Cinema SB595

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Haha it was my test movie and it passed

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

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.

just bought one at costco. I connected via the supplied HDMI cable as recommended and the audio lags the video. A quick call to jbl support and this one has no way to sync it so back in the box it will go.

I just stumbled upon this thread to see how others are liking these. I picked one up yesterday at Costco for a small basement space. Out of the box very easy to set up, not much for documentation but not really needed. Easy to unbox and setup, I hooked up via Bluetooth to start but quickly changed it over to optical and then HDMI so I can control everything with one remote. First impressions for a cheap soundbar/sub are very positive. Did not expect it to rumble nearly as loud as it does. I ended up taking apart my sectional and putting the sub within the base box of the corner cushion and man was that a great idea. As others have noted, the base is pretty strong for a little driver. I actually have it on -1 as I'm usually sitting directly on top of the sub. Overall, I'm super impressed with the quality for the price. I'm also super pleased about the indicator lights on the front of the unit turning off while in use. Only leaves one small spec of standby light when off. Only downside is there's not a ton of sound tuning options, but honestly if you're just looking for a simple setup, it's pretty great.