Because of the busy work, I don’t know how long I haven’t been to the cinema. In addition, when I just renovated, I bought a super-large-screen TV, but because I didn’t buy a sound bar specially, it couldn’t reach the sound effect of the cinema. There is no way.
After choosing for a long time, I finally fell in love with the JBL BAR 1000 sound bar. After all, it is for my own use and I want to use it for a long time, so I directly chose a high-end sound bar.
Putting aside the boring unboxing link, let’s take a look at the product itself. After all, it is an expensive product, so accessories are indispensable. All accessories include a sound bar, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer. In addition to the main unit, it is also equipped with a remote control, power cord, protective cover, mounting bracket, etc., especially its subwoofer.
Its sound bar supports two ways of wall-mounted or table-top placement. Because my TV cabinet is relatively empty, and there is not much space in the middle, it is not very beautiful to hang on the wall, so I prefer the way of desktop placement, which looks more beautiful and atmospheric.
This sound bar speaker is very thin, with a body thickness of only 56mm. You don’t have to worry about blocking the TV screen when placed under the TV. The length is a bit long. The front is covered with a layer of metal mesh, and the raised area in the middle of the top is frosted.
There are 3 physical buttons on the top panel, and the buttons have good resilience. From left to right, they are volume down, volume up, and signal source switching keys, which are more convenient to use with the indicator light. There is a dot-matrix display on the right, which can display information such as connection mode, volume, and sound calibration. The hidden design will not damage the overall style of the speaker, and it can also allow users to understand the working status of the speaker. However, it is all displayed in English, which is not user-friendly enough.
Speaker ports are placed on the back of the fuselage, including power port, USB port, network port, HDMI IN port*3, HDMI OUT port and OPTICAL port, among which the HDMI port is compatible with 4K video, so it is not difficult to enjoy DOLBY ATMOS surround sound with its blessing, full of realism.
Another very attractive feature of the JBL BAR1000 sound bar is its two speakers that can be moved at will. You can place them freely according to the layout and needs of your home, so as to truly realize the physical surround effect.These two speakers have built-in batteries and can be automatically connected to the host, so there is no need to worry about pairing, as long as they are placed in a place with a Type-C power interface, they can be easily paired.
It is worth mentioning that JBL BAR1000 uses two drivers plus MultiBeam technology, and the detachable speakers are matched with cutting-edge high-tech, allowing you to experience the surround sound of up, down, left, right, front and back plus JBL’s unique 7.1.4 surround sound channel. This allows me to not only hear the sound, but also to immerse myself in it and enjoy the full range of music experience.
JBL BAR1000 also has a huge subwoofer, which also adopts a wireless connection method. They will be automatically paired together with the bar speaker and do not need to be connected separately. Therefore, for a stable connection, it is recommended to place this big guy and the TV or bar speaker closer. The 10-inch large-size subwoofer and 300W high-power are already full of aura when placed there, and even more so when used. Playing the subwoofer sound effect at home, the effect will definitely not be worse than KTV. If you have a home entertainment device such as a microphone, it will instantly become a KTV after a family gathering.
The remote control is also an essential accessory in the sound bar. Although the sound bar generally has its own volume adjustment, the existence of the remote control can facilitate us to adjust the volume at any time during use. The design of the remote control of JBL BAR1000 is very user-friendly. The slender strip design does not take up much space. The button functions are simple but practical, and it is easy to hold in the hand.
In addition, JBL BAR1000 also provides a mobile APP to control the speaker. This APP can adjust the sound field environment, so that we can enjoy the effect of the theater at home.
As for the channel, many people are unfamiliar with 7.1.4 channel surround sound, but in fact this is a relatively common channel configuration in the echo wall. 7.1.4 sound channels can create an immersive feeling, combined with 3D and IMAX visual effects, it can reach the highest level of cinema level. The JBL BAR1000 uses 14 sounding units, which cover the front, rear, left and right channels, sky channel, center channel, tweeter, etc., with a total output power of 880W, far exceeding the total output power of general high-end audio. On the whole, the surround effect and sound quality of JBL BAR1000 are very good, which can bring us the ultimate experience of home theater.
The next step is to actually experience the sense of hearing.
Watching movies at home has become a very common way of entertainment. Many movies released in theaters have a good reputation, but they really don’t have time to go to the movie theater. Like the previous “Hachiko” and “Journey to Bell Bud”, I didn’t have the opportunity to watch it. Taking advantage of the arrival of the JBL BAR1000 sound wall, I can directly experience the unparalleled shocking experience of the movie theater at home.
Especially when watching movies through the PureVoice dialogue enhancement system, it can fully express the human voice, allowing us to hear very clear voices, so that we will not be disturbed by background music, especially in sports competition scenes, the effect of JBL BAR1000 is very good, the noise and the shouts of fans can be clearly displayed, and the strong sense of shock makes people feel like they are on the field.
Under the ultimate sound quality experience, in order to pursue excitement, I also chose to reminisce about previous horror movies. The ubiquitous sound effects and the music itself is very atmospheric.
In addition, JBL BAR1000 also supports Bluetooth and wifi connections. We can connect to various digital devices to achieve wireless playback. How about its sound quality? I simply chose a few of my favorite songs. In the actual experience, “Under the Sea” and “There Are Two Me in the World” have very clear mid-to-high frequencies, and the timbres of various instruments can be accurately reproduced. But don’t turn on the sound at all, otherwise the downstairs may report nuisance.
After using it for a week, I would like to briefly summarize, first of all, the JBL BAR 1000 sound bar is indeed a speaker suitable for home theater use. The surround feeling of JBL BAR 1000 is its biggest highlight. The 3D surround sound effect brought by 7.1.4 channels allows users to experience immersive and immersive sound effects at home. And its wireless connection and removable surround speakers and other functions allow users to easily achieve 3D surround sound effects, but the price of up to 10,000 yuan may discourage more users. If you plan to build a home theater, but don’t have professional knowledge, and want to choose speakers with less worry and effort, the JBL BAR 1000 sound bar is a good choice!
