JBL Bar 9.1 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Sale & Price Match Oppertunity ($1299 to $1049/$999)

Ohlias wrote: ↑ The JBL Bar 9.1 MSRP of $1299.99 is fairly well controlled by JBL. It has been as low as $950 (historical low) but is now on sale at most retailers (BestBuy, Amazon, The Brick, etc.) for $1049.99 which is a good price for a good high-end soundbar if you're in the market for one.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jb ... r/14610710

https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-9-1

I was able to price match at EFLC for an additional 5% deduction. And then I benefitted for another %10 savings because I am in Quebec and they didn't charge the 10% PST. $1049.99 all in.

https://www.electronicsforless.ca/jbl-b ... 10905.html

Good luck and happy hunting!

Squirrel99 wrote: ↑ Isn't it better to wait for HDMI 2.1 soundbars if you have an HDMI 2.1 capable TV?

And would this fit well under a CX? I hate how the CX stand is so low.....

LttlScamp wrote: ↑ If you aren't doing pass through for video I don't think that matters much? I have all my video sources going direct to the TV inputs and using ARC for audio to my receiver.

LttlScamp wrote: ↑ Lots of reviews online about the usual suspects, LG, Sony, Samsung. All seem to be mixed between glowing and not worth the premium lol. I'm in the market for one myself and trying to decide between the HW-Q950T and LG SN11RG. I have a CX so have been leaning towards the LG. Been lots of complaints about audio dropouts and other weird stuff with the Samsung which may or may not have been addressed with a firmware update.

Sneakarus wrote: ↑ how does this bar compare to Sonos Arc?

Sneakarus wrote: ↑ how does this bar compare to Sonos Arc?

LookingForStuffNow wrote: ↑ How do these new Dolby Atmos sound bars compare to a 12 year old 5.1 Surround sound system (Bought for $499 way back in the day), is it worth upgrading?

Ohlias wrote: ↑ From my research, it is the best Atmos soundbar at this price point that includes rear satellites. For me, it was essential that they be truly wireless (i.e. they don't need to be plugged in for power). My father bought this late last year. He lent it to me and I demoed it. Love the integration with my LG GX OLED. Turn on the TV, the bar turns on (guess this is through eARC/CEC). I will most likely use this in standard sound bar configuration most of the time when watching TV. But when I want to watch a movie, bust out the satellites and have full ATMOS/5.1 surround.

For those of you that prefer satellites that are plugged in, they have micro USB and can be tethered to a wall outlet.

My father doesn't have any drop out signal issues with the car or the satellites (a 2016 LG LED TV through ARC). I did not have any issues for the few hours I tried it out. Biggest drawback and indicated in all reviews/user testimonials is the lack of a dedicated App (you can apparently get it set up with Google) and lack of an EQ (you can do a few levels of base, etc, but not a real EQ).

check out Rtings for the review.

Not sure why the downvote. Price is good for this item. Item is well reviewed. I thought my post was informative. Guess I'll have to try harder next time...

Stay safe everyone.

Lebon1 wrote: ↑ Unfortunately Atmos soundbars get downvotes, because they are expensive, audio snobs hate soundbars, and Atmos snobs don’t think they can do Atmos.

Honestly don’t worry about it. You suggested a decent system for a decent price (relatively).