JBL has launched a new series of soundbars, called the BAR series, in India. The series includes the following models: Bar2.1DB_MKII, Bar500, Bar800 and Bar1000. This launch follows the introduction of JBL’s PartyBox Essential party speakers in the Indian market last year.
The JBL Bar2.1 Deep Bass is a small sound bar that produces powerful sound with 300 watts. It can easily connect to a TV through one cable and also play music wirelessly from a phone or tablet. It includes Dolby Digital and JBL Surround Sound for an enhanced movie, sports, and music experience.
The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and eARC HDMI for an even more immersive experience without the need for extra wires or speakers.
The JBL Bar500 is a powerful soundbar with a maximum power output of 590W. It features MultiBeam technology that allows for a cinematic experience in your home with Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. Additionally, PureVoice technology optimizes voice clarity while the wireless 10” subwoofer delivers precise bass.
The JBL Bar800 is an even more powerful soundbar with 720W of total output power. It includes Dolby Atmos and two up-firing drivers, as well as completely wireless and detachable battery-powered rear surround speakers, allowing for an immersive 3D cinema experience without the need for extra cables.
The JBL Bar500, JBL Bar800, and JBL Bar1000 are all equipped with Airplay2, Alexa, MRM, and Chromecast built-in, allowing you to access over 300 online music streaming services. The JBL Bar1000 is the most powerful of the three, with 880W of total output power and a thunderous bass from the 10” wireless down-firing subwoofer.
It also features MultiBeam and four up-firing drivers – two in the bar and two in the detachable battery-powered surround speakers – providing an immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound experience with a wide, spacious soundstage without the need for extra cables. All three models come with the JBL ONE App which allows you to customize and adjust audio equalization to suit your preferences.
Quick Specifications
JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)
- Dolby Digital and JBL Surround Sound modes
- JBL engineered 6.5” subwoofer
- 300W output power
- 2 x 50W (Soundbar); 200W (Subwoofer)
- HDMI Video input x 1
- Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
JBL BAR500
● Dolby Atmos® and MultiBeam™ surround sound
● 10” wireless down-firing subwoofer
● PureVoice dialogue enhancement technology
● 590W output power with 5.1 channel
● Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers
● HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough
● Easy sound calibration
● JBL Signature Sound
JBL BAR 800
● True Dolby Atmos® surround sound
● Real surround sound with detachable surround speakers
● 10” wireless down-firing subwoofer
● PureVoice dialogue enhancement technology
● 720W output power with 7 channel (5.1.2)
● Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay2, Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast built-in™
● Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers
● HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision pass-through
● Easy sound calibration
JBL BAR 1000
● True Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X, and MultiBeam™ surround sound
● Real surround sound with detachable surround speakers
● 10” wireless down-firing subwoofer
● PureVoice dialogue enhancement technology
● 880W output power with 11 channel (7.1.4)
● Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay2, Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast built-in™
● Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers
● HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision pass-through
● Easy sound calibration
Pricing and availability
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) is priced at Rs. 29,999
- JBL BAR 500 is priced at Rs. 49,999
- JBL BAR 800 is priced at Rs. 89,999
- JBL BAR 1000 is priced at Rs. 1,09,999.00
All the soundbars mentioned above, the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2), the JBL Bar500, JBL Bar800, and JBL Bar1000, are now available for purchase from the company’s website and other retailers.
Speaking at the announcement, Vikram Kher, Vice President, Lifestyle, HARMAN India, said
We’re thrilled to introduce our new range of soundbars for the Indian market. JBL’s 75 years of legacy and unbeatable sound supremacy, especially when it comes to soundbars makes us a cut above the rest. Being India’s no.1 best-selling soundbars*” (*Source-Future Source, Q3 2022) we are all set to elevate our customers’ experience to a whole new level with world-class surround sound home theatre experience.