The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass keeps things simple. It's a single soundbar and wireless subwoofer combo with Bluetooth streaming. There's no fancy video like the Roku Smart Soundbar or the flawed JBL Link Bar, no multiroom audio like the Sonos Beam, no built-in Alexa or Google Assistant like, well, pretty much every other speaker these days. Instead it just sounds good -- in large part because of, you guessed it, deep bass.

With most cinemas still closed, this aptly named speaker will rock your couch.

Dynamic and detailed movie sound; Large subwoofer goes deep; Two HDMI ports add flexibility;

Not as good with music; No surround or Virtual:X processing; Sparse sound controls;

We liked JBL's Bar 3.1 enough to give it our Editors' Choice award, but at $499.95, it's not the most affordable soundbar on the market. If you're looking to spend less, consider the $299.95 JBL Bar 2.1. It offers a lot for the price, including a powerful soundbar, a relatively strong wireless subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity, and a very functional remote. Sound quality is strong, with deep lows that can be dialed up or back, crisp highs that deliver audio cleanly, and several variations on the sound signature when adjusting bass or listening modes. Design The Bar 2.1 looks pretty similar to the archetypal black soundbar image you probably have in your mind. The bar itself measures 2.3 by 38 by 2.7 inches (HWD), weighs 4.2 pounds, and can be mounted on the wall or rested flat on a long surface (it has rubber feet to prevent movement). Across its top panel, there are controls for power, volume, and a button for switching between audio sources. The rest of the top and the entire fr...

The JBL Bar 2.1 soundbar comes with a wireless sub, adjustable listening modes, and a price that feels low for the system's overall quality.

Affordable; Powerful audio performance with strong, adjustable bass and bright highs; Useful remote; Various sound modes, including virtual surround; Bluetooth streaming

Light on accessories; Optical cable doesn't stay in place well

easy set up great sound and value for money

Very happy, great Sound, easy to use.

I am very happy with it. I have got the blue tooth working well. Sadly my TV is a bit older & I am unable to sync my TV sound through the soundbar. But I know it is working. Just needs syncing. I am in the market for a smart TV in a few months. Possibly from Good Guys. Thank you.

Easy to use