JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
£528.99
4.3 (21)
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Powerful sound

JBL MultiBeam™ technology brings the ultimate cinematic experience to your home. No extra speakers or wires are needed.

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You got the power

With 550 Watts of system output power, experience your movies and music like never before. Immersive, powerful sound to match your viewing pleasure.

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Feel the bass

Punchy, precise bass from a mighty 10’’ wireless subwoofer brings the action to action movies, and ensures any soundtrack sounds epic.

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Chromecast and Airplay 2 built-in

Built-in WiFi and compatibility with Chromecast and Airplay 2 means you can stream your all favourite online content with amazing sound, with a simple finger tap.

Features

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True HDMI 4K Pass-through

The best 4K video resolution deserves the best sound to go with it. Your TV and the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround are the ultimate power couple.

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Stream it all

Not in the mood for a film? No problem. With the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround, you can also enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth from your mobile or tablet.

Specs & Downloads

Item# JBLBAR51IMBLKUK

Description

Experience panoramic surround sound

The impressive JBL Bar 5.1 Surround delivers the ultimate home cinematic experience. Bring everything you watch to life with 550 Watts of power and a 10’’ subwoofer: the driving bass of an action movie, the tension of a thriller or the beauty of a nature documentary. Built-in Chromecast and Airplay 2 lets you stream and manage online content, and Bluetooth means your streamed music sounds great, too. Amazing surround sound comes from JBL MultiBeam™ technology. JBL has powered the world’s movie theatres for more than 75 years. Now you can bring that power home.

General Specifications

Model
Bar 5.1 CNTR (Soundbar Unit), BAR 5.1 SUB (Subwoofer Unit)
Power supply
100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Soundbar output power (Max. @THD 1%)
5 x 50W
Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%)
300W
standby power
<0.5W
networked standby power
<2.0W
Operating temperature
0°C - 45°C

BAR 5.1 SURROUND is in compliance with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013.

Off Mode
N/A
Network Standby
<2.0W
Time to standby
<20minutes
* Standby
in the condition of all wireless connections of Soundbar are deactivated, if no provide any audio or video signal to the Soundbar unit, the Soundbar unit will automatically into standby mode in 10 minutes.
* Networked standby
in the condition of any wireless connection of Soundbar is activated, if no provide any audio or video signal to the Soundbar unit, the Subwoofer and Soundbar unit will automatically into networked standby mode in 10 minutes.

Any audio or video recover will bring device from standby to operation mode.

Audio Specifications

Total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%)
550W
Max SPL
103dB
Frequency response
40Hz - 20KHz
Audio inputs
1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
MP3 Codec
MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
MP3 sampling rate
16KHz - 48 KHz
MP3 bitrate
80kbps - 320kbps

Dimensions

Soundbar transducer
5 x 4690” racetrack drivers +2 x 1.25” side-firing tweeters
Subwoofer transducer
10”
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1018 x 58 x 100mm / 40” x 2.28” x 3.94” (Soundbar); 305 x 440 x 305mm / 12” x 17.3” x 12” (Subwoofer)
Weight
2.85KG (Soundbar); 10.62Kg (Subwoofer)

Control and Connection Specifications

USB port
Type A
USB rating
5V DC, 0.5A
Supporting file format
mp3, wav
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profile
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5
Bluetooth frequency range
2402MHz - 2480MHz
Bluetooth Max. transmitting power
<11dBm (EIRP)
Modulation Type
GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Wi-Fi network
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi frequency range
2412 – 2472MHz (2.4GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi Max. transmitting power
<20dBm
Modulation Type
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
5G Wi-Fi frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
5G Wi-Fi Max. transmitting power
<22dBm
Modulation Type
QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
5G Wireless frequency range
5161.35 - 5245.35MHz, 5736.35 - 5820.35MHz
5G Max. transmitting power
<9dBm (EIRP)
Modulation Type
π/4 DQPSK

Documents & Downloads

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound. I bought this to replace an old sound bar that was 2.1. This JBL bar blows out the other. I got a 65" TV too and with the JBL 5.1 sound bar and the TV I just think I'm watching a movie at the theater. Just Love It !!!!
Date published: 2021-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best purchase I've ever made The best purchase I have ever made, I went from my TV speakers to a sound bar and the sound experience is vastly superior to what I am normally used to, considering it is my first 5.1 sound system.
Date published: 2020-06-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Quality Feel the Bass...crystal clear sound and very punchy Bass! I love it, nice clean design! i use for movies,music,and gaming ! This thing definitely shake your room!
Date published: 2021-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Strong sound, game-changer! Bought 2 weeks ago and can’t believe I had regular tv speakers forever before. The bass and sound is amazing and easy to setup. You’ll love it, as I cant stop talking about it when we watch a show, movie or play music on it!
Date published: 2020-05-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Sound and Features!! The new JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a great soundbar to add to any TV to enjoy room filling sound with a quality soundbar, a large 10" subwoofer, and an HDMI ARC or optical connection for quick and easy hookup to your HD/4K TV. It also has ChromeCast and Apple's Airplay 2 built in, in addition to Bluetooth, to wirelessly stream music and content from virtually any device and get great quality sound. I highly recommend this soundbar as it's a great value compared to the competition!
Date published: 2019-11-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great bass, Great sound, Great looks What I love the most about these speakers is it's bass. It makes the whole cinema experience completely better. Generally, 5.1 speakers come with 3-4 different loose speakers, but this product has so easy to handle in a bar. On top of the Airplay and Google Chromecast built in makes this a perfect bar of my home.
Date published: 2019-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very great sound This product was free and I like it very good quality
Date published: 2019-11-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great sound effect, excellent product great sound effect, excellent product. super power full bass effect.
Date published: 2020-09-26
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Disappointed I have a jbl bar 2.1 (last generation)and sounds better
Date published: 2020-10-02
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Not so good, as it could be Bought this bar couple of days ago. I'm really disappointed about quality of sound. This is my first JBL device and, maybe, the last. It doesn't fill the room with surround sound. I've tried to calibrate it several times and there's almost no difference between TV speakers and this system. Subwoofer works very well. Deep, soft bass. Really cool. But the whole system is not so good. I can not update firmware, because I can't connect it to my WiFi. WiFi setup doesn't start after holding on/off button. Also, I can't update it via USB. The download link doesn't work.
Date published: 2020-12-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Surround Sound. Useful features I have been using the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround for a week and it sounds amazing. The 5.1 surround sound is really gives you an experience of a mini home theater. The bass from its sub-woofer is really rich and deep and balanced. Overall the audio for movies and music is great.
Date published: 2019-11-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for music I basically only use this for music, mostly rap so plenty of bass. I've owned it for about a year and a half and it's taken all the abuse like nothing. If you plan on listening to music on this you'll be fine 100% vocals are crazy and has bass to back it up.
Date published: 2021-11-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Ok sound. Bar turns off constantly Our sound bar has ok sound. Definitely not as clear and crisp as our home theatre system in the basement. It’s nice to have something that works well in our living room that isn’t bulky. My biggest problem is that the bar turns off and tries to update constantly. It never seems to complete the update and then just restarts randomly. Which is frustrating in the middle of a movie and it starts updating and installing which it never completes….
Date published: 2022-03-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Excellent Build Quality I received this a few days ago, and immediately hooked it all up to my tv. I was first amazed how heavy and durable feeling the product was. It appeared to be some sort of metal material. The subwoofer was massive, and was heavy! The bass lacks a little in my opinion. The treble and high's are excellent, I do notice the surround sound quality that it should have. Super easy to hook up as well. The 4K and chromecast is a really nice feature as well.
Date published: 2019-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sleek and modern, amazing sound, strong bass punch I have used multiple soundbars that always seemed to either lack in treble or bass. This soundbard does NOT disappoint. Crisp treble, punchy bass, it sounds like a movie theatre in your home! Everything is very sturdy and well made. I also love that I can connect via bluetooth to my phone and have a concert in my living room in seconds
Date published: 2019-10-29
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Stopped working I brought this on 24 July from very uk everything working fine.good sound.then the sound kept turning itself up to full volume.it would not turn down it had to be unplugged.now it will not turn on.email jbl 8 times.kept telling me to power it on and do this and do that.they don't read what you write. I CAN'T POWER IT UP!!!
Date published: 2020-08-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great Sound Bar Have been using for the past 3weeks and really mind blowing sound... Bass is too tight and punchy.. my home interiors and sofa gets vibrated even in mid level of volume.. Blindly go with this and really worth spending...
Date published: 2021-04-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Last update just destroyed the bar. It's not as loud as it was before the update and JBL won't do nothing about hits. Last update on this bar was in 2020 which only made this bar worth 20 euros.
Date published: 2023-02-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome price, awesome cinema sound I researched for ages, needed an optical connection along with a decent wireless sub. So we got both with this. The sound is awesome since JBL uses its tech for all all cinemas and HK is the parent brand. Amazing sound in our cinema room and the front display is helpful unlike others where the display is on top. The sounds is crisp, the bass is deep when it needs to be. Recommend? Defo. A keeper, hope it lasts the test of time!
Date published: 2022-05-07
Rated 2 out of 5 by from very bland and disappointing i used to own the jbl soundbar 3.1 and was blown away by the sound quality and the house shaking bass. i sadly had to get rid of it due to financial difficulties. i picked this up a week ago and was more excited than a kid ready to unwrap their christmas gifts. my face was that of a child’s who received socks for christmas while their siblings the gifts they yearned for. sound quality, bar alone without the subwoofer, was very flat and muffled. nothing stood out for me, not the sound quality, volume or the “surround sound”. you aren’t able to control the equalizer and only has 3 settings for the bass, which is sadly mundane. knowing JBL, i was waiting for an amazing experience when it came to watching action movies but sad in disappointment the whole time. the sound bar isn’t loud, clear and struggles highly to cover a broad range of sound. it is lacking many features and can really be improved when it comes to sound quality, especially at that price range. sad to see such an amazing company that improves their products year after year, produce a sound bar that can be comparable to ones that are a quarter of their price
Date published: 2020-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Sound! Great Value! I researched diligently to balance sound, performance, and price. This was my ultimate choice. Very satisfied!
Date published: 2021-02-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Powefull bass and excellent sound quality I bought this product 5 month ago,the sound quality is super and the vocals is best and thrilling bass
Date published: 2021-01-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing sound and bass I received this from the JBL backstage program and if there’s anything to say about this sound bar and subwoofer is that it is AMAZING it is so loud and the bass is great for when I connect my phone and listen to music and when we put in movies the whole house starts shaking the sound that comes from the sound bar is crystal clear and loud it is overall an amazing product I highly recommend it!
Date published: 2019-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great surround. Reliable connection...............
Date published: 2020-04-21
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Warning! 4 stars for music but 1 star for movies. Update your new JBL bar 5.1 system connect it to your internet with your ethernet cord because it's in demo mode and, demo mode sounds distorted. I do recommend optical cable install but I don't recommend HDMI because it's a big on bass music system. It will satisfactorily play a minority of movies but don't believe the hype if you're looking for a good quality soundbar system for movies then I highly recommend that you look into purchasing a 3.1 channel Sony soundbar surround sound system for your movies and, music for your peace of mind. In my opinion, why pay so much money for a Cadillac when you could've paid lesser for a Chevy because it's the same car but you're paying more for the name. The JBL bar 5.1 system is to highly priced but you're going to love the big 10" boom from the subwoofer set it up in the biggest room in your house or apartment this system sounds horribly distorted in small rooms...
Date published: 2022-08-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Diwane Hello.After the sound bar software update, the sound quality dropped a lot.he didn't meet my expectations.we are waiting for the new update urgent.sorry about the bad English.
Date published: 2021-03-12
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Simple Set up with Great Features This product is a great product to set up, as it is very simple connection wise, with it only requiring a few wires and not difficult bluetooth features. One area that this soundbar does a good job with, but only at louder volumes is the lows, as they can be room shaking at the right volume. With overall sound, I was expecting more, but it still packs a punch and sounds great when listening to music. Overall, I like this soundbar, it is simple and gets the job done, but at this pricepoint, it is not the best option for me.
Date published: 2019-10-31
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Loud and Throaty It’s got more that enough power for my apartment. Bass is really deep and the sound clean and crisp. Only issue is that the mid is very faint. Which is understandable given it’s not a stand alone individual setup and all in one soundbar. Nonetheless definitely recommend if you want a little more punch and depth to movie nights.
Date published: 2019-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One amazing sound bar! This is by far the best soundbar I've used. The way you get surround sound without rear speakers is great. The technology behind this speaker is very advanced. What really blows me away is the performance of the sub-woofer. Most other soundbars I've heard have a very lacking woofer. This one is not! It shakes the room like a full, multi speaker set up. The only thing I had some trouble with was setting up my TV remote to control it. Once I did it twice though, I was fine. Bluetooth integration is a great feature also!
Date published: 2019-11-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this set of speakers I bought them three weeks ago, and they are great. I love the sound, the bass is loud and crisp, good and clear sound from the soundbar too. For what I paid for them it was a great purchase. All of those having too big expectations are unhappy with them but there is no reason to not like these speakers.
Date published: 2022-03-03
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Product Q&A

Is the Subwoofer Bluetooth aswell

Asked by: KhrisStampton04
The connection between the subwoofer and soundbar of our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is through a dedicated wireless frequency (2.4 gHz) between the bar and sub, it will not interfere with other wireless signals (Bluetooth).
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-10-12

bought 5.1 with the two remote speakers one has no sound when i remove

Asked by: vince5353
We'd like to work with you directly so we could try some troubleshooting with your JBL Bar 5.1 Surround. Please reach out to our Customer Support in Canada as they could best assist you. Phone: 800 567-3275 Email: info@eriksonconsumer.com
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2021-12-19

When I'm Watching content in Dolby or 5.1 track (Netflix or video games), no sound comes out the soundbar, It only works when I Switch to Stereo sound. Shouln&acute;t the sound bar detect and stream sorround sound ?

Asked by: Anonymous
We would like to get more details to help you out. Please contact us here. https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

What is the purpose of the wired Ethernet connection and how is it used?

Asked by: GLTT
The purpose of the option for an Ethernet connection on your JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is to let you connect to your home network as an alternative to connecting via Wi-Fi. Check out page 8, section 5.3, of our owner&rsquo;s manual for your JBL Bar 5.1 Surround for more information. If you have other questions, please reach out to us by visiting our Customer Support page. JBL Bar 5.1 Surround owner&rsquo;s manual: https://bit.ly/2VIsr8d Customer Support page: https://bit.ly/2K52L2x
Answered by: Rhae
Date published: 2021-06-06

I tried to calibrate my JBL Bar 5.1 Surround and it told me my calibration failed. I however was able to calibrate it successfully the night before and am not sure why it isnt working now. Its connected with the HDMI to the TV with the cable provided

Asked by: JGam
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Hello, is there a way to not have the sound bar automatically turn on when i turn my TV on? i dont always want to watch TV with sound bar on. Thank you

Asked by: Jeremys
Our JBL BAR 5.1 has an Auto wake up feature. The soundbar is powered on whenever a sound signal is received. This is most useful when connecting to the TV using the optical cable, as most HDMI&trade; ARC connections enable this feature by default. The best way to turn off this feature is to control the soundbar by using the television&rsquo;s remote control. Please refer to page 9 of the owner&rsquo;s manual on how to do this. https://bit.ly/2N0puPO
Answered by: Ray at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

We purchased sound bar surround system with subwoofer today and cannot get any sound out of the subwoofer.&nbsp; It flashed when pairing and once paired no sound comes out. Any suggestions?&nbsp;

Asked by: Kye36
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Answered by: Paul at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

Does JBL sell surround &nbsp;speakers that works with this 5.1 sound bar&nbsp;

Asked by: Alyy
Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a stand-alone soundbar system and can't be expanded with additional speakers.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-03-16

The website product specs list the system frequency response: 40-20,000 Hz; however, the JBL manual says: Frequency response: 34 Hz - 20 KHz. Which one is accurate?

Asked by: mistanave
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The frequency response on the manual is accurate 34Hz-20KHz.
Answered by: Jem at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

I just got this 5.1 delivered by Costco and the volume is low on this. Even at max volume I think this should be able to put out a lot louder volume, I am really thinking about returning it for a full refund. Can you help me figure out why?

Asked by: Edmond Samuel
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please try using a different cable connection and try playing music again. If the issue still persists, We'd like to work with you directly to address the issues you're experiencing with your JBL Bar 5.1 Surround. If needed, we'd also like to get more information so we can check your options. Please contact our customer support service via our official website or toll-free hotline.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-12-01

What does the new software update include?

Asked by: Itay
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Supported DTS?

Asked by: MrUnderSan
Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround doesn't support DTS. If you have more questions, please contact us here: https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Subwoofer disconnects every few minutes when placed 8 feet away by my couch. Is it too far away? I&rsquo;m not understanding why it continually disconnects.&nbsp;

Asked by: KGW27
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

I want to add 2 extra speakers or surround speakers to this product. How can I do that?, which products to buy. I mainly use this for movie and music

Asked by: JJ10102001
Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a stand-alone soundbar system and can't be expanded with additional speakers.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2021-11-07

When I play music on YouTube through my tv it perfect! But when I connect my phone to my soundbar it makes a weird squeaky noise. How do I fix that?

Asked by: Talon05
From your description, it may be caused by your phone being slightly out of Bluetooth range. Try first to get closer to the soundbar while playing the video to confirm this. If the noise still occurs despite being closer to the soundbar, please reach out to our Product Specialists for direct assistance at https://bit.ly/2UywbK1
Answered by: Homer DLR
Date published: 2021-06-06

Just bought JBL Bar 5.1. Have unit hooked up per Quick Start Guide. 2 problems. When TV turned on, Sound Bar shows TV, but show no signal. Have to press HDMI on Sound Bar remote control to get picture or sound. Same thing if going from Netflix back to TV.

Asked by: Roya57
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Automatic Multibeam Calibration not finished. Status: &quot;Failed&quot; What can i make now?

Asked by: Norb93
We would like to get more information to help you out, please contact us so we can assist you: https://eu.jbl.com/support-product.html
Answered by: Jem at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

Hello. I would like to buy jbl bar 5.1. Where is the main diffrent between 5.1 surround bar and 5.1 sound bar. If i order surround bar 5.1 can i put additional pair of rear speakers. I would like to have also rear speakers. Thank you for the answer.

Asked by: David1974
Unlike the first JBL Bar 5.1, the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround Sound model doesn&rsquo;t have separate tweeters you can remove from the main body of the soundbar. Instead, there are two additional tweeters built into the sides of the soundbar. Using JBL&rsquo;s Multi-Beam technology, it will direct the audio across the room, giving the impression of actual surround sound.
Answered by: Rhae
Date published: 2021-06-06

in JBL 5.1 surround, can we cast video/ movies through built in Chromecast and Air play ?

Asked by: pd2779
Yes. Please note that the app you're using also has to support Chromecast and AirPlay features to case video and audio to our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround.
Answered by: Chastine
Date published: 2021-06-06

Can I connect this to specific JBL headphones for late night tv? &nbsp;It is too loud in my condo.&nbsp;

Asked by: onegirlink
Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround doesn't have a Bluetooth transmitter to pair another Bluetooth device. You could check your TV if it can connect to Bluetooth headphones as a workaround.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-04-15

I got this for my birthday. For the first two days the sub worked perfectly. All of a sudden it stopped working consistently. When you turn the system on, the sub works for about 2-3 minutes then just stops. I re-pair it, it says connected, and still nada

Asked by: Subwoofer not working
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

I have a JBL Boombox. Is it possible to connect this sound bar to my boom box so that I can play music from both at the same time?

Asked by: Josh92
Our JBL Boombox has the JBL Connect + feature which allows you to connect JBL Connect + speakers and play at the same time.Our JBL Bar 5.1 doesn't have the said feature since it's only limited selected portable speakers.
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Hello, is this &quot;JBL Bar 5.1&quot; supports &quot;eARC&quot; Input/Output from compatible TVs like LG OLED?

Asked by: Jagadesh
Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround doesn't support eARC. You might want to check our JBL Bar 9.1, as it supports eARC (in/out) for the Dolby Atmos Experience.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-11-03

Sound bar 5.1 goes into standby while watching a program. Why ?? It's in use. This is not good !!

Asked by: Desktopbob
We're sorry to hear about what happened. Please try to change the HDMI cables for us to isolate the issue. Try to reset the soundbar if this can help fix the problem: 1. Turn on your JBL BAR 5.1 Surround. 2. Press and hold the Power and Source button for 3 seconds. 3. Your device is now reset. Make sure to update the soundbar to the latest version. You can download the latest software from our website found in the documents and downloads section: https://support.jbl.com/us/en/speakers/BAR+5.1+SURROUND.html
Answered by: Leon at Customer Service
Date published: 2021-09-01

HI, can the JBL 5.1 Surround Soundbar support having devices plugged into HDMI and Optical? I cannot get audio from my PC, via SPDIF, to play without first physically disconnecting the cord from HDMI-OUT despite setting the soundbar to &quot;TV&quot; vs &quot;HDMI&quot;.

Asked by: sethro
Thanks for reaching out. When both HDMI ARC and optical cables are connected to the soundbar, the audio output of the HDMI ARC connection is prioritized. Please contact your digital device manufacturer if you have problems with the HDMI-CEC compatibility of your digital device.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2021-10-26

what are the dimensions and weight of the item packed please?

Asked by: DebbieP
Thank you for your question. The dimensions and weight of the packaging of Bar 5.1 Surround are as follows: Box dimensions: 48.300 x 110.000 x 38.500 Cm Box weight: 17,060 Kg Should you wish to receive further support, you may contact the Harman Customer Support team by telephone, email or chat in order to receive direct assistance. Please see https://uk.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html#ns for further details. Thank you.
Answered by: Frank K
Date published: 2021-06-06

Is there any kind of manufacturer warranty for any length of time?

Asked by: jmkelly
JBL has a 1 year warranty on our products, from the date of purchase. You will need to check with your local support for more details.
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

What multibeam means?

Asked by: Yuyo18
Thanks for your interest in our products. Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround has the Multibeam feature, which produces a more realistic surround sound experience. No extra speakers or wires are needed.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-12-20

I have a ROKU into HDMI &amp; HDMI ARC going out to my non-ARC TV. I connected my cable box to optical TV input on BAR, but when HDMI is connected to TV also it defaults to HDMI for audio &amp; optical audio doesn't work. So only one input available for use?

Asked by: ROCO
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Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Will this sync with a JBL bluetooth speaker?

Asked by: lalalemon
Thanks for reaching out. Our JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a stand-alone speaker system and can't be linked to any JBL bluetooth speaker.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-11-16
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