JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)

Jbl Bar 2.1MK2

The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) is a 2.1-channel soundbar system that pairs a low-profile bar with a separate wireless subwoofer for the deep bass a single bar cannot produce on its own. JBL rates the system at 300 W total, with Dolby Digital decoding and JBL Surround Sound processing to widen the soundstage for films, sport and music. One HDMI or optical cable connects it to the television, and Bluetooth handles music streaming when the TV is off.

Key features

• 300 W total system power, maximum at THD 1 percent
• Wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer for deep bass
• Built-in Dolby Digital decoding
• JBL Surround Sound processing
• HDMI ARC output and HDMI input, plus optical input
• Bluetooth 4.2 wireless music streaming
• Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Low-profile bar, 56 mm tall, wall-mountable

Bar and wireless subwoofer

The soundbar itself carries four racetrack drivers and two 1-inch tweeters, powered at 2 x 50 W, covering dialogue, effects and music with clarity. The separate subwoofer, powered at 200 W with a 6.5-inch driver, connects wirelessly, so it can sit beside the sofa or in a corner where the bass sounds best rather than where a cable allows. That split is what gives the system its Deep Bass name: low effects in films and the weight in music come from a dedicated cabinet with room to move air, while the bar stays slim enough to sit under the television without blocking the screen.

Cinema sound at home

Built-in Dolby Digital decoding gives authentic multichannel playback from broadcasts, streaming services and discs, and JBL Surround Sound processing spreads the image wider than the bar’s physical width, creating a more immersive field without extra speakers or wires. Bass level can be adjusted from the remote, so action films can run full and late-night viewing can be tamed. The system’s 40 Hz low-end extension means explosions, engines and electronic music have genuine depth rather than a hint of bass.

Connections and setup

Connect the bar to the TV with the supplied HDMI cable using the ARC socket, or use the optical input; a further HDMI input passes a source through to the television. Through ARC, the TV remote controls the bar’s volume, reducing remote clutter. Bluetooth 4.2 streams music from a phone or tablet, and the USB port supports playback on the US version and service use elsewhere. The bar measures 965 x 56 x 85 mm and weighs 2.14 kg; the subwoofer measures 240 x 240 x 379 mm and weighs 5.61 kg. Wall-mount brackets and screws are included.

Everyday listening

Standby consumption is under 0.5 W for both bar and subwoofer, and the power supply accepts 100 to 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz, suiting Indian homes without adapters. A front display and a full remote control keep operation straightforward for the whole family, from news in the morning to a film at night.

Choose the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) if your TV needs real bass and cinema scale but your room has no place for a full surround system. The wireless subwoofer, Dolby Digital decoding and single-cable setup deliver the upgrade with minimal fuss, and Bluetooth keeps it useful as a music speaker every day.

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Complete your setup: Pair the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) with the LG OLED evo C4 55 Inch Smart TV.