The top-end JBL Bar 9.1 Atmos system includes a wireless subwoofer with a 300-watt amplifier and an active “transformable” soundbar, which is equipped with two satellites attached to the right and left sides of its body using magnetic mounts. From last year’s model, JBL Bar 9.1 differs in the presence of a Dolby Atmos decoder and additional speakers turned up. The satellites can be “unfastened” from the soundbar (the mounts are equipped with magnets) and used wirelessly in the rear area, which allows you to build a full-fledged 9.1-channel surround sound system.
Each of them is equipped with a built-in amplifier and a battery designed for 10 hours of operation, and the battery can be charged when connected to a soundbar or through the Micro-USB port of a satellite.
The JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar uses six oval 2.25-inch mid/bass drivers and three 1.25-inch tweeters, and the bass-reflex subwoofer has a 10-inch floor-firing woofer. Each satellite contains one wideband 2.25-inch driver. This high-end soundbar supports Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 and can play music via Bluetooth or over a Wi-Fi network. In terms of connectivity, you have an HDMI input and output – the latter has HDR support, making the JBL Bar 9.1 compatible with Dolby Vision and 4K. Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos and DTS formats are supported. The system has a total power of 510 W and is perfect for both cinema and music, while providing high-quality sound. The model is equipped with a standard remote control, and can also be controlled using remote controls of many brands of TV panels, in particular, such as Sony, Samsung, LG and Vizio.
There is also a built-in equalizer with five factory presets. In addition, the system is equipped with a microphone, with which it can be automatically calibrated in accordance with the characteristics of the room. At the top of the soundbar you’ll find power and volume buttons, as well as a button to select the audio source; A slim LED display built into the soundbar’s front grille shows you what volume you’re listening at.
On the back panel of the soundbar, in special recesses, there is one HDMI input port that supports HDCP version 2.3 and video in 4K resolution (Ultra HD). There is an HDMI output with support for the ARC return channel function, to which it is recommended to connect a TV panel. For older TVs without HDMI ports, there is an optical input. The soundbar is equipped with fasteners for wall mounting.
Characteristics of JBL Bar 9.1
The soundbar body is closed, with two removable satellites The
subwoofer body is bass reflex
Total maximum system power 650 W
Maximum soundbar power 250 W (5 channels of 50 W each)
Maximum subwoofer power 300 W
Maximum satellite power 2 x 50 W
Frequency range 35 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum sound pressure 104 dB
Soundbar tweeters 3 x 1.25″ HF drivers
MF/LF drivers soundbar 6 x 2.25″ MF/LF drivers Subwoofer
LF driver 10″ bass driver, directed to the floor
Satellite drivers one 2.25″ wideband driver in each satellite
Decoders Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS
Bluetooth version 4.2, profiles: A2DP V1.3/AVRCP V1.6
Supports Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2
Automatic turn on when a signal is detected yes
Equalizer presets “Standard”, “Music”, “Cinema”, “Voice” and “Sport”
Night mode yes
Fine-tuning function for precise synchronization of video and sound yes
Bass boost function yes
Wireless Surround function for adjusting the volume level of satellites yes
Continuous time Satellite operating time on one battery charge is 10 hours
Satellite battery charging time is less than 3 hours
Soundbar inputs 1 HDMI (with support for HDCP 2.3 and 4K video (Ultra HD)), optical
Soundbar outputs HDMI (with ARC return channel, CEC protocol support)
Other switching input for a calibration microphone (built into the soundbar), Micro-USB ports for charging batteries in satellites
Remote control available
Soundbar dimensions (WxHxD) 1148x58x93 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD) 440x305x305 mm
Dimensions of one satellite (WxHxD) 165x59x93 mm
Soundbar weight 3.9 kg
Subwoofer weight 9 kg
Satellite weight 0.6 kg
