Experience the rich audio of 4K movies with this 2.1-channel JBL Cinema sound bar. It lets you connect multiple devices with its three HDMI inputs for A/V components and gaming consoles, and it also has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music. The 200W wireless subwoofer of this JBL Cinema sound bar provides the powerful bass that high-impact action scenes require.
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First, I got the new JBL SB450 for a ridiculous sale price of $399. FYI: Best Buy updates all TV's, Soundbars around 15 March every year and must clear inventory for the new arrivals and tech. I was planning to spend $500-750 for a decent Soundbar after being spoiled by the later model JBL SB400 I still use in another home. I employ both of these systems for theatre/movies/music via Bluetooth in different homes. The sound quality, surround, Dolby Audio, true 4K sound, JBL sound-shift, clear dialogue and voice enhancement are superior. The sound bar has clean highs (tweeters) with perfect mid-range that I consider better then Bose (I have a Bose system) Mid-Range is where a lot of the voice comes from and with the adjustable crossover function on the Sub, coupled with the clear dialogue, there is no more "wash out". Such as during high action scenes with a raising score/music, you either hear the music and cannot hear the dialogue, one has to give. Not with this system, set it to your liking and hear/feel everything. Now to what I consider the #1 Asset of this system is the 8" self powered 200 watt wireless subwoofer. I have tested or had over 10 systems including some that were north of $1K and this Sub outperforms all of them with pure, deep, bass. It does not rattle nor roll with action scenes, you can hear/feel the individual punches (if you will). With other systems, you "hear" the bass (and mostly in voice due to lack of an adjustable crossover) meaning you're close to distortion. The difference with this Sub is that you feel the bass & hear the bass though the crossover setting you prefer and can adjust the total bass output on your remote. I like my movies loud and often shake my blinds, side table etc when I am running at 1/2 power. This system also doubles as my stereo as I run my playlists and music apps through it after I switch off the surround sound. This system is rated at a total of 440 watts. Try and found that with a dedicated 240 watts to the Soundbar and a dedicated 200 watt digital amp in the Sub for anywhere near this price. Caution: Your significant other will tell you to turn it down and your pets will scatter as they think its thunder.