Best Surround Sound System - JBL Bar 5.1 REVIEW

[@audisiojunior21]

I normally don't post anything on you tube, but man, your voice is amazing. Really great to hear you.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh thank you so much. I hear that a lot at my real job people always tell me do something with that voice lol. I don’t know what I sound like 😂. Thank you so much for that 🙏🏾

[@Danielle-jt4jq]

I purchased this sound bar because of your review. It was more than I was thinking about paying, but I figured I am saving money since we do not go out as much since COVID. Superbowl 2023 MY HOUSE!!! LOL

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you for trusting in my word bud. I hope you enjoy the sound bar and think its worth every penny 🙂

[@edisonmirandilla7017]

You’ve made a very good presentation & very high quality recording...

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@Gatorlips2]

Any chance you would do videos on syncing a lap top to Samsung smart TV? As a senior citizen, your clear, calm voice and knowledge is something we need. It’s difficult to follow most as they talk way too fast.

[@WannaBuyIt]

I probably won’t do a video about that I’m sorry but thank you so much for the kind words. Also thank you so much for watching my videos. 🙏🏾

[@michaell198]

You did a great job! You made me glad that I purchased this and the recharging of the satellite speakers is not stated on their website so I was expecting to need batteries and I don’t. You also give a realistic everyday American home approach to your presentation. Thanks for your time!

[@WannaBuyIt]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed my review on this soundbar bud. This speaker is amazing and I'm glad you got one. JBL seems to be pushing this one out because the 9.1 is the new detachable speaker and that cost $1000.

[@michaell198]

Yea, I agree. I was eyeing this one a few weeks ago and it was $700 and now it’s a 1/3 off so I took advantage of the deal.

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@michaell198 yes great job picking up that deal for sure

[@pachu2304]

Thanks for the great review. I know this was released in 2017. Do you still think this is the best 5.1 wireless surround soundbar? How about Sony or Polk? Any thoughts

[@orangetangotv]

Excellent video man. Great sound too.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video 🙏

[@misckin6238]

You are the only one who described how to place the woofer. Thanks I appreciate that. It is good thing to know before buying.

[@ransfordaboagye2258]

Am in Ghana & I just purchased my, is amazing, superboom system, am really enjoying great sound. Thanks

[@WannaBuyIt]

Aye shoutout to Ghana! i'm really glad you are enjoying the speaker bud. thank you for watching the video

[@JamieHines]

Great video....can't wait to hear that bass in my house...for movies!! I just ordered mine of Amazon for $478

[@WannaBuyIt]

Heck yes. Plz come back and tell me how you like that bass 👍🏾

[@JoshuaG]

@@WannaBuyIt even with my small jbl flip 4 , i enjoyed the sound with the same the witcher episode you used in dolby digital ♡♡♡♡

[@JoshuaG]

@@WannaBuyIt i only managed to hear it personally in the mall ♡♡♡

[@WannaBuyIt]

Glad you liked the sample and was able to hear it on the flip 👍

[@alfarisyulfendi2296]

i like this type of review, literally giving us the illustration how the sounds gonna be if we place it in our house.

[@richardjulian4524]

Awesome review! Still doing some research but this one is on the top of my list. Do you happen to know if you can connect extra speakers to the sound bar?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you glad I can help and extra speakers to add to the surround sound that I don’t know but I will look into it and if I find a answer I will get back to you. If not I’m sorry about that

[@WannaBuyIt]

I called customer support right now for you and they said no you can’t add extra speakers sorry about that 🙏

[@richardjulian4524]

Thanks for the quick reply! It's a bummer about the extra speakers but I still think I'm gonna make the purchase. Loving the true wireless feature. Nothing else seems to quite match it.

[@Tajje]

I bought two of these systems a while ago and can confirm that it works having both subs connected to one soundbar.

[@akhilmudiraj9886]

How many Watts of subwoofer and frequency response?

[@sinformant]

How is this hooked up to get surround sound? I know bluetooth doesn't broadcast a 5.1 signal

[@filibertoserna3514]

Man, I was at BB awhile ago and was looking at this one and took a picture of model to come back to as i was spending time looking other soundbars. Nice review, I really like those wireless speakers - most def I will need to circle back.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank bud. Yea there are a nice feature to have for sure don’t have to hang them up on the wall are keep them in one places if you don’t want too. Just plug them back in when you are done no wires oh yea 👍 lol

[@mattmiller5994]

Best review on this sound bar so far. Your audio quality was excellent. Wanted to add that you can charge the surround speakers with micro USB while they’re in use too. What’s that a movie or video game you used in the last part of the video. If so, which one. It looked cool.

[@Grdo239]

Hello; this video is amazing, i was thinkinkg about buy this bar, but the most of the videos in youtube are not like this; your video describes simply the bar, and i really love the quality of sound that you show in this one; thanks for the video; now im pretty sure that i'll buy this bar.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾. I know what you mean when I looked it up there was nothing so I tried to do my beat to help everyone out looking to buy this as well, come back and let me know how you like it plz 👍🏾

[@Grdo239]

@@WannaBuyIt Sure!, i'll be watching all your videos. :D

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@Grdo239 thank you so much

[@leedsshri]

Can this sound bar connects to TV using wire or wireless?

[@FirstUPdaGREAT]

Dr. Stone! Me and the wife are buying a new house next month. I think this will be my house warming gift to myself lol thanks for the awesome review.

[@Rsalmond83]

😶

[@WannaBuyIt]

Aye congratulations buds! Def y’all gonna have great movie nights with this one for sure

[@diegoramos27]

wow, top notch video, been watching lot of videos and no video showcases the features like you did... thanks for this, one question, would you recommend this over Bose 700 which is only 3 channels ?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud. I'm really glad my video helped you. I haven't heard the Bose 700 sorry I can't help you out with that one.

[@diegoramos27]

@@WannaBuyIt thanks for the reply, do you think this bar would be to much for a small bed room? How does it perform at low volume? Thanks

[@haidressyahali8370]

Which one is better for movie compared to JBL 500?

[@kappaone3515]

What is difference between this jbl 5.1 detachable and the other jbl 5.1 without detachable speakers? Which one is better?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Non detachable is all is the same basically . Just won’t have the wireless speakers you can take off to add more of that surround sound effect. I believe the soundbar for non detached is the size of the center soundbar without the wireless speakers attached from the other speaker.

[@mrwendell4564]

Why did they pull the detachable speakers from the 5.1 setup but left it in the 9.1? I believe it's marketing, to make people buy the 9.1 instead of the one piece 5.1. They need incentive for people to move up on prices. The new 5.1 is not an upgrade, all they added was chromecast, but the multibeam tech is no match for a detached speaker you can place in back of you.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yea that is true. The new version of the 5.1 is a downgrade and people that had both said the new 5.1 is not as loud as the old version. But that does suck to add the detachable speakers 9.1 only moving forward.

[@mrwendell4564]

@@WannaBuyIt yeah I bet the 9.1 is dope but not for double the price. I copped the new 5.1 after watching your video lol. Then I found out it's not the same one you got. I returned it and got the detachable one. Waaaay better surround sound, and sound in general. It knocks hard, glad I returned it for the old one Good looking out on the review

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem at all bud. I’m glad you enjoy the soundbar 🙏

[@mauriciocedillos]

Great review. Does this device require the Optical Cable or can you just connect with blue tooth or Google Home?

[@WannaBuyIt]

It has hDMI, optical or Bluetooth you connect any of those ways 👍🏾

[@eduardoe4200]

This seems like a good set up for me since I’m done running wires in the attic. But what other systems can you compare it to? I would like at least two different choices to pick from ? I needs to be under $500 as well .

[@WannaBuyIt]

so Cnet has this as one of the best soundbars of 2020 Yamaha Yas-amzn.to/34UUrtK with this you are gonna lose the detachable speakers and some bass that the JBL has to offer but it's only $300 so you have about $200

[@WannaBuyIt]

JBL 3.1 amzn.to/3bobB5s with this one you basically have the JBL 5.1 little brother. without detachable speakers but it has the same bass speaker that the 5.1 has 10" sub i believe, which is a monster and will give you the big bass rumble. so basically you just won't have the surround sound feel with the detachable speaker on this one is what you lose out on

[@WannaBuyIt]

If you really wanna save Vizio 2.1 amzn.to/351HjTS is only $180 so way under your budget and with the extra money you can look up more things to buy that can link with it to give you that surround sound feel

[@eduardoe4200]

Yeah I think I’m just going to stick with the JBL bar 5.1 . I keep hearing all this talks about sanso but I feel you get more with the detachable speakers that JBL gives you.

[@WannaBuyIt]

I see you are up in the air bud try out the JBL if you use amazon they have that 30 days return no questions ask thing. See if it’s what you want bud because speakers cost a lot and you want the right one for these prices

[@crystalmoonASMR]

purchased! loving it. thanks for the awesome review bro!

[@WannaBuyIt]

I’m really glad you are enjoying the soundbar bud. Thank you for watching my video

[@crisppurpose]

Very informative! Gonna grab this speaker system

[@WannaBuyIt]

Glad I could help you out bud

[@serpentsreign]

Thanks for the review, awesome video 👍

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem at all. Thank you for watching

[@salmansyed9605]

Great review man... will order one now thanks to you, just to know can you charge the detachable speakers while they are not connected to the soundbar?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud 🙏🏾. I just checked for you and no you can’t charge off of the soundbar it has it’s not special weird connection just for the soundbar 👍🏾

[@lucaspav5144]

According to the manual, you can charge them via micro usb. Other reviews have shown people keep them permanently off the sound bar connected through micro usb

[@WannaBuyIt]

there is a micro usb port on the speakers as Lucas pointed out. its on the side that will face the wall when connected to the soundbar idk how i over looked it my bad.

[@princessvillanueva-mostole1804]

Hi! Thank you for uploading this video! Just a question will this work with any brand of TV? I have a 2018 4K UHD LG Tv

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes you should be good to go 👍🏾 I even looked it up just in case and it says LG as well 👌🏾

[@RaviSharma-tr3en]

how are these holding up? (mainly the rear wireless speakers)

[@WannaBuyIt]

They are holding up well still bud. Rear speakers all good no issues but I will say only annoying thing as you seen in the video how I have the soundbar up high (we still haven’t mounted the TV and put the soundbar in its spot) so it’s annoying to have to reach up there to pull it off for wireless. so if your gonna have your soundbar high like above the tv like some ppl like to do, it will be annoying but other than that as of now I still love this system 👍 but once I get the sound bar back low where I can pull it easier I would really be happy

[@Dinizfamily]

Amazing sound quality and amazing presentation ...

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mullapudimanyam2999]

Please sound bar size (length).with saround speakers. and without saround speakers.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Without looking at 33 1/2 inches With surround sound speaks 45 inches

[@jokas1krr525]

Great video! I just ordered JBL 9.1 soundbar. Could you please tell me the difference between the 2 JBL soundbars. 5.1 vs 9.1? Thanks bro

[@WannaBuyIt]

I haven’t tried the jbl 9.1 yet but so far two people told me they liked the 5.1. Better and I have someone in the comments that said the same. But I haven’t heard it myself to compare

[@jokas1krr525]

@@WannaBuyIt why do they like better? When I was buying the 9.1, people in the comments said 9.1 was better than 5.1. I guess its preference lol. I am getting mine on Thursday and ill get back to you

[@jokas1krr525]

Also 9.1 has true dolby atmos

[@WannaBuyIt]

People was saying they felt like they lost some loudness. I wish I could get the 9.1 I wanna try it out myself. For sure get back to me bud and let me know how it is 👍🏾

[@Remarcabold]

@@jokas1krr525 any update? How are you liking the 9.1? I'm on the fence on deciding between the 5.1 or paying double for a 9.1... really want to purchase a 1 and done audio setup for TV but also want to save as much as possible

[@MushCarlo]

Thanks for the video! We are purchasing!

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem bud. Let me know how like it after you watch a movie with it bud 👍

[@jameswalsh2427]

Just subscribed great presentation thanks. Greetings from James J in Limerick city Ireland

[@WannaBuyIt]

thanks for subbing to the channel bud means a lot. Much love to you and Limerick City

[@armandoestrada8499]

Awesome review my friend! What # does the Volume Max out at? Please get back to me! About to purchase!

[@WannaBuyIt]

Max volume: 48 after 47 is says max Bass Max: 30 Wireless speakers Max: +6 and it also goes negative numbers if you the wireless speakers to be lower in sound 👍

[@armandoestrada8499]

Thanks for the reply my friend! Appreciate it! I purchased the jbl 5.1 newer model and was dissapointed that the loudest setting is 33, loud but not loud enough. My jbl 2.1 is louder when it comes to the soundbar itselft, goes up to 50 max.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh the newer version only goes up to 33 wow that’s a big drop off

[@armandoestrada8499]

@@WannaBuyItyea it certainly is! Going to return and give this one a shot. Hopefully its loud enough for my music taste. The subwoofer is the best part.

[@amazoner0cks]

@@armandoestrada8499 Have you replaced it? what's your opinion if you did on both models?

[@felixcaraballo5381]

When i disconet the rear speakers is stop working with optical cable why

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh man I haven’t had that issue before. I will look and see if I can find some trouble shooting

[@HomicidalRemedy]

@Wanna Buy it. Very nice review. I've been looking into this soundbar. Do the detachable rear speakers still produce sound when attached to the soundbar?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes I believe when they are attached they charge and also just play like a regular sound bar 👍🏾

[@HomicidalRemedy]

@@WannaBuyIt awesome. Appreciate the response.

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem at all bud. Be safe and have a good day 👌🏾

[@juliomacias8424]

Hello dude! Thanks for review! It was absolutely helpful for me and that’s why I’ve bought 5.1 bar. It’s amazing! I’m really happy , I’ve tried the sound bar during 2 weeks and I don’t have bad comments about it. Do you know what the function of audio sync buttons is? (+ and -) Good job! Thank you!

[@WannaBuyIt]

I’m glad you are enjoying the soundbar bud 🙏. Audio sync is to adjust the audio to match the video if they are not matching and off tempo. Sone people have that problem here and there, I use to have it when I used my firestick from time to time . So with that you can match it up if you are ever have that issue with voice and lips are not matching

[@WannaBuyIt]

But I haven’t used that in a while. Some people may never have to use that at all

[@juliomacias8424]

Wanna Buy It thank you! Yeah absolutely, I’ve never had that problem. And I hope don’t have it in future lol thank you again bro! I really appreciate it.

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem at all bud 👍

[@mthetheleliayo8045]

Good afternoon, I bought this sound system in February this year, and I still can't get my sub woofer to pair up with my sound bar. The button behind the sub woofer only flashes with a white colour on it and it goes back to being stable with an orange colour on. May you kindly assist please. I cannot get to hear my sub woofer

[@WannaBuyIt]

No sound from the wireless subwoofer. • Check if the Subwoofer LED is in solid white colour. If white LED is blinking, connection is lost. Pls manually pair the Subwoofer to soundbar (see ‘Pair with the subwoofer’ on page 4)

[@WannaBuyIt]

The wireless subwoofer automatically connects with the soundbar when both units are powered on. If the subwoofer is on and connected, the LED lights white continuously. If no audio from the wireless subwoofer can be heard, manually pair the subwoofer: 1. Turn on the soundbar and the subwoofer. If the connection is lost, the LED indicator on the subwoofer blinks slowly. 2. Press the CONNECT button on the subwoofer to enter pairing mode. The LED indicator on the subwoofer blinks quickly. 3.Press and hold DIM DISPLAY button on remote control for 5 seconds, followed by short press on BASS+, and BASS- button in sequence. Panel display will show “PAIRING” If the pairing succeeds, the LED indicator on the subwoofer lights up and the soundbar display will show “DONE”. If the pairing fails, the indicator on the subwoofer blinks slowly. 4. If the pairing fails, repeat the steps above.

[@WannaBuyIt]

If this doesn’t work just let me know. I’m at work and will be here late today but when I get home I will try to remember to look up more things that will help you 👍

[@mthetheleliayo8045]

You are a star my brother, thank you so very much. All the way from South Africa 👊

[@WannaBuyIt]

I’m glad I could help bud let me know how you enjoy that bass. Much love stay safe ✊🏾

[@arielrodriguez1678]

Great video help out a lot

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you 🙏🏾. Glad I can if you get it come back and let me know how you liked it 🙏🏾

[@ryanswan5307]

Great video and ya sold me on mine!

[@WannaBuyIt]

Glad I was able to help you bud. Let me know how you like that bass when you watch a movie :)

[@melanypereira3326]

Jbl 5.1 soundbar system or Bose Soundtouch 30? Need immediate suggestion

[@WannaBuyIt]

I haven’t use the Bose sound touch 30 so I can’t really speak on that. So take what I say with a grain of salt: if you looking for that movie theater feel I will go jbl 5.1, I only say that because you have the wireless speakers behind you, bass you can put anywhere to get that perfect rumble and soundbar in front of you. That being said if you don’t want all that stuff and you just in a small room I see nothing wrong with the Bose

[@WannaBuyIt]

But I’m sure that Bose will not achieve the all surrounding feel the jbl 5.1 has without buy a lot of next stuff for the Bose to achieve it. Remember take with a grain of salt didn’t set out the Bose 👍

[@LilPres0]

Can you plug the secondary speakers into a wall? Thanks for the content!

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes you can the two small speakers have a micro USB port

[@LilPres0]

@@WannaBuyIt that was literally all I needed to hear, I'm buying their entire stock

[@selvmortsydd]

does the bar have holes so i can mount it on my tv? Also, do the small speakers charge when the bar is in standby?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes it does and the wireless ones as well 👍

[@douglassalley9117]

@@WannaBuyIt So you are saying that the small speakers will charge, even when the SB is turned off?

[@itJC250]

hello, sir. what happens when you play JBL 5.1 R and L detachable speakers wirelessly in movie mode or sport mode?

[@itJC250]

R and L make noise detachable speakers wirelessly in movie mode or sport mode?

[@WannaBuyIt]

I feel like when switching modes you get more of that rumbling and mids. While the other has the highs pop more for the crowd noise

[@rythmiz]

Just subscribe because i like how you tried answer all the questions from the viewer, keep it up :)

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you so much I try my best 🙏 and thank you for the support

[@melanypereira3326]

And between jbl cine 500si and Yamaha YHT- 3072 system , which one would u recommd and why

[@WannaBuyIt]

I haven't tried the cinema 500si or the yamaha i'm sorry I can't help you with this one. I don't want to give you the wrong advice on the products sorry

[@TravionMusic]

Hey, how is the center speaker? Can you adjust it? If not, how is the dialogue clarity?

[@WannaBuyIt]

It's great the dialogue is perfect. sound effects and stuff do not take over the dialogue. I'm guessing most of the sound effects come out the detachable speakers.

[@WannaBuyIt]

and from my room I hear every word and feel the bass in the movies they are watching in the living room. when your not the one watching the movie. It be having you HOT! in the other rooms sometimes hahahahahahah

[@TravionMusic]

Wanna Buy It cool, sounds good. Mine should be arriving this Saturday. Thanks for the fast reply, appreciate it man

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@TravionMusic no problem at all bud. let me know how you like it good or bad. for other viewers that are looking to buy can see your comment. have a great day bud

[@SwampDaGreedyGator]

I saw I had the bass plugged into the wall. Is tht necessary? Or is it wireless also?

[@WannaBuyIt]

the bass will need to be plugged into the wall

[@commercialand]

Do those back speaker have 2 woofers in them for Atmos? The new one that is coming out this month I think has the Atmos with 2 speakers, one aimed upwards and other towards your couch.

[@WannaBuyIt]

no i don't hear any sound of a sub in the wireless speakers just mostly seems to Mids and High coming out of them. But whaaaaaat for real? I have to check that out what the price on it?

[@commercialand]

@@WannaBuyIt call Crutchfield and Doug will tell you about it. I pre ordered the new version of this.

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@commercialand i'm gonna check it out

[@jonnyshanon2103]

So is it producing actual 5.1 with only three speakers? I'm really tempted on purchasing this and I was curious about the 5.1 sound.

[@WannaBuyIt]

you do get that true surround sound with the 3 speakers. my parents don't like having the two detached speakers behind them with their jbl because they said they always look behind them because of footsteps and background sounds from the movies lol. I will say the speakers sounds waves play off each other just right to give you that true surround sound feel without having speakers all over your house to get that same feel

[@jonnyshanon2103]

@@WannaBuyIt awesome,great to know. Thanks for the feedback.

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@jonnyshanon2103 no problem at all, i hope this is what you are looking for if you get it.

[@SuperNica68]

Hello you can Pairing two Subwoofer to one JBL 5.1 Soundbar Let me know

[@WannaBuyIt]

when i called JBL a while back they told me "nothing else can connect to the system" but I think someone in the comments may have said they connected another Sub not sure though check in the comments might be there. I'm at work so I can't look for you sorry

[@giotorres9848]

5.1 with detachable speakers or the new one without detacahble speakers????? which one should i get

[@WannaBuyIt]

that's hard to say bud I haven't tested the new one yet. but I will say they made the detachable speakers into the 9.1 now and you have to pay way more for that. If you can get the same thing the 9.1 offers with the older version of the 5.1 for cheaper you should. before they pull the old 5.1s

[@giotorres9848]

@@WannaBuyIt had to get the 5.1 without detachable speaker jbl has a 3 day sale right now and they dropped the price from 500 to 300 couldnt beat that i like it but i think the other one is louder but then again idk my friend has and it kocks but his living room is alot smaller than mines thats also a key factor for sounding louder

[@jv0044]

Planning on getting this one. Is this still a good choice?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes bud it still slaps. Make sure you get the detachable one because the have the new one with the same name but it’s not detachable 👍🏾

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

Excellent review

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud 🙏🏾

[@steveallen4004]

I have the Vizio 5.1 sound bar it's ok but if you turn it up the subwoofer can't handle deep bass with out popping... was thinking about buying this one and seen JBL has a new version with out the detachable speakers have you heard the new sound bar??

[@WannaBuyIt]

The jbl 9.1? No I haven’t heard that one yet

[@steveallen4004]

@@WannaBuyIt no not that one the 5.1 sound bar with no detachable speakers?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh no I haven’t heard that one

[@Stigggs]

Thank you. I cant understand half the dialogue in movies these days. How does this speaker set do with making voices clear?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes you will be able to hear dialogue for sure with this speaker 👍

[@Stigggs]

Wanna Buy It Thank you for the review and quick answer.

[@itsval7]

Good video bro 👌🏼

[@WannaBuyIt]

Aye thank you bud appreciate it

[@jefferyberg2850]

Great video keep up the great work.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud. Have a great day and be safe out there

[@fermamannen5984]

Man! This was a great review of the speakers. Well done. I will buy these speakers now. Peace

[@WannaBuyIt]

I'm glad I could help bud. let me know how you like that big bass 👍

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[@umardxb7997]

Nice review bro. I believe you have been using this product for long time now so. Can you tell me one thing. If the batteries of the detachable rear speakers don't last for long time then is there any way to charge the batteries using mobile phone micro usb charger? Asking cause suppose you are watching a movie and the batteries of the rear speakers are down before the movie finishes so is it possible to charge them with phone charger?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes it has a micro usb charger on the side of both the detachable speakers that you can plug the into the wall or even a portable charger to keep them juiced up while you finish the movie. And it hasn’t been a problem yet we will get about 2-3 movies out of it and than connect it back and charge up for another time 👍

[@umardxb7997]

@@WannaBuyIt thanks bro

[@dijackson5455]

Great review. can you help me actually show how to pair wirelessly?

[@WannaBuyIt]

oh man bud I don't even know how to do that I think ours was already paired. I could be wrong but i think it was

[@WannaBuyIt]

On page 6 there is a reconnection steps media.flixcar.com/f360cdn/Harman_Kardon-59160115-JBL_Bar_5.1_Owners_Manual_English.pdf

[@jmd6813]

Is this the same subwoofer included in the JBL Bar 2.1?

[@WannaBuyIt]

I believe the 2.1 has a small subwoofer like 6.5-7" and the 5.1 is a 10" Sub

[@noniway8013]

Thanks. Straight to the point video. Very nice. I want this to play music from my Iphone xr so I needs bluetooth and I think it would work. I really like to pump that bass.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes my sister always blast music on it speaker and the bass is so nice she loves it

[@bsnuff2002]

Would you recommend this over the 9.1 jbl?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh that’s hard price point wise I would. But I haven’t tried the 9.1 I know they made the 9.1 charged way more and make the new 5.1 non detachable

[@bsnuff2002]

@@WannaBuyIt thanks for the reply!

[@pvatsal99]

Thank you for your review, if you don't mind, can you please answer my question regarding the LED on the mini speakers? I have noticed the speaker on the left side shows solid red led when both mini speakers are connected to the bar but the right side mini speaker doesn't show Red LED, is this the same case for you as well? Thanks

[@WannaBuyIt]

i never paid any mind to that let me go check it out give me one second

[@WannaBuyIt]

when I first turned it on my left was white and my right was red opposite of yours. so one was showing "connected" and other showing "charging" and than after a quick second both of them were showing solid red showing they were both charging.

[@WannaBuyIt]

"Each wireless surround speaker will charge when attached to the soundbar and the system is in STANDBY mode. The surround speakers will stop charging when the soundbar is power ON" -JBL So i'm hoping your lights are just acting dumb, Solid Reds charging so that's good and Solid White means Connected also good. the white one hasn't been dying on you right when you disconnect it?

[@pvatsal99]

Thank you very much for your prompt response and help. This confirms that my right mini speaker doesn't seem to charge. I put the bar on standby mode and only left was charging (solid RED light) and absolutely no light on my right speaker. I then tried charging both with a charging wire and the left speaker was charging with the red light on but the right speaker didn't show any lights which confirms it's not working. When I try turning the speaker on, red led blinks for one second and goes off. Thanks again appreciate your input :)

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@pvatsal99 Red Blinding means dying so you are right it's not charging. Glad i can help sorry you got a faulty speaker thought bud hope they can replace it for you. be safe there and have a great night

[@עדןנחום]

Hey, jbl 5.1 (510w) or samsung q70t (330w), witch from them i get better sound and quality? Tnx

[@WannaBuyIt]

that is a rough one. I Looooooove my JBL 5.1 but if I could get a Samsung sound bar with Dolby Atmos. I would might lean toward the Samsung

[@עדןנחום]

@@WannaBuyIt really? Although Samsung is weaker in intensity?

[@MariusMerchiers]

Is there a system like this that also does Dolby atmos?

[@WannaBuyIt]

I know the JBL bar 9.1 has DA but it’s $1000.

[@yurisousa7161]

I have the same sound bar but I find myself constantly on Max volume and yet, the volume is still “low ish”… do you have the same issue? The subwoofer however, is super loud. No complaints. But the no, totally opposite.

[@WannaBuyIt]

No we haven't had issue with the soundbar yet. and my family stays watching movies on fully blast right morning to night all weekend. I'm sorry to hear you are having that issue because the soundbar is not cheap. that sucks

[@nistelrroy14]

Hey bro! i have a doubt here, I bought that sound bar and when I was testing I observed that when the wireless speakers are connected to the central bar, the sound only works with the external bars and the central bar is muted, and the quality sound decrease. How can I configure the system in orden to Work with all the speakers? Thanks!

[@WannaBuyIt]

dang bud sorry to hear that. I'm gonna look stuff up and send it your way when i find anything that may help. I haven't had any major issues with mine yet so i'm lost in the dark with you on this one. but i will try my best to help i'm home from work today so I can search for stuff to see if i can find anything

[@WannaBuyIt]

"You can restore your soundbar to its factory settings by holding down both the "Volume +" and "Virtual Surround" buttons for roughly five seconds" - JBL

[@WannaBuyIt]

5. Check Software version • Press and hold DIM DISPLAY button for 5 seconds in any source, Hold and press DIM DISPLAY button for 5 seconds, followed by SOUND MODE and NIGHT MODE button. • To check subwoofer software version, pls connect subwoofer to soundbar via a 3.5mm AUX in cable and follow the above procedure. 6. Software Update JBL may offer updates for Soundbar’s system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your soundbar. Please visit www.JBL.com or contact JBL call center to receive more information about downloading update files. - JBL

[@WannaBuyIt]

This product has good sound. Works good with optical cable. However is not stable with the hdmi arc. This soundbar auto mutes itself all the time. - Amazon seems like that HDMI is the man issue for a lot of these problems i only used optical cable and Bluetooth with all my soundbars but i'm looking for more stuff

[@WannaBuyIt]

man there is nothing on this issue on the internet. i would say factory reset it and than try all the different ways to connect it one by one. optical, HDMI, Bluetooth and test one at a time to see if one can fix the problem for you. I hope one of those ways will work for you bud. sorry you got this issue i know its annoying when there is no answer online anywhere

[@enjoyesq]

Sounds like the bass is killer on this. I was curious how the vocals are if the mids arent great. Can you hear people talking crisply? How does dialogue sound if you are watching a show that is more conversation driven and all talking?

[@WannaBuyIt]

The talking sounds clear you definitely can hear over the bass and with the bass control you can have it set from 0-max so if you are watching a show you don’t want no crazy bass with you can just turn it down a bit. But the sound bar is real loud the bass will not over power the room 👍

[@marvinmashele5559]

I got two questions....So I bought this soundbar last week. Initially all was well, and then I tried out the chromecast function using my phone, which connects the soundbar to wifi... my chromecast only streams audio but doesn't project my screen onto the unit...its the chromecast only for audio and not video? The second question is... so I noticed that when i first tested it, the bass had only three levels: low, medium and high...after connecting to wifi it updated the software, so my bass levels now go from 1 to 5. However, I've noticed since that the sound is heavier and more thumping when I'm streaming via Bluetooth, but when I play music from my laptop via hdmi the bass is light ...have you experienced this? What could be the cause?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Q1) I don't know about that chromecast issue i have never used chromecast. sorry about that Q2) My Bass Level goes to 25-30 something like that but I have never updated my software on my soundbar as well so that probably why my numbers are still so high. I never had that bass issue which is weird because HDMI ARC connect is way better than Bluetooth IDK why you are loosing bass when connected to a better source. I'm lost with you one this one bud sorry I wasn't any help at all

[@marvinmashele5559]

@@WannaBuyIt thanks for your response man, there's someone else who had the same experience. its like the sub doesn't operate at its full power when connected via HDMI for some reason. Would have liked to have it restored to the original software but don't know how, since the update was automatic.

[@jblbasstestclips9135]

Let's get him to 20k till the end of the year. It's gonna be hard but we can do it

[@WannaBuyIt]

Aye thank you for that bud. I really appreciate you watching my video

[@jblbasstestclips9135]

@@WannaBuyIt np

[@melanypereira3326]

Does the jbl cine system 500si have dolby audio?

[@WannaBuyIt]

it does have Dolby digital but not Dobly Atmos

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

How long is the speaker with and without the speaker ?

[@WannaBuyIt]

about 33 without and 45 with

[@knockout77]

JBL 5.1 vs Vizio elevate 5.1.4 Hello, Which system a better choice?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Oh I haven’t tried the Vizio but that things looks amazing. I love the 5.1 but I want that Vizio so bad

[@knockout77]

@@WannaBuyIt Really, 5.1, I believe you. I can hear the quality. I have the bose cinemate 120, kind of think 💭 I’m missing out. It’s kind of dated. Vizio 899 sale now Best Buy

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@knockout77 man the vizio is not a bad price. one thing i can promise with the 5.1 this thing shakes the house. I can stand it when they are watching movies and i'm in the other room haha

[@tat-is4of]

Does this decode dolby true hd and dts master audio

[@WannaBuyIt]

it does have dts and from what I seen does pass dolby true

[@MovingMountainsJunkRemoval]

Hey my detachable speakers stop playing they still turn on but no noise. Any solutions?

[@WannaBuyIt]

oh man that sucks bud. I have no clue how to fix that. please tell my you figured it out? hope you did 🙏

[@MovingMountainsJunkRemoval]

@@WannaBuyIt I dont know it eventually just fixed itself. I heard of alot of people having alot of different issues on reddit but luckily I got the three year warranty I'm going to use that towards the end of the three year so I can a new one down the line where they got the issues out hopefully. but as of right now they went back to working everything i tried didnt work but eventually it just fixed itself.

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@MovingMountainsJunkRemoval yea that would be a smart play get a new set for another 3 years

[@Geicco]

Hey man great review! Do you happen to know or can you test if you can use the detachable rear speakers as stand alone Bt speakers? For say if you want to have a small speaker to grab into the kitchen to listen to some tunes. Ima buy one of these next week anyway but would be nice to know

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yea no problem I will check it out when I get home from work 👍🏾

[@Geicco]

@@WannaBuyIt 🙏

[@WannaBuyIt]

I just tried to use the small speak with music on and it doesn’t work well it sounds really low as a stand-alone.

[@Geicco]

@@WannaBuyIt thanks for testing that for me man! Kind of expected given that it is only a single element inside. Just thought it would be handy!

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@Geicco no problem at all bud. that would be cool if you could do that thought

[@Darth_Syns]

Hey man. Great video my dawg. Just got my rig 30 min ago. Set it up, calibrated it and the vocals are pretty low.. the action and bass are booming. Anything I can do?

[@Darth_Syns]

Any update bro??

[@WannaBuyIt]

Hey bud sorry for the late reply been working like crazy. But I haven't had any vocal problems with mine but I can look around online for you give me some time. I have a lot of comments to catch up on and than I will look around and see if I can find something for that vocal issue

[@Darth_Syns]

@@WannaBuyIt np man.. thank you

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@Darth_Syns Yea I'm looking around and I see a lot of people have this issue with all different types of 5.1 systems. Still looks a lot questions but no answers found yet

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@Darth_Syns www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-to-fix-very-low-dialogue-but-very-loud-sound-effects-1/

[@marijnbuijse]

Thanks for your review bro. Just bought one here in the Netherlands for €365 ($400). Cant wait to test the soundbar💪

[@WannaBuyIt]

No problem at all Bud glad i can help. Make sure you come back and leave a comment on how it sounds plz. so everyone knows how you liked it

[@UnknownEAFCPlayer]

Hi. Was that the same one with detachable speakers? May I ask where you bought it? It's damn €600 here in Ireland :(

[@marijnbuijse]

@@UnknownEAFCPlayer Yes, with the speakers. I was on holiday in Spain and the price there was also 600/700€. Bought it at www.coolblue.nl , but mediamarkt.nl and JBL.nl had the same price.

[@fikofikret1522]

Can u power the rear speakers with usb c cable?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes the can be charged by usb 👍

[@fikofikret1522]

@@WannaBuyIt nice would you recommend this one or the new jbl soundbar?

[@WannaBuyIt]

I haven’t heard the new one yet bud so I don’t wanna tell you which one unless I heard both. I wish I could help and I believe there is a comment about the new somewhere in this videos comments 👍

[@michaelndungu5386]

Best soundbar ever period.. That sub my goodness its badass

[@WannaBuyIt]

Heck yeah this thing is amazing

[@jasonx165]

Hey bro I wanted to see if you could help me with seeing if this is a possible issue with my sub-woofer. So, I fully understand that this is a powerful sub-woofer. However, in my case I kinda feel like this thing is way too powerful and possibly defective? I say this because I saw some reviews of people saying they were able to kick this sub up to around 17 and it sounding fine and powerful. But in my case I cant even put this thing up to 10 (usually have to keep it to 7-9) otherwise I start to hear some major distortion, like for example when I had it at like 11 on some things i watched it would make extremely loud "bass kicks" whenever a normal talking person in a show pronounced the "P" sound lol.

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes bud during movies we normally go to max and the bass sounds clear and punchy with no distortion. I would say you probably do have an issue with you sub there is no reason you should be have a issue at level 10

[@jasonx165]

Wanna Buy It thanks so much for the reply, I think I will end up exchanging it, also running into an issue where the rear speakers cut off when using 5.1 def not gonna he easy cause got it off amazon but can’t deal with a defective system, other than that I can def see that this system is pretty amazing and can’t beat a cool 5.1 setup at that price

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yea man it’s great when it’s working right. I hope you get one that is perfect and not messing up so you don’t have to put up with this again 🙏

[@edubb2491]

Nice review..the link to amazon..they want 745$😮

[@riowinaryo18_86]

Is there LG version of this?

[@WannaBuyIt]

That I have no clue I’m sorry 😞

[@riowinaryo18_86]

@@WannaBuyIt all good bro

[@Maine_Road]

Hey Bud, what was the name of that movie? Thanks for your review.

[@WannaBuyIt]

It’s the Witcher a Netflix series

[@syafiqasyraf_yt]

The soundbar doesnt need to be charged right?

[@WannaBuyIt]

The main soundbar will be plugged in to work like a regular soundbar. the wireless speakers charge when you plug them back into the main center soundbar.

[@syafiqasyraf_yt]

@@WannaBuyIt oh i c thx

[@WannaBuyIt]

@@syafiqasyraf_yt no problem bud

[@jamesorsby7553]

This sounds a lot like the JBL 3.1 soundbar that I have...minus the detachable surround speakers. The bass in the 3.1 is so deep, it will knock pictures off the walls if you turn it all the way up, so we keep the bass between 15-20 out of 30. Anyway, this one is better because of the detachable, wireless surround sound speakers...too bad I didn't get this one.

[@WannaBuyIt]

yea JBL subwoofers are crazy with the bass and yes the detachable are a game changer on movie night. scary movies hear whispers behind you and all. so creepy lol

[@yafetrodriguez22]

Hey bro this soundbar sound good for video games and movies?

[@WannaBuyIt]

Heck yea definitely sounds amazing. Loud and bass that shakes the house feels like the movie theater

[@yafetrodriguez22]

@@WannaBuyIt nice, thanks for the info, bless

[@Ferit0.]

jbl bar 5.1 or sony ZF9, which is the best?

[@WannaBuyIt]

I love my JBl but I have never tried the song ZF9 so I can’t compare. I don’t want lead you to the wrong product 🙏

[@nakajjeresty7174]

hw much does it cost my dear

[@WannaBuyIt]

Last I checked it was $490-500 on amazon I have the link down below in the description 👍

[@TimDEagle]

The witcher... good choice to show off the speakers

[@WannaBuyIt]

oh yes always this scene is perfect sharp highs and rumbling lows. I can see how every speaker handles them

[@amazoner0cks]

This or Samsung Q70T? Q70T is here in my country for 480$ "dolby atmos, dts x, eARC but weak bass as I read from the reviews. JBL 5.1 with detachable speakers is here for around 800$, no features like the above but with better bass and surround sound than Q70 I believe.

[@WannaBuyIt]

go with the Q70T bud. It should surround you with sound and please let me know how it sounds lol

[@haidarianwaheed]

If u can plz connect it via Bluetooth to your mobile

[@WannaBuyIt]

Yes you can connect it to your phone 👍

[@richardb7093]

Yes the bass will knock pictures off the wall!! The surround sound will wow your friends!!! >>>>>BUT after 6 months I started having issues. It would not power up. I had to unplug it and leaved it unplugged for 30 minutes to an hour before it would power up. I called JBL support and by the time we discovered how to power it up the warranty time had lapsed..so now I have to plan out when I will be using the system or just let the TV speakers take over.

[@WannaBuyIt]

damn bud that sucks sorry to hear your soundbar crashed out on you like that. so weak!

[@richardb7093]

@@WannaBuyIt weak? Ever use a Thesaurus?

[@arnold1fan]

I love your channel. You have one more subscriber Peeeace!

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud. Welcome to the team 🙏🏾

[@adriancamarena6922]

Debating on buying this. Would you say this is the best "surround" soundbar for around $500‽

[@WannaBuyIt]

I honestly still think so because off the bass and detached able speakers. In the last two years a lot of soundbars have came out with Dolby atoms for reasonable prices. But I think this is a still monster until JBL discontinues this version of the 5.1

[@GallerianFixOfficial]

Nice review dude thank you 👌🇵🇭✌️

[@WannaBuyIt]

Thank you bud I appreciate it 🙏🏾