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The JBL Bar 9.1 is a high-end home theater sound system that includes a soundbar, detachable satellite speakers, and a subwoofer for rich, room-filling audio and a more immersive experience while streaming movies, shows, and music. And if you've been in the market for a home audio upgrade, you can grab one during Amazon's Spring Sale for just $570 -- that's over 50% off, which saves you $630 that could go toward upgrading your home theater with a TV to match or upgrading your gaming setup.
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The JBL Bar 9.1 has a peak output of 850W with a 300W subwoofer for rich, powerful bass notes and balanced mid-tones and high-range sounds. It also supports both Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound and DTS:X 3D audio for a more immersive experience. It even has a 4K passthrough with Dolby Vision HDR support for enhanced picture quality. A built-in calibration system allows you to automatically adjust audio settings depending on the room you're in for the perfect delivery of movie and TV show dialogue and your favorite music.
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The satellite speakers can be either attached to the main soundbar to conserve space or removed to be placed around the room to create a custom setup that takes advantage of the system's surround sound capabilities. Each speaker has an internal battery, allowing you to create a wireless configuration; but you'll have to keep an ear out, since they only last about 10 hours before needing to be reattached.
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The JBL Bar 9.1 supports both Chromecast and AirPlay, allowing you to share media from your Android or iOS devices, even if your TV doesn't have native support. And if you want a completely wireless setup, you can skip the usual HDMI ARC and optical audio and use Bluetooth to connect to your TV. The system is also packed with wall mounts for the main soundbar and satellite speakers for more permanent placement options.
How I rated this deal
This is an incredible markdown on a premium home theater audio system with a 52% discount. For about the same price as mid-range competitors from brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung, you can get 9.1CH surround sound audio with a 4K passthrough and Dolby Vision HDR. The system includes a subwoofer, soundbar, and a pair of wireless satellite speakers and supports Bluetooth connectivity for a fully-wireless connection to almost any TV.
The Amazon Spring Sale will run from Tuesday, March 25 to Monday, March 31, 2025. While the listing for the JBL Bar 9.1 is labeled as a Big Spring Deal, there is a chance that the deal will continue after the main sale ends.
However, sales and discounts are subject to frequent change, so this particular deal may end when the Spring Sale does or even before that as stock may sell out or only a certain number of units may be available at that particular price.
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