Jan 31, 2020
Read MoreSony HT-S350 vs JBL Bar 2.1 review
JBL Bar 2.1 review
JBL Bar 2.1 is a 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer. 300 watts output delivers superb sound to your movies and music. A full-featured, easy-to-use JBL Bar 2.1 soundbar in an even thin case with Dolby Digital, a JBL Surround Sound with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer provides balanced sound and deep low frequencies in your films, music and even video games. Fully functional in every sense of the word, the panel is equipped with an HDMI input, as well as AUX and USB inputs to provide you with even greater sound reproduction capabilities. 
Sony HT-S350 review
The 2.1 system provides 85W of power. The soundbar has a wall mount and will be a great addition to your TV. Connecting it is also very easy, so you can immediately immerse yourself in the world of music or cinema. Transfer audio and view information from the TV by connecting the soundbar via an HDMI ARC cable. There is Secure Link function for connecting a subwoofer protected from interference from a nearby wireless network. The remote control is powered by two AAA batteries. Connect the TV via HDMI ARC using a single cable or, if the TV does not support HDMI, use the optical input. 
JBL Bar 2.1 pros & cons
Pros
- JBL Surround sound brings an immersive sound experience for your TV without any extra wires or speakers
- HDMI or optical cable connection is super simple to set up and use
Cons
- The sound on talk shows and news lack depth
Sony HT-S350 pros & cons
Pros
- On the back there is an IR repeater in case the soundbar blocks the IR sensor of your TV and a niche for connecting ports
- At the maximum volume level, the subwoofer does not distort anything, it can definitely shake the walls
Cons
- The lack of balance and the necessary functions do not allow it to rise above the crowd of rivals in the segment of mid-price sound panels
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Product
Sony HT-S350
JBL Bar 2.1
Model
HT-S350
Bar 2.1
Brand
Sony
JBL
Reviews
2158
548
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, volume down, volume up, Bluetooth, TV
power, volume down, volume up, source
Audio features
Built-in channels
2.1
2.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
320 (overall)
300 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
0
0
Separate speaker connections
wireless
has not
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
has not
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
NFC
HDMI input/output
0/1
1/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
0/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
90 x 6.4 x 8.8/35.5 x 2.6 x 3.5
96.5 x 5.8 x 6.8/38 x 2.3 x 2.7
Weight, kg/pounds
2.4/5.4
1.9/4.1
Other
Release year
2019
2019
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5Sony HT-S350
- 6JBL Bar 2.1
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