JBL Bar 800 5.1.2-CHANNEL Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers

JBL Bar 800 Soundbar – 5.1.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers

The JBL Bar 800 Soundbar is a 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system that turns an ordinary living room into a home cinema. Its two detachable, battery-powered surround speakers pull off the ends of the bar and sit behind your sofa for true wireless surround sound, then dock back for charging when the film is over. A 10-inch wireless subwoofer handles the deep bass, and the whole system delivers 720 watts of total output power. With Dolby Atmos, PureVoice dialogue enhancement and built-in Wi-Fi streaming, it covers films, music and everyday television in one clean package.

Why Choose the JBL Bar 800 Soundbar?

A soundbar should make films feel bigger without filling the room with wires, and the Bar 800 does exactly that. The detachable surround speakers give you genuine rear-channel sound that a single bar cannot fake, and because they are battery powered, there is no cable to run across the floor. PureVoice keeps dialogue clear even in loud action scenes, while the 10-inch wireless subwoofer adds the weight that makes explosions and music feel physical. Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast means the bar also works as a music system when the television is off, and HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision pass-through keeps the picture path simple and uncompromised.

Key Features

• True 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound: up-firing drivers and detachable surround speakers create overhead and rear-channel effects.
• Detachable battery-powered surrounds: the end speakers detach for wireless rear surround and dock back to recharge.
• 720 watts of total power: the soundbar, wireless subwoofer and surrounds combine for room-filling output.
• 10-inch wireless subwoofer: a down-firing 10-inch driver delivers deep, punchy bass without a cable.
• PureVoice dialogue enhancement: clear speech even during loud scenes, with adjustable levels.
• Streaming built in: Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast built-in, plus Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, optical and USB.

Best Suited For

The Bar 800 suits living rooms and dedicated home cinema spaces where you want real surround sound without permanent rear speakers or cable runs. It is a strong match for film and series lovers, sports viewers who want stadium-scale sound, and gamers who want directional effects and deep bass. Because the surrounds are removable, it also works well in rented homes and multipurpose rooms where fixed rear speakers are not practical.

Setup and Connection Guide

Place the Bar 800 directly below your television, centred on the screen, or wall-mount it using its wall-mount fixings. Connect the television to the bar with an HDMI cable using the HDMI eARC port so the television remote controls the volume, and place the wireless subwoofer near the front of the room. When you want surround sound, detach the two end speakers and place them behind your seating; they connect wirelessly and recharge when docked back on the bar. Use the JBL One app or the included remote to run Easy Sound Calibration, which tunes the system to your room, and set the PureVoice level to taste. The bar also connects over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and optical if your television has no eARC port.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the detachable speakers of the JBL Bar 800 Soundbar need charging?

Yes. The two detachable surround speakers are battery powered and play for up to 10 hours per charge. When you are done, dock them back onto the ends of the bar and they recharge automatically.

Does the JBL Bar 800 Soundbar work with a television that has no HDMI eARC?

Yes. The JBL Bar 800 Soundbar also has an optical input, so it works with televisions that have no eARC port. HDMI eARC is recommended where available because it carries Dolby Atmos and lets the television remote control the bar.

Can the JBL Bar 800 Soundbar play music without the television on?

Yes. With built-in Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth, the JBL Bar 800 Soundbar streams music directly from your phone or voice assistant without the television.

Technical Specifications

Complete your setup: Pair the JBL Bar 800 5.1.2-CHANNEL Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers with the LG UT8050 86 Inch 4K UHD Smart TV and the Bandridge 8K HDMI Cable 15 Metre.

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