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JBL Cinema SB510 · JBL
Cinema SB510
A 3.1-channel all-in-one soundbar with a dedicated centre driver and built-in bass driver, connecting to a TV by HDMI ARC or optical cable.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 3.5 kg
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 3.1
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Three 45 × 80 mm racetrack drivers including a dedicated centre channel, plus one built-in 70 × 88 mm bass driver; no separate subwoofer or rear speakers
- Amplifiers
- 200 W maximum total output at 1% THD, comprising 150 W soundbar and 50 W built-in subwoofer output; maximum, not continuous RMS output
- Frequency response
- 55 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB)
- Audio formats
- Dolby Audio; UK USB port is for service only, while the US version supports MP3 playback
- Room tuning
- Voice, Music and Movie preset EQ modes; five bass levels, with level 3 the default. No automatic room calibration
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6 profiles
- Ports
- One HDMI ARC connection to the TV with HDCP 1.4, one optical input and USB-A for service in the UK; no HDMI source input or eARC
- Streaming
- Bluetooth music streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services
Design
- Weight
- 3.5 kg
- Controls
- Top power, source and volume buttons with LED status indicators rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, playback controls, HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; automatic standby after 10 minutes of inactivity
- Mounting
- Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws
- Size
- 950 × 67 × 105 mm (width × height × depth), 3.5 kg. Packaged dimensions 1112 × 116 × 164 mm; packaged weight 5.0 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
- Dedicated centre channel and built-in bass driver
- HDMI ARC, optical and Bluetooth connections
- Included remote, HDMI cable and wall-mount kit
Cons
- No Dolby Atmos, rear speakers or separate subwoofer
- 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 | Bluetooth | – | 3.2 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2.2 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 3.13 kg | Sept 2024 |
Sources
- uk.jbl.com/SB510.html
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2e83d504…
- uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4418044e…
- device.report/m/2c6f971e763a47082c5d946aab6c1f883da247731e8579a4fbae17fde73a0fbe
- materiel.net/avis-client/202403130013.html
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