| Name | JBL Bar 5.1 Surround | JBL Bar 9.1 |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $599.95 | $1199.95 |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon, JBL | Amazon, JBL |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1 | 5.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | - | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× unknown size | 8: Bar: 4× unknown size + 2× upfiring, Surrounds: 2× upfiring |
| Tweeters - total | 2: 2×1.25″ | 5: Bar: 3×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm |
| Subwoofers | 1× 10″ | 1× 10″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 550 W | 820 W |
| Frequency range | 40 Hz - 20 kHz | 34 Hz - 20 kHz |
| DTS:X support | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | MultiBeam | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ 1× | ✔ 1× |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Other audio ports | None | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | None (setup only) | None |
| Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Indirectly (no built-in mic) |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 101.8×5.8×10, 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer) | 123.0×6.2×12.0 (88.4 W w/o sides), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer), 17.3×6.0×12 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 40.1×2.3×3.9, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer) | 34.8×2.4×4.7, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer), 6.8×2.4×4.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 3.06, 10.62 (subwoofer) | 3.7, 0.75 (each surround), 11.14 (subwoofer) |
| Weight (lbs): | 6.75, 23.41 (subwoofer) | 8.1, 1.6 (each surround), 24.6 (subwoofer) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps |
| More info | ||
| Model number | Bar 5.1 CNTR | BAR 9.1 CNTR |
| User guide / manual | Owner's manual | Owner's manual |
| Official site link | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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