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You like to spend time watching Apple TV, Netflix or other streaming platforms, but lately it seems to you that it would be nice to improve the sound performance of your TV a little? Nowadays, there are countless solutions on the market, from simple and inexpensive sound systems, to soundbars or multi-element home theater systems. In today's review, we will look at a representative of the latter category, i.e. a soundbar supplemented with a dedicated subwoofer – JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass.
Specifications
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As the name suggests, this is a 2.1 setup that has a total of six drivers located in the soundbar (in a configuration of four standard drivers and two tweeters with a total output of 2x 50W) and a dedicated wireless subwoofer (with a 6,5″ driver and output ofonem 200W), which communicates with the soundbar via Bluetooth. The frequency range of the set is 40 Hz - 20 kHz and the total output power is 300W. In terms ofoneIn terms of functionality, the set boasts one HDMI version 1.4, another HDMI with ARC support, and an optical output on the rear panel. audio input and USB (which is intended for service purposes only). The set communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.2.
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Both the soundbar and the subwoofer are made of plastic, with the surface of the former being glossy, while the material of the subwoofer is rather matte. The front of the soundbar is perforated along its entire length for the exhausts of all six included drivers. The top is completely smooth, with only a panel in the middle with a few controls and the JBL logo. Theonewhich is located on the back of the soundbar. In the case of the subwoofer, it is worth mentioning the several centimeters high rubberized bases that ensure stability and isolation from the floor. The subwoofer is connected to the network via a cable, but communicates with the soundbar wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Control
As mentioned above, several basic control elements can be found directly on the soundbar, however, all manipulation of the assembly will take place with the help of the included remote control. On it, we can find both a button for changing the input source (TV or Bluetooth, HDMI) and a button for adjusting the intensity of the bass spectrum. There are also a pair of volume buttons and, last but not least, the mute button. In normal mode, when using HDMI ARC, the set responds to the control of the TV as such, or of various peripherals connected to the TV (such as Apple TV). It is worth mentioning that connecting the wireless subwoofer is very easy and requires pressing a dedicated button on the back of the subwoofer when the soundbar is plugged in. The connection will occur automatically and there is no need to do anything further.
Sound
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JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass offers a very pleasant sound performance, which will significantly improve the perception of the movie or series you watch on TV, compared to the vast majority of built-in speakers in TVs. The set can reliably absorb the viewer and also offers a fairly decent spatial sound distribution, although the certification Dolby Atmos or similar is missing. A soundbar with several drivers will of course never offer as good spatiality as a system with dedicated satellites, but the overall performance of the set is good. The external subwoofer delivers dense bass, which can also be dosed using the remote control in three intensity levels (low, medium, high), so everyone can choose their own sound preference. At the same time, however, it should be noted that the aforementioned subwoofer is relatively compact, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly. Due to its relative flatness and lower dynamic range, the system is clearly not suitable for playing music, but it is certainly not useless for these situations. However, it is clear that this is not a dedicated HiFi device.
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If you nestIf you are looking for a replacement that will work well with some connected peripherals or can also be used to play music via Bluetooth, the JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass is a solid choice and a great entry into the world of external sound systems. The absence of some modern features will be disappointing.oneactivities (such as AirPlay) or better spatial presentation, however, these requirements will be satisfied by higher models from this model range.
