Amp up your TV with a fantastic JBL 9.1 soundbar for 50% off

It’s a new year, and a lot of people are talking about self-improvement, but you know what else deserves some betterment? Your home audio setup. Right now is a perfect time to do it too. Not only is the Super Bowl coming up next month, but also (thanks to the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike) a lot of great shows will resume their runs soon. And you can upgrade to the JBL Bar 9.1, a fantastic home audio system, for an incredible 50% off right now! It’s down to $595 from its normal price of $1,200.

Why is this a good deal?

This powerful soundbar is 50% off. You’re saving over $600 with this deal. It’s not quite the lowest this has ever gone, but pretty darn close!

Why do I need this?

Take it from a tech expert: If you’re listening with only your TV speakers, you’re missing out. So much work goes into fine-tuning audio in movies and TV shows that’s only apparent when you have a great sound system, and the JBL Bar 9.1 is a fantastic starting point. Sure, it’s pricey, but you get a lot with the purchase: a 10-inch powered subwoofer, a soundbar and two detachable speakers that can be placed in the room to create a true surround experience.

This system works with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X decoding, as well as Ultra 4K pass-through and Dolby Vision. It’s not just for movies either. You can play music through Chromecast or AirPlay and make this the ultimate entertainment piece for your home. The nine-channel sound lets you hear details you might have missed before, and it can even give you an edge up in your gaming. Imagine an intense match of Apex Legends where you can hear an opponent’s footsteps as they sneak up on you — and then try to imagine picking out those same details with stock TV speakers.

What reviewers say

Fans love this thing. One said, “This is a great soundbar! The flexibility of the removable rear speakers helps this stand out from the rest of the Dolby Atmos soundbars out there. In addition, you can calibrate it to your room. This helps customize it to your room and helps make the sound even better.”

Another fan raved, “Installation and setup were a breeze. It took about an hour to mount and test. I used the Dune 4k Blu-ray for my test and discovered fantastic sound with the side speakers detached from the bar. The subwoofer discovered and connected to the main bar with no interaction from me. This is overall smaller than my previous soundbar and has far superior sound. Highly recommend! There is a much better user manual online at JBL.”

Another customer broke down the specific audio details. “Sound quality is good. If you’re an audiophile you might find it lacking in the midrange or the Dolby Atmos not as profound as a pieced-together set but it does make a difference and is more apparent in different movies/shows where it’s done better. Recently watched the new Dune and that was an absolute treat. Get’s about as loud as you’d want it to get and the sub hits hard, perhaps a bit too hard depending on the volume level and content you’re watching.”

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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