This soundbar is the audio upgrade you didn't know you wanted. (Amazon)(Amazon)
The Super Bowl and the Oscars are coming up, which means award-winning films to catch up on and some great football in your future. But is your home audio system ready for the action? If not, you can upgrade to the JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar System at an incredible discount — over 50% off — and hear what you've been missing.
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Capable of supporting Dolby Atmos and putting out 820 watts of power, this stellar setup will make every line, explosion and sound effect so much ... more. You can also detach the battery-powered speakers from the ends to position them around the room and get true surround sound sans wires.
"This soundbar makes you feel like you're at the movie theater," said one shopper. "It's amazing and blows away Bose and Samsung soundbars."
This powerful soundbar is 52% off — you're saving a substantial $630 with this deal. It's not quite the lowest this has ever gone, but it's pretty darn close. That's a lot of savings, but it's also an immensely powerful soundbar that actually breaks apart into three separate speakers that can be moved around your living room as needed, giving you even more for your money.
Take it from a tech expert: If you're watching shows and movies with only your TV speakers, you're missing out. So much work goes into fine-tuning audio that's only apparent when you have a great sound system, and the JBL Bar 9.1 is a fantastic starting point. Sure, it's pricey, but you get a lot with the purchase: a 10-inch powered subwoofer, a soundbar and two detachable speakers that can be placed around the room to create a true surround-sound experience.
This system works with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X decoding, as well as Ultra 4K pass-through and Dolby Vision. It's not just for movies either. You can play music through Chromecast or AirPlay and make this the ultimate entertainment piece for your home. The nine-channel sound lets you hear details you might have missed before, and it can even give you an edge in your gaming. Imagine an intense match of Apex Legends where you can hear an opponent's footsteps as they sneak up on you — then try to imagine picking out those same details with your TV speakers.
Over 1,100 fans have given this sound system a perfect, five-star score.
"This is a great soundbar!" said one articulate audiophile. "The flexibility of the removable rear speakers helps this stand out from the rest of the Dolby Atmos soundbars out there. In addition, you can calibrate it to your room. This helps customize it to your room and helps make the sound even better."
This reviewer related: "Installation and setup were a breeze. It took about an hour to mount and test. I used the Dune 4K Blu-ray for my test and discovered fantastic sound with the side speakers detached from the bar. The subwoofer discovered and connected to the main bar with no interaction from me. This is overall smaller than my previous soundbar and has far superior sound. Highly recommend! There is a much better user manual online at JBL."
"This surround sound is next to none. JBL is the best quality out there," said a happy headbanger. "It’s so easy to set up and customer service is excellent. Did not take long to set up with the remote. It functions every time I turn it on and rocks the house. I’ve never had to re-set up my connection; it just does it on its own and rocks everything around. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their surround sound system as this is a perfect upgrade."
This four-star reviewer heard the JBL 9.1 loud but not so clear. "The soundbar is a huge improvement to the TV sound. That said, I do wish the dialog was even clearer. I have to turn the bass down to the lowest level to hear the dialog easily."
This Dune-sayer deconstructed its ups and downs: "Sound quality is good. If you're an audiophile you might find it lacking in the midrange, or the Dolby Atmos not as profound as a pieced-together set, but it does make a difference and is more apparent in different movies/shows where it's done better. Recently watched the new Dune and that was an absolute treat. Gets about as loud as you'd want it to get and the sub hits hard, perhaps a bit too hard, depending on the volume level and content you're watching."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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