A great soundbar!
The JBL Bar 300 is a compact soundbar that packs a mighty punch. From the factory, JBL provides everything you need to get started. With the Bar 300, you get wall mount brackets, an HDMI cord, a power cord, and a remote with batteries. I wanted to mount my Bar 300 below my wall mounted TV, so I ordered additional universal mounting brackets and got to work. The bracket mounts on the bottom of the Bar 300 are very shallow; I had to be careful when attaching the brackets to not over tighten the bolts.After getting the Bar 300 fixed to my TV mount, the rest of the setup was a cinch. I used a Digital Optical cable to connect my Bar 300 to my PC. My PC is able to output Dolby Digital at 192kHz to the Bar 300 and it sounds fantastic. On the Bar 300, I adjusted the bass ... MoreThe JBL Bar 300 is a compact soundbar that packs a mighty punch. From the factory, JBL provides everything you need to get started. With the Bar 300, you get wall mount brackets, an HDMI cord, a power cord, and a remote with batteries. I wanted to mount my Bar 300 below my wall mounted TV, so I ordered additional universal mounting brackets and got to work. The bracket mounts on the bottom of the Bar 300 are very shallow; I had to be careful when attaching the brackets to not over tighten the bolts.After getting the Bar 300 fixed to my TV mount, the rest of the setup was a cinch. I used a Digital Optical cable to connect my Bar 300 to my PC. My PC is able to output Dolby Digital at 192kHz to the Bar 300 and it sounds fantastic. On the Bar 300, I adjusted the bass to the max, level 5, and didn't adjust any other equalizer settings. I also allowed the soundbar to automatically calibrate before listening to any music. Afterwards, I listened to my favorite demo song, Comfortably Numb and was blown away. I was surprised at the bass the Bar 300 provides without a subwoofer. It also clearly presented the high notes with great clarity. Watching Twitch streams allows the Dialogue Enhancement tech to really shine. Broadcasters now come through over the gameplay and music without being muffled.Overall the Bar 300 is a great compact sound bar that brings JBL's high quality sound to the living room.... Show more
Jart
originally posted on JBL
Amazing sound for a good price. Super easy setup.
This is a really great unit for the price. Low profile, easy as heck to set up, I think I had it set up and going in less that five minutes. The nice thing about newer TV's with the ARC or eARC function on the HDMI, you don't have to turn on and off and use another remote to control the sound. I plugged my PS3 into the bar, ran the bar to the TV and done. If you have a spare HDMI on the TV already you don't have to worry about it.As for the sound, this guy packs a punch! It's a pretty unassuming unit in size, but you instantly feel the sound quality jump compared to the tv's speakers. Deeper bass, richer sound in general. The bass has settings 1-5 and 1 is plenty for TV but can get ramped up if you want. It has nice bluetooth connectivity so you can play music ... MoreThis is a really great unit for the price. Low profile, easy as heck to set up, I think I had it set up and going in less that five minutes. The nice thing about newer TV's with the ARC or eARC function on the HDMI, you don't have to turn on and off and use another remote to control the sound. I plugged my PS3 into the bar, ran the bar to the TV and done. If you have a spare HDMI on the TV already you don't have to worry about it.As for the sound, this guy packs a punch! It's a pretty unassuming unit in size, but you instantly feel the sound quality jump compared to the tv's speakers. Deeper bass, richer sound in general. The bass has settings 1-5 and 1 is plenty for TV but can get ramped up if you want. It has nice bluetooth connectivity so you can play music from your phone if you want too. Get the JBL One app and you can even change the equalizer settings and everything.... Show more
EricGCWI
originally posted on JBL
Compact size, BIG sound!
My son got a new TV in his room and needed a small soundbar to get better audio in his room. This is where the JBL Bar 300 comes into play! It's a small soundbar with a big sound. My son loves gaming and listening to music so the Bar 300 definitely helped, a lot! The unboxing experience was unexpected, the sound bar came inside its own velvet-like bag(maybe feels like cotton) and all the accessories were well packed in a smaller box the accessories it came with was a control, power cable, 2 batteries, HDMI cable, wall mounts and hardware, and product info/setup guide/warranty. I was impressed by this presentation. Setup was easy and it took a few tries to connect the Bar 300 to WiFi but nothing that stressed me out. The first thing I did was download the JBL One app ... MoreMy son got a new TV in his room and needed a small soundbar to get better audio in his room. This is where the JBL Bar 300 comes into play! It's a small soundbar with a big sound. My son loves gaming and listening to music so the Bar 300 definitely helped, a lot! The unboxing experience was unexpected, the sound bar came inside its own velvet-like bag(maybe feels like cotton) and all the accessories were well packed in a smaller box the accessories it came with was a control, power cable, 2 batteries, HDMI cable, wall mounts and hardware, and product info/setup guide/warranty. I was impressed by this presentation. Setup was easy and it took a few tries to connect the Bar 300 to WiFi but nothing that stressed me out. The first thing I did was download the JBL One app to use it as a remote control, my son is 5 and he's very good at loosing remotes so I hid the one that came with the Bar 300 and used my phone instead. Calibrating the equipment for his room was simple, just hit the calibration option in the App and the soundbar took care of the rest. When it comes to sound, it was louder than expected and the internal sub definitely helps a bit during action scenes and punchy music. He has a smaller room about 12' X 12' and Dolby Atmos content sounds good since audio is constantly being bounced off across the room. I like the way the Bar 300 sounds and so does my son since it is waaaay better that the tv speakers. The only thing is that my son has a 4K streaming box, the one with bitten fruit, and a gaming system. The TV only has 1 HDMI input so we are using it for the streaming device since it has 4K pass through and HDMI is needed for Dolby Atmos content. The gaming system is being connected to the TV and through and optical cable to get the audio to the Bar 300. If you are looking for s small soundbar for a bedroom then the Bar 300 is what you are looking for.... Show more
Sinuhe_0123
originally posted on JBL
Great Soundbar, very easy to use
I got this product for a product test a few weeks ago and recently startet testing it.It was very easy to install with the JBL ONE App, but even easier to just connect it via HDMI cable and just using it with the tv.That´s where the soundbar lost its fifth star. I would have really liked to give the five star review, but unfortunately the soundbar has some input delay and you cant use it with the TVs speakers. The second thing why he didnt get the full five stars is - sometimes the soundbar just shuts down and you have to turn it on again. Which would not be quite the problem (though it definitely shouldnt be like this), if the soundbar wouldnt need some time to start itself.Coming to the positive things now.The quality of the sound is very nice. It has a ... MoreI got this product for a product test a few weeks ago and recently startet testing it.It was very easy to install with the JBL ONE App, but even easier to just connect it via HDMI cable and just using it with the tv.That´s where the soundbar lost its fifth star. I would have really liked to give the five star review, but unfortunately the soundbar has some input delay and you cant use it with the TVs speakers. The second thing why he didnt get the full five stars is - sometimes the soundbar just shuts down and you have to turn it on again. Which would not be quite the problem (though it definitely shouldnt be like this), if the soundbar wouldnt need some time to start itself.Coming to the positive things now.The quality of the sound is very nice. It has a nice amount of bass (which you can adjust via the remote) and is quite loud if you want it to. It gives a perfect feeling of te actions in whichever movie you are watching, giving direct response to your body via the furniture youre sitting on ;)Even the sound quality playing your favourite songs is incredibly nice.To come to an end i have to say that i would definitely recommend this product to everyone who is looking for a nice and easy to use soundbar with decent quality of sound - even though there are some minor problems with the soundbar.... Show more
JRiesel
originally posted on uk.jbl.com
Great sound for a stand alone bar
of the box, this speaker sounds crystal clear, making it perfect for dialogue/ movies. However, it did seem like it was missing some heavy bass. The calibration feature on the sound bar is great! It helped produce better sound depth and gave it the bass that seemed to be missing, so I highly recommend utilizing those features! Considering that it is a single stand alone bar without a separate subwoofer, I think the overall sound quality is better than expected. A small annoyance to me is that the source button ON the bar will turn it on but I cannot figure out how to turn it off without using the remote. Lastly, the thing I love most about this sound bar (and JBL in general) is that they include all the hardware and very detailed instructions/ guides for mounting ... Moreof the box, this speaker sounds crystal clear, making it perfect for dialogue/ movies. However, it did seem like it was missing some heavy bass. The calibration feature on the sound bar is great! It helped produce better sound depth and gave it the bass that seemed to be missing, so I highly recommend utilizing those features! Considering that it is a single stand alone bar without a separate subwoofer, I think the overall sound quality is better than expected. A small annoyance to me is that the source button ON the bar will turn it on but I cannot figure out how to turn it off without using the remote. Lastly, the thing I love most about this sound bar (and JBL in general) is that they include all the hardware and very detailed instructions/ guides for mounting the bar on a wall! They even include a template to help measure where to place the hardware!... Show more
Meghan
originally posted on JBL
I am satisfied
I actually toyed with the idea of buying a soundbar from a well-known competitor, since I already own three speakers from this manufacturer. Unfortunately, it did not offer the function to loop through the HDMI signal. My TV is already a few years old and does not yet offer aARC function. Thus, operating the soundbar would have required an additional (very expensive) add-on device.Thus, I decided on the basis of test results for the JBL soundbar and am so far completely satisfied. The device arrived well packaged and could be installed without any problems. However, I do not understand why the app required for the start-up necessarily needs my current status. This could be improved in terms of data protection.Great: I can safely put the remote control (whose ... MoreI actually toyed with the idea of buying a soundbar from a well-known competitor, since I already own three speakers from this manufacturer. Unfortunately, it did not offer the function to loop through the HDMI signal. My TV is already a few years old and does not yet offer aARC function. Thus, operating the soundbar would have required an additional (very expensive) add-on device.Thus, I decided on the basis of test results for the JBL soundbar and am so far completely satisfied. The device arrived well packaged and could be installed without any problems. However, I do not understand why the app required for the start-up necessarily needs my current status. This could be improved in terms of data protection.Great: I can safely put the remote control (whose design I don't really like) aside, since it is operated by my Amazon TV remote control.Initially, we were bothered by the big difference between the speech and the effects. However, after we found out that this can be adjusted with the "Bass" button, we are very happy with the sound. Even in louder parts of the movie, there is still capacity for improvement.Thus, we are very satisfied with the JBR BAR 300 and would buy it again.... Show more
Karsten2603
originally posted on uk.jbl.com
Nicely designed soundbar with good bass
The JBL bar 300 is an all in one soundbar with the subwoofer integrated within the soundbar. It is a pretty good looking soundbar and should look good in any setup. It does come with a stylish remote that provides you with all the options that you would need to operate the soundbar. You can use the JBL One App for virtual remote access where the room calibration can be done from the app which is a cool feature. It does support Apple Airplay which is cool feature to play music directly from your phone. The base is really well in both quality and quantity. It has Dolby Atmos metadata fed through it and provides a virtual Dolby Atmos experience. Overall, it is a pretty good soundbar which is tad bit expensive but JBL can be appreciated well enough for integrating all ... MoreThe JBL bar 300 is an all in one soundbar with the subwoofer integrated within the soundbar. It is a pretty good looking soundbar and should look good in any setup. It does come with a stylish remote that provides you with all the options that you would need to operate the soundbar. You can use the JBL One App for virtual remote access where the room calibration can be done from the app which is a cool feature. It does support Apple Airplay which is cool feature to play music directly from your phone. The base is really well in both quality and quantity. It has Dolby Atmos metadata fed through it and provides a virtual Dolby Atmos experience. Overall, it is a pretty good soundbar which is tad bit expensive but JBL can be appreciated well enough for integrating all the cool features into a single unit... Show more
akshaybestha
originally posted on JBL
Outstanding Sound Bar - Amazing Performance
There is so much to like about this product it's hard to know where to begin. From the simplistic, sleek design, to the unbelievable quality and ease of use, the Bar 300 is worth every penny.Having not used a dedicated sound bar previously, I didn't have a great idea of how much the user experience could be enhanced from such a simple product. The Bar 300 uses very straightforward connections and even comes with mounting supplies (including a drill guide which was extremely helpful!)After mounting directly under the TV, I stepped back and tried a variety of movies and shows, all of which were brought to life in a new way thanks to the sound quality. Everyday watching was immediately enhanced, being able to clearly pick up dialogue and distinguish from background ... MoreThere is so much to like about this product it's hard to know where to begin. From the simplistic, sleek design, to the unbelievable quality and ease of use, the Bar 300 is worth every penny.Having not used a dedicated sound bar previously, I didn't have a great idea of how much the user experience could be enhanced from such a simple product. The Bar 300 uses very straightforward connections and even comes with mounting supplies (including a drill guide which was extremely helpful!)After mounting directly under the TV, I stepped back and tried a variety of movies and shows, all of which were brought to life in a new way thanks to the sound quality. Everyday watching was immediately enhanced, being able to clearly pick up dialogue and distinguish from background noises and sound effects. The noticeable difference was most evident after watching several different sports programs. You could hear crowd noise during football games but it was not drowned out from commentators. During golf and tennis, it was easy to hear when players were near a microphone without having to increase the volume by 25%.Personally, I also enjoyed the Bar 300 having an integrated subwoofer, as the clean look of the bar under the TV was not complicated by having to place an external device to deliver bass.Overall, I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to improve the audience experience of watching TV. Whether it be live sports, movies or shows, the quality and value at this price point would be difficult to beat.... Show more
golfcat
originally posted on JBL
Should be at the top of your list!
JBL BAR 300 review by a semi-cranky guyThe review will be broken into likes, dislikes and perceived sound quality and a conclusionStarting with the likes, Once out of the shipping box gently surprised there was a carry handle for transport. Packaging as expected.Out of the box the weight of the unit said quality. The finish and the seams were even.Placed in front of my 50” TV visually acceptable. Would work very well with a 40” TV.Plug in the power cable, the optical cable, download the app on my phone and go. Nothing unusual, just normal including the running of my music streaming service via blue-tooth. Hey a three band equalizer in the app.The LED panel under the material on the right side is to me a wonderful upgrade. Looking I know the volume level, ... MoreJBL BAR 300 review by a semi-cranky guyThe review will be broken into likes, dislikes and perceived sound quality and a conclusionStarting with the likes, Once out of the shipping box gently surprised there was a carry handle for transport. Packaging as expected.Out of the box the weight of the unit said quality. The finish and the seams were even.Placed in front of my 50” TV visually acceptable. Would work very well with a 40” TV.Plug in the power cable, the optical cable, download the app on my phone and go. Nothing unusual, just normal including the running of my music streaming service via blue-tooth. Hey a three band equalizer in the app.The LED panel under the material on the right side is to me a wonderful upgrade. Looking I know the volume level, the status, etc. The included HDMI cable looked to be decent. And the mounting brackets black painted steel. And a mounting guide!Now for the dislikes. First I would like to see a 3.5mm audio input. Would be helpful with older TV’s.Within the phone app I wish there was a volume control. Not really needed, but…Sound evaluation, I LIKE IT!!!!!TV for me is primarily the spoken word. Maybe a musical now and again or a music video here and there. The spoken word is now so much more intelligible. Which makes it so much easier to follow along be it a movie, a news cast, documentary, or whatever. And at volumes louder than I care to listen.I should also point out where I sit in relationship to the BAR 300 very little change in audio quality.The musicals or music video are not by any means flat toned. Vocals are predominate and the actual music is kind of reduced. This is a give to get vocals easily understood. Gives anything with music a different yet pleasing texture.Overall a pleasant addition to my setup and glad it is there and being used everyday.... Show more
The Bald Guy
originally posted on JBL
Wow. Just.... WOW
I got this sound bar to replace my older competitor sound bar I had for years that had a bulky subwoofer box that I had to find room for. This JBL 300 is just awesome. The bass you can get out of this bar is amazing. It is great for those at-home movie experiences.There is one feature that I just loved, even though I didn't have to use it. It comes with these really nice, thick, heavy metal brackets so you can hang the bar from the wall instead of just having it on a shelf or a mantle. (mine sits on the mantle) The part I thought was an excellent touch was the piece of paper that had the correct spacing for where to place the brackets so you didn't have to measure or anything for perfect placement. As a woman who does most of this on my own, this was a NICE ... MoreI got this sound bar to replace my older competitor sound bar I had for years that had a bulky subwoofer box that I had to find room for. This JBL 300 is just awesome. The bass you can get out of this bar is amazing. It is great for those at-home movie experiences.There is one feature that I just loved, even though I didn't have to use it. It comes with these really nice, thick, heavy metal brackets so you can hang the bar from the wall instead of just having it on a shelf or a mantle. (mine sits on the mantle) The part I thought was an excellent touch was the piece of paper that had the correct spacing for where to place the brackets so you didn't have to measure or anything for perfect placement. As a woman who does most of this on my own, this was a NICE feature! I know it's just a little thing to most, but it's those little things that add up to put things over the top.Another feature that stood out to me was I didn't have to keep switching around my remote controls. I can still use my DirectTv remote for the volume when watching regular TV. It seems to know how to level out the sound bar and the TV automatically. Of course, you can always make adjustments with the Sound Bar remote, but it does a great job for regular TV just on its own.Overall, I am in love with this new bar. Would definitely recommend it!... Show more
jca5
originally posted on JBL