feel the roar of your team or sit back with your latest album. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One really is an all-in-one, with deep bass for your movies and music Surround yourself with sound JBL Surround Sound instantly brings movies, sports and music to life. Upgrade to an immersive sound experience for your TV without any extra wires or speakers Visit the movies from your sofa Get the popcorn ready. Built-in Dolby Digital gives you an authentic cinematic experience right in your home. Stream it all Not in the mood for a film? No problem. With the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One, you can also enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth from your mobile or tablet. Low-profile design With a compact, low-profile design, the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One is designed to fit effortlessly into your life and in front of your TV. Make a connection Connecting a JBL Surround Sound could not be easier. The HDMI ARC or Optical cable connection is super simple and easy to use.

Immerse yourself in your favourite film, feel the energy of the crowd at the big game or rock out in your living room. With the compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar, JBL pro sound is just a single HDMI ARC or optical cable connection away. Built-in Bluetooth means you can easily stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound and a smart sound mode delivers incredible sound every time, whatever you want to watch or listen to. Plug-in, turn on and surround yourself with JBL signature sound Key Features Deep Bass Enhance the drama of a tense thriller, feel the roar of your team or sit back with your latest album. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One really is an all-in-one, with deep bass for your movies and music Surround yourself with sound JBL Surround Sound instantly brings movies, sports and music to life. Upgrade to an immersive sound experience for your TV without any extra wires or speakers Visit the movies from your sofa Get the popcorn ready. Built-in Dolby Digital gives you an authentic cinematic experience right in your home. Stream it all Not in the mood for a film? No problem. With the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One, you can also enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth from your mobile or tablet. Low-profile design With a compact, low-profile design, the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One is designed to fit effortlessly into your life and in front of your TV. Make a connection Connecting a JBL Surround Sound could not be easier. The HDMI ARC or Optical cable connection is super simple and easy to use.

JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar

(2,170 reviews)

Immerse yourself in your favourite film, feel the energy of the crowd at the big game or rock out in your living room. With the compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar, JBL pro sound is just a single HDMI ARC or optical cable connection away. Built-in Bluetooth means you can easily stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound and a smart sound mode delivers incredible sound every time, whatever you want to watch or listen to. Plug-in, turn on and surround yourself with JBL signature sound Key Features Deep Bass Enhance the drama of a tense thriller, feel the roar of your team or sit back with your latest album. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One really is an all-in-one, with deep bass for your movies and music Surround yourself with sound JBL Surround Sound instantly brings movies, sports and music to life. Upgrade to an immersive sound experience for your TV without any extra wires or speakers Visit the movies from your sofa Get the popcorn ready. Built-in Dolby Digital gives you an authentic cinematic experience right in your home. Stream it all Not in the mood for a film? No problem. With the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One, you can also enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth from your mobile or tablet. Low-profile design With a compact, low-profile design, the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One is designed to fit effortlessly into your life and in front of your TV. Make a connection Connecting a JBL Surround Sound could not be easier. The HDMI ARC or Optical cable connection is super simple and easy to use.

Immerse yourself in your favourite film, feel the energy of the crowd at the big game or rock out in your living room. With the compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar, JBL pro sound is just a single HDMI ARC or optical cable connection away. Built-in Bluetooth means you can easily stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound and a smart sound mode delivers incredible sound every time, whatever you want to watch or listen to. Plug-in, turn on and surround yourself with JBL signature sound Key Features Deep Bass Enhance the drama of a tense thriller, feel the roar of your team or sit back with your latest album. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One really is an all-in-one, with deep bass for your movies and music Surround yourself with sound JBL Surround Sound instantly brings movies, sports and music to life. Upgrade to an immersive sound experience for your TV without any extra wires or speakers Visit the movies from your sofa Get the popcorn ready. Built-in Dolby Digital gives you an authentic cinematic experience right in your home. Stream it all Not in the mood for a film? No problem. With the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One, you can also enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth from your mobile or tablet. Low-profile design With a compact, low-profile design, the JBL Bar 2.0 All-In-One is designed to fit effortlessly into your life and in front of your TV. Make a connection Connecting a JBL Surround Sound could not be easier. The HDMI ARC or Optical cable connection is super simple and easy to use.

$59.99 - $280.82

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The lowest price for JBL Bar 2.0 - All-in-One Soundbar right now is $59.99 at eBay.com.au, compared across 5 retailers.

The all-time low was $59.99 on 24 July 2026. That's the lowest price we've ever tracked — a great time to buy.

Prices last updated 24 July 2026.

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eBay.com.au

$59.99

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Soundbar - Black - Good CONDITION

Free delivery

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eBay.com.au

$86.22

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Soundbar - Black - Good

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eBay.com.au

$149.00

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one Bluetooth Speaker - Black

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cashsavvyaus

$120.00

JBL Bar 2.0 Compact 2.0 Channel Soundbar with Bluetooth and Dolby Digital for Immersive Audio

Delivery $20

Belfield Music

$149.00

JBL EON ONE Compact Backpack - Buy Online - Belfield Music

Delivery $10

Electronicscentre.com.au

$200.00

JBL Bar 2.0 Channel All In One Soundbar Black JBLBAR20AIBLKAS

TecAfrica Solutions PTY

$280.82

JBL 2.0 All-In-One Soundbar

Free delivery between 31 July – 7 Aug

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Reviews

Great sound bar for a bedroom or small living room
9 December 2022Eric

originally posted on bestbuy.com

This soundbar is perfect for a bedroom. For watching movies: Projects sound very well has good bass. Now your not going to get that big bass like from a dedicated subwoofer but this little soundbar is impressive. For playing games: the soundbar is perfect, you really get into the game more with the sounds and atmosphere this soundbar puts you into. Overall very impressed with this soundbar but then again it is a JBL!!! Of course it’s going to sound great!!

If only the non US version had usb playback!!
6 May 2022Fredbirken

originally posted on JBL

Frequency balance is friendly to music, soundtracks, etc. dialogue stands out fairly nicely. Loudness capability is impressive. Form factor and visual design is subtle and easy to integrate into a small setup. There’s a slight processing delay from video which so many sound bars have. Give us usb playback in an update! Or a good explanation as to why not. Bluetooth sound is fine, pairing is easy. The frequency response is not flat, but it’s pleasing. Cheers

JBL Bar Studio: Excellent speaker, dismal support!
17 August 2021Melvyn

originally posted on JBL

A compact all-in-one Bar Studio from a world renowned speaker company which has all the necessary connections and features and is now available at less than half the price is nothing short of a steal. But, be prepared to have the JBL India Customer Service steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio. I purchased the JBL Bar Studio from the official JBL India website for Rs 5,799, a huge discount from the initial price of Rs 11,999. I was aware that this speaker was over 2 years old and had already been replaced by a newer JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar. But while the newer speaker has far greater sound (80 watts RMS vs 50 watts RMS), it was not necessarily an upgrade as quite a few features were missing from the outgoing model. A comparison of the two ... MoreA compact all-in-one Bar Studio from a world renowned speaker company which has all the necessary connections and features and is now available at less than half the price is nothing short of a steal. But, be prepared to have the JBL India Customer Service steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio. I purchased the JBL Bar Studio from the official JBL India website for Rs 5,799, a huge discount from the initial price of Rs 11,999. I was aware that this speaker was over 2 years old and had already been replaced by a newer JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar. But while the newer speaker has far greater sound (80 watts RMS vs 50 watts RMS), it was not necessarily an upgrade as quite a few features were missing from the outgoing model. A comparison of the two speakers and individual reviews of the two speakers are easily available on the internet to compare the differences. I wanted a compact and versatile soundbar with most connection options (HDMI ARC, BT, USB, Optical and Analogue 3.5mm input) and quality sound sufficient for a room at the least possible price. The JBL Bar Studio checked all these boxes and had some more features on offer (a remote control with preset EQs, surround sound, added bass control). The JBL Bar Studio seemed and sounded like a dream come true. But on reading the reviews the world over, I was aware of a major flaw: The Bar Studio would automatically cut off when there was no sound output for a short while. This was a widely reported issue which annoyed quite a few users/owners of the Bar Studio. I then read somewhere that JBL had officially issued a software/firmware update 42.37 in March 2019 to resolve this muting issue. I was quite sure that I would contact the JBL Customer Service and request them to send me this software/firmware update 42.37, as soon as I received the Bar Studio. I opened my brand new Bar Studio on August 1 and immediately noticed that the remote did not work. There were two reasons: Either the battery on the remote was dead (the speaker I purchased was manufactured in April 2019) and the remote was OK or that, the battery was OK and the remote had a manufacturing defect. I then contacted the JBL Customer Service and requested them to send a technician to test the remote. I also asked them to send me the firmware/software update by email. Even though my Bar Studio was manufactured in April 2019, it still had the old firmware 40.37, which had made it susceptible to the common muting issue. The JBL had already officially released the software/firmware update 42.37 in March 2019 and I was surprised that JBL had not incorporated the new software in subsequent Bar Studio soundbars manufactured in April 2019. Since August 1, I contacted the JBL Customer Service in India twice by phone and even sent them an email, requesting for this firmware/software update by email. Till now, I am still awaiting for a reply from them, with the desired software/firmware update 42.37. How long does it take the JBL Customer Service to attach a software/firmware update 42.37 (which is 3.09 MB in size) and send it along with required instructions to the user/owner, especially when requested? Why is this software/firmware update 42.37 not easily available on the JBL Bar Studio Support Page itself, especially since JBL has officially acknowledged this muting issue with the JBL Bar Studio and has even released a firmware/software update to resolve this issue? Why is the JBL Service Centre not equipped with this firmware update, so that technicians can update this firmware/software for those users/owners not technologically competent? JBL may kindly answer these questions. After much effort all over the internet, I finally traced the official JBL software/firmware update 42.37 with simple/clear instructions on how to update the software/firmware. It would have been so much easier and better had JBL simply sent me the software/firmware update 42.37 by email or even, had sent a technician with the software/firmware update 42.37 for my soundbar. If the JBL Customer Service desired to steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio, it most certainly did a wonderful job. The remote issue on my JBL Bar Studio has also been resolved. The JBL Bar Studio is indeed a wonderful soundbar for its capabilities and has been widely praised in reviews by users and audio experts alike. It is compact, superbly built, more than sufficient volume for a decent room, has excellent clarity and has virtually all features and connections possible to make it a versatile speaker. I do hope to enjoy the JBL Bar Studio for as long as possible. While JBL speakers are superbly crafted audio equipment and are a prized possession for any and every household, I would be reluctant to recommend JBL to friends and relatives, given the poor support and service of the JBL Customer Service in India.

Specification

Channels2.0ch
Total Output80W
ConnectivityBluetooth Version 4.2
Manufacturer's Warranty2 Year
ColourBlack

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eBay.com.au

$59.99

Out of stock

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Soundbar - Black - Good CONDITION

Free delivery

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eBay.com.au

$86.22

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Soundbar - Black - Good

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eBay.com.au

$149.00

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one Bluetooth Speaker - Black

Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!

cashsavvyaus

$120.00

JBL Bar 2.0 Compact 2.0 Channel Soundbar with Bluetooth and Dolby Digital for Immersive Audio

Delivery $20

Belfield Music

$149.00

JBL EON ONE Compact Backpack - Buy Online - Belfield Music

Delivery $10

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

Great sound bar for a bedroom or small living room
9 December 2022

This soundbar is perfect for a bedroom. For watching movies: Projects sound very well has good bass. Now your not going to get that big bass like from a dedicated subwoofer but this little soundbar is impressive. For playing games: the soundbar is perfect, you really get into the game more with the sounds and atmosphere this soundbar puts you into. Overall very impressed with this soundbar but then again it is a JBL!!! Of course it’s going to sound great!!

Eric originally posted on bestbuy.com
If only the non US version had usb playback!!
6 May 2022

Frequency balance is friendly to music, soundtracks, etc. dialogue stands out fairly nicely. Loudness capability is impressive. Form factor and visual design is subtle and easy to integrate into a small setup. There’s a slight processing delay from video which so many sound bars have. Give us usb playback in an update! Or a good explanation as to why not. Bluetooth sound is fine, pairing is easy. The frequency response is not flat, but it’s pleasing. Cheers

Fredbirken originally posted on JBL
JBL Bar Studio: Excellent speaker, dismal support!
17 August 2021

A compact all-in-one Bar Studio from a world renowned speaker company which has all the necessary connections and features and is now available at less than half the price is nothing short of a steal. But, be prepared to have the JBL India Customer Service steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio. I purchased the JBL Bar Studio from the official JBL India website for Rs 5,799, a huge discount from the initial price of Rs 11,999. I was aware that this speaker was over 2 years old and had already been replaced by a newer JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar. But while the newer speaker has far greater sound (80 watts RMS vs 50 watts RMS), it was not necessarily an upgrade as quite a few features were missing from the outgoing model. A comparison of the two ... MoreA compact all-in-one Bar Studio from a world renowned speaker company which has all the necessary connections and features and is now available at less than half the price is nothing short of a steal. But, be prepared to have the JBL India Customer Service steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio. I purchased the JBL Bar Studio from the official JBL India website for Rs 5,799, a huge discount from the initial price of Rs 11,999. I was aware that this speaker was over 2 years old and had already been replaced by a newer JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One soundbar. But while the newer speaker has far greater sound (80 watts RMS vs 50 watts RMS), it was not necessarily an upgrade as quite a few features were missing from the outgoing model. A comparison of the two speakers and individual reviews of the two speakers are easily available on the internet to compare the differences. I wanted a compact and versatile soundbar with most connection options (HDMI ARC, BT, USB, Optical and Analogue 3.5mm input) and quality sound sufficient for a room at the least possible price. The JBL Bar Studio checked all these boxes and had some more features on offer (a remote control with preset EQs, surround sound, added bass control). The JBL Bar Studio seemed and sounded like a dream come true. But on reading the reviews the world over, I was aware of a major flaw: The Bar Studio would automatically cut off when there was no sound output for a short while. This was a widely reported issue which annoyed quite a few users/owners of the Bar Studio. I then read somewhere that JBL had officially issued a software/firmware update 42.37 in March 2019 to resolve this muting issue. I was quite sure that I would contact the JBL Customer Service and request them to send me this software/firmware update 42.37, as soon as I received the Bar Studio. I opened my brand new Bar Studio on August 1 and immediately noticed that the remote did not work. There were two reasons: Either the battery on the remote was dead (the speaker I purchased was manufactured in April 2019) and the remote was OK or that, the battery was OK and the remote had a manufacturing defect. I then contacted the JBL Customer Service and requested them to send a technician to test the remote. I also asked them to send me the firmware/software update by email. Even though my Bar Studio was manufactured in April 2019, it still had the old firmware 40.37, which had made it susceptible to the common muting issue. The JBL had already officially released the software/firmware update 42.37 in March 2019 and I was surprised that JBL had not incorporated the new software in subsequent Bar Studio soundbars manufactured in April 2019. Since August 1, I contacted the JBL Customer Service in India twice by phone and even sent them an email, requesting for this firmware/software update by email. Till now, I am still awaiting for a reply from them, with the desired software/firmware update 42.37. How long does it take the JBL Customer Service to attach a software/firmware update 42.37 (which is 3.09 MB in size) and send it along with required instructions to the user/owner, especially when requested? Why is this software/firmware update 42.37 not easily available on the JBL Bar Studio Support Page itself, especially since JBL has officially acknowledged this muting issue with the JBL Bar Studio and has even released a firmware/software update to resolve this issue? Why is the JBL Service Centre not equipped with this firmware update, so that technicians can update this firmware/software for those users/owners not technologically competent? JBL may kindly answer these questions. After much effort all over the internet, I finally traced the official JBL software/firmware update 42.37 with simple/clear instructions on how to update the software/firmware. It would have been so much easier and better had JBL simply sent me the software/firmware update 42.37 by email or even, had sent a technician with the software/firmware update 42.37 for my soundbar. If the JBL Customer Service desired to steal the joy of owning and experiencing the Bar Studio, it most certainly did a wonderful job. The remote issue on my JBL Bar Studio has also been resolved. The JBL Bar Studio is indeed a wonderful soundbar for its capabilities and has been widely praised in reviews by users and audio experts alike. It is compact, superbly built, more than sufficient volume for a decent room, has excellent clarity and has virtually all features and connections possible to make it a versatile speaker. I do hope to enjoy the JBL Bar Studio for as long as possible. While JBL speakers are superbly crafted audio equipment and are a prized possession for any and every household, I would be reluctant to recommend JBL to friends and relatives, given the poor support and service of the JBL Customer Service in India.

Melvyn originally posted on JBL
Looks great and sound is excellent
16 November 2022

I ordered this 2.1 sounder online for my parents bedroom. It said that it was on sale for $129.00 because it was the 20129 version. To me, that seemed irrelevant. I figured it would be an upgrade from having to listen to the Samsung tv speaker on the wall and knew that JBL was always solid sounding and good quality. I have to say that it came to the front door around 6:20 and by 7:00 pm I had it centered, cleaned up and the room felt almost like a personal movie room/theater with a deep (no echo) clean and sharp. soothing to the ear free the twang of feedback now that I have in the living room with the Vizio sounder. I know Vizio I a much lower end product but I, as well as both my mom and dad are impressed with the JBNL product. I am going to order another one for ... MoreI ordered this 2.1 sounder online for my parents bedroom. It said that it was on sale for $129.00 because it was the 20129 version. To me, that seemed irrelevant. I figured it would be an upgrade from having to listen to the Samsung tv speaker on the wall and knew that JBL was always solid sounding and good quality. I have to say that it came to the front door around 6:20 and by 7:00 pm I had it centered, cleaned up and the room felt almost like a personal movie room/theater with a deep (no echo) clean and sharp. soothing to the ear free the twang of feedback now that I have in the living room with the Vizio sounder. I know Vizio I a much lower end product but I, as well as both my mom and dad are impressed with the JBNL product. I am going to order another one for my room. I have one question to anybody who might be able to hep0 me out and respond. can I bluetooth headphones directly to the soundbar and receive the sound from the television via the soundbar - not sure if this is possible. thank you

jstuartHI originally posted on JBL
Phenomenal JBL Soundbar at a Respectible Price
9 January 2023

Absolutely love JBL and this JBL soundbar is no different. Wonderful sound production, Bluetooth connectivity so you can play music from your phone or computer, overall a well-rounded speaker. Unfortunately I lost the remote for the soundbar, so no Bluetooth for now. However, JBL was smart enough to put an on/off button as well as volume up/down buttons ON the soundbar itself. Anyway, aside from needing to buy a new remote (entirely my fault), I have nothing negative to say. JBL all day.

Jtlindsey originally posted on bestbuy.com
Pretty good until it stopped working
12 January 2023

Bought from Richer Sounds four years ago and certainly improved the sound from the TV (connected via optical). We didn't really bother to investigate the 5 sound modes. Also, as many others mention, in quiet passages the sound drops away to complete silence. There's a firmware fix for this from JBL, as I discovered when I investigated a far more serious problem — the device has simply stopped working. It awaits diagnosis by Richer Sounds but my hopes aren't high. Four years may be an acceptable service life for a phone, but for audio equipment — no, that's simply not good enough.

Martin H originally posted on uk.jbl.com
Puyan's review of JBL Bar 2.0 Compact Sound Bar
25 January 2021

Pros: For this price I don’t think there is a better soundbar out there in the market. It balances ease of use, sound quality and compact size for a superb budget sound bar that will fit in most places. My awkwardly angled TV stand and narrow table meant there was limited space but it fits snugly, and a simple remote and function buttons on the device means it’s so easy to swap between two inputs (HDMI/Optical i.e. TV, or Bluetooth). I have a number of JBL Bluetooth speakers and whilst I’m fully aware sound quality isn’t pristine and high fidelity like you’d get on the higher-end of the scale, it really does do a great job of improving on TV speakers, with a booming bass a loud volume. The easy Bluetooth also means it functions as an excellent room speaker too. It’s ... MorePros: For this price I don’t think there is a better soundbar out there in the market. It balances ease of use, sound quality and compact size for a superb budget sound bar that will fit in most places. My awkwardly angled TV stand and narrow table meant there was limited space but it fits snugly, and a simple remote and function buttons on the device means it’s so easy to swap between two inputs (HDMI/Optical i.e. TV, or Bluetooth). I have a number of JBL Bluetooth speakers and whilst I’m fully aware sound quality isn’t pristine and high fidelity like you’d get on the higher-end of the scale, it really does do a great job of improving on TV speakers, with a booming bass a loud volume. The easy Bluetooth also means it functions as an excellent room speaker too. It’s just easy to use and boasts good sound which I love, considering the price.The device is made from what seems like a pretty sturdy aluminium casing all around the side and the durability is pretty reassuring as a result. JBL also offer excellent customer care themselves if you register their products. Cons: Sound quality could of course be better at the higher volumes, you can hear a bit of a loss in quality when you really crank it up but they are rare occasions for me. Furthermore, you won’t get all the bells and whistles of higher end sound bars like EQing, dedicated apps and more than 2 input sources. Luckily I’m just swapping between my TV (via HDMI-ARC) and Bluetooth so it’s not a problem yet. The USB port on the back is service-only (i.e. for software updates), and supposedly the US version supports charging devices but this UK version doesn’t. That was a bit bizarre to me.

Puyan originally posted on Currys
Simplicity itself
17 November 2021

After reading a number of positive reviews, I bought the Bar 2.0 as a refurbished model directly from JBL. The unit itself arrived in pristine condition and, with exception of batteries, came with all the accesories and paperwork you would expect. To be fair, the accessories only consist of a very simple remote and a 1m HDMI cable (no optical cable). Set-up couldn't be easier - plug HDMI connector in back of unit, other end into HDMI1 (ARC) socket on back of TV and switch on. My TV found the soundbar immediately and switched it's audio output to the Bar 2.0 without further adjustment. As an added bonus, the TV remote also controls the volume of the Bar 2.0 so you can put the soundbars' own remote out of the way until you want to use it as a bluetooth speaker. Okay, ... MoreAfter reading a number of positive reviews, I bought the Bar 2.0 as a refurbished model directly from JBL. The unit itself arrived in pristine condition and, with exception of batteries, came with all the accesories and paperwork you would expect. To be fair, the accessories only consist of a very simple remote and a 1m HDMI cable (no optical cable). Set-up couldn't be easier - plug HDMI connector in back of unit, other end into HDMI1 (ARC) socket on back of TV and switch on. My TV found the soundbar immediately and switched it's audio output to the Bar 2.0 without further adjustment. As an added bonus, the TV remote also controls the volume of the Bar 2.0 so you can put the soundbars' own remote out of the way until you want to use it as a bluetooth speaker. Okay, what about the sound? Even the cheapest soundbar is usually an improvement over the tiny, tinny, downward facing speakers of the vast majority of modern SMART TV's and the Bar 2.0 is no exception. It won't (and physically can't) fill a room with cinematic surround sound but what it can do is make speech a lot clearer (not just louder) and music more intense with well-defined highs and lows and a fair attempt at adding a bit of low frequency bass (sans sub-woofer obviously). Quite a remarkable performance really given it's footprint which allows it to sit right at home under the smallest of TV's. Bottom-line - if you have spent £1000's on a 75" OLED 4K TV then get yourself a 7.1 surround sound system and enjoy every minute of it - this is not the speaker for you. If, however, you are fed up of saying 'What did he say?' whilst watching your favourite soap on your 40" TV then this speaker may just be what you are looking for.

Dax62 originally posted on uk.jbl.com
Went Wrong Shortly After Purchase
11 November 2021

Had To Return As Unit Faulty Bought this unit to replace a very old Denon soundbase that had finally stopped working. I have to agree with some other reviews that the sound is a bit tinny but for the price seemed acceptable. Unfortunately after around ten days after receipt it was becoming very hard to get the remote control to work with the unit & on two occasions the unit itself would not work. I spoke to Arron in telesales who agreed that I could return the unit & I paid the extra to purchase a Yamaha soundbar for £199.00 . This arrived yesterday & the sound quality is far superior (plus the remote is so much easier to use). If you are thinking of buying a 'budget priced' soundbar I would suggest you spend the extra £100 & get the Yamaha. I needed a soundbar that ... MoreHad To Return As Unit Faulty Bought this unit to replace a very old Denon soundbase that had finally stopped working. I have to agree with some other reviews that the sound is a bit tinny but for the price seemed acceptable. Unfortunately after around ten days after receipt it was becoming very hard to get the remote control to work with the unit & on two occasions the unit itself would not work. I spoke to Arron in telesales who agreed that I could return the unit & I paid the extra to purchase a Yamaha soundbar for £199.00 . This arrived yesterday & the sound quality is far superior (plus the remote is so much easier to use). If you are thinking of buying a 'budget priced' soundbar I would suggest you spend the extra £100 & get the Yamaha. I needed a soundbar that was under 700mm in length to fit neatly in my tv cabinet & the Yamaha SR-C20A is recommended. Whilst the JBL 2.0 was faulty the service from Richer Sounds was most certainly not - they could not have been more helpful & I am yet again after many previou

Leftie originally posted on richersounds.com
You get what you pay for!
20 November 2022

I expected more from this soundbar and was unpleasantly surprised when we set it up and turned it on. There's supposed to be a built in amp but there's hardly any umph behind the audio it produces. When in bluetooth mode and I'm streaming music...the sound really isn't as loud as I was hoping it would be. I guess we just expected more from JBL...wish we would of spent a little extra money and went with a larger home theater system. The soundbar definitely is better than the speakers that came stock in the TV we just purchased. I'd rate this JBL soundbar as average. I suppose the audio quality matches the low price, lol.

Tamarie originally posted on bestbuy.com

Specification

Channels2.0ch
Total Output80W
ConnectivityBluetooth Version 4.2
Manufacturer's Warranty2 Year
ColourBlack

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