JBL’s 7.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar just crashed to a record-low price — grab it for under $550
Amazon has cut the price of the JBL Bar 700MK2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer to $549.95. That is $350 off the $899.95 list price, a 39% discount and the lowest price ever for this system.
The deal is live as of Sept. 9. The soundbar ships with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers that come off the main unit. This is a full home theater package at a price that has not been seen before.
The Detachable Rear Speakers
The key feature is the pair of battery-powered rear speakers. You lift the end caps off the main bar and place them behind your couch for full surround sound during movies or sports.
There are no speaker wires to run across the floor and no extra wall outlets needed. When you finish watching, you put the speakers back on the main unit, where they recharge automatically for the next session. That means no separate charging dock or cable to manage.
Power and Bass
The system delivers 780 watts of total power. The included 10-inch wireless subwoofer handles the deep low end, giving action scenes and music basslines a heavy, physical feel in your living room.
The subwoofer is wireless, so it connects to the soundbar without a cable running across the room. The deep bass gives action sequences and music a rumble you can feel as well as hear.
Atmos and Room-Filling Sound
Built-in Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X send sound off your walls and ceiling to create overhead audio. Wide-dispersion tech spreads the sound evenly across the room so everyone on the couch gets a great seat.
The system is a 7.1-channel setup. That means seven main channels plus the subwoofer for the low end, which gives action scenes a full, immersive soundstage. The overhead simulation makes it feel like sound is coming from above you, not just from the bar in front of the TV.
Clear Dialogue
The built-in voice-enhancement tech studies scene volume as it plays to keep speech crisp and easy to hear. That stops quiet conversations from getting buried during loud action scenes.
The system analyzes the mix in real time. When explosions get loud, the dialogue stays clear rather than getting lost in the noise. This is a common problem with home theater setups, where quiet dialogue gets drowned out by effects.
Streaming Without the TV
When the TV is off, the system works as a home speaker on its own. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth make it easy to stream music or podcasts straight from your phone or laptop.
That turns the soundbar into a full-room audio system, not just a movie tool. You get one device for films, shows, music and podcasts. The WiFi connection handles higher-quality streams, while Bluetooth works for quick pairing from any device.
Where to Buy
The JBL Bar 700MK2 is available at Amazon for $549.95. The deal is marked as the absolute best price ever for this home theater setup.
- Price: $549.95
- List price: $899.95
- Discount: 39% ($350 off)
- Availability: Amazon, as of Sept. 9
“There are no speaker wires to string across your floor and no extra wall outlets needed.”
The source copy describes the rear speakers as solving the wiring problem directly. The detachable design means you never have to string cables across the room.
The voice-enhancement feature works in real time, shifting as the scene changes. Loud action does not bury dialogue, and quiet scenes stay clear.
For music, the WiFi and Bluetooth options mean you can use the system without turning on the TV. Streaming from your phone is direct and simple.
The deal is live now. This is a full home theater package at a price that has not been seen before. The rear speakers, the subwoofer, the Atmos processing and the streaming options all come together in one box, and Amazon has it for $549.95.
Source: mashable.com
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