JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

Sound quality is decent. Not what you would expect from JbL. One of the speakers blew within the first 2 weeks.

I bought this a while ago and it sounded great right out of the box. It is a great quality soundbar, I like that it has a screen so you can see what it is on and also the subwoofer is great quality as well, it sounds just right and it has three settings of low, mid and high. It is default at mid and sounds well balanced at mid but it is nice to set it at low when you want to fall asleep to music or set it to high if you want to pump up the bass to really thump. This soundbar doesn't have adjustments for bass or treble like the Samsung soundbars do but it honestly doesn't need that because jbl made this sound amazing already and I am finally happy and don't need to look at soundbars anymore, I am so glad that I purchased the jbl bar 2.1 deep bass, it is a truly amazing sounding soundbar and I never want to stop listening to my music through this wonderful system.

I hate to say it, but this is the first JBL product that I am disappointed with. First of all this isn't something I wanted to write, I have few JBL products- JBL Horizen, Charge 4, Pulse 4, Partybox 100 and a SB450 soundbar (something I didn't want to replace, but had stopped working). All have a typical sounstage which is tweeked, a jbl dna. However this dosen't have that. What I find is it's more reliant on clarity and vocals. I don't think the reproduction is either accurate or natural. It dosen't have the punch I was hoping for and used to- sub only goes down to 40hz. It isn't that loud either. Sorry it's far from what I've grown used to from JBL or hoped for.

The solution is fairly simple, JBL should have given us more eq settings such as music, film etc. The surround effect also just sounds forced and not very good.

I’m returning this product because it is poorly designed. Specifically, the buttons on the dark-colored remote are printed with dark-colored ink making them virtually unreadable. The bass control gives you only three options: low, medium, and high. I found “high” to be too much and “medium” to be too little. Why there isn’t more flexible bass control is beyond me. I found the sound to be a bit muddy and, given that there is no eq control save the ill-designed bass choices, there is no way to match the setup to your room. Stereo imaging is poor. If this were a $99 sound bar, I wouldn’t be leaving this negative review. It’s just not worth the money.

Will not work with computer hooked up to Sanyo LCD tv. I use my pc as entertainment and my tv serves as the monitor. If your tv isn’t newer (mine is 7 years old) forget this thing. I was so angry I almost threw this in the dumpster.

Got bar little over a year ago, a month after having it the sound bar kept skipping sound showing PCM on the bar, called and got a replacement, not I've been having the same issue with the replacement, I'm not the only one with the issue all JBL soundbar s have the issue even the 3.1, I think the company should address the issue and finally fix it, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRAND.

This Soundbar initially sounded fantastic. After 5 months it started to crackle & buzz from TV source through HDMI. Issue reported to JBL along with videos of crackling & buzzing. 6 weeks on and lots of emails I am still waiting for this to be resolved. Not what I’d expect from JBL.

Just purchased the sound system today 11/15/20. HORRIBLE !!!!! System doesn’t connect, even after I followed the poor instruction completely unhelpful instruction manuel !!!!! I hooked up the HDMI cable EXACTLY as the crap instruction show. On my brand new OLED TV. And NO SOUND !!! It will not connect even using the HDMI cable THEY provided.

Purchased product about a week ago. Item arrived today. The sound quality is amazing.

I can't connect my iPhone with usb. My iPhone can connect to bluetooth but no sound.

I am happy about this product nice bass out I like it

It is definitely worth the price. great sound! The bass is not overpowering.

Excellent product, very happy with everything . would purchase again

Best sounding soundbar for such a dope price, thunder bass with some impressive sound.

It’s was nice when it was working, but the sub stopped working within six months. I kept contacting support and they would take almost a week to respond and just kept giving me the run around. Make sure it’s paired, do this. After months of trying and not getting fat with support, I gave up and my warranty ended. Thanks jbl

Glad I bought it! The sound quality exceeds the price.

Just received I'll be done and installed it it definitely brings a level wake up we're watching movies and music videos here at our office! - after listening to this mail makes me wish I been able to have gotten the (JBL 5.1 System Soundbar!

Out of Box Failure with crackled sound output (using the provided HDMI). Well within warranty, but customer service will not send replacement as they need to have shipped back and checked by their warehouse prior to granting warranty, this adding a months lead time to receiving new sound bar. Extremely dissatisfied with buying direct through Harman as I would have to pay to package up, then ship and wait for their problem. Would NOT recommend.

Just bought a Deep Bass 2.1 sound bar and I’m loving it!!

Just received last week. Can’t get it to work with my 5 year old Samsung tv. Have 2 HDMI ports but you have to toggle between the two off the menu. The first port has my satellite dish box connected. I need help but can’t get a person on the phone from your company

They are always at the top of their game and willing to help you!!!!

I bought this about three weeks ago and I love it. Clean, crisp sound with plenty of bass and volume. Certainly would recommend giving it a try.

I’m so happy with my purchase. It sounds amazing!! Highly recommend!

I’m extremely happy with my mega bass sound bar.its the sound I was looking for

Very impressed with the sound bar. The Bluetooth option is a big plus

I would recommend to anyone the subwoofer delivers deep bass and the soundbar has great sound and if you want clear voices the tweeters really help with that is a must buy

Got it for my bfs birthday and he loves it! Has amazing sound that drowns out our 3 year old whining lol. Definitely want to get some more subs and stereos to add on because our living room is pretty spacey but overall it’s an amazing product for the price!

Love every bit of it@!!! Awesome sound quality and excellent bass

I got this one month ago and I have to say it is my best soundbar system yet it's got nice deep bass with crisp highs and mellow mids would buy again and would recommend

Just got my sound bar, super easy setup and no when I hear my neighbors start fighting upstairs I’m going to drown them out with the bass and shake the walls. Watching movies now sounds like I’m at the theater.

Love the JBL Bar, sounds great and easy to install. Bass is good but not great

The sound is good, when the subwoofer works, However, the subwoofer won't stay paired with the soundbar, so it's like listening to sound from a tin can. Shouldn't have to attempt to connect/re-pair the subwoofer every time I watch TV. The re-pairing steps don't work, so I was having to unplug the electric supply and reset the entire system every time. Support wasn't able to fix the problem, so they are shipping me a new soundbar and subwoofer. Until this rectifies the problem, I would not recommend this problem. Wish I had just kept my Onkyo receiver and old Technics stero speakers. Never had any problems with them and the sound was excellent and powerful.

not good for movies cant understand sound. not balanced volume

Almost want to return to buy the upgraded version

I’ve owned and used the JBL 2.1 sound bar for almost 3 months now and use it daily. I have various sound bars and home theater systems on all 5 of my tv’s. The JBL 2.1 is now on my main tv. Just plugged it in and it worked no complicated setup. Sound is great with adjustable bass levels and highs and mids that deliver clear dialogue. Nice and loud when you want it to be for those action movies. But can also be used for daily tv watching at normal levels. I also like that it turns on and off with the tv and there is no annoying indicator light that other bars have on all the time.

Bar 2.1 Deep Bass is a WONDERFUL PRODUCT!
Packaging: JBL continues to excel on creating a good first impression with their packaging.
Setup: The setup process is very easy and fast.
Sound Quality: This products sound is really clear and crisp and with the sub the bass really adds some theater like sound.
I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a good sounding sound bar!

First things first. BASS . That warm deep feeling i have been searching for quite some time now, my series and movies have a whole new meaning!! I have my tv bolted in the wall and got the bar underneath it, looks super slick with no wires, the bass box next to the couch!! Works just perfect for streaming music too. I have a vacation home and i actually use it like a portable speaker too, grab it and take it simple. Love this set!!!

This speaker system is impressive! JBL seems to have perfected the science of big sound from small speakers in the past decade and this system is no exception. The packaging is excellent as usual and it arrived in perfect condition a lot faster than I thought. Super easy to set up. It’s like “plugging in a toaster” easy! Within a couple minutes of arriving I had these babies fired up and booming. TV shows immediately took on new dynamics and presence, but the real test was just listening to my favorite music. Every measure including those with deeper bass were exceptionally vivid and played with ease even at higher volumes. I love how nicely this speaker system looks in this set up and love how the sources and volume is displayed through the grill. Very cool. I’ve listened to other speakers like these at Best Buy in much higher price ranges and for the money these need to be on the top of your list. I don’t anticipate any trouble with these speakers. I’ve used them every day for the last week and they’ve been flawless. My past purchases from JBL have always been outstanding but I did experience a problem with a small Bluetooth speaker a few years ago. Customer service was “Nordstrom’s” good so buy with confidence. My only complaint is That the instruction manuals could use a little more detailed information and should be printed large enough for most people to be able to read. That frustration slowly melted away as the music began to play.

This speaker system is impressive! JBL seems to have perfected the science of big sound from small speakers in the past decade and this system is no exception. The packaging is excellent as usual and it arrived in perfect condition a lot faster than I thought. Super easy to set up. It’s like “plugging in a toaster” easy! Within a couple minutes of arriving I had these babies fired up and booming. TV shows immediately took on new dynamics and presence, but the real test was just listening to my favorite music. Every measure including those with deeper bass were exceptionally vivid and played with ease even at higher volumes. I love how nicely this speaker system looks in this set up and love how the sources and volume is displayed through the grill. Very cool. I’ve listened to other speakers like these at Best Buy in much higher price ranges and for the money these need to be on the top of your list. I don’t anticipate any trouble with these speakers. I’ve used them every day for the last week and they’ve been flawless. My past purchases from JBL have always been outstanding but I did experience a problem with a small Bluetooth speaker a few years ago. Customer service was “Nordstrom’s” good so buy with confidence. My only complaint is That the instruction manuals could use a little more detailed information and should be printed large enough for most people to be able to read. That frustration slowly melted away as the music began to play.

This sound bar and subwoofer have great sound quaility at any volume. The system is easy to set up and use, the remote is clear and easy to oporate. I love the levels of bass options, they are appropriatly spaced in diffrence of bass. I also LOVE the bluetooth to connect my cell phone to!

I have been looking for a sound bar and wireless subwoofer to add on to our gaming room entertainment system for some time. I figured this would be a good option that was relatively simple and would meet that need. However, as I have come to find with JBL, all of their products continuously exceed my expectations. It packs a far better sound than I could have imagined considering its price range. Although it is not the smallest sound bar on the market, it has a really nice clean look that blends well under any TV. It also came with wall mounting brackets should I decide to hang it up down the road.

The wireless subwoofer throws really rich deep bass throughout our living room but it does not take up a lot of space. I tried placing the subwoofer in the furthest points in the room and it did not have any issues connecting. The best thing about this system aside from its impressive sound is that it just works without any problems. Other sound bars I have had in the past would intermittently lose connection with the wireless sub-woofer and this one works every time. The wireless Bluetooth works great too.

I was also surprised how clear the voice is. Other systems I had in the past required adjusting the voice volume and bass levels continuously while watching a TV show or movie. This one really has a nice balance at all times and I can focus more on relaxing versus adjusting volume levels. This was a huge pain for me in the past!

If you want a simple sound bar and wireless subwoofer that delivers great sound at a lower cost, this one is for you! It is simple to setup, easy to navigate the controls, throws great sound, and just works without any problems.

I made the switch to JBL a few years ago after having considerable trouble and continual disappointment with other big brand names. Of all the JBL products I have owned, I’ve had zero problems to date and I'm glad I made the switch! Of note, I did receive this as a free product to review. However, it was perfect timing as I was in the market for one anyway.

I should start this review by stating that I have a personal bias against sound bars, even though I owned one prior to receiving the Bar 2.1 DB. I'm more of a 5.1 system, big-ish speaker lover. Getting that out of the way, I think this thing is really good for what the intended audience is. It looks unobtrusive, but very complimentary of my bedroom TV, where I tested it, with the dark gray finish. To my ears, it sounded really good, with very clear dialogue during most TV programs. Dialogue was again good with movies, and the compact sub actually seems to punch well above its weight class, while being very clean and tight. Now to the downside... If you want to listen to very much music from your system, this is probably not your best choice. While the bass module is actually capable of reproducing music pretty well, the bar is Really Bright when it comes to music from a variety of sources, and ear fatigue happens quickly, even dialing down the highs with eq. I noticed it early, so played it for several hours while i was away to make sure it was broken in before trying again, without much change. If you're a heavy music listener, and short on space, you're much better off with a pair of JBL's excellent bookshelf speakers of similar pricing. But as I stated earlier, if pulling dialogue from TV and movies is your primary need, along with some nice explosions and surprising bass response, then this sleek and unobtrusive setup might just be perfect.

This sound bar is priced quite reasonably. In it you get the sound bar and subwoofer. It was relatively straightforward to hook up to my tv. It produces a good quality sound that fills the room. My review is based off a short period of use, but so far no complaints.

I really love this sound bar with the sub. The bluetooth connection for playing music on my phone is really nice. Wireless sub is nice because I can place it where its most convenient and it sounds awesome. It is well balanced with a good kick but not muddy or distorted. The bar sound is pretty solid. It might be a little lacking in the mid section. The whole system makes normal TV shows sound so much better.

(if your bluetooth source i.e. phone is paired to more than one thing at a time like a watch, It might decrease the sound quality

I like that the sound bar has hdmi and optical. I can crank the volume and the sound will not distort, unlike other soundbars I've had. I would like to see present equalizers or a way to set bass, mids, and highs. The Bluetooth is a great feature. I would have given the soundbar 5 stars but it lacked the adjustment capability. But the sound that comes from this product is 5 stars. I would recommend the JBL 2.1 deep bass sound bar for your home theater

WOW: A Wall of Great Sound
I’ve always enjoyed and appreciated music through a good a sound system, so I’ve been seriously unhappy with the non-dimensional stereo and muddled middle frequencies coming from my flat-screen TV. When I came across the JBL 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar and subwoofer, I jumped at the chance to revitalize my listening experience.
When the five-foot box arrived, I pulled out my camera and documented all the box dents and box punctures in the case damage had been done to the equipment. But the soundbar and woofer were safely boxed in their point-of-sales box and well protected from the harm the outer box received in shipment. Happy after unpacking, I checked and found I had all the items and pieces listed in the guide. Now it was time to connect it up and fire it up.
I then found that my 10-year-old TV was of the vintage that did not provide a HDMI sound output, so the HDMI cable provided with the sound bar was of no value to me. The only sound output connection solution from my TV was a digital optical cable solution, so I was very happy and surprised to find a digital optical input on the sound bar. The ONE disappointment was that JBL did NOT provide a digital optical cable, so I had to purchase one.
With the arrival of the digital optical cable, it was time to do the JBL soundbar install. The sound bar requires AC connection and the TV wired sound connection. With the connections made, I loaded the batteries (included) into the soundbar remote, listened to my TV for few minutes without the soundbar, turned off the TV sound and turned the soundbar on with the remote provided. Like magic, I was hearing dimensional stereo sound again! I heard frequencies and dimensions that had been lost for a decade when watching TV! I was more than pleasantly surprised with the performance of the sound bar – even without subwoofer installed yet! So, it was now time to add the subwoofer to the sound system. Another AC power point was needed, and the power connection was made. The Bluetooth subwoofer paired itself the soundbar and began to add the deep bass sound frequencies.
I find the fairly priced 2.1 Deep Bass adds high quality, dimensional sound to match the image quality of a picture-perfect flat screen. In my initial evaluation out of the box without tweaking the sound settings of the TV: I find excellent sound clarity throughout the volume range. The dimensions of the sound are multi-directional and capable of creating a “balanced virtually sound wall.” And the subwoofer (not overpowering) perfectly supports the bass frequencies.
Strengths: Quality, Pricing, Sound, Pairing
Weakness: Lack of Optical cable (for older TVs), power-on light indicator, Quick Start Guide, remote button readability

Arrives in a super weird looking box! once everything is unwrapped, the initial set-up is really easy. Just to test sound, I went with bluetooth and fired up my phone (Google Pixel 3) for music. Pairing was easy and fast. The sound completely fills the room. Nice wide dynamic range, quiet and loud music is defined and clear. When it comes to the sub-woofer, I wish that it had more settings than "low, mid, high". Maybe a range of 1-10 would be more flexible? Volume goes from 1-30 which is plenty loud. You could use this for your main music system if you wanted. The quality from JBL is always top notch and this one is no exception. If you need a compact sound system for the TV or just general listening, you can't go wrong with this one. And it doesn't take up much space. They include a 2 point wall mounting system for the sound bar and the remote.

I am an audio guy. Through the years I have owned everything from audiophile home stereo to massive PA gear and everything in-between. Most of it JBL. As a commissioning agent, my job is to make sure equipment performs for the customer the way the manufacturer says it will perform. (Full disclosure, I do not currently commission audio systems) When JBL sent me the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass to evaluate I decided to conduct my evaluation as I would at a commissioning.
The Bar 2.1 arrived at my lab in a shipping box. The product is packed in a relatively small chair shaped box. It all unpacks easily with a minimum of packing material.
Once out of the box the two units, the sound bar and the subwoofer, were actually heavier than I expected. The sound bar is well constructed, aesthetically pleasing and elegantly understated. The bar is made of plastic with a matte dark gray metal grill that completely covers the front. They did not put a logo on the front of the bar furthering its ability to disappear into ones décor. The subwoofer is actually quite pretty. I cannot verify the construction material, but it feels solid with a downward firing woofer and a gloss black rear facing port...quite stunning. Connections on the sub are as simple as it gets...power. Plug the supplied AC power cord in and it is ready to go. The sound bar connections are almost as simple, Power in, USB, HDMI In and Out and Optical Digital out.
Being anxious to listen to this new wonder I temporarily set it up in my rehearsal room with the sound bar sitting atop a row of 18" subs in the midst of a sizeable PA. I attached the power cords, plugged them in and the system was ready for input. I set my tablet and with a touch of the provided remotes’ Bluetooth button, I was connected! SUPER SIMPLE!
For years JBL has touted its “100 hour torture test” running each driver at rated output for 100 hours. I ran program music, at 75% volume for 8 hours. The volume was really quite impressive. Clear, articulate, loud yet expressive with deep rich bass capable of subtle nuance and chest thumping thunder. At a couple of points throughout the day visitors stopped, looked inquisitively and asked, “is that the PA playing?”.
Of course this is a small unit that cannot match the output of a concert PA but the fact that the sound of the 2.1 Deep Bass with 300 watts of total power is powerful enough to elicit the question from audio veterans in a large room speaks highly to the power and clarity of this unit.
After eight hours the unit showed no signs of wear or audible audio degradation.
The next day I set it up in a living room environment. I set the sub in the corner 3’ from the sound bar 4” from the wall as directed in the provided quick start guide. The sound bar was placed on a table in front of the TV. Running a variety of programs, it was obviously better sounding than the TVs’ speakers. Amazingly articulate with plenty of bass for musical interludes and of course, explosions. I was a little put off because there was a noticeable spike in the mid frequencies. Understandable, since its primary duty is to reproduce spoken content. After a day of listening I decided to mount the sound bar to the wall. Using the supplied mounting hardware, it was very easy. The supplied blocks mount the sound bar about an inch away from the wall. In my situation mounting the sound bar above the TV worked out best. THE SOUND WAS AMAZING! No doubt in my mind, for this application mounting the sound bar turned TV into a truly exciting audio event. I watched everything from game shows to action movies and the sound was superb. Using the HDMI ARC cable offers some features depending on your TV. I went out and purchased a Digital audio cable. On my TV it gave me some listening options but to my ears, the sound was the same as with HDMI. With a newer model TV I think one could connect without wire at all.
I am still a bit of an audio snob so this unit will not replace anything in my audio arsenal rather, a pleasant addition. It is simple to use, looks good and sounds great. Exactly what one would expect from JBL.

I was impressed how simple the set up was! The overall quality of speakers and the wireless subwoofer is typical JBL, impressive!!

Overall good soundbar. On itself, the soundbar is just plain. Sound is high toned and high pitched but when the bass module is turned on, it’s like a whole new system.

PROS: Great sound, easy plug and play, convenient remote control or on bar controls, cinema quality sound, quick and easy bluetooth pairing.

CONS: Short power cords (5 1/2 feet-approximately), only 1 hdmi cord included (considering there’s 2 ports hdmi in/hdmi out), no fiber optic cord included (available for purchase anywhere).