JBL Bar 700 Surround Sound System with 5.1 Channel Soundbar, 10" Wireless Subwoofer and Detachable Rear Speakers

Provides the sound quality I was looking for. Paired great with my 80” Tv

--What we love-- It's terrific sound quality. After it's set up, we feel we have cinema quality sound and plenty of it. We easily filled a 24' x 40' space with great sound and loud music, but it can also fill smaller areas while maintaining good quality. The bluetooth pairing to phones and players is good and hassle free - no incantations required. The joy of wireless subwoofer and surround speakers. The forest of wires near the TV is less. The surround sound works surprisingly well. The little guys do a good job. Recalibration is easy to perform and over with quickly. Entire setup process was pretty simple. --What could be improved-- The phone app - while there is nothing particularly wrong (save the 10¢ equalizer), it makes your phone another in the armory of remotes that have to be present - just in case. I would rather have more features and maybe able to use the wired interface for initial setup. We're sure there is some reason for that specific recalibration noise, but it sucks big time. We both shrieked. The shipping box - highly damaged and scary. The inner box and the units inside were just fine. The right and left indicators on the surround speakers are a little small.

Love it but wish that there were more HDMI hookups

Love the sound this system puts out. The detachable speakers are great and the HUGE bass box gives the system a theater like experience.

I bought this for our Christmas. It came with holes in the boxes, mashed and one side almost open, but it was packaged well. Very easy to set up, love app on my phone. Sounds good except I'm very disappointed in the volume of the wireless detachable speakers. I can't get enough volume to truly hear them. I don't know how to fix that either. Checked volume with no luck, so bummed about that.

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and love the way it sounds but i have not been able to install it correctly i can watch netflix and the other programs but cannot watch my regular TV Cable and the instructions are terrible just show pictures and no directions as to how to set it up step by step . just pictures

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bar 700 system combines an impressive soundbar with a pair wireless satellite speakers that actually disconnect from the soundbar, and a wireless bass unit to create a solid 5.1.2 surround sound system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is a wonderful addition to our family room and convenient enough to be moved outside to our patio for family movie nights and to watch the big games with the neighbors. Detachable portable wireless rear speakers are perfect for quickly setting up outdoors

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL Bar 700 is very easy to setup, the echo locator for best place off the devices is impressive and make everything so much easier. As for the sound, it is amazing, it makes you feel like you are in as cinema. It is a big setup, but that is expected from all this amazing device

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted this to amp up the sound of my old plasma tv for movies or gaming. It does great for inputting from.tbe decide though the sound bar and into the TV. If your tv is old like mine you might need an optical cable to get sound to go the other direction from the TV to the sound bar though. The bass on this is pretty nice without being overbearing. The rear/side channel speakers snap onto the ends of the sound bar with magnets to charge up the batteries without having to have more cables around that's a nice touch.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got home the day this was delivered and was happy I live in a neighborhood where people leave things on your porch because big package was easily seen. It was in a well designed and the size of the package was appropriate for the size of the components inside. Opening the package was relatively easy and all items were undamaged. I removed my current soundbar to clear out the spot in front of the television in my bedroom and set it up. (I have a big full surround system in my living room area and plan to try this there later just to see if it's got enough sound and power to fill the big room but so far I've only used it in my bedroom.) The wiring setup was very easy; basically just plug the power cords into the bar and the subwoofer and then connect your audio input. At first I had a little problems getting it to work because I was using a digital connection and the USB (I have several things connected to my TV and didn't want the HDMI cable controlling everything) and I didn't realize this was preventing the system to connect to the digital audio cable. After about 15 or 20 minutes I was able to get the television and the soundbar to communicate with each other and the issue was really just that I had to decide on either the digital audio or the USB because I could not get it to connect to digital audio with HDMI connected. I think if I'd been able to use just HDMI it would have have been super quick and easy. One issue I had is that even after installing the app on my iPhone I could not get it to find the soundbar. I was able to easily connect it to bluetooth and even played music from my phone but I could not get the JBL app to find the soundbar. I have not tried again and it may be something that has already been corrected in the app. After having given the wireless surround speakers a while to charge I moved them to positions to my left and right (they are clearly labeled) and easily calibrated them using the clearly marked remote. I then found a good Dolby Atmos movie on one the streaming services and turned it up. The soundbar could use just a little more mid-range because the highs and the lows from the subwoofer really dominate the sound and it lacks just a little warmth. Still, the subwoofer is really well tuned and the surrounds work extremely well and it all goes together as a solid system. The Dolby surround function of this soundbar works very well when you have them calibrated and placed as instructed. The room "comes alive" with sound and you can very clearly recognize the side and background noises as they were intended to be heard. I have not yet tested how long the battery last on the surround speakers when they are placed out in surround mode but the battery easily lasts long enough for a two and a half hour plus movie and then they quickly recharge. I really love the way the surrounds connect to the main soundbar using magnets. It is extremely easy and the magnets basically guide them into place making it easy to do even in a dark room. The caps (which for now I'm using to keep my soundbar elevated above my speaker stand) are really quiet genius for using when you aren't charging the surrounds and they are in the surround listening position. They easily click in place and make the whole system look even better. I also was able to play some lossless Dolby Atmos music from a streaming service using the surround speakers in place and was really pleased with the sound. It does not have the sound of a full stereo system with a receiver and full sized speakers but I do not expect a soundbar of this size to be able to put out that type of sound but even with its smaller size than a full system the sound from the Bar 700 doesn't disappoint. Another plus to the system is that I was able to pair the system to be controlled with my AppleTV remote as well as the remote from my cable box. The system turns on and off automatically when I turn on/off the television and comes on at the volume level from when you turned off the system. This is really a nice added convenience which makes your whole system easier to operate which can be a plus because it eliminates all of those remotes laying around. You just get the system set up and then you can put the Bar 700's remote to the side. I have not tried to really "blow the doors" off so I do not know how loud it gets but at a level of 15 or 16 there is plenty of sound to clearly hear everything in any movie from action to suspenseful drama and anything in between. This also enough volume at this level for listening to music. My favorite things about this soundbar is the easily connecting surround speakers, how easily the system calibrates, the good kick from the subwoofer, and of course the great surround sound. It looks nice and should fit in any room without really standing out which is a plus for me. The biggest negative for me is the lack of enough midrange warm sound (this is not a real big issue, just something that would improve the system) and that the app that the instructions tell you to install on your device does not recognize or find the system. I think the app may give the ability to tune the speaker and this may be a way to tune it for more midrange sound and this should be an easy fix. Overall, I'm very pleased with the Bar 700. It easily exceeds the sound of anything I've used in this location for sound before. It has more room filling sound and the Dolby Surround and Dolby Atmos works great providing even more room filling sound. For someone looking for a higher end surround system for medium sized (250-300 square feet) room this works great. This system may also work in a larger room (about 400 square feet) but I've not tried it in my living room yet so I can't say.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bar 700 used for TV It sounded very good. I Wish there would have been operating instructions. The surround sound was very good. The bass was very good and the style of the system was good. I was very satisfied with the system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easily beats my Sony HTST5000. The sound quailty is amazing and fills my living room and kitchen when the rear speakers are removed. The unit sounds great as one peice and even better when the side speakers are removed. The bass balances everything perfectly and can shake the floor if all the way up. Wether you're rocking music or watching a tv this sound bar will not let you down. The portable rear speakers are also great to move closer if you are hard of hearing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am absolutely amazed by this setup. As soon as I got it all set up it was cinema time boom, the surround system makes you immerse in the movie, it's crisp, and gladly I don't have neighbors I can blast it! At the same time, I've paired all my devices, and it's my go-to player for music in the living room. I truly recommend this, quality and price you can't go wrong here. Best investment I've made in a while!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This sound 5.1 bar system is impressive. Mounting was easy, but I would recommend other dry wall anchors than what are provided. I pulled one loose when fitting the bar to the hanging brackets. That is the one and only complaint about this system! The bar itself has nice clear sound with an average amount of mid bass. The satellite speakers provide enough surround stage to my large bedroom. The sub is a very nice upgrade compared to most sound bars. The 10” provides enough bass to hear and feel it! The auto calibration is a nice addition since the satellites can be positioned anywhere you want, or mounted on the walls with the provided mounting equipment. The surround stage is very nice. Objects are heard clearly moving all around with nice detail. I highly recommend this 5.1 system in this package if you are shopping for sound bars.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before I get into specifics, I love this system. It's extremely versatile for your home setup, and has fantastic quality, range, and depth. Physical features include 1 main sound bar, 2 side speakers that you can mount on your walls OR attach to the main bar as extensions, a sizable subwoofer, remote, and mounting accessories. I initially had no idea the side speakers were able to be reattached to the main sound bar, so depending on if you want more of a full audio from the front (which still filled the room) or surround-sound, they're magnetized and easy to attach/detach wherever you'd like them. This is perfect for being a renter, in the event you may want this setup but are worried about drilling into the walls. I also love having one system that gives you the choice of surround sound for specific events, and a full bodied sound system for daily use. 1. Clarity - 5/5 I tested this with a variety of genres; classical, pop, electronic, rock. Depending on the type of music I was listening to, different parts of the audio really shone. Every little detail of the sound production was distinguishable, and nothing was muddled together. Highs, Lows, and Mids were clear. 2. Depth of sound - 5/5. If I could give it more points I would. That bass can get SO LOUD, but at any volume remained clear and did not blend any of the different bass notes together. It really enveloped the room. One thing I was concerned about was that there is no built-in bass for the main bar, so in order to hear any bass you need the sub turned on.. Which could potentially upset neighbors. HOWEVER, there's actually a bass level button on the remote that goes 1-5, so you're able to turn the bass up/down very easily. At the lowest level you still get the full bodied sound without any vibrations below. Obviously louder is better in my opinion, and no matter how loud I made it, everything was rich. 3. Range - 5/5. All segments traveled well to other rooms, so I didn't need to be sitting right in front of it to feel the full effects, which is perfect. 4. Other Features - Best part is how many connectivity points there are. Depending on whether you want it to be set to Wifi or Ethernet, HDMI, Optical, or USB, there were a lot of ways to customize the setup to your preference. I personally connected it to a game console so we could use it for games or video streaming, and utilized Bluetooth for playing music off my phone. Overall, it was really easy to set up, very customizable, and the quality is phenomenal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had multiple sound bars in my home and can say this is by far the best sound bar I’ve had hands down. The clarity and bass is amazing. Setup of this sound bar was simple and very well illustrated in the instructions. Two power, one for the subwoofer and one for the bar and multiple inputs for audio. Hdmi(e-arc) is my favorite of the new audio inputs. Also I forgot the remote is very user friendly. And not cumbersome very easy to switch in between Bluetooth and tv which I love. JBL you did it again great product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This sound bar is amazing. I previously owned a JBL 300 sound bar and obviously this blows it out of the water. The surround-sound soundbar is loud and crisp and the subwoofer is powerful enough that it makes you "almost" feel you are in the movie theater lol. This is definitely worth the buy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have this setup in a large(30ft) room with high ceilings. The sound is amazing considering the amount of space it has to fill. The Atmos speakers work well(unbelievably sometimes) and I can hear things like rain and airplanes flying overhead. My ceiling is hard so the sound probably reflects well. I think in a normal smaller room this will be very loud! I like that the rear speakers are wireless and charge up from the front ones, I didnt have to run new wires and when I'm not using them they fit nicely at the front(with a magnet to hold them). I don't have anywhere to mount them so they go on the top of the back of the sofa and work well there. The bass is pretty good, I ended up putting the sub behind the sofa to get more oomph. My taste is even more bass though but given the size and price its acceptable.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bar 700 is a great option for multimedia entertainment. Unboxing/setup Within minutes of unboxing, the Bar 700 was up and running! Connecting through ARC on my television, sound immediately started playing through the sound bar. Subwoofer and rear speakers also connected instantly. I'm really amazed that the rear speakers are 100% wireless (something that's important with pets wandering around the house! Setting up the Bar 700 was simple as well, compatible with Google Home and connected to wifi without issue. I tried calibrating the sound, but didn't really hear much of a difference, which leads me to think that it's more for time alignment and phasing. My only complaint in regard to setup is that I wanted to tweak the sound a bit (more below), and as of writing this review (Feb 2023), the Bar 700 is not yet available on the JBL one app. My research of the app, shows that there are possibly some options to customize the EQ which I will definitely explore when it's available. Sound Quality As usual JBL doesn't disappoint! There is plenty of headroom, vocals and effects are clear and precise. The sound is definitely following the 'Harmon V Curve', and could use a bit more mid-bass from the soundbar and surround speakers. Due to furniture location and room acoustics the best place for the sub in my space is behind my sitting area. After listening for several hours I found that the crossover frequency to the sub is a bit high, and am hoping I can adjust or EQ out a bit of the mid bass from it when the Bar700 becomes available on the JBL one app. But, this is very unique to my set up. Typically the sub would be closer to the main soundbar, and this wouldn't be an issue. Additionally assuming that JBL is using similar drivers to their amazing Flip 6, I see no reason why the center or surround speakers couldn't handle a bit more of the midrange/bass frequencies. Aside from the low-pass crossover being a bit high, the sub itself is outstanding. There are no issues hitting the lowest notes of sub-bass in movies, or music. Also the output is seemingly endless, which is definitely reminiscent of their LSR studio subs. Using the sound bar for music, it works a bit better with the surround speakers attached to the sound bar, as they help broaden the sound stage. Disconnecting them from the soundbar puts them into a surround effect mode, especially when placed behind the listening position where they offer a bit more subtle immersion into the music. Ultimately this is a great option for getting great sound and keeping a minimalist presence of physical audio gear. But as with any soundbar, it's no replacement for standalone speakers.