JBL Cinema SB170 2.1-Channel Sound Bar With Wireless Subwoofer
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Our take on the JBL Cinema SB170 2.1-Channel Sound Bar With Wireless Subwoofer
The JBL Cinema SB170 is a 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, built to add bass and clearer dialogue to a TV without a full surround setup. It is a simple two-piece system: a bar for the left, right and center channels and a separate sub for low end. It suits small to medium rooms and buyers who want more punch than TV speakers without running speaker wire around the room. Against pricier soundbars it gives up HDMI eARC, room calibration and upward-firing height channels, so it competes on straightforward bass and ease of setup rather than features.
- Wireless subwoofer needs no cable to the bar
- Dedicated center channel keeps dialogue clear
- Multiple sound modes for movies, music and news
- Bluetooth streaming from a phone or tablet
- Simple setup with optical or HDMI connection
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What reviewers say
Owners generally find the SB170 an easy upgrade over TV speakers, with strong bass from the wireless sub and clearer speech. Complaints center on limited connectivity and a sub that can overpower small rooms.
- BassPraisedOwners say the wireless sub adds real low end that TV speakers lack.
- DialoguePraisedReviewers report speech in movies and shows is easier to follow.
- SetupPraisedBuyers describe connecting the bar and pairing the sub as quick and simple.
- Connectivity
Questions and answers
- Does the subwoofer need a cable to the soundbar?
- No. The subwoofer is wireless and pairs to the bar, so it only needs power from a wall outlet.
- Can I stream music to it from my phone?
- Yes. It has Bluetooth, so you can play audio from a phone, tablet or other Bluetooth device.
- Does it support Dolby Atmos?
- No. It is a 2.1-channel system with no upward-firing drivers, so it plays Dolby Atmos content downmixed rather than as height audio.
- Will my TV remote control the volume?
- It depends on the TV and connection. With an optical connection you typically use the soundbar remote or program your TV remote; there is no HDMI eARC for full TV control.
- Is it good for a small apartment?
- Yes, for clearer dialogue and more bass than TV speakers, but keep the sub volume modest since it can sound boomy in tight spaces.
- What is in the box?
- The soundbar, the wireless subwoofer, a remote control, and the cables and power cords needed to connect it.
