The top-end JBL Bar 800 system includes a wireless subwoofer with a 300-watt amplifier and an active “transformable” soundbar, which is equipped with two satellites attached to the right and left sides of its body using magnetic mounts. The satellites can be “unfastened” from the soundbar (the mounts are equipped with magnets) and used wirelessly in the rear area, which allows you to build a full-fledged 5.1.2-channel surround sound system.
Each of them is equipped with a built-in amplifier and a battery designed for 10 hours of operation, and the battery can be charged when connected to a soundbar or through the Micro-USB port of a satellite.
The JBL Bar 800 soundbar uses four oval 2.25-inch mid/bass drivers and three 1.25-inch tweeters, and the bass-reflex subwoofer has an 8-inch floor-firing woofer. Each satellite contains one wideband 2.25-inch driver. This high-end soundbar supports Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 and can play music via Bluetooth or over a Wi-Fi network. In terms of connectivity, you have an HDMI input and output – the latter has HDR support, making the JBL Bar 800 compatible with Dolby Vision and 4K. Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos and DTS formats are supported.
The system has a total power of 880 W and is perfect for both cinema and music, while providing high-quality sound. The model is equipped with a standard remote control, and can also be controlled using remote controls of many brands of TV panels, in particular, such as Sony, Samsung, LG and Vizio.
Characteristics of the JBL Bar 800
The soundbar body is closed, with two removable satellites
The subwoofer body is bass reflex
Total maximum system power 720 W
Maximum soundbar power 320 W (5 channels of 50 W each)
Maximum subwoofer power 300 W
Maximum satellite power 2 x 50 W
Frequency range 35 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum sound pressure 100 dB
Soundbar tweeters 3 x 1.25″ HF drivers
MF/LF drivers soundbar 4 x 2.25″ MF/LF drivers
Subwoofer LF driver 8″ bass driver, directed to the floor
Satellite drivers one 2.25″ wideband driver in each satellite
Decoders Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS
Bluetooth version 5.0, profiles: A2DP V1.3/AVRCP V1.6
Supports Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2
Automatic switching on when a signal is detected yes
Equalizer presets “Standard”, “Music”, “Cinema”, “Voice” and “Sport”
Night mode yes
Fine-tuning function for precise synchronization of video and sound yes
Bass boost function yes
Wireless Surround function for adjusting the volume level of satellites yes
Continuous time Satellite operation on a single battery charge is 10 hours
. Satellite battery charging time is less than 3 hours.
Soundbar inputs 1 HDMI (with support for HDCP 2.3 and 4K video (Ultra HD)), optical.
Soundbar outputs HDMI (with ARC return channel, CEC protocol support) Remote
control Remote control available
Soundbar dimensions (WxHxD) 1148x58x93 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD) 440x305x305 mm
Dimensions of one satellite (WxHxD) 165x59x93 mm
Soundbar weight 3.3 kg Subwoofer
weight 7 kg
Satellite weight 0.6 kg
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