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JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) · JBL
Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)
JBL’s 2.1-channel soundbar combines six bar drivers and a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer with HDMI ARC, an HDMI source input and Bluetooth streaming.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 2.14 kg
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 2.1
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Four racetrack drivers and two 1-inch tweeters in the soundbar; 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer. No dedicated centre or rear speakers
- Amplifiers
- 300 W maximum total output at 1% THD: 2 × 50 W soundbar and 200 W subwoofer; maximum, not continuous RMS output
- Frequency response
- 40 Hz–20 kHz, maker specification without a stated tolerance
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital with JBL Surround Sound processing; no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
- Room tuning
- Smart mode applies preset EQ and JBL Surround Sound, with Standard mode available through the remote. Low, middle and high subwoofer levels and audio/video sync adjustment; Smart mode resets on power-up
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
- One HDMI 1.4 source input, one HDMI ARC output to the TV, optical input and USB-A for service/updates in the UK. USB music playback is US-only. No eARC; manual warns Apple TV 4K HDMI 2.0 formats are unsupported
- Streaming
- Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services
Design
- Weight
- 2.14 kg
- Controls
- Top power, volume and source buttons, front status display and 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
- Soundbar: 965 × 56 × 85 mm (width × height × depth), 2.14 kg. Subwoofer: 5.61 kg; maker UK page and manual print 240 × 240 × 379 mm under width × height × depth, despite the pictured taller cabinet. Packaged weight: 10.32 kg
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, region-specific power cords, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation
Pros and cons
Pros
- Included wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer
- HDMI source input alongside HDMI ARC and optical
- Front status display and included wall-mount kit
Cons
- No centre channel, rear speakers or Dolby Atmos
- HDMI 1.4 rather than modern 4K passthrough
- 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 | – | 1.6 kg | 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | – | 2.9 kg | Jan 2021 |
Sources
- uk.jbl.com/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.html
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381…
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw9ee090cb…
- 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-2-1-deep-bass-mk2
Photo: JBL
- Soundbar and subwoofer from the front: JBL
- Soundbar and subwoofer from the rear: JBL
- Left end grille of the soundbar: JBL
- Soundbar from above: JBL
- Soundbar underside and mounting points: JBL
- Rear soundbar connections: JBL
- Soundbar front grille: JBL
- Top controls and front display: JBL
- Rear subwoofer port and power connection: JBL
- Subwoofer underside and bass driver: JBL
- Subwoofer from the front: JBL
- Subwoofer top panel: JBL
