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JBL BAR 9.1 REVIEW- The Best Budget Dolby Atmos Soundbar!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2024
- The JBL Bar 9.1 is a Dolby Atmos Soundbar that works for every lounge! In this video we'll look at the aspects of this Soundbar that makes it stand out from the other options and decide wether it's right for you. A lot of houses don't have outlets behind the couch to plug rear speakers into but this Soundbar has built in batteries to overcome this issue. I hope this video helps you to decide on which soundbar to get.
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0:00 What To Expect
0:27 Soundbar Overview
2:56 Soundbar Remote
3:37 Sound Quality
5:11 Smart Features
5:57 Bonus Tips
7:10 Overall Thoughts
7:47 What's Coming Next...
You are the 1st reviewer showing that you can power the surrounds with a USB cord.
It’s such a cool feature to be able to choose if you want it run off power or battery. I sometimes plug them in for my customers so they don’t have to worry. That’s one of the reasons I like this system so much.
I have this Bar since March and one huge tip when someone is listening a music: Turn OFF Smart MODE (HOLD MUTE BUTTON + PLUS button for 5 sec) way way better sound especially via Chromecast + Tidal.
Thanks for the helpful tip!! 😊
Another Huge tip thank me later: Factory Reset soundbar and Do Not Calibrate…results? 3D Spatial Aural sensation + more Bass Impact!
@@padgettga where you can see that you are getting this?
@@peterledniczky2966 Hard reset soundbar system (power button + input button on soundbar for 10 seconds and you will get a RESET) Do Not Calibrate the system/rear speakers…place the rears on a strategic location for Atmos and try Dolby Atmos content such as Old Guard on Netflix between minutes 40-45 the airplanes or Godzilla King Of The Monsters movie…thank me later as you will get an immersive 3D Spatial sound + Punchier Bass as it’s supposed to be.
I recently got jbl 9.1 soundbar that didn't come with end pcs ..jbl said wasn't available in Canada. Do you know how to get hand on them .
Thank you.
The best review I ever saw on TH-cam about this soundbar. I will get this soundbar. I already have the JBL 5.1 cheaper version of that one, and it's great. I can't wait to have the 9.1. 👌
Thanks Dyego! Yeah, the 5.1 is awesome and super well priced but the 9.1 takes it that little bit further. These were my go to bars when selling to my customers because they were so easy to use and sounded amazing. Cheers man
Hi. Love from India. Comparing it with Bose 900 which one you feel is better for a large living room ?
Hi, can i see the stand to support the rear speakers? Thanks
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Great video love all the information gave I picked up my own JBL 9.1 soundboard set up sounds great thanks for the info
That’s awesome! Glad you got something out of the video. Enjoy the New Bar 😊
I love theJBL 9.1 the only thing that would make it better is optional wireless ceiling speakers. I really wish they would do that, it isn’t even that difficult an option to make. You could incorporate speakers with ceiling can lights too so if you already have ceiling can lights no cutting or additional wiring for power would be needed. It’s a perfect addition for an Atmos setup and this JBL because the back side speakers are already a part of the bar.
Congratulations for your videos! It's helping me to understand and decided, for example, which soundbar should I buy. I'm starting to decide to buy this soundbar, because of it's price and versatility with the 2 rear speakers. If I may ask, cand you suggest 1 or 2 alternatives to this soundbar? Cheers
Nice. I’ve been hoping you would do a video on this bar.
Thanks!! I’m putting together individual reviews on a bunch of Soundbars then will do a giant comparison soon 😊 Thanks for watching the video 😃
Best review ive seen on this and ive watched 10 now!
Cheers Thomas 🙂
Interesting! The US version didn’t come with those side covers for the Soundbar and Rear Speakers. I want them haha! Great review as always!
👆 another great reviewer!
Yeah, they’re super awesome! And they’re magnetic, which I’m all for 😂 It looks like they now include the covers in the US version (according to B&H). Thanks Jonah! Always appreciate your support. 😊
I contacted customer support & they are sending the end caps free of charge. It’s worth a try.
@@archwaytech Thanks for the review. Im straggling to decide between samsung g950a and jbl9.1 .. which one do you recommend for movie and games. I have a q80t TV.
Thanks alot
No worries 😊 Since you’ve got a Samsung TV I’d go with the Q950a as they work really well together but it also depends on your room layout and whether the flexibility of the rear speakers from the JBL suits better. Sound wise the JBL has a deeper low end but the Samsung is more refined. Hope this helps.
I keep my system plugged up all the time. Will that over charge or damage the detachable speakers ??
Almost have it for 8 months now. I love it! Here in the Netherlands it only came with the european/dutch cable :)
Thanks for the video. Would you please review JBL BAR 1300? I am confused between SONOS ARC with Sub and JBL BAR 1300. Like to get a fair uniased comparison and advice which one to go for.
Maybe a dumb question here....but, The back of this has an HDMI for the tv, and another for say, blue ray. My question is this. I have Direct TV, which has an HDMI cable as well. Where does that go?. From what I can tell, the only hook ups are one for tv, one for like blue ray, so how do I get the signal from the Direct TV box into the sound bar?
I have a 23 ft high ceiling in the living room area. Do you think this system will be able to provide the atmos effect?
My rear speakers are hissing. But you can only hear it if you have it very close to you.
is that normal ?
Hello. Great review and great product. Could you please tell me the stands for the speakers you show in the video?
Thanks Fabio for your feedback 😊 Here’s a link to the speaker stands… amzn.to/3kiiHPL
Hey, if we use earc tv port to connect to soundbar, and run Dolby atoms content lets say on Netflix, will the sound bar display what type of format is being played?
Mate, when you can get your hands on them, we definitely need a comparison review between the Sonos Arc, Sony HT-A7000, and the Bose Soundbar 900. These are the three I'm trying to decide between. Always love your videos 👍
Sure will be. They’re not available here in New Zealand yet but will definitely be putting out videos on them when they are. Thanks for your support. 😊
Andrew Robinson says that the Sony HT-A7000 is absolutely awful. He recommends the HT-A9 with the HW5 subwoofer if you're buying a Sony sound system.
I'd go with Sonos out of those 3 if you get the surrounds and sub. Those combined are one of the best on the market.
Good stuff, thanks 👍 Since writing this comment I've seen a few reviews on the Sony HT-A9 and I've gotta admit, I'm sold! Just waiting for it to land in Australia.
Somewhere at around 5:26, you've mentioned that the bar doesn't support Alexa... Does it mean that I can't pair my Echo Dot with the bar via Bluetooth?... Kindly clarify
Nice and clear explanations. Thanks
Thanks Benny!
This or the Vizio elevate?
My only negatives so far are no EQ and no voice enhancer option
Does someone know the wireless mode of transmission used on subwoofer and surround speakers on this system?
Hi sir do the soundbar have game EQ whatever you called? 😅
What is the stand you use for the side speakers ? Great review!
Thanks 😊
The stands I used can be found here: geni.us/u5AzF
I also did a video on them:
th-cam.com/video/CaArpZMlgUU/w-d-xo.html
Cheers mate 😊
Great review. Could you please briefly compare the bar 9.1 vs Samsung Q950A? Main use for Movie, Game, Netflix (Android).. not so much music.
Q950a is better for movies, Atmos... Sounds incredible. You really hear the atmos effect. Versus sounding slightly more like discrete surround on the jbl. Samsung bass a little underwhelming at times and music sounds worse. Jbl has good bass but also dialogue sounds muffled at times. I tried both and returned the jbl. The jbl is good too though and currently a few hundred $$ cheaper here so depends on budget as well.
@@MrLameduck23 Thx u so much. I went and get 950a.. surprisingly it is cheaper than the bar 9.1 here :)
BL Bar 9.1 vs LG SL8Y ? Best for movies ?
Jbl 9.1 would be best especially for movies since you get the rear speakers and it has a better contrast in sound over the SL8Y.
In my usage, I would have the rear speakers mounted on ceiling hangars with the chargers permanently plugged into wall outlets. What would the maximum distance from the soundbar be so the rear speakers won't cut out? TIA
Hi Robert. I've had these approx 5m away from the main bar without it cutting out. I can't see an offical spec from JBL but im guessing you could probably go 6 - 7m depending on any interference within your room. Hope that helps :)
@@archwaytech Thank you very much. I am considering this system as well as the much cheaper Vizio M512a-H6 to buy this year. Have you tried out the Vizio? My listening room is fairly small, approximately 4x4 meters.
I bought this in 2022 and it doesn't have the covers for the back speakers and the ends of the bar? Is there a way to get them?
Call the JBL Service!!
Have you ever used the JBL 9.1 eARC with a Samsung TV? Every time I touch the volume a Stupid Dialog appears on the left of the TV saying something like adjusting eARC volume. ANNOYING!
Question does the rear speakers have mounting screws for the bottom to mount on a stand?
Unfortunately there's no hole on the bottom to mount it to a stand. Only on the side. Cheers
Thank you for your review. Not sure you hear of Philip Fidelio B97 soundbar? Same concept of JBL 9.1 with detachable rear speaker. Wondering which one better?
No worries. 😄 I just took a quick look at it and they seem very similar so I can see why you're interested in both. I can't comment on audio quality as I haven't listened to the Philips but from the specs the JBL has a slightly larger subwoofer but otherwise they are very similar. It really comes down to how it sounds so I'd try find a store that is demoing both to determine which one you like the sound of more.
@@archwaytech Thank you so much your response. I can’t find someone give a full TH-cam detail review about It. Haha.. Slightly cheaper than Jbl 9.1 because the Philip detachable speaker don’t have up-firing driver. Curious about the Imax feature not sure how great is the sound quality.😃
I just found the Phillips B97 and thought it was very similar. It looks to have a slightly higher wattage output however the satellite rear speakers don’t have atmos so it’s only 7.1.2.
@@MrJordanwain Yes, the rear speaker don’t have up firing speaker. I not sure whether is available in USA because I don’t see many TH-camr doing a full detail review.
Do you have a test of the Philips b97 ??
Sir, what charging adapter to use for the surround? And the watt?
Don't tell that details to this idiot
Can you pls tell me if the rear speakers are able to play sound and charge at the same time (wall chargers)?
They can as you can have them permanently wall mounted.
They should have taken a video test to advertise and better check its quality
Maybe as a separate video, perhaps do a music comparison of whatever sound bars you have with a Sonos SL/One with Sub as a frame of reference. I think a fear keeping some out of the sound bar category is their performance with music.
So do you mean compare other speakers that play music well but may not fit into the ‘Soundbar’ category?
@@archwaytech No, just music performance of whatever sound bar you’re testing with a known and widely available 2.1 system. I’m under the impression that sound bars don’t excel at music reproduction compared to audio separates, so it would be nice to get your impressions. There’s not much they can do about stereo separation, but perhaps some do better at high volumes, managing compression, avoiding the “showroom sound” of overly lifted treble, or subwoofer tuning.
I wouldn't consider £950 budget! 😲 I got it for £650 and that is still a lot of money.
Another great review.......I have Alexa on my sonos arc and I still haven't even set it up yet. i really dont care about it
Thanks ROBOCOP. I appreciate you jumping on so quick!! 😊 Yeah, not everyone uses Voice Assistants and just prefers a soundbar for Better TV Sound.
Hello , I would like to know, if i cast a dolby atmos supporting movie via my phone, will it automatically play dolby atmos surround sound or not ?! To be able to cast do i need to a fire tv stick or Google chrome cast kind of devices?! it won’t play amazon prime videos in it ?!
You can't cast directly to the soundbar and have it play atmos... you'd have to plug in an Atmos capable device like Fire TV stick into the soundbar and send it to that. Hope this helps.
@@archwaytech thanks .. some reviewers said that it has built in system to cast .. so was confused
@@archwaytech so you mean if directly casted then we will be able to get 5.1 channel output or just 2.1 channel if directly casted without using streaming devices ?!
Please make a video on playing dolby atmos movies using USB drive. I am using xbox onto lg BX
950a vs 9.1? if they are available for same price in my region? Klipsch is probably going to be twice price.
If they’re the same price I’d go for the Q950a unless you have an odd lounge and need the flexibility of battery powered rear speakers.
Thanks for your review. Do these surrounding and sub need to be connected with wi-fi?
No worries 😊 The sub and surrounds connect via it’s own Bluetooth like connection so don’t need wifi. This all happens automatically when you power them up.
Jbl bar 9.1 vs Samsung Q950 please
Cost please
About 4:40. So I can get the atmos experience if my monitor doesn't have arc/earc but I have an apple tv 4k 2nd?
Yeah, if you have an Apple TV 4K plugged into the bar then you can get Atmos 😊
@@archwaytech didn’t know because my monitor doesn’t even have Arc. Thank you!
No worries. Yeah Arc is a TV thing. Have fun setting it up if you get one 😊
@@archwaytech I’m thinking but in it’s little brother the bar 5.0
Solid option if you don’t mind not having a sub.
I just bought the LG CX65 and now im so confused.. I wa planing to get the LG SP11RA but now im not sure anymore. The LG SP11RA is about 650 euro in Sweden right now and the JBL 9.1 is about 950 euro. Im going to use it for both movies and music and my room is small and hard to place the back speakers in. Im so confused... Any recommendations, i really need help??
I'd spend the extra money and go for the JBL. It's better sounding and the rear speakers are more flexible in placement.
@@archwaytech I'll do that then! Thanks for the answer!
@@archwaytech i jusr got the JBL 9.1. Couldnt wait for black friday and they had it on another sale. Payed 6990sek (869 euro). Im hoping to be getting blown away!! Will let you know. Thanks!
That’s exciting!! 🎉 Thanks for letting me know. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Can this be used for karaoke?
maybe but maybe put there some music if u review soundbar
Remember it only charges in standby mode
Do a review on the Klipsch Cinema 1200
That’s coming 🥳
I wonder which is best jbl 9 .1 or klipsch cinema 1200
Why do they call it 9.1 if its 5.1.4?
They include the 4 upward firing channels with the horizontal ones. It just for marketing purposes to make it sound better.
😭😭😭 No Sound Test 🥺🥺🥺
Have you been able to try out the petite LG Eclair qp5?
Nah I haven’t. Looks like a mix between a soundbar and stand alone speaker. Very intriguing.
@@archwaytech I ended up getting one for a small bedroom & after fiddling with the sound (in the app) I am really enjoying it. I don’t know if I’d feel the same way if I had bought the unit at full price. The sub is pretty badass. 🍻
Bose announced there flagship atmos soundbar (Soundbar 900)
Yeah, I'll be getting one in to do a review on. It looks promising.
I feel asleep