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JBL BAR 3.1 BLKAM 3.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer $299.99

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    Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)
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    Product Name: JBL JBLBAR31BLKAM 3.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
    Product Description: Hear the voice. Feel the Bass. Featuring 450W of total system power, a dedicated center channel and a 10" wireless subwoofer for thrilling bass, and voice clarity, the JBL Bar 3.1 soundbar with JBL Surround Sound and Dolby® Digital lets you immerse yourself in best-in-class surround sound audio. Bluetooth enabled for convenient, wireless streaming, the JBL Bar 3.1 allows you to connect up to three 4K devices via the HDMI inputs for state-of-the-art viewing and listening experience. With the dedicated amplifer and speakers for center channel, you can enjoy clear dialogue even during the most thrilling scenes. Further enhanced with JBL SoundShift, which allows you to instantly switch between sound from your TV, and sound from your mobile phone or tablet. You can moreover control the soundbar with your existing TV remote control, the JBL Bar 3.1 clearly raises the bar for soundbars.
    Manufacturer: JBL
    Model Number: JBLBAR31BLKAM
    Product SKU: 6099919
    UPC: 050036337977
    Condition: New
    Soundbar
    Wireless subwoofer
    Remote control with battery
    Power adaptor
    Power cables (number and types varied by region)
    HDMI cable
    AUX cable
    Wall-mount bracket kit
    Quickstart guide
    Warranty information card
    Safety sheet

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    > bubble2 406 Posts
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    mikem8672
    01-07-2020 at 01:11 AM.
    01-07-2020 at 01:11 AM.
    This thing is amazing !!!!!
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    michrech
    01-07-2020 at 06:44 AM.
    01-07-2020 at 06:44 AM.
    Got this mid last year, while it was still $399. The sub is easily capable of over-powering the sound bar itself (the two aren't matched very well at all in my opinion), but if the sub volume isn't turned up too far, the sound is quite clean. The only thing I wish this setup had are Treble / Mid / Bass controls (you get a few presets, but no custom EQ). Still, the sub puts out a huge amount of bass when called to do so -- it easily rattles all sorts of not-nailed-down things in my house, and vocals / voices in movies and TV shows are crystal clear... lol
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    Tbl5143
    01-07-2020 at 01:48 PM.
    01-07-2020 at 01:48 PM.
    Quote from michrech :
    Got this mid last year, while it was still $399. The sub is easily capable of over-powering the sound bar itself (the two aren't matched very well at all in my opinion), but if the sub volume isn't turned up too far, the sound is quite clean. The only thing I wish this setup had are Treble / Mid / Bass controls (you get a few presets, but no custom EQ). Still, the sub puts out a huge amount of bass when called to do so -- it easily rattles all sorts of not-nailed-down things in my house, and vocals / voices in movies and TV shows are crystal clear... lol

    I agree, they don't feel well matched, but I think it's still a good set. I don't know if the price is that good, bought it quite a while ago (maybe 2+ years) at bestbuy for $279
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    > bubble2 424 Posts
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    nowhere
    01-07-2020 at 02:56 PM.
    01-07-2020 at 02:56 PM.
    How's the mids on the set? Are they very thin? Can you adjust crossover? I bought the set but haven't picked it up yet.
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    ChuongC
    01-09-2020 at 05:58 AM.
    01-09-2020 at 05:58 AM.
    Quote from nowhere :
    How's the mids on the set? Are they very thin? Can you adjust crossover? I bought the set but haven't picked it up yet.

    Let me know how it is, I'm considering this also. Thanks
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    badbrad4
    01-09-2020 at 06:19 AM.
    01-09-2020 at 06:19 AM.
    Looks awesome one
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    drew6666
    01-09-2020 at 06:32 AM.
    01-09-2020 at 06:32 AM.
    Bass as others have mentioned is fantastic.... If that is what you are looking for there isn't a soundbar in any close price range that perform like this JBL.

    Highs are also clean

    (MIDS suck) not having any kind of fine center channel adjustment is a huge disappointment. It's a little tin can sounding.

    The other main issue is the audio cutout. It has a super aggressive power save mode I guess I would call it.. Any quick silent scene from the source causes the sound bar to go into standby it then will quickly reconnect but it takes a second. Gets annoying. Last firmware update was Dec 2018 so it will not get fixed. Especially since they have newer soundbars out now.
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    > bubble2 424 Posts
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    nowhere
    01-10-2020 at 04:21 AM.
    01-10-2020 at 04:21 AM.
    Yeah just like the other poster said the mids are really bad. You get as much mids as you would with the TV speakers. The sub is great for what it is. But that was expected since it is a 10" sub. I'm on the fence about keeping it. I want a better mids without sacrificing the lows and highs. Dont know if I can get anything like that in this price range.
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