Second Chance version:
Returned
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Undamaged
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According to our soundbar expert
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
Width | 85,4 cm | |
Height | 5,2 cm | |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ||
Sound reproduction | Surround |
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We've had this rather pricey JBL soundbar for a few weeks now, and these are the things we've noticed.
Setting it up was incredibly smooth. It has a calibration mode that senses exactly where the rear speakers are positioned and adjusts everything accordingly.
That subwoofer is a beast of a thing; it doesn't match our TV stand at all :( I mean, it's really big.
The remote is basic and works just fine.
Sound quality: I have to admit, for that price, I'm quite disappointed. Especially those rear speakers. For example, when I click on YouTube Music and put on a playlist, the sound from the rear speakers is like old, heavily compressed MP3s from the last century. It squeaks and whines a bit, you know? It makes listening to tunes with surround sound really unpleasant.
About those rear speakers: If you don't want ambient sound but just stereo from all speakers simultaneously, you can fix that via the app.
Clever idea, but incredibly annoying that you ALWAYS have to select it again. Biggest drawback ever. Because when watching TV or chilling with music, we want that simple stereo, not a circus. Come on JBL, add a 'standard mode' to the app for that, please.
And if you want a rear speaker... When I pick it up to move it, I click a little hat on, but the thing isn't secured at all. I almost fell over trying to lift it by that hat (they stick on with magnets).
Subwoofer:
It really rocks, much better than my old little Samsung one.
In short, a pretty good set, but those annoying little things will have me throwing it back on Marktplaats soon. I expected (especially from the back) much more fireworks from JBL. The hype was enormous -> the reality was much less epic.
Rogier
31 October 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
I've had this set for two weeks now, and what a sound! A truly wonderful upgrade compared to the standard TV speakers. My main reason for choosing this set is the optional 5.1 speakers. They've worked out really well in practice, more on that later.
I received the rather cumbersome box neatly inside. Afterward, I unpacked it and, of course, set it up right away. It's striking that the system is quite large, at around 95cm wide. You do need to consider whether you want to place the bar in front of or under a TV. In my case, the TV is hanging, so I can place the bar freely on the TV stand. However, it wouldn't fit between the feet if I had wanted it to. The bass speaker is next to the TV stand and, personally, I find it quite large and definitely prone to fingerprints. Not that I'm going to touch it all day. But it could have been a bit less shiny, perhaps with speaker fabric or something else to make it less prominent. But that's about how beautiful it is.
The sound quality. Phenomenal if you're not used to much. I watch TV weekly, watching shows and movies, and this set is a real addition. The idea behind this set is that you have a standard 3.1 system and can easily convert it to 5.1 by disconnecting the side speakers. That works perfectly for me. This way, I can unplug the separate speakers when I'm watching a movie and leave them on when I'm listening to my Spotify through the app, for example. Then, when I walk to the kitchen, I can also take a separate speaker with me to get some sound there. It's not a separate Bluetooth speaker; you just take your sound with you. The remaining speaker and the bar then play the same sound. That's worth mentioning.
The app you can install to control the speaker is fine and works for what it's supposed to do. But my wife and I often use the remote control because it's just easier.
TimGe
6 August 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
The JBL 800mk2 is easy to install, so you can quickly enjoy great sound. You can easily switch between various preset scenes. For example, I use a different setting for my series than for an action movie. Unfortunately, even for me, a relatively newbie, it's difficult to configure all the advanced settings correctly. I might get around to this later. I think you can get even more out of it then, but even out of the box, the 800mk2 offers an exceptionally good sound experience.
The two side speakers are easily detachable, giving you a true surround sound experience. Combined with the powerful subwoofer, this soundbar offers a fantastic sound experience that would otherwise require a complete system. It also has a sleek and clean finish, making it a perfect fit for any interior. Not a cheap set, but definitely worth the money.
Nick
30 July 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 959894 | |
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Manufacturer code | JBLBAR800M2BLKEP | |
Brand | JBL | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Height | 5,2 cm | |
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Width | 85,4 cm | |
Depth | 10,4 cm | |
Weight | 2,9 kg | |
Color | Black |
Separate subwoofer | ||
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Wireless subwoofer | ||
Subwoofer height | 32,5 cm | |
Subwoofer width | 32,5 cm | |
Subwoofer depth | 40 cm | |
Subwoofer weight | 8,1 kg |
Number of audio channels | 7 | |
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Number of subwoofer channels | 1 | |
Sound reproduction | Surround | |
Surround sound | Dolby Atmos | |
Hi-Res audio | ||
Radio |
HDMI connector | ||
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HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ||
Digital optical connector | ||
Network connector | ||
USB port | ||
USB function | Software updates |
Bluetooth | ||
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Built-in WiFi | ||
Plays from network | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
NFC | ||
DLNA | ||
Spotify Connect | ||
AirPlay | ||
Google Cast |
Compatible with smartphone / apps | ||
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Controls via app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Controlled via Windows app |
