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JBL - Bar 700: 5.1-Channel soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(31 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Bar 700: 5.1-Channel soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos - Black
Customer Rating
5
Impressive, Versatile, Fantastic Bass
on February 8, 2023
Posted by: kitkatt611
from Chicago, Illinois
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before I get into specifics, I love this system. It's extremely versatile for your home setup, and has fantastic quality, range, and depth.
Physical features include 1 main sound bar, 2 side speakers that you can mount on your walls OR attach to the main bar as extensions, a sizable subwoofer, remote, and mounting accessories. I initially had no idea the side speakers were able to be reattached to the main sound bar, so depending on if you want more of a full audio from the front (which still filled the room) or surround-sound, they're magnetized and easy to attach/detach wherever you'd like them. This is perfect for being a renter, in the event you may want this setup but are worried about drilling into the walls. I also love having one system that gives you the choice of surround sound for specific events, and a full bodied sound system for daily use.
1. Clarity - 5/5 I tested this with a variety of genres; classical, pop, electronic, rock. Depending on the type of music I was listening to, different parts of the audio really shone. Every little detail of the sound production was distinguishable, and nothing was muddled together. Highs, Lows, and Mids were clear.
2. Depth of sound - 5/5. If I could give it more points I would. That bass can get SO LOUD, but at any volume remained clear and did not blend any of the different bass notes together. It really enveloped the room. One thing I was concerned about was that there is no built-in bass for the main bar, so in order to hear any bass you need the sub turned on.. Which could potentially upset neighbors. HOWEVER, there's actually a bass level button on the remote that goes 1-5, so you're able to turn the bass up/down very easily. At the lowest level you still get the full bodied sound without any vibrations below. Obviously louder is better in my opinion, and no matter how loud I made it, everything was rich.
3. Range - 5/5. All segments traveled well to other rooms, so I didn't need to be sitting right in front of it to feel the full effects, which is perfect.
4. Other Features - Best part is how many connectivity points there are. Depending on whether you want it to be set to Wifi or Ethernet, HDMI, Optical, or USB, there were a lot of ways to customize the setup to your preference. I personally connected it to a game console so we could use it for games or video streaming, and utilized Bluetooth for playing music off my phone.
1. Clarity - 5/5 I tested this with a variety of genres; classical, pop, electronic, rock. Depending on the type of music I was listening to, different parts of the audio really shone. Every little detail of the sound production was distinguishable, and nothing was muddled together. Highs, Lows, and Mids were clear.
2. Depth of sound - 5/5. If I could give it more points I would. That bass can get SO LOUD, but at any volume remained clear and did not blend any of the different bass notes together. It really enveloped the room. One thing I was concerned about was that there is no built-in bass for the main bar, so in order to hear any bass you need the sub turned on.. Which could potentially upset neighbors. HOWEVER, there's actually a bass level button on the remote that goes 1-5, so you're able to turn the bass up/down very easily. At the lowest level you still get the full bodied sound without any vibrations below. Obviously louder is better in my opinion, and no matter how loud I made it, everything was rich.
3. Range - 5/5. All segments traveled well to other rooms, so I didn't need to be sitting right in front of it to feel the full effects, which is perfect.
4. Other Features - Best part is how many connectivity points there are. Depending on whether you want it to be set to Wifi or Ethernet, HDMI, Optical, or USB, there were a lot of ways to customize the setup to your preference. I personally connected it to a game console so we could use it for games or video streaming, and utilized Bluetooth for playing music off my phone.
Overall, it was really easy to set up, very customizable, and the quality is phenomenal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Bar 700 Soundbar
on February 4, 2023
Posted by: Bubba1020
from Bossier City, Louisiana
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bar 700 comes in a cool box with the sub woofer and sound bar. Unpacking was fast and easy.
Setup was just as easy with all accessories needed in the box. Pairing the speaker again was fast and simple and the sound lets you know when you are ready. What's cool is the the JBL Bar Series is a soundbar with battery-powered removable ends. You can have it like a soundbar or snap each end off and place them around the room for a surround sound experience. The Speakers sound great with 5 levels of bass and with the rear having low, mid high, and mute. This speakers can really enhance the the movie watching experience of an action packed movie. This is a great sound bar and I really enjoy the sound and versatility of moving the end speakers to get the sound I want.
Setup was just as easy with all accessories needed in the box. Pairing the speaker again was fast and simple and the sound lets you know when you are ready. What's cool is the the JBL Bar Series is a soundbar with battery-powered removable ends. You can have it like a soundbar or snap each end off and place them around the room for a surround sound experience. The Speakers sound great with 5 levels of bass and with the rear having low, mid high, and mute. This speakers can really enhance the the movie watching experience of an action packed movie. This is a great sound bar and I really enjoy the sound and versatility of moving the end speakers to get the sound I want.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Not fond of detachable speakers
on January 2, 2024
Posted by: Elizabeth B
from Alabama
I bought this for our Christmas. It came with holes in the boxes, mashed and one side almost open, but it was packaged well. Very easy to set up, love app on my phone. Sounds good except I'm very disappointed in the volume of the wireless detachable speakers. I can't get enough volume to truly hear them. I don't know how to fix that either. Checked volume with no luck, so bummed about that.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Sounds amazing, great quality! Five stars!
on January 30, 2023
Posted by: Heather79
from Jamestown, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never been more excited to receive a package. This surround sound/bar is awesome. The directions were a little tricky. But got online and found much better directions on how to set it up. First movie we played was Top Gun. It sounds like we are in the movies! The quality of JBL is like no other. We have numerous products and have yet to be let down! Another winning product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Pure greatness!!!!
on January 31, 2023
Posted by: Codygoose
from Greenwood Ms
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This setup is awesome. This is the best entertainment system I’ve ever owned. The sound is unbelievable it’s like I’m in the movie theater. If you’re looking for a great speaker system in house this is it. The JBL 700 is well worth its money. Thank you JBL for making such good products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Detachable surround sound feature is next level.
on January 31, 2023
Posted by: Jaquavist
from Auburn, AL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL bar 700 is sat up in the living room. It brings the theater to your home. With the amazing detachable wireless speakers feature, it can become the quickest and coolest looking surround sound set up in seconds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Incredible bass and solid surround sound
on February 1, 2023
Posted by: Yaz1975
from Mesa, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received the JBL Bar 700 and couldn't wait to set it up. It's replacing a smaller soundbar with subwoofer which was fine for TV shows, but I wanted something better suited for theater experience and movie sounds. Boy does this thing deliver! I used an optical audio cable for the sound input, popped in a Blu-Ray disc with full Dolby Surround audio, and the Bar 700 recognized and displayed that it was Dolby Atmos sound. Sounded pretty great, then I detached the side/surround speakers and placed them on end tables to the side and behind the couch. Even better. Then I paused the movie and started fiddling with the remote and found a calibration option. Pushed the button and thought "why not?" The sound bar began issuing tones from center to surround speakers, went through a few cycles and was done. Re-started the movie and HOLY COW, full surround sound moving side to side and really giving depth to the sound effects. Total game changer and I didn't have to run any wires to the speakers like I've had to do in the past. Then I figured I'd pair it with my smartphone and see how it does as a bluetooth speaker for music. Super loud, clear, and pairing was a breeze. Overall this thing is amazing and the sound you get is beyond fantastic. Only trouble I had was I first tried to chain together the Blu-Ray player to the Soundbar to the TV with HDMI cables. And no matter what combo I tried from the set-up manual, I couldn't get it to work properly. No matter, HDMI to TV and Optical cable out does the trick for me and I'm very satisfied. I've included 4 pictures, the one with the TV is to give you perspective on size, the TV is a 70" model. The satellite speaker detached is sitting next to a seltzer can to also give perspective on size.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent sound quality, super easy to install!
on February 2, 2023
Posted by: CTyn
from Dallas, Tx.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I truly possess no electronic savvy, and I was intimidated when I opened this huge box! However, I was able to install and set up this system in about 10 minutes! It works perfectly, and the sound levels adjust easily for optimum sound.
You can remove the smaller end speakers and place them around the room for surround sound. It's LOUD, too...I have yet to turn it to maximum, but in my 2000 sf home and I can hear my music and bass through the house when it's at mid sound level.
I have 3 sound bars on 3 different TVs and this one, by far, is the best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com