JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Base Soundbar

Color

Black

Price

$379.99

$31.67/mo with 12 months financing exclusively with Verizon Visa® Card.

Quantity

This item is out of stock.

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Overview

Create a theater-like experience from the comfort of your own home with the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass Soundbar. This 2-in-1 soundbar and subwoofer set fills the room with sound with up to 300W of total system power. JBL Surround Sound and built-in Dolby Digital immerse you in whatever you’re watching for an authentic cinema experience. The 6.5-inch subwoofer delivers deep, thrilling bass that you can feel. Stream all your favorite songs and movies from your phone or tablet with ease. And, the simple setup with an HDMI or optical cable means you can start listening in no time.

Reviews

3.4

7 reviews

0% of reviewers recommend this product.

A Piece of Trash That Can’t Handle Human Speech

vangog . 2 months ago

Avoid this soundbar at all costs. The JBL Bar 2.1 is a deeply flawed piece of trash that fails at the most basic function of a soundbar — reproducing spoken dialogue. While it handles music and background noise without issue, it consistently drops or clips entire words or sentences whenever there’s clear, standalone human speech, such as in documentaries, news, or any dialogue-heavy content. This happens even when the voice is loud and clear, not just during quiet passages. The result? I’m stuck watching shows with subtitles ON — because the soundbar simply refuses to play half the dialogue. I’ve tested this across multiple TV sets, inputs (HDMI ARC and optical), formats, and sources — and the issue is always the same. It’s clearly a design flaw in JBL’s signal detection or audio processing. There are no settings to fix it. No firmware update resolves it. And JBL support has nothing to offer except useless suggestions to switch cables — which changes nothing. This is not a minor inconvenience. This is a crippling flaw that makes the product literally unfit for its advertised purpose. Unless you’re only interested in hearing explosions or background scores, this soundbar will leave you guessing what people actually said. A soundbar that can’t play voices is not a soundbar — it’s just a broken speaker in a fancy box. Absolute garbage.

Customer Support - 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with the JBL Deep Bass 2.1 MK2. While we strive for all our products to meet the highest standards, we understand this wasn't the case for you. Your feedback is important and will be relayed directly to our product development team as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our offerings.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Would not buy

Unsatisfieduser . 4 months ago

JBL 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar. Just stopped working after 2 years. Actual sound bar will not power on. Not used very much and was installed by geek squad. So no user error with installation. Of course the warranty is only good for a year.

Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. To check if there is an issue with the power cable of your JBL Bar 2.1 (MK2), please try to switch the cables of your subwoofer and bar. Make sure that the prongs are properly plugged in. If the issue remains, please contact us.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Specs

Features

300W of total system power
JBL Surround Sound
6.5-inch subwoofer
Built-in Dolby Digital sound
Stream music via Bluetooth
Easy to setup

Specs

Soundbar Dimensions: 3.4 x 38.0 x 2.2 in.
Subwoofer Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 14.6 in.
Soundbar Weight: 4.7 lbs.
Subwoofer Weight: 12.3 lbs.

SKU#

JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM

What's in the box

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass Soundbar
Wireless subwoofer
Remote control with batteries
HDMI cable and power cords
Wall-mount bracket kit with screws
Quick start Guide
Warranty Card
Safety sheet

Reviews

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Base Soundbar Reviews

3.4

7 reviews

0% of reviewers recommend this product.

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A Piece of Trash That Can’t Handle Human Speech

vangog . 2 months ago

Customer Support - 2 months ago

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Would not buy

Unsatisfieduser . 4 months ago

Customer Support - 4 months ago

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great!

AnnaAv . 1 year ago

I’m totally surprised how much bass this speaker has. Very nice!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Feel The Music!

Healda . 1 year ago

Purchased this set from a retailer. I am loving it so much! My wallet dictated what JBL set I could get and I am very happy with it. I listen to Techno/Dub pretty much all day and this set is amazing. Looking now to get a JBL Turntable. I am a sucker for vinyl.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great sound quality

Mikes Reviews . 1 year ago

I bought this about a month ago and I am so happy I did. The sound quality is great as well as the base from the subwoofer. Definitely makes movie watching a great experience

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

No Sound Menu or Equalizer

Bobbby123456 . 2 years ago

I give 2 stars instead of 0 because these speakers do sound good but are only configured according to JBL. There is no menu for different sounds or be able to tune what I am listening to my ears or taste. Menu says TV and that's it. Unless the device transmitting the sound has a graphic equalizer, you're stuck with the tuning of the sound bar.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great Living Room/Bedroom System

Brandon S . 2 years ago

I bought 2 of the MK2 2.1 Deep Bass systems, one for our living room and 1 for the bedroom. Our living room isn’t very deep but long. This system has been perfect for what I was looking for. It’s plenty loud and detailed sound with great, punchy bass. This is probably over powered for a bedroom but I loved the sound so much, had to get 2. I’m using the ARC set up via HDMI. Very happy with the performance.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Base Soundbar FAQs

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Jbrooks . Dec 24, 2024

How well does speach sound.

Answer from Verizon Customer Support6 months

We recommend checking the manufacturer's website for additional information. ~Freddy

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Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Our JBL Bar 2.1 is a stand-alone soundbar system and can't be expanded with additional speakers. A: The subwoofer pairs automatically to the sound bar when you turn it on. https://www.verizon.com/products/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-base-soundbar/ -Natasha

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Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Yes, you can use and pair JBL subwoofers with this device. -Joe

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Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Yes you can pair JBL Subwoofers with this device. -Joe

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Audio addiction . Sep 2, 2024

Can I buy more jbl subwoofers to add more bass?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Check out JBL Bar 2.1 Support here: https://mm.jbl.com/soundbars/JBL+BAR+2.1.html

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Wrayjr . Mar 21, 2024

Does JBL One app on my smartphone work with Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2?

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for your question. Our JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 isn't compatible with the JBL One App. This app was designed specifically for our newly released soundbars and speakers with a Wi-Fi connection.

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