tldr; Mid-range JBL with detachable rears. 5.1.2 Atmos. Good balance of features and price. Solid for medium rooms.
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Best praise vs top criticism for JBL Bar 800
“I have the JBL bar 800, and to be honest in a UK sized home it's great. But there's always better out there if you're willing to spend more 😉”
“I started my soundbar path with JBL bar 800 mk2. Overall it’s a good soundbar, plenty of bass but I wasn’t satisfied with dialog and rear when they a was mounted to the bar. They wasn’t especially loud when I hade then placed out either. Tried Samsung q935D and this what’s much better in my ears. Lower bass but much better dialog and permanent rear speakers with only power cable.”
247 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026