JBL JBL Bar 800

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Sentiment score65% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconAnxious_Soft7334
5 months ago

Donc après réflexion,  j'ai pris la MK1 , je voulais les hauts parleurs dirigés vers le haut pour avoir un vrai dolby atmos. J'attends sa livraison 

Reddit IconDaxh64
5 months ago

I finally bought the 800 Mk1 after finding a 15% coupon code online. Got it for less than 500€. Also don't hesitate to reply to me here next week, i'll let you know how it sound if you don't have any news from me. (although I don't have a lot of knowledge in soundbar systems as it's my first one). I bought it especially because there is a lot of 3D print files available online to put the external speakers on my walls (I have angled walls).

5 months ago

For my (newbie) perspective it's decent for the price. Good bass overall. The external speakers could have more punch, it has no bass at all and the sound is very subtle. But it creates an environment around you. My wife still thinks it's gadget but for real 5.1 movies source it creates the ambiance sounds behind you and that adds a lot to the movie imo. So I'm not deceived but I was waiting for a better sound with the external speakers...

Reddit Iconredphoenix12
2 months ago

Mk1 has the upward firing speakers but cant play DTS/AAC content in 5.1 whereas MK2 can but doesnt have real atmos

Reddit IconRoyal_Monk6432
12 months ago

I got also jbl 5.1.2. Movie lovers for the bass excellent. Only the problem cant play dtx files.

12 months ago

Very clear and subwoofer is very solid .

7 months ago

Sorry about that its my bad.jbl i have also model 800.5.1.2. But does support dtx.

7 months ago

I used to have q930c q990d q930d hisens 5.1,tcl 7.1.4 all are good soundbar but I already sold it.now I have q990f 3. And one jbl 5.1.2 model 800.when new jbl mk2 1300 come i will buy .

7 months ago

I have also jbl soundbar 5.1.2 with 720 watts.that would be ok otherwise samsung also decent soundbar.

8 months ago

Have u updated firware.i have also jbl soundbar 5.1.2 . 3 months before i did firware over the air updated.

7 months ago

I have jbl 5.1.2 model 800. I never remove rear from the soundbar. Bass is soild .Dolby vision supported but no dtx support.

10 months ago

Jbl is a beast in the market.bass lover then jbl . Premium and looks elite then samsung. I have jbl also 5.1.2 solid bar performance wise.only the problem my 5.1.2 cant play dtx files.over all I am happy.

11 months ago

Movies lover then jbl.

8 months ago

Different people have different tastes and different rooms, surrounding areas, and lifestyles. The Samsung q990f and JBL 5.1.2, just mentioned, are well-reputable soundbars. I have both of them. No regrets. Some time also depends on the contents.

11 months ago

For me not a big difference between q990f and q990d.i have both soundbars. For music I use standard mode and for movies i use adaptive mode to get nice and clean dolby atmos effects.i will try my jbl soundbar 5.1.2, long time i haven't used. For bass lover its hard to beat jbl.

5 months ago

I have q990f, and jbl model as well.both are also good.but i like little bit jbl the reason for bass. Otherwise samsung soundbar also good.

7 months ago

Jbl 5.1.2 soundbar model 800.solid soundbar.

3 months ago

Because I think u r mind already set up with klipsch that why u sent it back.i have at home q990f 2 models and 2 models of jbl mk2 1300 and jbl old one 5.1.2. 5.1.2 doesnt support dtx.thanks.

3 months ago

If u are a bass lover look for jbl 5.1.2 old model or new model jbl mk2 5.1.2. Old model will not support dtx but new model yes.jbl soundbar is a beast specially for bass lover.

7 months ago

Try to find jbl mk2 800. New model

3 months ago

Small room then mid size soundbar q930f,jbl mk2 800 model.no more answer and question .problem will solve.what type of model tv do u have?

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Reddit IconSnooklife
7 months ago

Check out the JBL 5.1.2 if you are coming from tv speakers it will be a massive difference. Even better if it’s going into a bedroom. For bigger living rooms the full immersion will be tough but you will def ask yourself why you didn’t upgrade the tv speakers earlier.

Reddit Iconasaprockok
5 months ago

go for jbl bar 800 or samsung q800/930, jbl have excellent bass while samsung have excellent clarity

Reddit Iconblowupsheep
7 months ago

I have the 800 and I watch broadcast tv with them attached then detach them for surround content. They won’t need recalibration if put back to the same position. Happy with them and reasonable atmos. To each side of and slightly behind your seating position. I think the step up to the 800 worth the cost.

6 months ago

Personally having surround speakers sold it for me.

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