After breaking it in for a few months I am still in love with it. The conviences, integration with smart devices, the sound quality and overall versatility has me truly impressed
I'm gona be honest, I probably watched all of the reviews on youtube about this soundbar, and your was the last I watched. But it was by far the best review I saw. Most reviewers just read the spec list and marketing material of the manufacturer. You on the other hand talk about your experience, which is what whe care about on a review. So congrats 👍
I’m glad you liked the video and I hope it helped with your purchase decision! I always believe on going “off the script” and it seems to work alot now! But none the less thank you for the kind words
Great review 👍.I bought it least week and it's great!Just one question, When you switch it off does it keep coming back on saying "hello" without touching anything and stays on?Every morning I get up I see at the back of thd subwoofer the light is white instead of amber and the centre of the bar is quite hot??? It's like it doesn't go to standby by mode with amber ligh at back of the woofer?
Thank for for enjoying. When it turns off it is in standby and It says hello just as a convience feature and if you want it to be faster and be ready all time use wifi or etherent to ensure it will be ready full time
Subscribed. Shot out to your mom. Moms are best. Glad she is supporting you. Because truly this was great detail review. Amazing pov shots. Hate close up shots of professional reviews. Thanks for clarifying some points. As a consumer this video will be very helpful in making my purchasing decision. Awesome.
Hello team! I just got the JBL 9.1 today and have been testing it for 2 hours appx! So I calibrated the rear speakers first on the tip of my bed and the second calibration with the rears permanently connected to micro usb cables flushed against the wall (just behind my bed) they are like 4.8 ft from the floor altitude level. The Bass I tested in the middle of my bedroom against the wall and then just besides my bed with the subwoofer against the wall. So here are my observations and questions so far: 1.) I am still yet to feel any Atmos overhead sensation (I tried Ready Player One, 6 Underground, UA-cam Amaze and Leaf Dolby Trailers, Thor Ragnarok, Dark the raining episode 2, and also the Dolby Atmos Demos on the Apple Tv 4K app) I do feel the cool sound but not much overhead. I am playing at volume 18-20 appx. I already connected to Google Wifi and all is updated. Regarding the Bass mmmm I have tried it between 3-5 and honestly I just feel the rumble when in volume 5. Beneath 5 sometimes I dont feel i that much even though I have changed it to 2 different places. Got 3 questions! 1.) How do I know when to update the Soundbar and do the Rear Speakers must be attached to the soundbar to update? When I turn on the soundbar how do I know the rear speakers are ON or Charging? I see a Red Dot (remember I will have them plugged in micro usb cables 24/7). 2.) Am I doing something wrong with the Bass? Do I have to calibrate the soundbar every time I move the Subwoofer to test places? 3.) I am open to suggestions to enhance the sound! My room is 5x4 meters and like 10-12 ft ceiling high from the Soundbar.
Hello, 1-Does it give left and right effect? ( i dont see any left and right speakers). 2- i have a sony 4k hdr 2016 which has only ARC and no eARC. Do i need to buy a separate hardware ( apple tv or fire stick... ) to be able to hear atmos? 3- i was concidering bose 700 home theater for the sound quality, will this give a good sound quality compared to bose? 4- are movie dialogues clear concidering there is no EQ to modify it?
Thanks for the wonderful review! I am thinking of getting one of these for my lounge. I'm concerned, however, that its output might be a tad less than I need. Approximately how big is the room you're using this in, and does it fill the room adequately? Thank you!!
Brilliant review do you get the covers included to put on the end of the soundbar when you disconnect the surround speakers. Ive seen some reviews that say yes and no which is confusing
Both are excellent soundbars, both are made by harman and sold in different companies and both have different features. The JBL has true wireless stereo, chromecast and airplay, and is 9.1. Samsung has features for galaxy users, is a 7.1.4 setup and optimized for samsung TV. it is definitely a torn decision but this is the best way that I can make it for you. If you have a Samsung phone and a Samsung TV then go for the Samsung soundbar not only will it be optimized for your television because it's made best for Samsung users but it'll also give you features if you're a Samsung Galaxy user. But if you use Android or ios in general then go for the JBL 9.1. It has more convience built in and will do just a good of job as the samsung soundbar.
Technoid thanks a lot for the quick and really great answer. I have been torn between the two for quite some time, but you just made my decision much easier. I’ll go for the JBL...
Good job bro keep making content. I was kinda worried about my purchase but you reinstated thoughts about it looking forward to when it ships to my house
Awesome review! Thanks! 1) what is the size of your TV? 2) unluckily there is no “night mode” button on the remote control 3) the bar has AirPlay 2 - rare but valuable option
Awesome review 👍👍. It's dope that it has detachable wireless speakers that are battery powered. You can literally put them anywhere. I may have to catch them on sale on black Friday this year
Thanks for great review - just be careful that the TV doesn't obstruct the Atmos from transmitting sound upwards - it doesn't take much obstruction before soundquality is decreased...
I was looking for a soundbar,first time i Watch your video and you really convinced me with this product.just ordered a jbl 9.1 bar.getting it next week.thanks for the clear information .you really make good videos.subscribed right away.greetings from the netherlands
I came from the jbl 5.1, it was definitely an upgrade the mids sound better and voice is more pronounced. I can actually hear what they are saying now because the bass doesn't affect it as much. Even after lowering the bass to low the low voices would barely be noticeable. Id like it so far. Couldn't get a hold of the sonos arc but did get the sub and the beam. The sub is definitely better in the sonos. Probably the best bass I've heard so far.
Question technoid....so after watching your video, does the subwoofer feed off the sound bar itself? So it doesn't need to be hooked up to WiFi? Thanks for your time
Hey did you compare this to the sonos arc? I am torn between them, but atm dont have the budget to add the expensive Sonos Sub... i read that the arc doesnt really need sub or rear speakers, as the atmos simulation works flawless once you calibrated. not sure about the JBL, since the bar itself has fewer drivers... please help :(
I cant really compare as I don't have access to the sonos arc but I will say both are good options and if you have the budget go for whatever you feel is right for you
Hey man, just found your channel! It’s awesome! I have a question... I’m about to purchase a sound bar and am in doubt between: Sony Z9F, JBL 5.1 surround and 9.1. Have you tried the first 2 ones? I heard the 9.1 detachable speakers have some drop outs during movies or music sometimes (connection problems maybe?) and the midrange voices are so so?! I’d appreciate your response, so I can make up my mind about those :)
Mine got delivered yesterday, i got too excited and try it out right away. The sound experience is incredible no doubt. I have one issue though, doese your jbl 9.1 gets hot underneath? Because my 3-4hrs of music playback makes the bar hot to touch underside the surface..
I have the jbl 5.1 and it was really hot when I came from work it was hot to the touch and I turned it off and never came back on it was only 2 days old
How do I hook this up to an Epson projector? Does the projector have HDMI Arc connection? Or can I connect to this wirelessly with my apple TV through Airplay? If so, will I still get the same surround experience? Thanks for the info. Nice video!
You can use airplay but for a more stable connection I’d recommend using the hdmi arc and with a projector all you have to do is connect it to a port on the projector as I’m not sure projectors use arc unless you have a model that does
Great review!!! I have one question, tho. What is the maximum reallistic range of wireless speakers? How far can i go and place them? Also, can i control the system with my tv remote?
when you connect the soundbar to the HDMI Arc you can use your tv controller to control the volume. And as for range I am not too sure cause the furthest I've gone is across the room
@@Technoid10 thank you for your quick reply. Today im expecting the arrival of this soundbar system and now i have no more doubts about it! Thank you! Keep up the good reviews you produce 😊
@@JohnTrasher its a quality soundbar. You can rlly feel that the rear speakers are there. The sound is clear and nice. They are quite loud, once u raise the volume. It has a scale up to 32. Till 20 they arent too loud, but as u go past 20 towards 32, you start to feel the power. It rlly fills the room, and i didnt notice any loss of quality, even at max volume. The subwoofer is powerfull, maybe a bit too much. I usually keep it at 3 out of 5 and its more than enough. As for the 4 m distance, i didnt go that far. I will try tho tonight and let u know
Awesome review, probably the most comprehensive yet. Question: I probably wouldn't detach the rear speakers 90% of the time. How is the quality with them attached? Also I watch a lot of news, is the dialog good for everyday use? Last question, does it run hot with extended use? I leave my TV running all day long. Thank you kindly
The quality is great with clarity and vocals, the rear also are the same in terms of quality and as for heating up i would say it doesn't get too hot from me using it for hours at a time
Do you need the EARC for dolby? I have an HDMIarc and I would rather get the jbl 5 bar unless the 9 bar has the height effect even with just the HDMIarc.
1000 is a newer model has better tuned speakers and more power in terms of watts but the 9.1 is still a solid buy I would say if your not too tech savvy get the 9.1 but want the better model and have the money get the 1000
Brilliant review video Michael! I like when you take your time to review a product no matter how long it takes just to get your point across. I've been a JBL fan for quite some time. I have a pair of Bluetooth JBL speakers at home and they're fantastic. I love their sound!! Hope to moderate for you tomorrow night. 👍😁
The reason why people probably didn’t demonstrate it is because a majority of people wont be using the micro usb. It’s more convenient to just attach them back to the soundbar and minimize wires
Yes but depending on how much you adjust the effect it will not as noticeable. On the remote you can decide if the effect can be low mid or loud even on low volume
Excellent review, I hope soon you can make a review about this soundbar vs New Bose Soundbar 900 and test the Dolby Atmos sound, I know LG soundbar came with surround wireless speakers already but also Bose soundbar 900 can add wireless surround speakers, I wonder which one is better. I hope you or someone already test this two excellent soundbars.
Hi mate, Classic review. Like your presentation Is there any connection issue on rear speakers that u experienced??? Also has the firmware stabilized, and is the bass strong even after latest firmware? How is the dolby atmos sound from the rear speakers ? Is it loud enough?
I just got mine on Thursday JBL 9.1 and I also love it with my New LG CX OLED TV.. I love the dolby atmos, but I do wish there was an EQ to set Mids and Highs instead of low med or high. Overall great system I love it. I have HDMI plugged into Earc and sound is amazing!
Yeah best tip I’ve seen try and balance the sound around mid depending on your environment because what will happen is it’ll direct it mid level inclining the effect to drop like a curve and not in a sharp drop but other than that you will love it for more features are to come with firmware updates
You can't manually update it just update by itself via Wi-Fi or ethernet. If you set it up via the Google home app for Chromecast then what happens is itll automatically receive the updates on wifi with ethernet you bypass that and get instant internet connection. And as for indication the update typically happen usually at night when you're asleep so that way it'll be able to download it and be ready in the morning or what will happen is it will say downloading on the Soundbar and it'll give you a countdown of percentage of how much time it has left
What mode did you have it on when you were playing video games I think they should offer more than just three different built-in equalizers some people have 10 I think five would have been a good number
No comparison different leagues, 5.1.4 vs 9.1.4. (9 vs 17 drivers) But setup is very simple in jbl but in samsung it may be difficult... User interface again an issue samsung, jbl no app so difficult cant change the individual speaker setups..
Question does it show "dolby surround" on the display when atmos content is play on netflix or it shows "dolby atmos" , mine is showing "dolby surround" , i am using it on an a8g arc not ( not earc ) plz tell what should i do thank u
Technoid I have the yamaha yas207 but I’m not 100% satisfied with it because my living room is big and the sound effects aren’t very reachable to the position where I’m sitting. So my idea is to buy the jbl not only for his quality but also for the sound experience. Hope tomorrow I can get it. Thanks for the reply.
I agree with you %100 after researching all the sound bars the JBL and the Vizio elevate is the best sounding to me the Vizio I give maybe an extra point it’s that good excellent review.
Great video...I mostly watch movies... am I getting this...or the nakamichi 7.2.4? Please help...I'm serving overseas,my tour is up in 5 weeks and I'm itching to have my wife buy it before I come home.. TIA my G 😉
First off thank you for your service, second i would get the JBL over nakamichi. I wanted nakamichi first but after seeing what jbl offers I prefer the wireless convince of the channels, airplay and chromecast support and mostly a sound signature thats reliable
Hello, I am looking to buy the JBL Bar 9.1 but I want to know if I put a Fire tv stick 4k in the 'HDMI in' of my soundbar and connect a projector through 'HDMI (eARC)' out of my soundbar to 'HDMI in (without ARC/eARC)' of my projector and use netflix on my Fire stick, will it show atmos support for supported content? Please reply. This is greatly going to influence my purchase decision.
Yes if you use the hdmi in with a fire stick it will play and output atoms. However, using the Arc itself will still play and enable atmos content if the fire stick is in the TVs hdmi port
@@Technoid10 I do not have a tv. I want to use a projector which does not have a arc hdmi input but only a normal hdmi. Will I still see the Atmos symbol in the Netflix if I plug the fire stick in soundbar and connect projector through HDMI Earc out on soundbar?
Ahh ok i see well in this case i am not too sure but i do have a projector and a fire stick so let me try it for myself and if it works ill get right back to you as soon as possible
@@Technoid10 thanks man for all the help! I'll wait for your reply!! If you can make a video on it, it'd would be great, I'm sure many people must have this doubt.
Hey sorry for the long wait but after testing the earc and projector, i am happy to report you can use the soundbar with a projector. All you have to do is place the soundbar on a designated area of your choice, then plug in the fire stick in the HDMI IN port on the soundbar. Then you plug the eARC (HDMI Out) into the projector and thats it! The content will play normally and fully support atmos content
For updates itll automatically update itself and to connect it to wifi if you have android you can set it up in the Google home app and for ios go to settings wifi look for jbl 9.1 and itll instruct you from there
Hi i wanna buy soundbar and subwoofer around 1500 dollar. I m planning to buy jbl 9.1 what do u suggest. I need something with lot lot lot bass and very clear crispy soundbar. Please suggest.
I actually bought one but it gets disconnected automatically after which i have to take the AC plug out and insert it again. Did you face any similar issue?
@@Technoid10 The detachable speakers do not sound much did you observe that too and also I am unable to access Dolby atmos content. Can you make a video on how to watch Dolby Atmos content if you dont mind.
For dolby atmks content the movie your watching has to be atmos compatible. If you have Netflix, apple TV or other streaming services, they will indicate if it's compatible with atmos. And as for the rear speakers you can increase their effect on the control by using the rear button once yoy detach them
@@Technoid10 ok because I received mine today and it didn't have the speaker covers it's no big deal but I love it sound is incredible and you are right about the calibration setup its a must
Can you please explain or how to calibrate the system more please, I would like to get it set up correctly with the rear wireless speakers for the best experience, thank you
Hi , got mine since a month. Was working like a charme. Since 2 days, the R rear speaker has lost connection from the sound bar. Even when docked...no sound and blinking white
I would like to know how to put additional stereo speakers still(as the stereo speaker distance for front channels is not there jbl bar can fill center speaker space) consistent with jbl setup in lesser cost.. Any suggestions how to do it..
@@Technoid10 thanks, if tv is connected to EARC then I thought it would start the tv when we cast it on the jbl. One more question have to connected ethernet to both jbl and tv? What's the advantage or disadvantage of it?
@@Technoid10 it seem you know better than the jbl support thanks. I also could not find power rating for jbl subwofer and bar (if exiting ups would support or i need to buy new one) I saw it as 250watt power rating?
I have never owned JBL products but I am always afraid to get stuff with non standard batteries on expensive stuff. For me JBL 9.1 is pricey. So if I am buying this, it will be an investment for a pretty long time. So I want to know if JBL will stop providing spares (like battery etc for the rear speakers after a few years like apple does).
The batteries inside of the stereos are lithium ion those are the most standard batteries and every smart phone tablet even cars are using so they’re not using any non-standard batteries for the stereo pairs and to answer your question no they’ve made it clear they will cover batteries and honor any service or warranty past expiration
Depends on the content and what audio format its using. If it uses atmos then it'll use them all but if its 5.1 they'll be like your standard soundbar configuration
@@Technoid10 Thanks and appreciate your efforts for creating this review video. Could you tell me which one is best SONY HTS5000 or JBL 9.1 for listening music with heavy bass and treble effects?
Bro Ive bought a jbl 9.1 but im having a hard time on the surround thing. When I put the rear speaker in my back The surround sound doesnt work it still sounds same
Anyone know what is the explanation of below sound modea? Hold bass button for 5 seconds, then press + on remote There is 5 different modes but no information from JBL
Time Stamps:
1. Disclaimer 1:39
2. Unboxing 3:52
3. Soundbar 4:52
4. Set-up 8:03
5. Remote control 9:00
6. Dolby Atmos Breakdown 10:00
7. Sound Quality 12:40
8. Overall 15:52
9. Calibration 11:55
10. Rundown 2:23
what is your impression now after using this for some months ?
After breaking it in for a few months I am still in love with it. The conviences, integration with smart devices, the sound quality and overall versatility has me truly impressed
@@Technoid10 sony st5000 or jbl 9.1? Bass and Atmos overhead 3D
Rears?
@@padgettga Def the JBL 9.1 no question it delivers in every area
I'm gona be honest, I probably watched all of the reviews on youtube about this soundbar, and your was the last I watched. But it was by far the best review I saw. Most reviewers just read the spec list and marketing material of the manufacturer. You on the other hand talk about your experience, which is what whe care about on a review. So congrats 👍
I’m glad you liked the video and I hope it helped with your purchase decision! I always believe on going “off the script” and it seems to work alot now! But none the less thank you for the kind words
Great review 👍.I bought it least week and it's great!Just one question,
When you switch it off does it keep coming back on saying "hello" without touching anything and stays on?Every morning I get up I see at the back of thd subwoofer the light is white instead of amber and the centre of the bar is quite hot???
It's like it doesn't go to standby by mode with amber ligh at back of the woofer?
Thank for for enjoying. When it turns off it is in standby and It says hello just as a convience feature and if you want it to be faster and be ready all time use wifi or etherent to ensure it will be ready full time
I had it connected by optical cable when I connected it by hdm arc the problem despaired and all is good.
Subscribed. Shot out to your mom. Moms are best. Glad she is supporting you. Because truly this was great detail review. Amazing pov shots. Hate close up shots of professional reviews. Thanks for clarifying some points. As a consumer this video will be very helpful in making my purchasing decision. Awesome.
Hello team! I just got the JBL 9.1 today and have been testing it for 2 hours appx! So I calibrated the rear speakers first on the tip of my bed and the second calibration with the rears permanently connected to micro usb cables flushed against the wall (just behind my bed) they are like 4.8 ft from the floor altitude level. The Bass I tested in the middle of my bedroom against the wall and then just besides my bed with the subwoofer against the wall. So here are my observations and questions so far: 1.) I am still yet to feel any Atmos overhead sensation (I tried Ready Player One, 6 Underground, UA-cam Amaze and Leaf Dolby Trailers, Thor Ragnarok, Dark the raining episode 2, and also the Dolby Atmos Demos on the Apple Tv 4K app) I do feel the cool sound but not much overhead. I am playing at volume 18-20 appx. I already connected to Google Wifi and all is updated. Regarding the Bass mmmm I have tried it between 3-5 and honestly I just feel the rumble when in volume 5. Beneath 5 sometimes I dont feel i that much even though I have changed it to 2 different places. Got 3 questions! 1.) How do I know when to update the Soundbar and do the Rear Speakers must be attached to the soundbar to update? When I turn on the soundbar how do I know the rear speakers are ON or Charging? I see a Red Dot (remember I will have them plugged in micro usb cables 24/7). 2.) Am I doing something wrong with the Bass? Do I have to calibrate the soundbar every time I move the Subwoofer to test places? 3.) I am open to suggestions to enhance the sound! My room is 5x4 meters and like 10-12 ft ceiling high from the Soundbar.
Watching this on the 9.1😂
Very in depth, and the information provided is valuable to consider, appreciate the consumer view and the honest review.
Hello,
1-Does it give left and right effect? ( i dont see any left and right speakers).
2- i have a sony 4k hdr 2016 which has only ARC and no eARC. Do i need to buy a separate hardware ( apple tv or fire stick... ) to be able to hear atmos?
3- i was concidering bose 700 home theater for the sound quality, will this give a good sound quality compared to bose?
4- are movie dialogues clear concidering there is no EQ to modify it?
Great review! Question regarding the rear speakers. Can you use them while they are charging through a micro usb cord?
Yes you can
I believe all of the speakers will only charge in standby mode
They released a firmware update and allow users to use them while plugged in via micro.
Great explanation!!! Good job!
Does the HDMI cable provided is high quality .? is it 2.1.? Can it be used for eARC ports without issues.?
Its HDMI 2.3 & yes it is E-ARC go look on JBL website
I like your sincerity. Subbed!
Thanks for the wonderful review!
I am thinking of getting one of these for my lounge. I'm concerned, however, that its output might be a tad less than I need.
Approximately how big is the room you're using this in, and does it fill the room adequately?
Thank you!!
My room is substantially big so it does cover the room nicely but that calibration is what does the trick to help make the sound fill the room
Brilliant review do you get the covers included to put on the end of the soundbar when you disconnect the surround speakers. Ive seen some reviews that say yes and no which is confusing
No no covers were in the box and thank you for feedback
It is strange that the dock covers are missing.... you should check with jbl
I am wondering the same, will you get the covers when buying it? Strange that some have it and some not
Great video! I now have decided what soundbar to buy based on your review:)
I’m torn between this and the Samsung HW-Q90R. What’s your opinion??
Both are excellent soundbars, both are made by harman and sold in different companies and both have different features. The JBL has true wireless stereo, chromecast and airplay, and is 9.1. Samsung has features for galaxy users, is a 7.1.4 setup and optimized for samsung TV. it is definitely a torn decision but this is the best way that I can make it for you. If you have a Samsung phone and a Samsung TV then go for the Samsung soundbar not only will it be optimized for your television because it's made best for Samsung users but it'll also give you features if you're a Samsung Galaxy user. But if you use Android or ios in general then go for the JBL 9.1. It has more convience built in and will do just a good of job as the samsung soundbar.
Technoid thanks a lot for the quick and really great answer. I have been torn between the two for quite some time, but you just made my decision much easier. I’ll go for the JBL...
Awesome you will definitely enjoy it
Technoid I’m sure I will. Thanks again. And excellent review btw.
Good job bro keep making content. I was kinda worried about my purchase but you reinstated thoughts about it looking forward to when it ships to my house
Thank you for the kind words and you will love the soundbar
Bro, how is it going till now ? And do you get sound from above your head ??
Awesome review! Thanks!
1) what is the size of your TV?
2) unluckily there is no “night mode” button on the remote control
3) the bar has AirPlay 2 - rare but valuable option
My tv size is 55 inch and airplay 2 is def a big selling point for Apple users
Also gald you enjoyed the review
Technoid my TV is 49 inch, so the bar will be wider than TV 🤔
Technoid did you have any issues during calibration? Can’t finish it. Soundbar writes “retry”
Awesome review 👍👍. It's dope that it has detachable wireless speakers that are battery powered. You can literally put them anywhere. I may have to catch them on sale on black Friday this year
Thanks for great review - just be careful that the TV doesn't obstruct the Atmos from transmitting sound upwards - it doesn't take much obstruction before soundquality is decreased...
I was looking for a soundbar,first time i Watch your video and you really convinced me with this product.just ordered a jbl 9.1 bar.getting it next week.thanks for the clear information .you really make good videos.subscribed right away.greetings from the netherlands
How is your experience with it?
I came from the jbl 5.1, it was definitely an upgrade the mids sound better and voice is more pronounced. I can actually hear what they are saying now because the bass doesn't affect it as much. Even after lowering the bass to low the low voices would barely be noticeable. Id like it so far. Couldn't get a hold of the sonos arc but did get the sub and the beam. The sub is definitely better in the sonos. Probably the best bass I've heard so far.
Question technoid....so after watching your video, does the subwoofer feed off the sound bar itself? So it doesn't need to be hooked up to WiFi? Thanks for your time
The subwoofer is linked to the bar but only produces the low end effect and does it in real time no delay or lag. And yes you don't need wifi
Technoid so should it be connected to WiFi or doesn’t matter?
Tony it doesn’t matter connecting it will just enable chrome cast and airplay and update it’s firmware
Thanks. This was pretty detailed. Can you pls tell me how does this stand in terms of sound quality with Bose 700 soundbar with bass module?
Hey bro question on your JBL ... do the side speakers kinda hover since the soundbar is a little higher up? Thanks for the help
No they are flushed with the soundbar
Hey did you compare this to the sonos arc? I am torn between them, but atm dont have the budget to add the expensive Sonos Sub... i read that the arc doesnt really need sub or rear speakers, as the atmos simulation works flawless once you calibrated. not sure about the JBL, since the bar itself has fewer drivers... please help :(
I cant really compare as I don't have access to the sonos arc but I will say both are good options and if you have the budget go for whatever you feel is right for you
@john I'm considering this exact thing right now. What option did you end up picking?
Hey man, just found your channel! It’s awesome!
I have a question... I’m about to purchase a sound bar and am in doubt between: Sony Z9F, JBL 5.1 surround and 9.1. Have you tried the first 2 ones? I heard the 9.1 detachable speakers have some drop outs during movies or music sometimes (connection problems maybe?) and the midrange voices are so so?! I’d appreciate your response, so I can make up my mind about those :)
What did you end up getting?
Your reviews are getting alot better
I got it Friday and it's fantastic!! I highly recommend this to all
I dont recommed, its a peace of shit, chromecast build in problems, you cant update the firmware...
@@MrDutchpiet really?
Hey bro good review loved it. Quick question did you try the JBL Connect app to see if it can connect to the soundbar?
Unfortunately no it doesnt work with the app
Technoid cool thanks for checking
Mine got delivered yesterday, i got too excited and try it out right away. The sound experience is incredible no doubt. I have one issue though, doese your jbl 9.1 gets hot underneath? Because my 3-4hrs of music playback makes the bar hot to touch underside the surface..
Enjoy it! As for heat I haven’t seen any issues in terms of heat and it holds it’s own for long term use
I have the jbl 5.1 and it was really hot when I came from work it was hot to the touch and I turned it off and never came back on it was only 2 days old
How do I hook this up to an Epson projector? Does the projector have HDMI Arc connection? Or can I connect to this wirelessly with my apple TV through Airplay? If so, will I still get the same surround experience? Thanks for the info. Nice video!
You can use airplay but for a more stable connection I’d recommend using the hdmi arc and with a projector all you have to do is connect it to a port on the projector as I’m not sure projectors use arc unless you have a model that does
Great review!!! I have one question, tho. What is the maximum reallistic range of wireless speakers? How far can i go and place them? Also, can i control the system with my tv remote?
when you connect the soundbar to the HDMI Arc you can use your tv controller to control the volume. And as for range I am not too sure cause the furthest I've gone is across the room
@@Technoid10 thank you for your quick reply. Today im expecting the arrival of this soundbar system and now i have no more doubts about it! Thank you! Keep up the good reviews you produce 😊
@@alinutu000 and how are you satisfied with the jbl? 4m Range for the rears possible?
@@JohnTrasher its a quality soundbar. You can rlly feel that the rear speakers are there. The sound is clear and nice. They are quite loud, once u raise the volume. It has a scale up to 32. Till 20 they arent too loud, but as u go past 20 towards 32, you start to feel the power. It rlly fills the room, and i didnt notice any loss of quality, even at max volume. The subwoofer is powerfull, maybe a bit too much. I usually keep it at 3 out of 5 and its more than enough. As for the 4 m distance, i didnt go that far. I will try tho tonight and let u know
@@alinutu000 Atmos overhead and 3D effect? Rears? Soundstage?
Awesome review, probably the most comprehensive yet. Question: I probably wouldn't detach the rear speakers 90% of the time. How is the quality with them attached? Also I watch a lot of news, is the dialog good for everyday use? Last question, does it run hot with extended use? I leave my TV running all day long. Thank you kindly
The quality is great with clarity and vocals, the rear also are the same in terms of quality and as for heating up i would say it doesn't get too hot from me using it for hours at a time
Do you need the EARC for dolby? I have an HDMIarc and I would rather get the jbl 5 bar unless the 9 bar has the height effect even with just the HDMIarc.
Hi.. With around 150$ extra I am getting JBL 1000, so confused if I should spend that extra and get 1000 or settle with 9.1 and save money?
1000 is a newer model has better tuned speakers and more power in terms of watts but the 9.1 is still a solid buy I would say if your not too tech savvy get the 9.1 but want the better model and have the money get the 1000
Brilliant review video Michael! I like when you take your time to review a product no matter how long it takes just to get your point across. I've been a JBL fan for quite some time. I have a pair of Bluetooth JBL speakers at home and they're fantastic. I love their sound!! Hope to moderate for you tomorrow night. 👍😁
thanks Rapf it's always a pleasure to have you moderating my LifeStream don't be late tomorrow night
@@Technoid10 how is it now after two years?
@@zombieimpact2790 after 2 years I still love them and I think they’ve gotten better with firmware updates thanks to JBL supporting them overnight
Do the 4 top speakers work even if watching normal content? Thanks for the review.
Yes
Can you charge the rear speakers via USB , can you answer please? thanks !
Yes you can charge them via micro USB. I'm pretty sure I mentioned it in my video
@@Technoid10 I was told in two other reviews that this is impossible. You 100% sure is possible? It is very important for me. Thanks.
You can i did it once and its inside the rear channels the port
@@Technoid10 This is what I notice as well but it is impossible to find a review where this exact function is demonstrated as well. Thanks mate!
The reason why people probably didn’t demonstrate it is because a majority of people wont be using the micro usb. It’s more convenient to just attach them back to the soundbar and minimize wires
Does the Dolby Atmos effect is still good at low volume?
Thanks for the review!
Yes but depending on how much you adjust the effect it will not as noticeable. On the remote you can decide if the effect can be low mid or loud even on low volume
Technoid Thanks !!
Excellent review, I hope soon you can make a review about this soundbar vs New Bose Soundbar 900 and test the Dolby Atmos sound, I know LG soundbar came with surround wireless speakers already but also Bose soundbar 900 can add wireless surround speakers, I wonder which one is better. I hope you or someone already test this two excellent soundbars.
Can I keep the surrounds plugged in with a usb and avoid charging ?
Yes
Yes
Any issues with using an Apple TV over eArc
None that I have noticed
Great review by far your best
Hi mate,
Classic review. Like your presentation
Is there any connection issue on rear speakers that u experienced???
Also has the firmware stabilized, and is the bass strong even after latest firmware?
How is the dolby atmos sound from the rear speakers ? Is it loud enough?
Best review I've seen on this thanks 👍
Do i have to use arc when i have apple tv? Or, if this is the best, how to set up?
When playing music with the speakers detached do they work at a independently alone or does one play left and the other right?
when detached they play with the soundbar in creating channels on the left and right. They can't be used independently
Sound quality wise jbl9.1 or t bose 700 total set which is better?
I just got mine on Thursday JBL 9.1 and I also love it with my New LG CX OLED TV.. I love the dolby atmos, but I do wish there was an EQ to set Mids and Highs instead of low med or high. Overall great system I love it. I have HDMI plugged into Earc and sound is amazing!
Yeah best tip I’ve seen try and balance the sound around mid depending on your environment because what will happen is it’ll direct it mid level inclining the effect to drop like a curve and not in a sharp drop but other than that you will love it for more features are to come with firmware updates
@@Technoid10 thanks bro! How do you update system and when will we know when there is an update?
You can't manually update it just update by itself via Wi-Fi or ethernet. If you set it up via the Google home app for Chromecast then what happens is itll automatically receive the updates on wifi with ethernet you bypass that and get instant internet connection. And as for indication the update typically happen usually at night when you're asleep so that way it'll be able to download it and be ready in the morning or what will happen is it will say downloading on the Soundbar and it'll give you a countdown of percentage of how much time it has left
I have the same set up ... getting the JBL on Tuesday so I hope it turns out well. 😎
@@ToniArcadia and are you satisfied?
Just got this £699 back Friday. Its awesome.
What mode did you have it on when you were playing video games I think they should offer more than just three different built-in equalizers some people have 10 I think five would have been a good number
I havent found 10 I only found 3 and it seems adaptive based on whats playing
@@Technoid10 not on this unit maybe seven or eight on a high-end LG
Hi, Bose Soundbar 700+Bass module 500+ Surround speaker 500 OR JBL 9.1? As Bose lacks Atmos, eARC HDMI in and etc.. Which 1 to go for?
I think the JBL......Bose doesnt do Atmos!
Hi, does the side speaker charge( when docked) , when the tv and soundbar is on and in use?
Yes it charges when in the dock
@@Technoid10 while the soundbar and tv is in use?
Yes that is how it is designed and intended to be
Thanks for your response! One last thing ,do u need google home installed on phone to connect the soundbar to home wifi?
Yes you will need google home for that but also it’s compatible with apples home app as well once set up
What if the battery dies (surround sound speakers) . Will they be able to connect with power chord?
Yes the stereo channels have a micro USB port so you can charge them hardwire
@@Technoid10 I mean if battery dies permanently. Then?
@@sanakpattanaik8505 need to get them replaced in service center
Great honest and real world review bro.
Thank you my man
Great review, you do like to move back and forward on that chair huh?
Thank you and I guess you can say so 😆
Hello,
I have a xgimi H2 projector which has only HDMI ARC not HDMI eARC will this soundbar still give me Dolby Atmos effect ?
Hi may I enquirer if I can plug in my fire tv 4K stick into the hdmi port to get Dolby ? my tv does not have earc but arc port .
You will get atmos regardless. The soundbars compatibility will enable atmos as long as the content supports atmos via the arc port
I got the jbl 9.1 . Do you feel the rears could be longer? Like it sound low to me.
I think so I wish they had been a little bigger but to me i think they are just ok when I tune them with the remote
Is your TV just arc supported or do you have earc ?
My tv arc supports atmos and vision pass through its a tcl series 6 55 inch
Hell yeah, you did great!
Thank you!
I want this, but would you pay another 900.00$ and get the bose 700 soundbar system?
How is this compared to the samsung HW-Q950T??
I honestly can't say because I don't have the samsung bar or have access to it
No comparison different leagues, 5.1.4 vs 9.1.4. (9 vs 17 drivers) But setup is very simple in jbl but in samsung it may be difficult... User interface again an issue samsung, jbl no app so difficult cant change the individual speaker setups..
Question
does it show "dolby surround" on the display when atmos content is play on netflix or it shows "dolby atmos" , mine is showing "dolby surround" , i am using it on an a8g arc not ( not earc ) plz tell what should i do
thank u
Atmos only works with The speakers attached to the sound bar or it works separated ?
It will work either or. There is no preference between connected or wireless
Technoid I have the yamaha yas207 but I’m not 100% satisfied with it because my living room is big and the sound effects aren’t very reachable to the position where I’m sitting. So my idea is to buy the jbl not only for his quality but also for the sound experience. Hope tomorrow I can get it. Thanks for the reply.
I agree with you %100 after researching all the sound bars the JBL and the Vizio elevate is the best sounding to me the Vizio I give maybe an extra point it’s that good excellent review.
What could be the maximum room size for jbl bar 9.1
Great video...I mostly watch movies... am I getting this...or the nakamichi 7.2.4? Please help...I'm serving overseas,my tour is up in 5 weeks and I'm itching to have my wife buy it before I come home.. TIA my G 😉
First off thank you for your service, second i would get the JBL over nakamichi. I wanted nakamichi first but after seeing what jbl offers I prefer the wireless convince of the channels, airplay and chromecast support and mostly a sound signature thats reliable
Is it better to place this soundbar in home theatre room with projector preferring other home theatre speakers??
You can do that but I think then you'll have to calibrate it so it can adapt to the room and adjust seats to get the best effect
Great video!!
Well done!
Very Professional
Jbl should pay you for this performance
Ty
Hello, I am looking to buy the JBL Bar 9.1 but I want to know if I put a Fire tv stick 4k in the 'HDMI in' of my soundbar and connect a projector through 'HDMI (eARC)' out of my soundbar to 'HDMI in (without ARC/eARC)' of my projector and use netflix on my Fire stick, will it show atmos support for supported content? Please reply. This is greatly going to influence my purchase decision.
Yes if you use the hdmi in with a fire stick it will play and output atoms. However, using the Arc itself will still play and enable atmos content if the fire stick is in the TVs hdmi port
@@Technoid10 I do not have a tv. I want to use a projector which does not have a arc hdmi input but only a normal hdmi. Will I still see the Atmos symbol in the Netflix if I plug the fire stick in soundbar and connect projector through HDMI Earc out on soundbar?
Ahh ok i see well in this case i am not too sure but i do have a projector and a fire stick so let me try it for myself and if it works ill get right back to you as soon as possible
@@Technoid10 thanks man for all the help! I'll wait for your reply!! If you can make a video on it, it'd would be great, I'm sure many people must have this doubt.
Hey sorry for the long wait but after testing the earc and projector, i am happy to report you can use the soundbar with a projector. All you have to do is place the soundbar on a designated area of your choice, then plug in the fire stick in the HDMI IN port on the soundbar. Then you plug the eARC (HDMI Out) into the projector and thats it! The content will play normally and fully support atmos content
Y must I have register on Amazon and what is this code they talking about ?
yes but how to set up? my Lg C9 looses most remote functions e.g. Home once connected...
Fantastic review. Quick question on how to update it and connect it to WiFi please.
For updates itll automatically update itself and to connect it to wifi if you have android you can set it up in the Google home app and for ios go to settings wifi look for jbl 9.1 and itll instruct you from there
Hi i wanna buy soundbar and subwoofer around 1500 dollar. I m planning to buy jbl 9.1 what do u suggest. I need something with lot lot lot bass and very clear crispy soundbar. Please suggest.
This, the new sonos sound system, and the vizio ellevate
I actually bought one but it gets disconnected automatically after which i have to take the AC plug out and insert it again. Did you face any similar issue?
Yes I have noticed that. It seems to be not the ac outlet but instead the hdmi signal. I think jbl can fix that with a firmware update
@@Technoid10 thanks for replying. Great video btw.
@@Technoid10 The detachable speakers do not sound much did you observe that too and also I am unable to access Dolby atmos content. Can you make a video on how to watch Dolby Atmos content if you dont mind.
For dolby atmks content the movie your watching has to be atmos compatible. If you have Netflix, apple TV or other streaming services, they will indicate if it's compatible with atmos. And as for the rear speakers you can increase their effect on the control by using the rear button once yoy detach them
@@Technoid10 Thanks. My samsung tv plays only in either dolby digital + or dts neo 2;5 so i dont think it can pass atmos content.
Do you see a difference using Ethernet from WiFi? Does this support WiFi 6?
It does support WiFi 6 but Ethernet will allow for a more stable connection either with chrome cast or airplay and updates faster
Can this be used without the bass? Like can you switch off the bass completely?
Yes
Did yours come with the 4 side speaker covers
No I didn't get the covers
@@Technoid10 ok because I received mine today and it didn't have the speaker covers it's no big deal but I love it sound is incredible and you are right about the calibration setup its a must
Technoid I wonder why some get it and some don’t?
Can you please explain or how to calibrate the system more please, I would like to get it set up correctly with the rear wireless speakers for the best experience, thank you
The calibration sends signals out that scan the room and help to project the best path the sound can travel for the best experience
Nice video... wellexplained... iam a jbl fan already 🥰
Hi , got mine since a month. Was working like a charme. Since 2 days, the R rear speaker has lost connection from the sound bar. Even when docked...no sound and blinking white
Did it ever reconnect?
Any trouble with wireless speakers when charging on the Soundbar?
Not that i have noticed or seen. If anything should happen I will definitely update
@@Technoid10 Thank you! Great review!
Thank you Paul
I would like to know how to put additional stereo speakers still(as the stereo speaker distance for front channels is not there jbl bar can fill center speaker space) consistent with jbl setup in lesser cost.. Any suggestions how to do it..
You can’t add on any additional stereo channels as they have limited it to only two
Great review
if i have PS5 and sony X90H and bar 9.1,how to connect them corractly?
PS5(eARC out)--->(hdmi in)sound bar 9.1(eARC out)--->(eARC in)TV X90H?
Truthfully I don't know man so I cant really help you out with that sorry
Can I only play music through chrome cast or can I play netflix movie. 4k content is supported through crome cast?
Its audio only when using chromecast with the speakers. But if you cast it to your tv it will play both audio and video in 4K
@@Technoid10 thanks, if tv is connected to EARC then I thought it would start the tv when we cast it on the jbl. One more question have to connected ethernet to both jbl and tv? What's the advantage or disadvantage of it?
Best advantage for soundbar is it will recieve updates faster, and airplay and Chromecast will be more stronger and less delay compared to wifi
@@Technoid10 it seem you know better than the jbl support thanks. I also could not find power rating for jbl subwofer and bar (if exiting ups would support or i need to buy new one) I saw it as 250watt power rating?
your tv is too tiny for this cinema soundbar
It looks small on camera but trust me in person it stretches across the room nicely
Why is the price $1,200 now 2years later?
I have never owned JBL products but I am always afraid to get stuff with non standard batteries on expensive stuff. For me JBL 9.1 is pricey. So if I am buying this, it will be an investment for a pretty long time. So I want to know if JBL will stop providing spares (like battery etc for the rear speakers after a few years like apple does).
The batteries inside of the stereos are lithium ion those are the most standard batteries and every smart phone tablet even cars are using so they’re not using any non-standard batteries for the stereo pairs and to answer your question no they’ve made it clear they will cover batteries and honor any service or warranty past expiration
@@Technoid10 thanks a lot for the update
So in Netflix does it use all the speakers or just 5 and the sub?
Depends on the content and what audio format its using. If it uses atmos then it'll use them all but if its 5.1 they'll be like your standard soundbar configuration
Does it has Bass and Treble controller like equalizer?
Yes it allows you to change the bass but no treble. You cant change the EQ it’s adaptive, from what I’ve seen, and it adapts to whatever is playing.
@@Technoid10 Thanks and appreciate your efforts for creating this review video. Could you tell me which one is best SONY HTS5000 or JBL 9.1 for listening music with heavy bass and treble effects?
My settings
Bass:4
Soundbar:low
Rears:high
Whats the size of the soundbar without the side speakers?
I'll check for you when I get back home
If you have an Atmos soundtrack on your movie, be it blu-ray or mkv will the output be in Atmos?
Will other Dolby/DTS tracks work on all speakers?
As long as the Blu-ray player supports DTS/Dolby atoms then yes
Bro Ive bought a jbl 9.1 but im having a hard time on the surround thing. When I put the rear speaker in my back The surround sound doesnt work it still sounds same
Hey sorry for the late response but any update on if it fixed the stereo channels
Anyone know what is the explanation of below sound modea?
Hold bass button for 5 seconds, then press + on remote
There is 5 different modes but no information from JBL
I've heard the wireless connectivity is bad. Any info on that?
Thats false. They have been reliable and thats thanks to a firmware update also please watch the language as best as you can
@@Technoid10 Thanks, making a choice on what soundbar I should get is real hard. Apologies. I edited the comment.
I completely understand its very tough but best thing i always tell everyone, if you have the money buy the best