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JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2) · JBL
Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)
JBL’s compact stereo soundbar uses two racetrack drivers with HDMI ARC, optical input and Bluetooth streaming, without an external subwoofer.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 1.6 kg
What reviewers say
Les Numériques and Android.com.pl praise its compact, well-finished design and straightforward operation, but find surround effects limited. Android.com.pl liked dialogue in smaller rooms yet found music subdued; Les Numériques heard warmer bass that sometimes masked voices and brighter, less refined treble. Both see it as a basic TV upgrade with sparse connections and limited adjustments.
From lesnumeriques.com and android.com.pl
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 2.0
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Two racetrack drivers in a stereo 2.0-channel soundbar; no separate subwoofer or dedicated centre/rear speakers
- Amplifiers
- 80 W maximum total output at 1% THD, 2 × 40 W; maximum, not continuous RMS output
- Frequency response
- 70 Hz–20 kHz, maker specification without a stated tolerance
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital with JBL Surround Sound processing; Les Numériques also confirmed Dolby Digital Plus and stereo LPCM, but no DTS, Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Atmos
- Room tuning
- Smart mode applies preset EQ and JBL Surround Sound; Standard mode available through the remote, with Smart mode re-enabled on power-up. Audio/video sync adjustment; no adjustable bass level or automatic room calibration
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5 profiles
- Ports
- HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB-A for service/updates in the UK. USB music playback is US-only. No HDMI source input or eARC
- Streaming
- Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services
Design
- Weight
- 1.6 kg
- Controls
- Top power, volume and source buttons; LED status/volume indicator rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; no built-in voice assistant
- Mounting
- Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws
- Size
- 614 × 56 × 90 mm (width × height × depth), 1.6 kg. Packaged weight: 2.6 kg
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, remote with batteries, region-specific power cables, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact 614 mm-wide all-in-one design
- HDMI ARC and optical TV connections
- Included remote, HDMI cable and wall-mount kit
Cons
- No centre channel, separate subwoofer or Dolby Atmos
- No HDMI source input or eARC
- No Wi-Fi, AirPlay or UK USB music playback
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi | – | 1.9 kg | Jun 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2.14 kg | 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | – | 2020 |
Sources
- uk.jbl.com/BAR-2-0-ALL-IN-ONE-MK2.html
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfc6b6831…
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64c558de…
- audio.com.pl/aktualnosci/sprzet/29583-male-bary-jbl-bar-2-0-all-in-one-mk2-i-ba…
- which.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/jbl-bar-2-0-all-in-one-mk2
- lesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-2-0-all-in-one-mk2-p71865/test.html
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