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JBL Bar 9.1 review
Finding the right soundbar for you is a big decision. JBL Bar 9.1 is endowed with a proprietary sound, so that it can not only provide the best viewing experience for movies, TV programs and games on TV, but also allow the user to enjoy more music listening pleasure. After analyzing the features of JBL Bar 9.1, we gave it an overall rating of 9 points out of 10 possible.
JBL Bar 9.1 Pros
- ✔Bar 9.1 has separate speakers in package, which allows you to create a wide sound stage and operate with surround sound
- ✔Separate subwoofer in package for the best performance on the low frequency channel
- ✔Dolby Atmos will allow you to enjoy deep and surround sound of movies
- ✔Connect quickly and stream music without lag with Amazon Music support
- ✔There is support for one of the most popular services for listening to music - Spotify
- ✔Wireless connection to other devices and interaction with network services via Wi-Fi is possible
- ✔Control your soundbar remotely or stream music from your devices via Bluetooth
- ✔Play your audio library from external media by USB
- ✔With HDMI ARC support reduce the number of cables between your TV and Bar 9.1
- ✔Stream music and control JBL Bar 9.1 basic features from the native App
- ✔You can make Bar 9.1 a part of a multiroom system
JBL Bar 9.1 Cons
- ✖There is no support for the object oriented format DTS:X
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JBL Bar 9.1 back and front view
JBL Bar 9.1 specs and features
General
| Placement type | table-top, wall-mountable |
| Connection to source | wired, wireless |
| Soundbar buttons | has not |
Audio features
| Built-in channels | 9.1 |
| Amplification type | active |
| Output power, W | 820 (overall) |
| Separate speaker (in package) | 2 |
| Separate speaker connections | has not |
Subwoofer
| Built-in subwoofer | ✖ |
| Separate subwoofer (in package) | ✔ |
| Separate subwoofer connections | wireless |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✔ |
| Amazon Music | ✔ |
| Spotify | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | Pandora, SoundCloud |
Connectivity
| WI-FI | ✔ |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 0 |
| NFC | ✖ |
| HDMI input/output | 1/1 |
| HDMI ARC | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC | ✔ |
| HDMI CEC | ✖ |
| Optical digital input/output | 1/0 |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Coaxial digital input/output | 0/0 |
| Analog audio input/output (RCA) | 0/0 |
| Headphone output | 0 |
| Subwoofer output | 0 |
Features
| Voice control | ✔ |
| App control | ✔ |
| Microphone | ✔ |
| Remote control | ✔ |
| Multi-room | ✔ |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby (other) | ✖ |
| DTS:X | ✖ |
| DTS (other) | ✖ |
Dimensions
| Size (Wx H x D), cm/in | 88.4x6.2x1.2/34.8x2.4x4.7 |
| Weight, kg/pounds | 3.7/8.1 |
Other
| Release year | 2020 |
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