To give a soundbar 3D sound, the bar and subwoofer are usually not enough. Expensive top models like this Samsung HW-Q995GC* Make sure you have two rear speakers for the rear portion of your home theater. JBL uses a different, very smart concept. The JBL Bar 800 has two wireless rear speakers that you can connect to the soundbar to charge.
Most recently, the JBL Bar 800 cost around 900 euros. In the context of Black Week, MediaMarkt and Saturn* A proud discount of 300 euros and get the soundbar for only 599 euros including shipping costs and triple points offered. The JBL Bar 800 has never been so cheap.
JBL Bar 800: The slightly different soundbar
The highlight of the JBL Bar 800 are the two removable rear speakers, which can be placed anywhere in the room thanks to a long battery life and provide powerful 3D sound. The battery lasts several days and is quickly recharged, even when the soundbar is in standby mode.
In combination with the upfiring speakers integrated into the soundbar, the rear speakers produce great 3D sound including Dolby Atmos. The rear seats can be adjusted to three levels. Another practical feature is the PureVoice technology, which clearly emphasizes voices even in action-packed scenes.
Even better sound quality can be achieved the automatic room measurement out. In this price range you rarely find this service – at least in this quality. The soundbar also supports high-quality HDR signals such as HDR10 and Dolby Vision via HDMI passthrough.
The JBL Bar 800 also comes with: Wall brackets for the soundbar and the backs included. Once the speakers are installed, the ‘open’ sides of the backs and the soundbar can easily be closed with a flap. JBL has really thought of everything.
There are disadvantages almost none, at least not for a soundbar in this price range. More expensive models support higher quality audio formats, such as DTS:X, and offer better level stability at higher volumes. All in all, the JBL Bar 800 is an excellent soundbar for ambitious home theater fans who don’t want to spend money on a full-fledged surround system.
Teufel Ultima 40: If you want something more
If you prefer to use a 5.1 system in your home theater, go for it Teufel Ultima 40 surround set watch, which is currently available from Teufel for only 699.99 euros.
The 5.1 set convinces lots of power and a stylish design. The floorstanding speakers alone look good in a home theater. You won’t get more sound in this price range. However, to use the speakers you also need a receiver. Fortunately, Black Friday is coming.