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JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Review
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For a lot of people, the JBL Bar 9.1 will open the door into high-performance cinema. This includes everything you’ll need for an immersive Dolby Atmos experience without breaking the bank. The first thing you’ll notice is the smart design of this wireless surround-sound system. As a package of 4 pieces bundled together, you get a soundbar with two wireless rechargeable rear-speakers plus a wireless subwoofer. All the pieces in this bundle have matching rounded edges and a graphite finish that has just the right amount of sheen for a nice modern look.
The Bar 9.1 is designed to sit under your TV or it can be wall-mounted. We think most people will probably just position this on top of a piece of furniture underneath their TV, and the rear-speakers on top of tables or even a pair of stands in the rear of the room. The rear-surrounds are wireless and rechargeable. So, when it’s time to charge them, they dock into the magnetic charging-stations on the sides of the bar, and in about 3 hours they’ll be ready for 10 hours of playtime! With the rear-speakers attached, the bar spans 47-inches wide. But, when you remove these, the bar spans just shy of 35-inches long. Visually, this will look great with TVs that are 43-inches or more.
The Bar 9.1 is a 9-channel surround-sound system that comes with a single sub bass channel - hence the numbers in the name “Bar 9.1.” We’ll break down what all these numbers and channels really mean and why this is cool. But first, let’s talk about that subwoofer. The size of the wireless sub makes the biggest statement in this system. The subwoofer stands a little over 17-inches tall, 12-inches wide, and 12-inches deep. It weighs in at 24 ½ pounds because there’s a massive 10-inch down-firing transducer housed inside the unit that will deliver deep floor-shaking low-end. To present sound across a full-range of frequencies, JBL uses an array of drivers to present sound from 34Hz to 20KHz with a maximum SPL of 103dB. JBL doesn’t provide a plus or minus point on the 34Hz, so we’re not sure if the sub really gets that low, but it sure feels like it! Three front-facing speakers provide the horizontal left, center, and right channels while four height-channels fire sound up to the ceiling for that top-to-bottom sense of vertical elevation. Then, JBL goes the extra mile by giving you two more surround-sound channels in the rear-speakers. So, when the rear-surround speakers are placed in the back of your room, you’ll be completely immersed in a 9-channel “bubble” of 3D sound!
From talking with our customers, we know how excited people are getting about Dolby Atmos. People want better sound than their TV speakers can provide. And as television and movies start to prioritize Dolby Atmos and streaming, this trend is the future. However, not everyone has the space for an entire system of separate speakers and a home theater receiver, so it’s really cool to see how far some of these high-performance soundbars have come. Soundbars are more mobile and affordable than a full surround-sound installation, and while not quite the same, there are a few of them that can offer a comparable sound.
For less than $1,000, JBL gives you the whole Atmos experience complete with a soundbar, a subwoofer, plus rear-speakers. When you compare this with other systems, it stands out as a total package for the money. Similar systems might include a sub, but the rears are usually optional add-ons and more expensive after you expand some of these other systems. At this price point, we like that there’s no extra wires or extra power connections needed. The battery-powered rear-surrounds are not only convenient, they added more to the experience without having to spend any extra money. They did a nice job recreating the elevation in our soundstage, but it was the exhilarating bottom-end weight from the sub that over-delivered on performance.
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I think I'm going to get this, I currently don't have a surround sound set up, so looking at options. I definitely like being able to adjust the volume of the rear surround speakers. Wonder if there's a place near me where I can sample the sound.
Volume adjustment is 3 steps: low medium high.
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I did, at Best Buy!
@@shipperson so was it any good
I'd trust advice from Keanu Reeves
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Nah more like Jared Leto
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He is the chosen one. Was also great in John Wick.
Excellent video - precision just as needed. Most importantly, no unnecessary background music, no superfluous words & perfect coverage of ALL essential topics. Thank you!
I bought this soundbar 2 weeks ago. Gaming (CoD) is so damn immersive and the 10" woofer just shreds. Streaming via Chrome cast via Spotify: this system is so damn impressive! At audio level 18 I feel like I'm at a club because of the large sub and my family room is about 500sqft. So far I absolutely love this soundbar despite only having an Arc HDMI port.
Damn that’s awesome! I’m thinking about getting this for gaming, have you had any issues ?
Movies? Rears problems? Atmos
since the detachable speakers are connected by bluetooth, isn't there any sound lag from those rear speakers?
@@predatorcanine that's a good question.. i bought a JBL soundbar a while ago and with Bluetooth it has a lag .. sometimes it's there and sometimes it's not.. so annoying
How’s this as compared to JBL 800 pro ??
I bought the jbl 9.1 and after listening to the soundbar i sold my receiver and all those wired speaker. It sound better than my dolby atmos receiver. Thanks jbl.
Is it worth it ? Any issues with the wireless connection?
Issues with rears audio drop outs atmos apple tv etc?
Picked mine up on Prime day. Looks good and has sounded great everywhere I have placed it. It won't be the loudest speaker out there, but excellent value at this price point. I put it in my living room and have had it up to 65% and was loud without being too loud. We could still converse and enjoy the music.
Thanks for sharing. We are glad you like yours.
At last JBL listens to customers. Atmos at last! Thanks
got this jbl 9.1 with complete accessories (end caps and cables).. for those having problem with the wireless rear speakers.. pls update your jbl 9.1 firmware and make sure you recharge the rear speakers before use.
Thanks for the helpful tip!
How to update jbl 9.1?
best hair i have seen in a while. i'm almost there. thanks to not cutting my hair for 8 months. bed hair gone right is this hair style.
what?
Just got this, totally awesome!
I bought it just now waiting on delivery 😁
I just bought this from you guys sound and bass is incredible with great Dolby Atmos Experience
Greetings Kevin! That's awesome! For the money, this is an excellent Dolby Atmos package. Really glad to hear you're enjoying it as much as we did
Brilliant did it come with covers for end of speakers for when you disconnect from soundbar
@@RonD84 no mine didn't come with any I think it depends on which region you live in
@@kevindobson552 ahh ok im in the uk so probably wont either then be lucky if they give you the power cable here 😁
How you liking it so far ?
i bought this today, so of course now is the time to read reviews!
We hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching
Any thoughts on Battery replacement options after 2-3 years once memory effect sets in, or if the battery gets damaged.
i would assume (without prior experience with JBL soundbars) that replacement batteries will be easy to find and replace. If you have a concern on this, please share?
Jbl don't always use best components have used other powered speakers and can be prone to capacitor squeal after time
@@scotttait2197 to decrease the wear and tear effect of the rear speakers why not use the only when needed
This guy definitely knows the words to every 30 seconds to Mars song ever made
Why didn't you mention the micro usb ports on the surrounds? You can power them permanently that way.
Yes
wich usb ? type c ? or the old one ?
@@julianmalatesta7832 the older usb
Great review I got the jbl soundbar 9.1 with 820 watt its mind-blowing very good sound bar. I compared with other soundbar for me 1 of the best. I got early the 5.1 jbl soundbar with 550 watt that's was great too but I am really looking forward to go bigger and then this was the best purchase I had done
Damn. I was waiting for the HW-Q950T because i own a new 2020 samsung TV that also supports q symphony but after watching this , i dont know wich would be a better option.
Maybe the nakamichi 7.2.4?
I have a QLED and had my eyes on Q950 but listening to the same content side by side in many stores, I couldnt say no to this bad boy.
great and awesome review. would be great if you guys include metric measurements.
Great presentation young man. well done. ty
Thank you Rene and thanks for watching!
I just received Sonos Arc yesterday now I’m thinking about returning it after seeing this.
Greetings James! We agree the JBL is a great package for the price. We also love Sonos Arc for MANY many reasons. Our founder, Leon Shaw, wrote the review on the Sonos Arc. If you're interested, please feel free to check out his review here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review/ Also, we just wrote a piece comparing the best soundbars. Feel free to read it here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ - The bars in that comparison, including JBL Bar 9.1 stand out in their own unique ways too, so our hope is that this list helps people narrow down their decision, so they get the bar that fits their room and budget. If you have any second thoughts or any questions at all about the Sonos Arc or the JBL Bar 9.1, please feel free to chat with us on audioadvice.com so we can help you get the best one for your needs and budget. Glad you enjoyed the review!
I returned the JBL 9.1, only had it for 4 hours, went back in the box. This JBL in no way compares to any Sonos speakers. I ended getting the Sonos ARC and Sub. The JBL is noticeably inferior in all aspects, the sound is muffled, no treble, and did not connect to my WiFi at all. I was so disappointed in this JBL. Maybe I had a bad unit, not sure. When my wife, who is not a sound audiophile like myself, said “ you think that sounds good?” I was trying to like it, but it was so disappointing that I knew I was packing it up. I have a JBL onBeat Rumble that sounds 10 times than this JBL sound bar.
@@itsmermf I had the exact same experience with the 5.1 version a few years ago. Except mine went back in the box after 20 minutes. Given the raves I read about it, I assumed it was my hearing. But to me it sounded AWFUL. Tinny, hollow sound like a tin can. My theory is that people fall in love with the subwoofer, which overpowers the entire thing. Without that it is horrible. I got a Sony and the sound was immediately better.
@@mrsj1417 Does the Sony you got compare in terms of subwoofer?
@@itsmermf Did you calibrate the system to your room before testing? or did it even sound bad after that? i agree, people get all hyped with loud bass...
If you need to test if your system works with everything I went for apple TV 4k and it put outs everything. It was easy to spot what cables and what devices and ports didn't put out or pass trough everything. First it was problem I had not dolby atmos output from ps4 and TV. Now the source is putting out dolby vision and dolby atmos works with streaming services. Buy it where you can return it if you don't needed. I decided to keep it as I did for the jbl 9.1 I also didn't need to upgrade my 2016 TV since everything works perfectly now.
which one do you suggest JBL 9.1 or Sony HT-A7000
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. Thanks for watching
Been waiting for this. This must be good.
Great video and review! Thank you so much for all of the great info and professional review.
You are so very welcome Paul! So glad to hear you are enjoying our content
@@AudioAdvice Nice review overall, I’m curious if you’ve tried music on this soundbar? If yes, how is it?
Nice videos and very informative! Can do video for citation multibean 700 soundbar? And some comparison to other soundbar to the citation soundbar?
Greetings Ang! Thank you for saying that friend. We are so glad our content is helpful. For every review we do, there are dozens of products we don't put out videos on. In other words, we simply don't waste people's time with reviews and comparisons on products we don't believe in. We may do something in the future, but as of right now, we don't have any plans to compare that soundbar. On the other hand, we just released a 2020 best soundbar comparison: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ - For that comparison, we listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars of 2020. After extensive listening to music and movies, these are ultimately the ones that made the cut.
Batches of this soundbar shipped in the last few months has a defect were volume of the rear speakers cannot be adjusted while detached and the rear button show "NOT SUPPORTED".
Hi. We're sorry to hear you have either experienced or heard about some issues with this model. We didn't experience any of those issues and have not received reports from JBL or customers about this. However, if you purchased your Bar 9.1 from our website, come have a chat with one of our customer support chat advisors at www.audioadvice.com/ so we can help you troubleshoot any issue that arrises with any product - no matter the brand. Thanks for watching!
@@AudioAdvice Their support were helpful and acknowledged the issue and got it refunded. Here's their response:
I am really sorry to inform you that sadly, the issue which you are facing, where when you try adjusting the rear speaker's level, causing the display to say "NOT SUPPORTED" is being caused by the soundbar thinking that the detachable speakers are still attached to the soundbar.
This issue can sadly not be fixed by a software update, and requires the soundbar to be repaired at a service center.
Sure sure is my favorite band, I had to subscribe and am contemplating on getting this over the Sonos arc and Visio elevate
Was at Best Buy looking at the Sonos and they showed me this model JBL. I listened to both Sonos and this JBL and it is just as good as the Sonos for sound, but for the price along with the true wireless surround....This JBL is the way to go. Just need to find it in stock some where.
Well done, makes me want one
Very helpful, thank you.
a simple but modern looking grill..
Looks like my old 80's radio clock xp
got it today, 28 nov 20, after the connection eARC/ARC experimentation, time to sit and enjoy F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Folks, I was not watching the race, I am in it! The Left Rear speaker conveys amazing surround, Atmos fires everywhere. Amazing for my first ever lifetime surround. Oh wait, the Rear Right kept blinking slowly white, meaning 'disconnected' from the bar. Never saw it connected. Found a few disconnect forums, nothing to suggest a worse situation than Samsung. I avoided the Samsung precisely due to such connection issues... But not, JBL 9.1 RR never connects. 1000$ with Extended BB warranty? no thank you...RR never connects = automatic 0 stars if I could...
Exceptional review!
Great review! Do the up firing atmos speakers really work? Do you actually get that helicopters flying above me feel with this solution?
I’m wondering the same thing.
They do i sell these thing for a living and they work
Yes. I got one and I tried “Extraction” on it. Sound is really enveloping.
@@Blackman3620 can you suggest a quality but cheaper option? I love the way the wireless speakers can detach but this is way out of my price range. I’m in the $300 range
@@cp3onmtv963 will be touugh finding a solution as good as that for that price, if you could push yourself to a JBL 5.1 soundbar, still great sound quality or maybe a smasung t650, you'll lose channeling but closer to your budget
Can you charge the rear speakers via USB , can you answer please? thanks !
Yes
@work gmail there is located at each rear speakers near the docking connector sides
Yes
Are the HDMI 2.1?
The Bar 9.1 is not HDMI 2.1, but as long as your TV features the newer eARC HDMI port, it will allow true Dolby Atmos when you connect it with any of the premium soundbars below. Here are the best Dolby Atmos soundbars for gaming. If you want to even more details about the best soundbars and TVs with eARC and HDMI 2.1, you might be interested in our other video on The Best Audio & Video Essentials To Level-Up Your Gaming which covers the topic of HDMI 2.1 in a lot more depth: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/high-performance-audio-video-essentials-for-gaming/
great review.any suggestion for speakers surround stands?
Atmos and DTS-X OK ! But what about other audio codec ?
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital EX
DTS
DTS 96/24
DTS Digital Surround (5.1 canaux)
DTS:X
DTS-ES
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio
I see nothing on that :(
you guys always have the best videos
Thank you Holly! We appreciate your support so much! Glad you are enjoying our content
Thank you for the informative video. The one question I have is can I
control the center speaker individually? With surround sounds, I
sometimes have trouble hearing voices. It would be nice to be able to
turn the volume of the voices up without the volume of all the other
speakers going up too.
Just lower down the bass & ur good to go👍
Thanks for the detailed review,how do you compare this with soundbar 700 they sound incredible with bass mode and rears. Do u think jbl atmos 9.1 worth replacing bose 700
xavier jegan no. Bose 700 is much better in sound/soundstage and movie theater quality sound. In regards to atmos, you can get a vizio 5.1.4 for cheaper than the JBL - RTINGS literally scored the vizio just a few points lower and the atmos experience is actually better on the vizio than the JBL.
Honestly if you are coming from a bose 700, and you are wanting ATMOS, you are better off getting a high end quality soundbar for atmos like the Sonos Arc, or the samsung 900t or 950t soundbar
@@garretts431 thank you
@@garretts431 RTINGS scored this JBL higher than the Sonos Arc
Watching this on Christmas and I was waiting for Bruce Willis to come in.
Thanks!
Great video! I like that there is NO unboxing and doesn’t speak too fast.
Thank you!
Can the rear speakers be used in a separate room for music? Not with a second source but in a party environment where people may be in other rooms?
Hey Wesley! Yes they can be used in a separate room as long as they are close enough for the wireless connection to reach. We would recommend placing both of the rears in the same room though so you still get both the left and right channels! Check out our comparison of our favorite soundbars if you are interested in one with more multi-room expandability: audioadvice.io/2020soundbars
Comprehensive review ! Loved it, you really made me wanna get one.
After watching this video, I’m wondering, which Soundbar is better for music, Sonos arc or JBL BAR 9.1? Thanks in advance.
Greetings friend! Thanks for the question! If you are looking for a soundbar that excels with music listening, you might be interested in checking out our comparison of the best soundbars of 2020: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ - Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs the features and performance you get. So, JBL Bar 9.1 is a great option for listening to music for the price. For less $1000, we really enjoyed it, but it's not perfect for everyone's use scenario, so we highlight the pros and cons in our full written review. Feel free to give that a read here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-review/ - On the other hand, if you want more multiroom expansion capabilities for your music, the Sonos Arc is hard to beat for sure. Our founder, Leon Shaw, wrote the review on the Sonos Arc, so if you're interested, please feel free to check out his review here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review/ - The other bars in our comparison stand out in their unique ways too, so our hope is that this list will help people narrow down their decision to the right soundbar for their room and for the price they can afford. Glad you enjoyed the JBL Bar 9.1 review! If you have more questions about performance, please come have a chat with us on our website at audioadvice.com so we can help you find the soundbar that will perform the best in your room!
@@AudioAdvice How many feet away can you go with the detached rears? TY!
This guys hair 10/10
Anyone know what is the explanation of below sound modea?
Hold bass button for 5 seconds, then press + on remote
There is 5 different modes but no information from JBL
If there's one thing I learned from life, anyone who has a mullet knows what they're talking about. I was going to buy groceries this week, but hey, audio calls.
The 9.1 system or the Sonos Arc (i may add the expensive sub later...) whats your opinion? the TV is more or less in one corner of a rectangle room.
Corners are bad
I was wondering if you can plug the rear speaker? Sometimes i play video games for a really long period of times when im not at work so i just want to be sure that i could get it and place the rear without them dsicharging completely while playing :)
You can plug each speaker in permanently using a basic Micro USB cable
While this is a good review, as you are also a seller of this product, I didn't hear any negative view points, only positive one's.
Excellent review, I hope soon you can make a review about this soundbar vs New Bose Soundbar 900 and test the Dolby Atmos sound, I know LG soundbar came with surround wireless speakers already but also Bose soundbar 900 can add wireless surround speakers, I wonder which one is better. I hope you or someone already test this two excellent soundbars.
Yeah but you have to consider the budget... Bose with speakers it is something around 1500€...not comparable
Just subbed. Very informative video
What is the version of hdmi in ? Is 2.1 ?
Out of all the eviews that l've seen, none say what version it uses. They will gladly say it's using HDCP 2.3 tho.
Just purchased one waiting for next Friday to pick up from best buy hope it's what they say about it a little over a grand for it
what if the Baterry of the detachable part gone bad? can it be replaced?
While the manual does not tell you how, the specs call out a pretty standard lithium battery so with a little skill, you probably could. Thanks for watching
You have an OPTION of plugging in a micro USB cable directly into the detachable speaker. Same with the other one. Once you permanently mount your rears, just route a USB power supply for the speakers.
hey thanks for this review. I've been thinking about adding another dolby atmos soundbar in my basement and this looks great. Wasn't sure about the quality of the sound, but after watching this, now I know it'll work perfectly :D
I'm stuck between this and the samsung q950t because it's black friday the samsung cost's 999 here
me too and have seen bad reviews for the q950 yet its rated higer than jbl
is this better than an actual receiver? I have a vsx 104 elite, and I'm wondering if the swap is a good thing
Will it be better than Yamha YAS 408 when used with surround speakers in terms of clear and crisp sound quality ?
this was so informative and helped me make a decision!! I will be coming back for more to watch these videos for sure!
Thank you Carly! We appreciate your support so much! Glad our content is helping you
The part with calibration is not correct. You need to calibrate two times. One, where you put the rear speakers next to your listening position, then one where you put the rear speakers in the desired rear position. I started out with just one calibration (of the rear position) and the Atmos was okay'ish. After performing the calibration just described, the Atmos experience was WAUW!
If living room setup doesn't allow for positioning of the wireless surround speakers, is there a 7.1 version of this product or can I purchase this and leave the wireless speakers connected and they'll still contribute to the surround that way?
i have a JBL 5.1 with a Harmon Kardon amp. its with me since 2007 and its been spectacular, I am going to upgrade to this next month. How ever do i need a different amp is the question?
Ian- good question, please hop over to www.audioadvice.com to chat or speak with one of our home theater experts. Thank you for watching!
Im thinking of selling my 5.1 jbl bar and getting this one. Is it worth the upgrade?
of course it is worth ! And remember to sell your new 9.1 in weeks time to buy new 10.1 ;-) Just keep buying
I think not, the rear speakers has to be charged every 10 hours? Eventually will need to charge them more often, maybe a movie or two? It’s pain in the butt! No offense but this is a very dumb idea for even considering it.
@@pepboyzero you act like it's difficult to charge..
I’m going against the trend here and going to say yes it’s worth it (but that’s only if your 5.1 isn’t Atmos).
@@GhostSal totally, have has mine for a few months now and it is wonderful
Thanks and appreciate your efforts for creating this review video. Could you tell me which one is best SONY HTS5000 or JBL 9.1 for listening music with heavy bass and treble effects?
I had the Sony hts500 and sennheiser ambeo that cost $2700 and at this price it beats them especially with those wireless speakers
@@JMTZS if you could recommend those 3 mentioned for someone willing to pay the price for whichever, which would you say would offer the best experience overall. I'm very interested in JBL But I'm curious to how it compares.
@@CenkoDeMayo AMBEO sounds good but you will need to add a sub separately to get a good full sound. DAtmos sounds great but then again male sure you have insurance and a guarantee incase it has issues like I did. The sonyht500 is bellow the Ambeo but with the advantage oss comes with a sub bit also sounds good. But the JBL would be my recommendation to you. It has a sub and surround sound is good plus the surround speakers are wireless and rechargeable. Its the best value for the money.
Besides at the end of the day they are all sound bars and not a full home theater system. I have both connected to my TV the JBL sound bar and a theater sound system. I am happy with the JBL I like loud sound and great bass. Im happy I got mines at best buy with Geek Squad incase any issued. Its been over a month and things are good, wireless speakers haven't lost connection.
Hope it helps. Any more Q im here to help. 👍🏼😉🤙🏼
@@JMTZS Sounds great. Thanks man, I will definitely take what you said into consideration.
@@JMTZS jbl 9.1 or sony st5000?
how many feet away can the detachable rears go from the main system?
30 feet
Which one is better if money is not an issue? Sonos Arc System Or JBL 9.1? Also, can you please do a review on Klipsch Cinema 1200 soundbar and compare with these?
Greetings! If money is not an option, the potential of Sonos Arc really opens up when you add more speakers with multiroom streaming. Squeezing every last drop of performance from the Sonos Arc can cost more compared to the JBL Bar 9.1, but you will have a premium system with the ability to cover your whole house in music. This is something the JBL Bar 9.1 simply cannot do as that is priced to be a standalone high-performance package for a great Dolby Atmos experience. Our founder, Leon Shaw, wrote the review on the Sonos Arc, so if you're interested, please feel free to check out his review here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review/ - You might also be interested in our comparison of the best soundbars of 2020: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ - Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best high-performance soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs the features and performance you get. So, JBL Bar 9.1 is a great option that packages the Dolby Atmos experience for a great price. The other high-end bars in our comparison stand out in their unique ways too, so our hope is that this list will help people narrow down their decision to the right soundbar for their room, their use scenario (music vs cinema or all of the above) and for the price they can afford. If you are wanting the best performance money can buy, our comparison will likely help you out, but if you have any questions please come have a chat with us at audioadvice.com, so that one of our audio specialists can help you determine the right soundbar for your needs, your room and budget.
Audio Advice Thanks that was helpful. I am purely looking soundbar for movies. I am just looking for the best atmos soundbar that sounds best and most immersive. I don’t need the expansion or any other things. Does Arc system sounds better than Samsung q950t and JBL 9.1?
If money no issue definitely go with sonos. They just work really well with other sonos products. Good ecosystem.
What happens when the batteries wear out in the satellites?
I was wondering about the same thing
Leave them both plugged into usb chargers in their rear playing spots
Campared to Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch Soundbar which one you suggest to buy? Sony of JBl 9.1. Also tell about Battery Life of detachable speakers of JBL soundbar. Can the battery be replaced after the battery dies in natural course of time? Please explain
How does the rear speakers connect to the main bar? And the sub?
Must one have wifi for this to work?
Awesome review. Buying it RN.
Thank you!
My hair is a bird, your argument is invalid
Could it be mounted to the TV? I ask because, I have to mount the Soundbar to the TV for a Motorhome install
Forget the soundbar, I’m watching for that hair
He definitely has that 1980s look going, but what old at some point is new again!
Are there any adapters available for the rears so they can stay permanently?
I believe you can plug them in to a power supply
:mentions detachable, rechargeable rear surrounds:
Other audio companies pound keyboard :why didn’t we think of that!?!:
Yes, it was a brilliant idea. Thanks for watching
You did not mention about the price and sound test and the link to where we can buy this product.
The price and where to buy are in the video description. Thanks for watching
I have an optoma gt5600 UST projector, how would I be able to connect this sound bar to it? any help would be greatly appreciated!
Ok, dumb question. How does one hook up Direct TV to this? The sound bar has two ports, one from bar to tv, second says to blue ray. Where does the HDMI cable from the Direct TV box go?
You could use the Blu-ray port. Or connect all your sources to the TV and use arc or e-arc to get the audio to the bar. Thanks for watching
Does the BT has AptX LL? (No more lipsync)
For Atmos setups, is 5.1.4 , not 9.1 :)
I have the 5.1 and I absolutely love it. I do only have one issue with it, Music has very little to no mids so the soundstage is a bit lacking when my girlfriend and I are trying to have a nice chill session. I purchased it knowing it lacked mids, but I thought I would get used to it.
So does this 9.1 have good mids?
Greetings Malcom! Nice! the 5.1 is a great soundbar. If listening to your music with the Bar 9.1 is a priority, we think the Bar 9.1 has excellent lows, highs and great mids for music. Overall, the frequency spectrum is well balanced compared to the 5.1 for music. Our written review covers that topic a little more in-depth and we also talk about some things we wish it did better in that review. Feel free to read it here if you're interested! www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-review/
How long have you had the 5.1
Hi! Thank you for the review! Does it work with Alexa? Is it possible to stream music contents without using the smartphone? I mean, directly from the music services like Spotify or tunein… thanks!
Our pleasure! The control features are limited to Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth so as long as your laptop is compatible, you can stream using from a laptop or any music streaming platform on your smartphone using Bluetooth. If you are looking for a high-performance soundbar that can work with Amazon Alexa, you may be interested in watching our "best soundbars" comparison: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars Thanks for watching!
Good review
Review or this is an advertisement ???
How does it compare with t bose soundbar 700 total package?
Hello and thanks for the review. Can I link my Google home device to play through this?
Yes you can.
Is it still good in 2024? Or are there any better option at this price point? $600
JBL has an updated line of soundbars. You can watch our review of them here: th-cam.com/video/f7g5n8DKOhE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KdsfSVSjGkBS5F11
Can I use this for a 5.1 channel movie will it transfer to the two rear speakers
Yes. It's actually a true 5.1 device.
this guy looks like a skyrim character 😂 good video though 👍
Quarantine hair strikes again! 😂💁♂️
@@AudioAdvice its hitting us all man 😂
Hey i was wondering if i wanted to use the bar and rear speakers without the subwoofer as i live in an apartment? Are the bar itself and the rear speakers punchy enough to suffice?
If you live in an apt and you dont want to much noise press the mute bottom for about 5 second and the plus volume until you see the off mode on the sound bar and after that do the same but press the minus bottom for night modes, it helps a lot.
Hi...! Came with wall brackets for the rears...? Like the 5.1 one
Dont know why dont have to the Treble, mid and bass adjustments for the bar
I have others brands with eq pre-settings plus voice, trebel and bass
Greetings friend! brackets plus screws are included for the rears which are a nice touch. We agree it would have been nice if JBL provided EQ controls. Our written review on this soundbar covers the sound-shaping controls that it does offer and more information on what we wish it included: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-review/ - If you're interested in other soundbars that offer more EQ controls, we also just released a comparison of the best soundbars of 2020. JBL Bar 9.1 made our list in this comparison: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ - For that comparison, we listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars of 2020. After extensive listening to music and movies, these are ultimately the ones that made the cut. Need more EQ? Give that comparison a read and if you have any questions about which one fits in the best with your room and budget, come have a chat with us on our website so we can help you make the best decision for your needs: audioadvice.com
Can you a video of this sound bar vs the Nakamichi 7.2.4 sound bar they both the same price and wanting to your opinion
Hi!, I came to know that Samsung q950 is better performance with jbl9.1 bez it has atoms channel adjustment what do you say about this
I’m about to buy one next week …please someone tell me how reliable is this product …$1000 is not a small amt to spend without reliability
Did you get it How is it keeping up?
Hello,
I have a xgimi H2 projector which has only HDMI ARC not HDMI eARC will this soundbar still give me Dolby Atmos effect ?
Hi, any suggestion to opt between JBL 9.1 and Bose Accoustimass 10
I have 20ft ceilings in the living room, this is the only reason I havent pulled the trigger on this. Pairing with a 65" cx. Any thoughts?
@Tyrell Meadows HA! That was unexpected. Funny.
Will there be an update for HLG pass through?
This or the Sony ht-z9f?