JBL Bar 800 720W 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar with True Atmos
Experience real surround sound with one kit by JBL: the Bar800 5.1.2 720W True Atmos Soundbar. Detach the sides of the main soundbar and position them how you like for unique and flexible surround sound profiles, behind or to the side. Turn up the bass with a 10 inch wireless subwoofer providing some boom for the room. Experience Dolby Atmos compatible content as the director does and use HDMI eARC 4k Dolby Vision passthrough to ensure no drop in visual quality for a cinematic experience. Calibrate in any room easily and customise/control the setup with the JBL One app. Connect to WIFi or Bluetooth to stream off your favourite platforms using the built in Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa. Control with the included remote or your smart home voice assistant of choice such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
Experience real surround sound with one kit by JBL: the Bar800 5.1.2 720W True Atmos Soundbar. Detach the sides of the main soundbar and position them how you like for unique and flexible surround sound profiles, behind or to the side. Turn up the bass with a 10 inch wireless subwoofer providing some boom for the room. Experience Dolby Atmos compatible content as the director does and use HDMI eARC 4k Dolby Vision passthrough to ensure no drop in visual quality for a cinematic experience. Calibrate in any room easily and customise/control the setup with the JBL One app. Connect to WIFi or Bluetooth to stream off your favourite platforms using the built in Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa. Control with the included remote or your smart home voice assistant of choice such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
Experience real surround sound with one kit by JBL: the Bar800 5.1.2 720W True Atmos Soundbar. Detach the sides of the main soundbar and position them how you like for unique and flexible surround sound profiles, behind or to the side. Turn up the bass with a 10 inch wireless subwoofer providing some boom for the room. Experience Dolby Atmos compatible content as the director does and use HDMI eARC 4k Dolby Vision passthrough to ensure no drop in visual quality for a cinematic experience. Calibrate in any room easily and customise/control the setup with the JBL One app. Connect to WIFi or Bluetooth to stream off your favourite platforms using the built in Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa. Control with the included remote or your smart home voice assistant of choice such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
Experience real surround sound with one kit by JBL: the Bar800 5.1.2 720W True Atmos Soundbar. Detach the sides of the main soundbar and position them how you like for unique and flexible surround sound profiles, behind or to the side. Turn up the bass with a 10 inch wireless subwoofer providing some boom for the room. Experience Dolby Atmos compatible content as the director does and use HDMI eARC 4k Dolby Vision passthrough to ensure no drop in visual quality for a cinematic experience. Calibrate in any room easily and customise/control the setup with the JBL One app. Connect to WIFi or Bluetooth to stream off your favourite platforms using the built in Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa. Control with the included remote or your smart home voice assistant of choice such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
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Ive been using it now for a few weeks but Im absolutely impressed by its audio performance.But first of all Id quickly like to point out the build quality overall of this product - wow!If its regarding the shields to protect the contacts of the soundbar when the rear speaker apart or the buttons on the soundbar or remote.The biggest pro of this product is the detachable soundbar, its such a big win to set your audio system the way and where you want. I like it to have a whole soundbar with best quality and also to expand it with the rear speakers.When it comes to the audio part Im not really sure where I could really begin...Dolby Atmos - absolutely amazing, never had heard such an amazing sound feeling, when a leaf begans to fall it appears in the front, in ... MoreIve been using it now for a few weeks but Im absolutely impressed by its audio performance.But first of all Id quickly like to point out the build quality overall of this product - wow!If its regarding the shields to protect the contacts of the soundbar when the rear speaker apart or the buttons on the soundbar or remote.The biggest pro of this product is the detachable soundbar, its such a big win to set your audio system the way and where you want. I like it to have a whole soundbar with best quality and also to expand it with the rear speakers.When it comes to the audio part Im not really sure where I could really begin...Dolby Atmos - absolutely amazing, never had heard such an amazing sound feeling, when a leaf begans to fall it appears in the front, in the left, in the right and boom the windy sounds, the crackling - dont know where to stop here. Its absolutely curious how this is possible.Stereo itself is not a big deal, but dolby surround 5.1 is also amazing.What I dont like about the soundbar is the JBL own Smart Mode, it will upmix the front sounds and the quality is not exactly how I understand of a good mixing. It should be also possible to permanently turn it off.The App is ok, it has a very good interface but I would love to see a lot more, like the feature of the Smart Mode or Pro Voice to deactivate or activate. Also in my opinion the solution of the Alexa MRM is not the greatest thing, Id love to see the whole Alexa functionality on this bar with a microphone (because it has one).Overall a very good Soundbar with a few weaks of the functionalities which I can recommend to everyone who is searching for the nicest sound that it possible.Pros:Sound QualityBuild QualityNegatives:more an Alexa compromiseapp could get a bit more functionality
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The JBL Bar 1000 Surround 7.1.4 speaker system is nothing short of breathtaking by producing strong cinema like sound from such a compact and efficient package!Packaged in the 42lb odd L shaped box you will find a center channel SLIM speaker, 2 smaller slim satellite WIRELESS (rechargeable) speakers, a 10" powered subwoofer, remote control, various matched endcaps (to use satellite speakers attached or independently of sound bar), as well as cables (2 power, 1 HDMI) and wall mounting hardware for the satellite speakers. Packaging is secure and looks to be able to withstand even the most harsh carrier abuse.Upon removing and setting up the units, the middle sound bar is very slim and fits nicely below controls of most TV's but also has mounting brackets to mount ... MoreThe JBL Bar 1000 Surround 7.1.4 speaker system is nothing short of breathtaking by producing strong cinema like sound from such a compact and efficient package!Packaged in the 42lb odd L shaped box you will find a center channel SLIM speaker, 2 smaller slim satellite WIRELESS (rechargeable) speakers, a 10" powered subwoofer, remote control, various matched endcaps (to use satellite speakers attached or independently of sound bar), as well as cables (2 power, 1 HDMI) and wall mounting hardware for the satellite speakers. Packaging is secure and looks to be able to withstand even the most harsh carrier abuse.Upon removing and setting up the units, the middle sound bar is very slim and fits nicely below controls of most TV's but also has mounting brackets to mount to a wall hung TV or setup. The satellite speakers are compact and can either mount to each end of the middle sound bar to produce an eye popping 880W total in your face sound extravaganza or independently to produce a full room SURROUND effect that is second to none.The full system is controlled via top controls on main sound bar OR through the JBL ONE app which handles further adjustments to sound quality as well as vital software updates and sound equalization. Speaker calibration adjustments are also handled thru the app thru a series of tones and built in microphones to determine the best sound quality in relation to room speaker placement.The satellite speakers are rechargeable and have a running battery time of around 10 hours on a full charge. The satellite speakers do have USB-C type connectors so that they may be charged (3-4 hours to fully charge) or powered independently of the main sound bar. The satellites can also be attached (built in magnetics) to the main sound bar and recharge which is most convenient. I was wondering why a USB-C cable is not included but the attachment to main sound bar made perfect sense.Upon hooking the sound bar to the TV thru the supplied HDMI cable (or Optical Out), the unit will update via the web/app and the 880W sound experience begins! The main sound bar supplies 440W of sound while the satellites produce 70W each and the 10" bass driver supplies 300W.A unique front scrolling LED type display alerts system messages and volume levels, etc. A nice touch! Settings can be adjusted thru the JBL ONE app which acts as a virtual remote (should you not want to use the supplied sleek remote control) and acts to connect services such as Spotify, Chromecast, Apple Music, etc. via Bluetooth. Of course these services can also be run thru apps on your Smart TV which enhances your sound experience!Middle (Main) sound bar contains 3 HDMI 2.1 Ports (4k 120hz passthroughs) as well as an Ethernet port, power port, USB port, HDMI ARC OUT, or Optical OUT to hook to TV or input many different devices.So onto the sound.. AMAZING! The highs and mids are spot on and crisp and while the bass is very strong! The sub unit only drops to around the 33hz range which is enough to rattle door frames etc at the higher volumes but I was looking for a little lower bass response for a unit with this pricetag. The width and depth of the soundstage is top notch. The unit offers full Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and MultiBeam Surround Sound. The PureVoice technology is also supported to accentuate spoken dialogue and voices in movies and songs to produce a sound treat to even the most detail oriented listener.The system also supports built-in Wi-Fi with Airplay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Spotify Connect, and ChromeCast Built-In which all work really well and supply infinite hours of sound entertainment!In closing, I preferred using the satellite speakers as rear satellites rather than having the speakers attached and running from the front sound bar. The sound experience was much cleaner and more refined using them in this capacity. The rear satellites can be wall mounted with supplied hardware or strategically set at various listening angles throughout the room.I was thoroughly impressed with the Bar 1000 setup! There are units that are more expensive and units that are less expensive on the market but in this case you truly get what you pay for. The JBL system with its reputation for quality of workmanship and sound is truly a WIN WIN in so many categories and will provide an amazing sound experience for years to come for me and my family!
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We are big fans of movies and gaming. Besides a big OLED TV, we own a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and a Nintendo Switch. We play games on at least one of the consoles every day and occasionally watch a UHD BluRay. So far, we've been totally satisfied with our setup, great picture quality, great new consoles and games, but the sound hasn't really been cinematic yet. To bring the sound to a new level, we bought the JBL BAR 800 and have not regretted the purchase for a single second.During the initial setup, I had the problem that the soundbar could not be connected to our WiFi. So I downloaded the latest firmware for the soundbar from the JBL website and updated it. After that, the soundbar connected to WiFi without any problems and I haven't had any other problems ... MoreWe are big fans of movies and gaming. Besides a big OLED TV, we own a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and a Nintendo Switch. We play games on at least one of the consoles every day and occasionally watch a UHD BluRay. So far, we've been totally satisfied with our setup, great picture quality, great new consoles and games, but the sound hasn't really been cinematic yet. To bring the sound to a new level, we bought the JBL BAR 800 and have not regretted the purchase for a single second.During the initial setup, I had the problem that the soundbar could not be connected to our WiFi. So I downloaded the latest firmware for the soundbar from the JBL website and updated it. After that, the soundbar connected to WiFi without any problems and I haven't had any other problems since then.The soundbar can be controlled very intuitively with the JBL One app on the smartphone or with the remote control. The subwoofer has a lot of bass, so I feel like I'm in the cinema with the right bass and sound settings. I also think it's cool that the subwoofer and detachable speakers are wireless and can be positioned anywhere. This means there is no cable clutter in the living room and everything looks nice and discreet.With the purchase, we have definitely brought the sound to a new level. Watching movies is even more fun now, especially when they support Surround Sound / Dolby Atmos. New games with Surround Sound also sound much better on the PS5 and Xbox now. But also when it comes to music streaming (Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify), the soundbar performs a fantastic sound. I can definitely recommend it in any case.
| Channels | 5.1.2 |
| Playback Format | MPEG 1 Layer 2/3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 MPEG 2.5 Layer 3 |
| Total Output | 720W |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth & Wifi |
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 2 Year |
JBL Bar 800 720W 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Atmos Soundbar Speaker Black
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Ive been using it now for a few weeks but Im absolutely impressed by its audio performance.But first of all Id quickly like to point out the build quality overall of this product - wow!If its regarding the shields to protect the contacts of the soundbar when the rear speaker apart or the buttons on the soundbar or remote.The biggest pro of this product is the detachable soundbar, its such a big win to set your audio system the way and where you want. I like it to have a whole soundbar with best quality and also to expand it with the rear speakers.When it comes to the audio part Im not really sure where I could really begin...Dolby Atmos - absolutely amazing, never had heard such an amazing sound feeling, when a leaf begans to fall it appears in the front, in ... MoreIve been using it now for a few weeks but Im absolutely impressed by its audio performance.But first of all Id quickly like to point out the build quality overall of this product - wow!If its regarding the shields to protect the contacts of the soundbar when the rear speaker apart or the buttons on the soundbar or remote.The biggest pro of this product is the detachable soundbar, its such a big win to set your audio system the way and where you want. I like it to have a whole soundbar with best quality and also to expand it with the rear speakers.When it comes to the audio part Im not really sure where I could really begin...Dolby Atmos - absolutely amazing, never had heard such an amazing sound feeling, when a leaf begans to fall it appears in the front, in the left, in the right and boom the windy sounds, the crackling - dont know where to stop here. Its absolutely curious how this is possible.Stereo itself is not a big deal, but dolby surround 5.1 is also amazing.What I dont like about the soundbar is the JBL own Smart Mode, it will upmix the front sounds and the quality is not exactly how I understand of a good mixing. It should be also possible to permanently turn it off.The App is ok, it has a very good interface but I would love to see a lot more, like the feature of the Smart Mode or Pro Voice to deactivate or activate. Also in my opinion the solution of the Alexa MRM is not the greatest thing, Id love to see the whole Alexa functionality on this bar with a microphone (because it has one).Overall a very good Soundbar with a few weaks of the functionalities which I can recommend to everyone who is searching for the nicest sound that it possible.Pros:Sound QualityBuild QualityNegatives:more an Alexa compromiseapp could get a bit more functionality
The JBL Bar 1000 Surround 7.1.4 speaker system is nothing short of breathtaking by producing strong cinema like sound from such a compact and efficient package!Packaged in the 42lb odd L shaped box you will find a center channel SLIM speaker, 2 smaller slim satellite WIRELESS (rechargeable) speakers, a 10" powered subwoofer, remote control, various matched endcaps (to use satellite speakers attached or independently of sound bar), as well as cables (2 power, 1 HDMI) and wall mounting hardware for the satellite speakers. Packaging is secure and looks to be able to withstand even the most harsh carrier abuse.Upon removing and setting up the units, the middle sound bar is very slim and fits nicely below controls of most TV's but also has mounting brackets to mount ... MoreThe JBL Bar 1000 Surround 7.1.4 speaker system is nothing short of breathtaking by producing strong cinema like sound from such a compact and efficient package!Packaged in the 42lb odd L shaped box you will find a center channel SLIM speaker, 2 smaller slim satellite WIRELESS (rechargeable) speakers, a 10" powered subwoofer, remote control, various matched endcaps (to use satellite speakers attached or independently of sound bar), as well as cables (2 power, 1 HDMI) and wall mounting hardware for the satellite speakers. Packaging is secure and looks to be able to withstand even the most harsh carrier abuse.Upon removing and setting up the units, the middle sound bar is very slim and fits nicely below controls of most TV's but also has mounting brackets to mount to a wall hung TV or setup. The satellite speakers are compact and can either mount to each end of the middle sound bar to produce an eye popping 880W total in your face sound extravaganza or independently to produce a full room SURROUND effect that is second to none.The full system is controlled via top controls on main sound bar OR through the JBL ONE app which handles further adjustments to sound quality as well as vital software updates and sound equalization. Speaker calibration adjustments are also handled thru the app thru a series of tones and built in microphones to determine the best sound quality in relation to room speaker placement.The satellite speakers are rechargeable and have a running battery time of around 10 hours on a full charge. The satellite speakers do have USB-C type connectors so that they may be charged (3-4 hours to fully charge) or powered independently of the main sound bar. The satellites can also be attached (built in magnetics) to the main sound bar and recharge which is most convenient. I was wondering why a USB-C cable is not included but the attachment to main sound bar made perfect sense.Upon hooking the sound bar to the TV thru the supplied HDMI cable (or Optical Out), the unit will update via the web/app and the 880W sound experience begins! The main sound bar supplies 440W of sound while the satellites produce 70W each and the 10" bass driver supplies 300W.A unique front scrolling LED type display alerts system messages and volume levels, etc. A nice touch! Settings can be adjusted thru the JBL ONE app which acts as a virtual remote (should you not want to use the supplied sleek remote control) and acts to connect services such as Spotify, Chromecast, Apple Music, etc. via Bluetooth. Of course these services can also be run thru apps on your Smart TV which enhances your sound experience!Middle (Main) sound bar contains 3 HDMI 2.1 Ports (4k 120hz passthroughs) as well as an Ethernet port, power port, USB port, HDMI ARC OUT, or Optical OUT to hook to TV or input many different devices.So onto the sound.. AMAZING! The highs and mids are spot on and crisp and while the bass is very strong! The sub unit only drops to around the 33hz range which is enough to rattle door frames etc at the higher volumes but I was looking for a little lower bass response for a unit with this pricetag. The width and depth of the soundstage is top notch. The unit offers full Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and MultiBeam Surround Sound. The PureVoice technology is also supported to accentuate spoken dialogue and voices in movies and songs to produce a sound treat to even the most detail oriented listener.The system also supports built-in Wi-Fi with Airplay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Spotify Connect, and ChromeCast Built-In which all work really well and supply infinite hours of sound entertainment!In closing, I preferred using the satellite speakers as rear satellites rather than having the speakers attached and running from the front sound bar. The sound experience was much cleaner and more refined using them in this capacity. The rear satellites can be wall mounted with supplied hardware or strategically set at various listening angles throughout the room.I was thoroughly impressed with the Bar 1000 setup! There are units that are more expensive and units that are less expensive on the market but in this case you truly get what you pay for. The JBL system with its reputation for quality of workmanship and sound is truly a WIN WIN in so many categories and will provide an amazing sound experience for years to come for me and my family!
We are big fans of movies and gaming. Besides a big OLED TV, we own a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and a Nintendo Switch. We play games on at least one of the consoles every day and occasionally watch a UHD BluRay. So far, we've been totally satisfied with our setup, great picture quality, great new consoles and games, but the sound hasn't really been cinematic yet. To bring the sound to a new level, we bought the JBL BAR 800 and have not regretted the purchase for a single second.During the initial setup, I had the problem that the soundbar could not be connected to our WiFi. So I downloaded the latest firmware for the soundbar from the JBL website and updated it. After that, the soundbar connected to WiFi without any problems and I haven't had any other problems ... MoreWe are big fans of movies and gaming. Besides a big OLED TV, we own a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and a Nintendo Switch. We play games on at least one of the consoles every day and occasionally watch a UHD BluRay. So far, we've been totally satisfied with our setup, great picture quality, great new consoles and games, but the sound hasn't really been cinematic yet. To bring the sound to a new level, we bought the JBL BAR 800 and have not regretted the purchase for a single second.During the initial setup, I had the problem that the soundbar could not be connected to our WiFi. So I downloaded the latest firmware for the soundbar from the JBL website and updated it. After that, the soundbar connected to WiFi without any problems and I haven't had any other problems since then.The soundbar can be controlled very intuitively with the JBL One app on the smartphone or with the remote control. The subwoofer has a lot of bass, so I feel like I'm in the cinema with the right bass and sound settings. I also think it's cool that the subwoofer and detachable speakers are wireless and can be positioned anywhere. This means there is no cable clutter in the living room and everything looks nice and discreet.With the purchase, we have definitely brought the sound to a new level. Watching movies is even more fun now, especially when they support Surround Sound / Dolby Atmos. New games with Surround Sound also sound much better on the PS5 and Xbox now. But also when it comes to music streaming (Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify), the soundbar performs a fantastic sound. I can definitely recommend it in any case.
I installed the sound bar system in the family room. SUPER EASY setup. The instructions are crystal clear, but almost unnecessary. This product is plug and play.I connected the television via HDMI and iPhone via Bluetooth, and also installed the JBL app and connected the unit to our Wifi. All of this took less than 15 minutes to complete.We have high-end audio throughout the house, so I did not have high expectations of being hugely impressed by the sound quality of this system. I WAS WRONG! Upon turning on the television and Top Gun Maverick as a test, it was as if I was physically IN THE SOUND. Crisp and impressively immersive. I walked in and out of the room a few times just to enjoy the experience.The bar itself operates as a single unit, or you can click ... MoreI installed the sound bar system in the family room. SUPER EASY setup. The instructions are crystal clear, but almost unnecessary. This product is plug and play.I connected the television via HDMI and iPhone via Bluetooth, and also installed the JBL app and connected the unit to our Wifi. All of this took less than 15 minutes to complete.We have high-end audio throughout the house, so I did not have high expectations of being hugely impressed by the sound quality of this system. I WAS WRONG! Upon turning on the television and Top Gun Maverick as a test, it was as if I was physically IN THE SOUND. Crisp and impressively immersive. I walked in and out of the room a few times just to enjoy the experience.The bar itself operates as a single unit, or you can click off the left and right end speakers and place them behind you for a full surround sound experience. When detached, each speaker had a little cap that keeps the unit looking premium and neat.Complementing and completing the forward and up-firing bar speakers is the separate woofer unit - and it is pure magic!! The bass is subtle and nonintrusive, yet deep and immersive. The woofer connects wirelessly and can be placed anywhere in the room.To ensure the best audio experience, the remote control offers all necessary adjustments to accommodate preferences (e.g. bass, Dolby level, rear speaker output, and complete audio calibration between speakers).Entirely unexpected, but the Bar 1000 really makes viewing and listening experiences more fun!!!
The setup is so easy, no need to worry about pairing rear speakers or subwoofer and there are no wires. Just connect to your TV’s ARC out using the included HDMI cable, and everything syncs all by itself. The directions are very clear and simple. There are covers for the sound bar and satellites to hide where they connect to charge, so that the setup is visually appealing. The sound bar automatically sets the best surround mode based on the input signal it receives from your movie, show or music and displays for example Dolby Atmos on the screen when the movie starts. There is a remote and a phone app to download that allows you to set the 3 band graphic equalizer, and calibrate the speakers based on your room’s acoustic attributes and speaker location that will ... MoreThe setup is so easy, no need to worry about pairing rear speakers or subwoofer and there are no wires. Just connect to your TV’s ARC out using the included HDMI cable, and everything syncs all by itself. The directions are very clear and simple. There are covers for the sound bar and satellites to hide where they connect to charge, so that the setup is visually appealing. The sound bar automatically sets the best surround mode based on the input signal it receives from your movie, show or music and displays for example Dolby Atmos on the screen when the movie starts. There is a remote and a phone app to download that allows you to set the 3 band graphic equalizer, and calibrate the speakers based on your room’s acoustic attributes and speaker location that will maximize the sound quality and surround effect. It has built in Amazon music and I heart radio, and you can add other services that it access directly from your home internet, so there is no need to tie up your phone or turn on the TV to stream music. The sound rivals a high end stereo setup, with high definition and it lets you set a favorite station through the phone app, assign an amount of time for auto shutoff and you can hit the heart button on your remote anytime to start the music stream that shuts off automatically. I love feature, use it when I am getting ready for work, just so convenient and did I mention it sounds amazing! The highs are crisp and clear while the bass strong and penetrating and voice dialog is easy to understand even at low volumes. I replaced another sound bar with the JBL and really didn’t realize how bad my old sound bar was until I heard this one. I am very happy to have this product in my home!
We moved into a new house in 2020 that would no longer support my old surround sound system that consisted of all wired components. There also is a lack of strategically located electrical outlets in the new house, and there was no interest in contending with wires running across the viewing room.Thankfully the new JBL Bar 1000 surround sound system is a solution to my new circumstances. The JBL Bar 1000 is a wireless solution that consists of a soundbar, two detachable, battery-powered wireless speakers and a 10-inch wireless subwoofer. An important draw for this system is that cables are kept to a minimum. The soundbar and subwoofer are the only items that need to be plugged in. The Bar 1000 surround sound system is a 7.1.4 system with five medium surround ... MoreWe moved into a new house in 2020 that would no longer support my old surround sound system that consisted of all wired components. There also is a lack of strategically located electrical outlets in the new house, and there was no interest in contending with wires running across the viewing room.Thankfully the new JBL Bar 1000 surround sound system is a solution to my new circumstances. The JBL Bar 1000 is a wireless solution that consists of a soundbar, two detachable, battery-powered wireless speakers and a 10-inch wireless subwoofer. An important draw for this system is that cables are kept to a minimum. The soundbar and subwoofer are the only items that need to be plugged in. The Bar 1000 surround sound system is a 7.1.4 system with five medium surround speakers installed on the front side of the soundbar, together with a central tweeter with a fabric dome and two more tweeters facing laterally and mounted acoustically. In addition, there are four Dolby Atmos (up firing) speakers - two in the soundbar and one in each detachable speaker.The two detachable speaker enclosures are recharged by attaching them to the ends of the soundbar via built-in magnets. These speakers can last around 10 hours detached when fully charged. The detachable surrounds also have a micro-USB port providing an alternate means for recharging.The JBL Bar 1000 has slightly beveled corners with curved ends in an anthracite gray microperforated metal acoustic mesh. The mesh conceals a scrolling LED display on the front of the soundbar. The display provides useful information, such as volume, input selection, power status as well as the battery status of the wireless speakers. The display cannot be seen unless something is being displayed. There are four manual buttons on the top of the soundbar for power, volume and input source.JBL includes several accessories, including side covers for the sound bar and surround enclosures, L-shaped wall fasteners for the sound bar and U-shaped wall fasteners for the surround enclosures, and an HDMI cable.The soundbar's rear connectors include a power port, a USB Type-A port, an optical port, a RJ-45 Ethernet jack, a HDMI OUT with TV eARC, and three HDMI IN ports. The USB port is provided to play MP3 songs from an external storage drive. Most users would probably use a music streaming service (Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast) for playing music through the soundbar. A Blu-ray player or a video gaming console, can be connectedThe JBL Bar 1000 was fairly easy to set up. In my situation, I placed the soundbar below my 65” LED TV as I have an electrical outlet and a cable chase directly behind the TV. I placed the subwoofer next to the wall about 5 feet from the right of soundbar to accommodate an electrical outlet. One detachable surround speaker was placed on a table behind a sofa in the middle of the room. The second detachable speaker was placed on a small bookshelf at the same distance as its mate from the seating area.I followed the quick setup instructions and plugged the provided HDMI cable into the HDMI (ARC) port on my TV and into the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) on the soundbar. I did not have any other devices (e.g., Blu-ray player or game console) plugged into my TV’s HDMI(ARC) port so I didn’t need to relocate any other cables. The remote control is small and thin and provides buttons for power, TV and Bluetooth input, Atmos intensity, volume up/down, mute, and bass and rear surround adjustment.Following the placement of the system components, I ran the calibration routine using the built-in sound test via the remote control. Once the system as calibrated, I tested the soundbar with Dolby Atmos videos and movies. Everything played sounded very good and the Dolby Atmos effect was fantastic. The primary sources for the videos and movies were YouTube and Netflix. All of the sound channels seemed to be accurately represented based on the information being broadcast from the videos.Overall, if you’re looking for a truly wireless surround sound solution and want to upgrade to a Dolby Atmos system that’s easy to set up and sounds great, the JBL Bar 1000 is an excellent choice.
Let me first state that although I’m a relatively tech-oriented person, I am by no means an “audiophile”. If you are looking for an in-depth technical review, this one perhaps isn’t going to give you what you are looking for. Instead, this review is based from a common user’s perspective. Although I’m no audiophile, I have always wanted a home theater sound experience that makes me feel like I’m at the movies. I just never wanted (or had the time) to get all into the science of how to make my home theater experience that immersive.I have to say, the JBL Bar 1000 is literally mind blowing and a true game-changer for me. Without a doubt, I give it five stars. I plugged it in, downloaded the app, performed a simple and well-guided calibration process, and was ... MoreLet me first state that although I’m a relatively tech-oriented person, I am by no means an “audiophile”. If you are looking for an in-depth technical review, this one perhaps isn’t going to give you what you are looking for. Instead, this review is based from a common user’s perspective. Although I’m no audiophile, I have always wanted a home theater sound experience that makes me feel like I’m at the movies. I just never wanted (or had the time) to get all into the science of how to make my home theater experience that immersive.I have to say, the JBL Bar 1000 is literally mind blowing and a true game-changer for me. Without a doubt, I give it five stars. I plugged it in, downloaded the app, performed a simple and well-guided calibration process, and was completely shocked by how this system sounds and how easy it was to set up. I use it in a home theater setup I have in my basement with a 75” TV I treated myself to. I used to love going to the movies but got tired of the crowds. Now, thanks to the additional experience I get with this system, I don’t miss the movie theater at all!This quote from my wife, “I have always hated surround sound systems! They are obnoxious and the sounds are distracting. However, I have to say, this is the nicest sound I think I have ever heard.” Let me tell you, this says a lot. Within minutes of setting this thing up, my whole family came down and we all got started watching a movie together. It seriously was like we were in the theater but in our sweat pants and in the comfort of our own home.Ok, so let me try to give you a little more detail. I wound up doing a little more research since I didn’t have to mess with much at all to get this thing going. I was pretty interested in learning a little more of the capabilities. I have had this system for a few weeks now and it continues to impress. Ultimately, I give it five stars which I base on overall sound (of course), versatility, simplicity, and quality.Sound. You have to hear it to believe it. However, the JBL Bar 1000 is a 7.1.4 channel, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound capable system. What is Dolby Atmos and DTS:X? Without getting into the weeds, they are two different approaches to surround sound. They are basically two standards that compete against each other. Dolby Atmos is the more traditional movie theater surround approach and DTS:X throws sound in other ways that, according to some, can make for a more immersive experience. Dolby Atmos seems to have the market cornered as most streaming platforms, and the films/shows on them, are more likely Dolby Atmos-enabled content. Either way, it is great this system is capable of both.I watched several movies in Dolby Atmos. It was like a whole new experience watching new and old movies. Sound was coming from everywhere. Unlike other soundbars I’ve had, this system balances the sounds just right. I do not have to constantly adjust the volume to hear soft voice or crank it down during loud scenes. This is why my wife likes it so much as she doesn’t like being blasted out of her seat one minute, and not being able to hear people talking the other. However, she admits the deep sounds this system throws out makes the experience pretty amazing. Me however, I want to be blown away. So, when It’s me and my son watching…game on. We crank up the bass, put the surround sound range on high, detach the speakers, and its go time.The wireless 10” subwoofer, doesn’t skip a beat. I have yet to experience it losing a connection and the range is pretty far. I have it about 12-ft away and under a chair to hide it out of the way. It just does its thing and does it well!Overall, it sounds truly amazing. I have to note there is absolutely no sound delay either. Compared to other systems I have had that required non-stop adjusting of the audio delay to get the voice lined up with the video, the JBL Bar 1000 is spot on.Versatility. One really cool thing about the JLB Bar 1000, in my opinion, is the magnetically detachable wireless speakers. You have the option to keep the sound bar connected or remove the left and right detachable (and rechargeable) speakers to get the true surround sound experience. With the bar fully attached, it packs a deep rich sound with amazing acoustics. Spoken voice is clear and it balances the loud sounds extremely well.Now, with the speakers detached, it was even better. It is definitely like being at the movies. The versatility allows you to take things to the next level depending on what you are watching. It comes with several detachable cover plates so you can mount or locate your detachable speakers in a more semi-permanent setup if desired. Essentially, you can cap off the magnetic areas and connection points to give everything a finished look. Further, although wireless and rechargeable, you have the option to plug power into the USB-C connectors on the back of the speakers if you prefer the more semi-permanent setup. The detachable speakers have a solid range and do not loose connection or have any audio delays.The charge of the detachable speakers lasts a while. JBL claims about 10 hours of use and four hours to charge up which is pretty accurate based on testing the battery life over a few days. However, I mostly just detach mine when I want to watch a movie and leave them attached to the main unit for regular shows. Using it this way, I never have to pay attention to the battery life. They just work!There are three HDMI ports on the unit which is awesome. I was able to remove several in-wall (long) HDMI cables I had running from different components to the TV. I now run my most used components right to the back of the JBL Bar 1000 and from there (one cable) to the eArch connection on my TV. Less cables and smaller lengths = less problems!Simplicity. Take it out of the box, download the app, calibrate, and you’re off. The only thing I did play with for a bit was making sure my TV was set to AnyNet (eArch) to switch from the optical audio (my previous connection) to HDMI (eArch). The HDMI connection through (eArch) sounds better in my opinion. Plus, the TV remote now controls my soundbar given enhanced communication features with connected devices via HDMI vs. optical.The JBL One mobile app is easy to use and allows all the features of the remote control and more. You can adjust the range of the base, EQ settings, detachable speaker volume (when detached), create personalized settings, along with several additional settings.It also has a nice and simple clean look. It blends right into my setup and the led display remains hidden into the mesh of the sound bar. No obnoxious distractions whatsoever!Quality. The JBL Bar 1000 is well-made in typical JBL fashion. The soundbar is roughly 47”x 5”x2” with the speakers attached and about 35”x5”x2” or so with the speakers detached. The sizes vary slightly if you use the included caps for the connection points. The subwoofer measures around 17.25”x12”x12” and the detachable speakers are about 6”x5”x2” which are quite compact considering their sound.In my opinion, if you are looking for high-end sound bar with a movie theater-like experience, the JBL Bar 1000 is something you’ll definitely want to consider. It’s simple to set up and has all the features that count to give you a truly immersive experience without being complicated in any way.I’m a huge fan of JBL and have been for a while. I have had many other brands and JBL always seems to deliver on performance, quality, and design. The JBL Bar 1000 is no exception!
JBL 1000 barI just want to say, This sound bar is incredible! I’m not going to bore you with frequencies and ratios this can be seen on the JBL website. Just a personal review of what I, as a consumer will give to let you know you can’t go wrong with this theatre sound system. I was looking to upgrade my sound bar system as I owned a nice sound bar but it was lacking the power and clarity that is now available. I checked around quite a bit andI have to say without a doubt the quality of the JBL 1000 bar is by far the best sound I have found for theatre sound. The way the speakers are placed and angled in its design, gives that true theatre sound feeling. With detachable speakers that can be placed any where you want them, makes it easy and convenient to use in any ... MoreJBL 1000 barI just want to say, This sound bar is incredible! I’m not going to bore you with frequencies and ratios this can be seen on the JBL website. Just a personal review of what I, as a consumer will give to let you know you can’t go wrong with this theatre sound system. I was looking to upgrade my sound bar system as I owned a nice sound bar but it was lacking the power and clarity that is now available. I checked around quite a bit andI have to say without a doubt the quality of the JBL 1000 bar is by far the best sound I have found for theatre sound. The way the speakers are placed and angled in its design, gives that true theatre sound feeling. With detachable speakers that can be placed any where you want them, makes it easy and convenient to use in any room you choose to have a theatre surround sound at your finger tips. The detachable speakers run on rechargeable batteries that last about 10 1/2 hrs and simply recharge by re- attaching them back to the sound bar, usually taking around 3 1/2 hrs to fully charge once completely drained. The system has a phenomenal 10” subwoofer in an attractive cabinet that delivers a deep thunderous bass for those action movies and music videos that you want to enjoy. I placed my subwoofer back by my couch to get the rumble effect. Since bass is Omni directional it can be heard anywhere in the room. But what a feeling when the bass starts to rumble behind you. I really like how the detachable speakers come together in the sound bar itself. Hold them to the edge of the sound bar, and the magnets ease the speakers into place so simple and yet elegant as the speakers come with covers to place on the speakers when detached and also on the sound bar to give it a finished look when the speakers are in the rear or any where else you use them. No wires to run to the speakers. The sound bar pairs all speakers up. Now that is awesome! Very smart idea by the JBL team. You have the option of HDMI, Optical, or Bluetooth setup. The hook up is so simple with HDMI cables, just connect your Apple TV, Roku box or any other internet receiver you use to the HDMI input, and run a HDMI cable back to your ARC or eARC input of your tv, and your done. Through your streaming service offering Dolby atmos sound, the JBL 1000 bar does the rest. You are getting top notch sound with a click of your remote. Three HDMI inputs on the this attractive looking sound bar, makes it so easy to link up your dvd player for great theatre sound or other devices in a flash with no hassle. Very simple and enjoyable anyone can set this system up. The face of the sound bar has a lighted display to see what the sound bar is doing and a easy to understand remote so you can calibrate your system to your room for optimal sound. You can also download the JBL one app to your device to have even more control of your personal sound preference. JBL has hit a home run with their new line of sound bar systems. Especially the JBL 1000 bar. I was amazed with the 7.1 sound on a movie like Avatar, it was like being in a Dolby sound theatre. You can hear everything so crystal clear you can’t believe what you’ve missed from a plain sound bar system. Even regular TV, is a pleasure watching because you can hear what is being said and still have bottom end to the sound. Unlike TV’s now a days where you think you’re loosing your hearing because the sound quality is so poor. The system comes with brackets to mount the sound bar and speakers to a wall if you want and the cable you need to hook up to your TV and of course the power cables for the sound bar and subwoofer. All beautifully packaged for easy unpacking and installing. If you want a great sound system for theatre viewing at an affordable price, I highly recommend the JBL 1000 bar. You won’t be disappointed!!
This sound bar really took me by surprise! This sound bar is an excellent choice for someone looking for a flexible system with lots of choice for setup and superb sound quality. Let’s hit all of the different categories:Setup:The setup process was extremely straightforward using the included app. It was very intuitive. The sound bar also comes with all of the hardware you need to permanently or temporarily place/mount the rear speakers.Flexibility:Being able to move, remove, or attach the “rear speakers” back into the main sound bar magnetically is pretty incredible. It really lets us decide what kind of experience we need for the content we are watching or playing at home.Sound quality:As usual for JBL, sound quality is top notch. The sound signature is ... MoreThis sound bar really took me by surprise! This sound bar is an excellent choice for someone looking for a flexible system with lots of choice for setup and superb sound quality. Let’s hit all of the different categories:Setup:The setup process was extremely straightforward using the included app. It was very intuitive. The sound bar also comes with all of the hardware you need to permanently or temporarily place/mount the rear speakers.Flexibility:Being able to move, remove, or attach the “rear speakers” back into the main sound bar magnetically is pretty incredible. It really lets us decide what kind of experience we need for the content we are watching or playing at home.Sound quality:As usual for JBL, sound quality is top notch. The sound signature is also easily adjustable using the included app’s equalizer. Awesome stuff! The 10” subwoofer absolutely KICKS and the bar and rear speakers work together, whether attached or detached, and to create an incredibly immersive sound that is balanced, with voices coming through clear. Dolby content is absolutely incredible.Connectivity:Again, absolutely top notch. The sound bar has plenty of inputs, including several HDMI ports, which makes it really easy to integrate into your setup.I’m ridiculously happy with this sound bar. It’s improved my home entertainment setup one hundred-fold.
Delivery was funny. My wife asked if we get new chairs.All parts are well packed so there were no scratches on the parts.All necessary power cables and an HDMI cable are included. The quality of the cables is sufficient for the purpose.Wall brackets for the soundbar and the satellites are of good quality. In addition, there are covers for the soundbar and satellites, so that the setup is also visually attractive in the surround setup.The soundbar itself is not too large. But with the satellites attached it looks very bulky compared to the 55" OLED. The subwoofer is huge but because it is wireless you can place it where you want - and where the WAF works well ;)After unpacking and installing all the parts I downloaded my third(!) JBL app. I already own a few ... MoreDelivery was funny. My wife asked if we get new chairs.All parts are well packed so there were no scratches on the parts.All necessary power cables and an HDMI cable are included. The quality of the cables is sufficient for the purpose.Wall brackets for the soundbar and the satellites are of good quality. In addition, there are covers for the soundbar and satellites, so that the setup is also visually attractive in the surround setup.The soundbar itself is not too large. But with the satellites attached it looks very bulky compared to the 55" OLED. The subwoofer is huge but because it is wireless you can place it where you want - and where the WAF works well ;)After unpacking and installing all the parts I downloaded my third(!) JBL app. I already own a few JBL Flip and two JBL headphones. The Flip has its own app. The headphones need their own app. And the soundbar has its own app - JBL One.The app itself looks good and doesn't need any help on usage. I started calibration of the soundsystem through the JBL One app. The sounds were beeping through the whole room and the necessary steps where shown in the app. After the whole calibration was done we started watching some sample movies.You can setup BASS, SURROUND and AMBIANCE/EFFECT. BASS is especially the subwoofer. SURROUND is for the rear satellites. And AMBIANCE/EFFECT is for the Atmos effect - the sound being reflected by the ceiling.The calibration did a perfect job. After some testing with different movies all of us were very excited. The sound was good. Not too much surround, too much ambiance, too much bass. Well balanced for a quick setup.We have a classic 5.1 setup in our basement "cinema". It is much more powerful, yes. But it is hard to setup, doesn't look well in a small living room and is at least a lot more expensive. For us the JBL Bar 1000 is the perfect soundbar for our living room.After a few more days with testing movies and music I am very happy to own this system. It fits well for the TV size of 55". It works well in a room with nearly 40sqm. The satellites are handy and have their own USB-C charging port (not recommended to stay connected to USB-C while watching movies!).Its a little creepy when I need another app for another JBL product. This should be improved. And at least the app should contain some extra features like shortcuts to some "hidden" functions. The app itself can be more than just a copy of the remote control.
| Channels | 5.1.2 |
| Playback Format | MPEG 1 Layer 2/3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 MPEG 2.5 Layer 3 |
| Total Output | 720W |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth & Wifi |
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 2 Year |
