JBL

Cinema SB595

JBL Cinema SB595

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconazstaryswins
10 months ago

Is the text in your display window clear to read? Not sure if there is some sort protection tape that I need to peel off but the text on mine isnt clear.

10 months ago

Is the text in your display window clear to read? Not sure if there is some sort protection tape that I need to peel off but the text on mine isnt clear.

10 months ago

Mine sleeps after 15-20min automatically -- ill have to push power button on the remote ...thought it was some auto sleep mode that I can't figure out how to turn off

Reddit Iconbkacz88
4 months ago

Hisense first, Samsung 2nd choice. And that jbl 595 for anyone reading, was the biggest piece of shit I recently tested. Super odd because the JBL 550 & 580 were quite good for what they are.

Reddit Iconbtcguardian
8 months ago

I have tried both and found the SB595 much more immersive than 500mk2. May be it is because of 2 height channels but the projected sound felt more immersive than the anemic sound of 500mk2

8 months ago

Both were adequately loud in my 20x15 room but 500mk2 was louder and SB595 had a better soundstage

9 months ago

I have tried SB595 and for the price, I prefer it's sound over JBL Bar 500mk2 which I returned. SB595 has much more immersive sound and the atmos effect is really audible.

Reddit IconBudget_Ad5871
8 months ago

Right now at Costco you can get the JBL 5.2 soundbar and sub for $239, it was worth every penny. I paid $300 for it and have no regrets, the sound is amazing. https://www.costco.com/p/-/jbl-cinema-sb595-312-ch-soundbar-with-true-dolby-atmos-and-wireless-subwoofer/4000411774

8 months ago

Also I love the cinema option too! I like treble at 3 and bass at -1! It’s crazy how hard that sub hits.

8 months ago

Dude Costco has such a good deal right now https://www.costco.com/p/-/jbl-cinema-sb595-312-channel-soundbar-with-true-dolby-atmos-and-wireless-subwoofer/4000411774 I paid $300 for it and it was worth every penny, it’s $239 right now.

Reddit IconCapable-Accountant94
10 months ago

Just used to watch the f1 movie on Apple tv. Incrdible

10 months ago

Haha it was my test movie and it passed

10 months ago

Thanks! Based on your write up i got it on Saturday night, and tested it out by watching the F1 movie. Was incredible

Reddit IconDiegoBanner
10 months ago

So I picked it up from Costco. It sounds good but it goes unresponsive. It won’t respond to the button sensors on top nor the remote after a while. I had to unplug the power cable and then plug it back. Then I tried going from Netflix to YouTube and it would turn back off. The sound would work but I would have a way of controlling it anymore. So again I had to unplug and plug it back in. Then I was just watching YouTube again and the same thing would happen. I’m returning it today to see what else there is.

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