JBL Bar 9.1 Setup, Tips, and Tricks

[@jamesswinney793]

Thank you. Your video was so helpful I watched three others before yours but I still could not set it up until yours! You are the best and now subscribed!

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad it helped!

[@mhamedouidir5790]

also pressing and holding "tv" button will allow you to regulate sync problems. i just found that info on a test on internet. will try it tomorrow !

[@tylercontarino3523]

The 9.1 is an awesome soundbar. JBL produces a great product.

[@AudioAdvice]

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[@bryanschmidt8267]

Why do you say that you should point the surround speakers with the connector facing away from you? The mounts for the surround to attach them to your wall put the connector to the side, so I would think that they are intended to be placed in that direction correct?

[@blown9079]

Hi when im playing shooting video games when i shoot the gun therebis delay on the sound... how can i fix this.. The jbl 9.1 is connected to arc hdmi and that hdmi format is set to bitstream... i have the option to change it to pcm... what would you recommend. And how can i fix the delay sound

[@AudioAdvice]

You could try that or try connecting your game console directly to the soundbar. Thanks for watching

[@gagan264]

Thanks for the tips… just wanted to understand if I wish to permanently detach the surround speakers, would it be advisable to keep them in charge via USB at all times? Would this affect the overall battery life, performance, etc of the surround speakers considering it’ll always be on charging mode separated from the main bar?

[@volcalstone]

What I do is connect both speakers to a dual USB brick that outputs at least 1A each. I believe mine is 2A each at this time. Attach the charging brick to a smart plug like wemo. Set a schedule as you please. I have it charging daily right after work for 1 or 2 hours when I will be most likely watching tv. By doing this you could just turn on your tv and your rears will auto connect without any input from you whatsoever. I would setup the assistant with your smart plug too so that you could turn the charging on and off with your voice. I have a customized voice routine using Google or Nest products that will turn on the speakers and then it off right after if I ever want to just connect the rear speakers without the need of charging them. You could really do a lot like see a timer to always turn off your speakers after an hour of charging or so. You could even have it turn off at certain time at night so they it doesn't just charge overnight without you knowing. Good luck!

[@joefishtale]

I have mine connected to usb chargers and they have been running like this for months w ok th no issues. When the bar needs to be updated, you have to plug the speakers back into the sides of the main bar though.

[@coolmonkey5269]

​@@volcalstoneno need to schedule it when battry is fully charged it will run frm the mains charger so to prolong ur battry life juzz once a week disconect charger and drain fully

[@dethvyper3136]

My biggest issue is there's no LED light on the bar to show if it's on or off, just a small light on the top of the Bar would be good, somewhere where it's not distracting.

[@ryanwhelan5758]

Just purchased this incredible sound system. Everything works perfectly and sounds even better in person. I'm only having trouble updating the sound bar in order to use the Chromecast. Anyone else have this problem? I'm not sure if it's my wifi or if it's the Google Home App. Any solutions would be appreciated 👌

[@7781san]

hi, i am considering buying this one. check all review and kinda doubt to hwq800t. Is it really good ? How the dolby atmos ?

[@marcoromaodesousa1043]

I bought this bar 2 days ago and I’m having the same problem, do you have any tips that could help?

[@wbz56]

Hard wire it and it will update itself

[@iareburgman]

Great product, I love this soundbar. A few things I will add after having one for a few months : 1. The subwoofer has settings for 1-5 with 5 being absurd amounts of bass. Hip hop music will shake your whole house. 2. Don't stand in the way of the speakers during calibration, or it may take several tries to calibrate. 3. The display panel will tell you which codec you are using when you first start a media file. This will ensure you are getting atmos or dts true hd. 4. It doesn't seem that the detachable speakers charge during output when their battery is low. IE if you continue using the bar with the speakers docked they either don't charge or charge much slower than the typical 3 hour chargetime. The only thing I don't like is the remote isn't backlit and the level adjustment buttons do not have a wake-up function. IE each time you press them they adjust the level, there isn't a first press to tell you which level you are on. Minor gripe, could get fixed in firmware. Also my bar didn't come with mounting brackets or the magnet covers that are included in non US regions which I found strange but not a big deal.

[@ahambhramasmii]

I heard problems with wireless speakers and it doesn't last battery

[@clou1969]

You shall had the wall mount brackets in your kit. The covers yep they are not included.

[@iareburgman]

@@ahambhramasmii the only issue i have had with the wireless is occasionally they don't power on when you turn the tv or sound bar on (when setup in surround in your room) All you have to do is press the small power button on the wireless speaker when that happens. Charge wise i haven't timed them but right around 10 hours of playback seems to be what i am getting. Probably varies a bit based on volume level.

[@padgettga]

@@iareburgman is the soundbar worth it against sony?

[@gtfigaming920]

I can't get this bar as much as I would like to. You cannot use the system whenever you want and that's just silly, all they have to do is give you the option of playing while charging and it would save a lot of hassle.

[@gregerickson7614]

Have a problem trying to change battery in flicker Or does it have battery

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi Greg. The internal batteries in the wireless detachable rear speakers have a battery indicator light that flashes to let you know when the battery is depleted and needs recharging. They charge when they are magnetically connected to the charging ports on the sides of Bar 9.1 soundbar. There is also a power input on each rear speaker that will let you connect them to a wall outlet for power and charging as well. We may need more information about your setup at home to better understand how to troubleshoot further if this information does not resolve your issue. If you purchased your JBL 9.1 from us, please reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can help you troubleshoot the issue you are experiencing. Thank you so much for watching.

[@harshgw23k]

Well I have some more tricks that amazed and annoyed me at the same time.. 1. Press Bass button for 5 seconds and then Vol UP will change to different modes 2. 3rd, 4th and 6th mode will enhance dialogue to a surprisingly theater level, which I loved 3. The downside, it will stop playing 5.1 content and only play stereo🙄👎 4. To come out of the mode, factory reset is the only option 5. Smart Mode is always ON and you need to keep checking with a Mute button hold for 3 sec and then vol up.. If the modes mentioned above can be included with 5.1, it will even beat a 2000$ soundbar hands down

[@brandonkarcher23]

How do you do a factory reset?

[@harshgw23k]

@@brandonkarcher23 On the soundbar, press and hold power and input for more than 10 seconds. → “ RESET ” is displayed. → The soundbar shows “LOAD ” and “ READY ” and then, goes to standby mode.

[@brandonkarcher23]

@@harshgw23k Thank you!

[@radventures887]

Just got the 9.1 and I am disappointed, my 5.1 is way better and has deep bass. The only good thing about the 9.1 is the Dolby Atmos

[@brandonkarcher23]

@@radventures887 Now that I have reconfigured mine and have it properly set up, I am actually pretty impressed with it. Of course, the only thing I have to compare it to is a 2.1 Vizio soundbar I was replacing, so...

[@timothydahl4836]

even thought my rear speakers are non supported it still sounds good. wish jbl would update that

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi Timothy. There usually are updates pushed through. If you purchased from us, feel free to reach out to our audio experts in chat here: www.audioadvice.com/ Thanks for watching!

[@od628]

This soundbar is insane! Highly recommend. The best upgrade I have ever made. Well worth the money and more.

[@KingKong-cu3gr]

Is rubbish just give it a few months the base sounds is going to disappear

[@od628]

@@KingKong-cu3gr The bass still sounds great after two years. I use this every single day as my living room audio entertainment and every now and then movie viewing.

[@KingKong-cu3gr]

@@od628 is rubbish

[@firexallst4rz277]

@@KingKong-cu3gr maybe you got a dud system.

[@chriscrawford2197]

Is there any way to increase the volume of the small speakers 🔊

[@AudioAdvice]

There are three leve settings you can access with the remote, low, medium, high Thanks for watching

[@kylengo416]

Thx to your video. I decided to pick up this product. I’m enjoying it so far! I wanted to ask. Do you know if there are headphones that can connect to this sound bar? Any recommendations?

[@Razzanonymous]

Is it alright if the sub is placed behind a chair/couch in the corner of the room?

[@sa.t.2507]

Thanks for this video! My philips TV has 4 audio output options that are: Multichannel, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo (uncompressed) and Multichannel (Bypass). What of those 4 settings should I choose to get most out of the JBL soundbar? Thanks man!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for your question! Sounds like "Multichannel" might be the best option if you're wanting to experience multichannel Dolby Atmos content. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@logicalkid8048]

@@AudioAdvice Isn't it the Multichannel (Bypass) which will bypass the original audio format like Atmos? I guess, the Multichannel option will output an LPCM signal. I also have a Philips TV with same options.

[@kevinranders]

Anyway to update or force an update of the firmware?

[@hocka4]

Am I better off connecting to my TV via the optical cable or HDMI?

[@AudioAdvice]

eARC HDMI is best. If your TV has that

[@jamestaylor954]

I can’t get my sound bar to say Dolby Atmos. When I play Atmos movies sound bar says Dolby surround sound. I’m using LG OLED CX 77 inch. I’m using Apple Netflix Disney and Prime apps that’s on the tv. I had to change HDMI cord because one came with system was too short.

[@albertwinbush1739]

I have a LG c9 Oled. I had the same problem. you have to use "passthrough" to get the Dolby Atmos feature. Go to your sound menu and look for the HDMI connection. You should see passthrough . Just highlight it and you will be good to go.

[@jamestaylor954]

@@albertwinbush1739 thx you very much sir!

[@padgettga]

If you use the soundbar without calibration it’s a game changer and sounds much better! Much louder and punchier bass! I might even say that on Standard Mode the Audio becomes more detailed and the Subwoofer a tad Punchier too!

[@richardhall8531]

How do you, uncalibrate

[@padgettga]

@@richardhall8531 reset the soundbar system

[@alonzoapple9894]

Where should I place the sub? In the rear or front of the room?

[@AudioAdvice]

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[@alonzoapple9894]

@@AudioAdvice thank you so much!

[@jay-jaydizon743]

I just purchased it today, I can’t wait to receive my first ever jbl soundbar this week

[@padgettga]

How is it

[@jay-jaydizon743]

@@padgettga sound experience is amazing!! I can say that the 3d Dolby atmos is not far from other high end sound bar plus it is simple to use and if you’re looking for a powerful sub this one is for you :)

[@padgettga]

@@jay-jaydizon743 Thank you :) I really dream of that 3D Atmos overhead travel and Punchy Rumbling Bass! I am only afraid of the Audio Drop outs and Rears functionaility

[@jay-jaydizon743]

@@padgettga i never experienced any audio drop outs on two detachable speakers.. just make sure that it was charged and has enough battery when you use it wirelessly

[@padgettga]

@@jay-jaydizon743 Thank you! I just ordered the soundbar! Having my Apple TV 4K and room ready! Any suggestions? Remote control tweaks? Calibrations? Fyi I bought the micro usb cables and power adapters etc. How to experience the best overhead Atmos 3D sound? Tweaks for Bass? Dialogues?

[@ThePhk5]

what do ya think, I can NOT get my Bar 9,1 to go on line (three days old), I have a mesh router in the house, I also tried to use a cat-5 cable to the speaker to the mesh, nothing, I can see it on my cell (android) but when I hit it it says connected with no internet, any thoughts, phil..

[@morgadox40]

Just purchased this Soundbar, my first Dolby Atmos Soundbar too. Do I need a HDMI 2.1 cable for Dolby Atmos? Or is 2.0 enough? My TV is the LG CX

[@bizzy511]

I think the cx is 2.1 so use that.

[@padgettga]

Is it that good? Against sony

[@RobbyBeto85]

Will Dolby Atmos only work with hdmi arc? Or can I Bluetooth my TV to soundbar and get same result?

[@AudioAdvice]

Bluetooth will not get you Dolby Atmos. Thanks for watching

[@RAHULRAJ-zp8vr]

Can you please advise, should I go for an upgraded HDMI cable for Atmos or does the stock one capable of handling that?

[@AudioAdvice]

The stock one should be ok

[@ananthusatheesh89]

Hi. In how many different positions can I configure my jbl 9.1? Is it just one position?

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, thanks for watching

[@shailajakumari2407]

Thanks for the explanation Sir. Please answer this query - I have 2019 model TCL TV with HDMI ARC port, and JBL 9.1 with HDMI eARC port, also a Xiaomi Box 2nd Gen. So if I connect an external hard drive (that has bluray rip movies of lossless Dolby Atmos) to Xiaomi Box, which inturn will be connected to JBL 9.1, so will the sound output be lossless Dolby Atmos ?

[@AudioAdvice]

It should. We have not tested that before though.

[@shailajakumari2407]

@@AudioAdvice thanks for your reply, I will try if it works.

[@fesclusivekant6202]

Please can you make a comparative review of the JBL 9.1 and the Bose 700

[@alvirjee]

I am considering this speaker system, but am wondering if I can place the rear speakers behind me on each side, but higher up near the ceiling without compromising the experience

[@AudioAdvice]

Most speakers like this that fire upward into the ceiling for the Atmos effects want the ceiling to be 8-12 ft tall and have the speaker about 3' off the floor. But you should try it, but be sure to do the calibration process.

[@kevinig1174]

Hi sir do the soundbar have game EQ whatever you called? 😅

[@metalmick99]

I felt I was in a JBL commercial at times, during this clip. Only towards the end did it give really useful information like calibration and speaker placement, and I'm grateful for that. I suggest the presenter watch this, because he was shifting his hips from side to side, as if nervous - he spoke clearly and concisely so it wasn't that. Probably just a habit he was unaware of.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing! We appreciate you watching and commenting

[@calvingladue4470]

what is best setting for atmos effect my ceiling is 8ft should I set it at med or high?

[@AudioAdvice]

Med

[@calvingladue4470]

@@AudioAdvice ok n thank you I enjoy your videos keep up the good work

[@rizjeuchiha3439]

Hey ,I have a quick question... How do you actually need to place the rear speakers?

[@AudioAdvice]

It will depend some on your room layout. Either beside or behind you. Feel free to experiment to see which gives you more surround immersion. Thanks for watching

[@rabyhamza]

Thanks for this great video, i have a question: if i connect my phone via Bluetooth to the sound bar (my phone is Atmos enabled), will i be able to experience Atmos music using Apple Music for an example or other apps that support Atmos?

[@AudioAdvice]

In theory it should work, but it will be pretty compressed. You would be far better off using the apps on your TV. Thanks for watching

[@pilownathan1170]

Which high is the best for the rear speakers ? 😁😁 Thx

[@AudioAdvice]

Great question, ideally they are just behind you and 36-54" off the floor. Thanks for watching

[@TheChatterCafe]

Does rear speakers get charged while we are using the soundbar and suround speakers are attached to soundbar ?

[@AudioAdvice]

They should charge when physically attached to the bar.

[@TheChatterCafe]

@@AudioAdvice I have/had the same understanding but JBL says they only get charged when Soundbar is on Standby mode.

[@AudioAdvice]

@@TheChatterCafe Ok, that is good to know, for most people they just charge in the middle of the night

[@indiphilegogela]

Which soundbar is better between Jbl 9.1 and sumsung Q900c?

[@AudioAdvice]

Very close call but we think the JBL probably wins.

[@deepakmohan461]

Hi sir, I just bought my new jbl 51blkep 5.1 home theater. My detachable surround speakers turns off when I plug out of the sound bar. Please tell me what might be the reason. Will the surround speakers charges automatically when put them back to the magnetic sound bar. Red light blinks and disappear. Please reply?

[@AudioAdvice]

They should still work if they are charged and detached. Yes, they charge when you put them back. Thanks for watching

[@manguniboy]

When calibrating... Do I have to sit down? Or do I get out of the way?

[@AudioAdvice]

It’s best to not have anything between the speakers and microphone. Thanks for watching

[@manguniboy]

@@AudioAdvice thanks for the swift reply. You got a subscriber from indonesia

[@rimaalbloushy1821]

I’m facing a problem , which the detachable speakers, when I dock it to the bar, a red light appears but after waiting a whole day, it sill says the battery is low. Why? Even though I have seen the red light that indicates it’s charging

[@AudioAdvice]

The batteries may need to be replaced. Reach out to JBL for options

[@pgasga63]

How to update the system and how to connect to internet I'm struggling 😫 😪 😩

[@harish_vidyarth554]

Can we charge the detachable speakers with a USB Micro B and place the speakers at the rear permanently ?

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, they can be recharged via USB.

[@TheDilipj]

What about JBL one App will this support ?

[@AudioAdvice]

They only list the current soundbars as being supported and we do not have one of these to test, but you could certainly try downloading the free app to see if it will connect.

[@MisterRhul]

How to make the bar to not convert stereo content to dolby atmos?

[@firozonthemove]

Turn off Smart Mode, Smart Mode is always ON and you need to keep checking with a Mute button hold for 3 sec, Release the mute button and then vol up..

[@bradhabbitz4222]

Is it normal for this specific soundbar to get very hot even when it’s not in use ? Please help

[@AudioAdvice]

That is the first we have heard.

[@tahiraziz4702]

Hi sir I m from Pakistan I have 1 question sir I like so much JBL 9.1 bar but pls solve my confusion I saw movies in Dolby Atmos & Dolby digital plus & DTS x then display show Dolby Atmos multi channel pcm what's this setting is correct if not then I reset my bar ? Please reply 🙏 thanks

[@AudioAdvice]

If you are streaming that is why. If you are playing a Blu-ray Disc directly into the JBL make sure the player is set to bitstream. Thanks for watching

[@tahiraziz4702]

@@AudioAdvice thanks for reply

[@sandraboostrom6926]

How do you keep it a private Wi-Fi. Mine isn’t password protected on my Wi-Fi list.

[@adrienfelix8692]

I just bought it yesterday and I was wandering what the internet on the soundbar would be useful for ?

[@AudioAdvice]

You need to have it online to use the Chromecast or Airplay features. Thanks for watching

[@Timmy4Realz]

Question? To make sure my system is okay.. when you pull off both rear speakers are they supposed to become half as loud. if i pull one off it stays loud untill i pull the second one off. can i prevent this somehow? To keep them souding as they do while connected?

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for reaching out! We really appreciate your request for technical support. If you purchased your JBL 9.1 from us, please reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can help you troubleshoot the issue you are experiencing. Thank you so much for watching.

[@bharathkumar9180]

Can We connect a harddisk to the bar for watching movies ? @audio advice

[@AudioAdvice]

The better option would be a Roku Stick and use PLEX to serve up your movies from a hard drive on your network. Thanks for watching

[@grigfieraru5939]

Can you please review the JBL BAR 1000? Who it's the best? BAR 9.1 or BAR 1000?

[@AudioAdvice]

We will when the are available. Thanks for watching

[@MsGaga14]

How does the setup for wifi work?

[@AudioAdvice]

It’s on page 11 of your owners manual. Thanks for watching

[@seansmith131]

is it possible to add another wireless sub woofer?

[@AudioAdvice]

No, not that we are aware of.

[@JohnMcGing1]

I'm looking at an LG C1 77 inch and one of these but the spouse wants the TV mounted. Right now, the TV is in a corner, angled into the room, so the wall mount has to adjust to also rotate into the room while in use. Sonos (via Sanos) has a soundbar mount for a tv wall mount, but that seems to be the exception. I'm concerned "universal" soundbar TV mounts won't adjust well so that the upward firing speakers clear the TV adequately. Any recommendations on a TV wall mount for this soundbar?

[@AudioAdvice]

Great question, some of the better TV mounts have sound bar extension mounts that allow you to adjust the distance between the bar and the TV. We feel you want at least 4" or more.

[@codyguindon2090]

Just picked one up - Amazing!

[@drespeaks8607]

I just bought a JBL bar "9.1" sound bar system. I have a sony bravia 65x750h tv manufactured in 2016. it does not have an eARC connection. it does have a normal ARC hdmi connection. My question is will i even be able to use the dolby atmos features of the JBL bar 9 with this tv. I understand that arc can do compressed dolby atmos audio but what i dont know if my TV will send the signal or work in a way where the new soundbar actually presents a form of dolby atmos. Also if not then will this hdfury arcana you are talking about remedy the situation?

[@SibTiger33]

you will get compressed atmos if using netflix, disney , amazon plus etc so you should be fine - you need to enable multi channel bypass on your tv for this to work

[@jayonlineslotz]

I did this calibration hoping it would fix my issue but it hasn't. I don't understand the purpose of the detachable speakers when they don't even emit that much sound. I thought they would have more of a surround sound effect when placed in the back of my room. I even placed them directly close on the left and right side of my ears and they still seem very low. It seems most of the sound is coming from the actual soundbar itself and the detachable speakers sound better connected to the bar. When i demo'd this system at best buy they had the speakers spread apart and as a whole it sounded way better in the store than in my apartment. Am i missing something here? I mean it is very loud as a whole but the detachable speakers seem pointless to be placed anywhere else but connected to the bar

[@AudioAdvice]

Interesting. The detachable speakers will definitely not be as loud as the bar but they shouldn't be that quiet. We'd recommend contacting whoever you purchased them from to see if you are able to still exchange it for a different one.

[@GadgetSector]

Hello, great video! I had one question: do the rear speakers charge while connected to the main soundbar?

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks, yes. We appreciate you watching

[@artiomvarvarenko]

hey buddy, how have i to connect it to my pc???, i use my tv and monitor, how can i get 9.1?

[@Cryogencheg]

How playing films 4k with sounds DTS, DTS-X or Atmos, through this sound bar if TV don't supports this sound formats? Or TV can do this through hdmi 2.1 simple recieve to soundbar without TV decoder?

[@AudioAdvice]

This is a great question. Everyone's setup is unique, come have a chat with one of our soundbar chat experts so that we can get the full understanding about your setup. audioadvice.io/aa-chat

[@samwimpy2600]

The owners manual says just by powering on, the subwoofer should pair w/ the soundbar...mine is not doing so. I am not getting any subwoofer output...any suggestions?

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi Sam! Thanks for reaching out! We really appreciate your request for technical support. If you purchased your JBL 9.1 from us, please reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can help you troubleshoot the issue you are experiencing. Thank you so much for watching.

[@chhive]

What is the most affordable TV that is compatible with the speaker to get the Atmos effect?

[@AudioAdvice]

Any TV with eARC will work. While not the least expensive, our focus is on recommending the best options available on the market. You can see our list of best TVs for this soundbar here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sony-bravia-xr-tv-series-overview

[@swangzave]

I have had this Sound bar for about 3 years but now its stuck on LOAD and does not respond and there's no sound coming out of it. What should I do?

[@AudioAdvice]

It sounds like your bar 9.1 is locked up. Have you tried removing power for several minutes, then rebooting. If that does not fix it, you’ll need to contact the dealer you purchased it from. Thanks for watching.

[@volcalstone]

One correction with the calibration portion of the Bar 9.1. It's a 2 step process. The 1st stage is putting the rear speakers right next to you on the side. The 2nd stage after pressing the same buttons is placing the speakers where it's going to be at. Run the test again and you should be done. The 1st stage is labeled 1 in the soundbar so that you will know the difference.

[@raymondmorales8252]

Hi after calibrating yesterday my JBL 9.1 sound bar but not exactly this way I noticed that I can tweak my subwoofer level from 1 to 5 and my atmos special effects sound from low to med to high, but when I tried to do the same to my rear speakers sound level its stay in number 5 and can’t decreases the sound. I want to know if this is factory default setting or if I am having some kind of issues with my remote control or something else, since I bought this sound bar as a open box item and received a great discount from his regular price. I can also order a aftermarket remote control for this sound bar for a vey low price if this the culprit of my issue. But before I want to be completely sure that this it’s not a default factory setting. Thanks

[@volcalstone]

@@raymondmorales8252 you should be able to change the levels to any speakers after calibration. The way I described is the way in the manual on how to properly calibrate your speakers. If you're not doing it this way then you are doing it wrong. It's a 2 stage process not just 1. I would factory reset or just reset your soundbar if you are having any kind of issues.

[@raymondmorales8252]

@@volcalstoneI am going to to do all the calibrating process again the way you said, thanks

[@ManMythMedia]

Great video! Are you able to leave the rear speakers plugged in (via micro usb) while playing. In theory, you wouldn't have to dock the rear speakers to charge them

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks. In theory that would work but that’s a lot of cable running across the floor.

[@ManMythMedia]

@@AudioAdvice Thanks for the response. I received my unit this morning and was able to connect both rear speakers to micro USB to continuously charge while playing. Fortunately, I could run the cables to an outlet behind my couch meaning that no cables are visible.

[@raymondchong9396]

Hello Any ideas to connect Bluetooth microphone to this sound bar?

[@kerrodmartorella4949]

I have my sound bar connected to arc on my TV and arc on the soundbar but I get no sound via my TV? Bluetooth works fine. I've also replaced the hdmi cable but still nothing

[@AudioAdvice]

You may need to check your TV settings and make sure they are on audio system and not TV speakers

[@chrisswofford5757]

How do I connect the sub to the sound bar??

[@AudioAdvice]

There is a pairing button on the sub. The manual explains the steps www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8907cda9/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%209.1_3D_SURROUND_Owner's%20Manual_EN.pdf

[@chrisswofford5757]

@@AudioAdvice thanks!!

[@vaishalichakraborty7985]

This video is so helpful, we recently booked the JBL 9.1 (yet to be delivered) and we are planning to use brackets to mount the rear detachable speakers. The only confusion we had was regarding the sub-woofer, we stay in an apartment on the ground floor and we have floor tiles and not wood finishing floor. Do we need to use a subwoofer stand or keep maybe a memory foam pillow or a small carpet below the subwoofer or can the subwoofer just be kept directly on the floor. What do you recommend?

[@AudioAdvice]

You should be fine directly on the tile. Glad the video was helpful

[@vaishalichakraborty7985]

@@AudioAdvice Thank you for the quick response and your help, will try it what you suggested :)

[@capitalexotics]

The sub has rubber type feet, you should be fine.

[@vaishalichakraborty7985]

@@capitalexotics Thank you!

[@gilliandawson8799]

Great and simple instructions very easy to follow thank you from the UK

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@padgettga]

Sony St5000 or Jbl 9.1?

[@ignaciomarcano]

Can i link a jbl flip or charge 4 to this JBL sound bar?

[@AudioAdvice]

Do you mean to have them part of the surround system provided by the Bar 9.1? If so no, but you can use the JBL app to stream to different JBL speakers. Thanks for watching

[@leoc9795]

Can I place the sound bar behind my sofa? I want to set it up with my projector

[@AudioAdvice]

That would not be the best way to do it. Probably better to run a long HDMI cable. Thanks for watching

[@philitsenvarghese]

My living room height is 18 feet. Will jbl 9.1 suitable for this height or should i go for jbl 5.1 or bose 700

[@ianhernandez2957]

How to connect microphone on jbl 9.1? Thanks

[@AudioAdvice]

You can not do that. Thanks for watching

[@nralopez]

Anyone having trouble calibrating the speakers? Mine keeps asking me to retry :( can’t seem to get past setup 1

[@HBC6823]

Try to have your video source needs to be connected and on, otherwise it will ask you retry. Had the same problem earlier this week.

[@nralopez]

@@HBC6823 what do you mean by this? Can you give an example? Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@coreybright4921]

@@nralopez I had the same problem and fixed it by resetting the soundbar. You can do it by pressing and holding the power and input button for 10sec.

[@BaiMoto24]

I need help when i press the button for the rear speakers it says on the bar it’s not supported.

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi friend. We're sorry to hear you experienced some issues with your model. If you purchased your Bar 9.1 from our website, come have a chat with one of our customer support chat advisors at www.audioadvice.com/ so we can help you troubleshoot the issue. Thanks for watching!

[@theshape7214]

How do I connect it to Wi-Fi please? Is it an app?

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, Google Home or Airplay. Thanks for watching

[@ldf78]

Hello, does anyone know what is the best configuration to listen to music?

[@AudioAdvice]

Lean, that will be a matter of personal preference. Just try the different surround modes and go with what you like the best. Thanks for watching

[@marcverkooijen]

Is it possible to leave the rear speakers in the back on a micro usb charger so you do not have to charge them on the sounbar each on a side ?

[@TRobi86]

Yes

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi Marc. Yes this is absolutely possible. You can read more about this in our individual review: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-review/ Thanks for watching!

[@Lucas-nj4jf]

Hello, my television does not support Dolby Atmos, can I even hear Dolby Atmos with the soundbar on my television? Many Thanks.

[@dimitrigoossens9082]

It should work if you enable passthrough. Also if you have a media player, connect it to the bar, and then earc to tv

[@peamerico]

@@dimitrigoossens9082 How can I enable the passthrough?

[@dimitrigoossens9082]

@@peamerico That's a setting you should be able to configure on the media device, for example on the Nvidia Shield

[@peamerico]

@@dimitrigoossens9082 I have a Samsung QLED (Q7F), but it is from 2016. It can set it only for Dolby Digital +. I tried to watch some movies with Atmos (HBO MAX), but my sound bar is reading it as "Surround DD+"

[@dimitrigoossens9082]

@@peamerico Do you use a device that can handle atmos, for example play via a Nvidia Shield 2019? I connect my shield to my soundbar IN (passthrough setting in shield), and from JBL (OUT) to TV

[@nyasha5426]

Hi my subwoofer is not connecting to the sound bar. How can I fix this ?

[@AudioAdvice]

Hi Nyasha! We're sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue connecting the wireless sub with the rest of the system. If you purchased your bar 9.1 from our website, come have a chat with one of our customer support advisors in either chat or phone at audioadvice.io/aa-chat | 888.899.8776 so we can help you troubleshoot the issue. Thanks for watching!

[@miguela.maturana1913]

I just bought this. Mi left rear speaker seems not to connect. The right one (works great) shows an intermittent light and then stays steady. The left one (not working) shows the same light, but then seems not to connect to the bar (even when attached to the bar) What should I do?

[@tonmeister86]

Same problem with my left rear speaker. Will not pair

[@doryexplory9119]

Same here

[@padgettga]

Fixed?

[@doryexplory9119]

I solved this issue by force powering off the left speaker (holding its power button for ~10 sec or so), then turning it back on while close to the bar. Did this a few times and eventually the bar recognised it and paired properly.

[@padgettga]

@@doryexplory9119 Thank you very much! I want that JBL 9.1 with 3D Atmos overhead and Punchy Rumble Bass woooo

[@raj113able]

I have Sony x900h .just bought JBL 9.1 sound bar. I am facing issues like every time I have to manually power off tv and sound bar and then only it sync and start working.if I switch off tv from remote and again after some time start tv with remote sound bar display everything normal but no sound will come and again I have to power off tv and JBL soundbar and then it's start working .. Sony x 900h has erc port and I m using hdmi 2.1 cable also have used the same cable provided by JBL . But no luck both the cables same issues .. There is anyway I can fix this or I have to switch off and switch on everytime using power plug ?? Can you please suggest solution ? Also there is no way to upgrade JBL soft ware how to upgrade them ?

[@AudioAdvice]

It sounds like you have an HDMI handshake issue. We have found HDMI cables 2m or longer have less issues than short ones- why we have no idea, that is just what we have seen in the field. You might also try turning off eArc and just doing arc to see what that does. If you purchased your JBL from Audio Advice, our support team can offer more help. Thanks for watching

[@raj113able]

@@AudioAdvice thanks a lot for your so accurate response. I turned off earc on tv and it's working fine.as if now I don't need to switch off tv and soundbar from power point. Still i am mointoring . I have also ordered a new 3 m 2.1hdmi cable with ethernet. I think my existing hdmi cable is not with ethernet. If I am using only arc from tv this is going to do compromise over the sound quality for Dolby atoms contents ?

[@AudioAdvice]

@@raj113able Arc delivers Atmos via Dolby Digital +, which is compressed from an audio standpoint, but all of the streaming apps also compress it as well. If you want the very best audio, add a bluray player. Glad we could help

[@raj113able]

@@AudioAdvice Thanks for your response .. I am watching mostly netflix, prime , hotstar and youtube. So probably i am not going to get degraded audio quality via tv arc port ? Also i don't understand why sony x 900h earc port is not working with jbl bar earc port ? in future if i am going to use blue ray player the earc port of tv should be enabled and it should work with jbl bar ..

[@raj113able]

@@AudioAdvice You are awesome .. i was struggling to get this issue sorted out now finally able to trace the problem cause.

[@vinayakbansal7728]

Hello, I am looking to buy the JBL Bar 9.1 but I want to know if I put a Fire tv stick 4k in the 'HDMI in' of my soundbar and connect a projector through 'HDMI (eARC)' out of my soundbar to 'HDMI in (without ARC/eARC)' of my projector and use netflix on my Fire stick, will it show atmos support for supported content? Please reply. This is greatly going to influence my purchase decision.

[@AudioAdvice]

Greetings Vinayak. We want to make sure we fully understand the ins and outs of your setup to better answer your question. So we can help you get up and running quickly, come have a chat with one of our projector and Dolby Atmos soundbar experts on audioadvice.com. If the JBL Bar 9.1 is not the right solution, we will gladly help you find the perfect soundbar for your setup. Thanks for watching!

[@tushar_parab]

For soundbar 5.1 brother, my detachable speakers are not on but its connected to soundbar as white light is on. How to connect them and switch on them? Please help

[@AudioAdvice]

If you purchased your JBL 5.1 from us, please reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can help you troubleshoot the issue you are experiencing. Thank you so much for watching.

[@tushar_parab]

@@AudioAdvice thnx i have figured out. My tv needed a reset mode. Majority ppl must have faced such issues. It was pairing issue with tv

[@tushar_parab]

Just wanted to ask, can i use surround speaks while they are in charging mode via USB cable?

[@BugoyDevera-tw5xg]

My skyworth google tv. No HDMI ARC. ONLY HDMI. Can you please help met how to connect my JBL 9.1 to my skyworth google tv

[@AudioAdvice]

We aren't familiar with that TV, sorry.

[@IAmYous3f]

Mine is not calibrating, always says failed to calibrate

[@eurosensazion]

Got this bar its nice but after 2 weeks I cant understand when the main bar charges. When you turn off tv on standby or when its on? It would make sense when on but doesnt seem so even for rear.

[@corystanley9197]

It charges the end speakers when in standby mode. You have to make sure they are connected then hit the power button on the main soundbar. The display will then read “Standby” and this means they are charging. They will not charge if the soundbar is turned on, even when connected.

[@gtfigaming920]

@@corystanley9197 that's the reason I can't get this bar as much as I would like to. You cannot use the system whenever you want and that's just silly, all they have to do is give you the option of playing while charging and it would save a lot of hassle.

[@Istandal0ne1]

I just got the JBL 9.1 in the mail on Tuesday. This thing is worth every penny. It's alot more then I expected! My ps4 keeps powering on though. Not sure how to fix this problem. Having to unplug the ps4 HDMI because it keeps powering on. Not really sure how to fix this yet.

[@AudioAdvice]

You might try making sure CED HDMI control is set to off in both units. Thanks for watching!

[@Istandal0ne1]

@@AudioAdvice thanks for the advise I'll check it out

[@wutianyi]

Great review ! I have a question, the Dolby Atmos is only usable when coneected via eARC ? If we dont have the capability of connecting with eARC can we only use WIFI ?

[@bizzy511]

Atmos through eARC. Don't think you can do atmos over WiFi.

[@spankmunky316]

@@bizzy511 Or the ARC port too. But you are getting a lower quality (compressed) version of Atmos. Most streaming apps only support the compressed version of Atmos; you'd have to use a UHD Blu Ray player, Plex, Kodi, etc to get uncompressed (Lossless) Atmos. But you cant get ATmos using WIFI

[@AudioAdvice]

Happy Cyber Monday, friend! The JBL Bar 9.1 supports the newer enhanced version of HDMI ARC called “eARC.” eARC’s higher bandwidth allows true Dolby Atmos to be transmitted out to compatible devices. Even if your TV doesn't feature the newer eARC connection, the Atmos speakers will still be used to great effect. Right now, for Cyber Monday, you can save & get the JBL BAR 9.1 for less. Today only! www.audioadvice.com/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer.html Check out even more Cyber Monday savings here - www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/cyber-monday-deals/

[@NoOnesIdea]

Does anyone know, if there's a possibility to lower or turn off the sound, when I turn it on, the beeping sound? It's too loud in my opinion.

[@leqhekatsotetsi3521]

If using Google home app, go to settings. Had the same issue.

[@kuberrana6824]

How to update the soundbar?

[@AudioAdvice]

You just download from the JBL site, put it on a USB stick and insert, there are instructions on the JBL site, thanks for watching

[@raulcabronero5649]

I have this bar my issue its everytime i power on the tv or ps5 the bar power on itd anoyying . And i cant figure it out how to pit this fir no doing this.. yed i know of i take out the CEC hdmi this no happen anymore but the issue with that its the bar didnt work with the tv. The tv i have its samsung QN90A

[@AudioAdvice]

That’s an odd issue. It’s likely somewhere in your TV settings. We would try connecting them both then reboot them both. Thanks for watching

[@GlennThoughts]

Will this be better than a Logitech z906 5.1 speakers? In terms of sound quality?

[@rohithbathula2004]

This is better .. of course but....I suggest that to get more precise audio(I mean if u want to experience the surround sound precisely )better go with Logitech!!

[@GlennThoughts]

@@rohithbathula2004 my z906 doesnt have dolby atmos and since its only using optical it can only process dolby digital

[@mr.ibanez3622]

I replaced the Logitech z906 with JBL Bar 9.1, and it is way better. i didn`t expect to be so impressed. It is in another league! Much richer sound an way better thumping bass. It also "spread" the surround sound better than the z906. Feed it with Atmos content, and be amazed!

[@GlennThoughts]

@@mr.ibanez3622 exactly same thoughts. I just purchased JBL Bar 9.1 last Wednesday and replaced my z906 and it sounds amazing. I love chromecasting music on it coz it sounds sooo good. I love the bass as well very far from z906's muddy bass. Check my channel I did a simple unboxing and sound test on JBL 9.1

[@mr.ibanez3622]

@@GlennThoughts Sure, will do that!

[@rohithbathula2004]

First comment..!!..love audio advice🤎 Got a doubt.....Whats wrong if there r more speaker's!!

[@andrewseldon7190]

Is there anyway of lowering the rear speakera an turning up the front i know there is a low med high but i think low is too load when there is a lot of sound like bombs etc thanks x

[@daftnord4957]

might have to try moving them farther away from your seat lol

[@theshape7214]

Did you calibrate?

[@karlellisdon4k]

where is the best place for the sub

[@AudioAdvice]

Check this out for help www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/how-to-setup-calibrate-subwoofer