JBL

Cinema SB595

JBL Cinema SB595

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Jun 21, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconazstaryswins
7 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.

7 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.

7 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
about 1 month 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
5 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

5 months ago

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

6 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
5 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

5 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.

5 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
6 months ago

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

6 months ago

Haha it was my test movie and it passed

6 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
7 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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