The JBL Bar 2.1 MK2, sold as the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2), is a two-piece TV upgrade: a 965 mm soundbar that sits under the screen and a separate wireless subwoofer with a 6.5-inch driver that you can put anywhere near a socket. It is a 2.1-channel system with Dolby Digital decoding, connected to the TV by HDMI ARC or optical, and it is aimed at living rooms where the TV speakers leave dialogue thin and action scenes without weight.
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JBL Bar 2.1 MK2: What 300W Means
JBL lists the total speaker power of the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 as 300W, measured as maximum output at 1% THD. That splits into 2 x 50W for the soundbar and 200W for the subwoofer, all at the same maximum, 1% THD rating. JBL does not publish a separate RMS figure, so 300W is best read as the system’s maximum rating rather than a continuous RMS number.
On the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2, the subwoofer takes two-thirds of the power budget, and that is the point of the Deep Bass name: the 6.5-inch driver in its own 240 x 240 x 379 mm cabinet handles the low end, so the slim bar does not have to.
Drivers, Channels and Surround Processing
Inside the 56 mm tall soundbar, JBL fits four racetrack drivers and two 1-inch tweeters, covering left and right channels. The wireless subwoofer adds the .1 channel. Frequency response for the system is 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
JBL describes the surround effect as JBL Surround Sound, its own processing that widens the sound for movies, sports and music without extra rear speakers. The JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 decodes Dolby Digital. It does not support Dolby Atmos, has no up-firing drivers, and JBL does not claim virtual Atmos for it; this is a 2.1 system, and the surround effect comes from processing across the front soundstage.
Connecting the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 to Your TV
There are two HDMI ports: one HDMI video input and one HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (HDMI version 1.4). With ARC, the TV sends its own apps and tuner sound back down the same HDMI cable, and a JBL HDMI cable is in the box. The HDMI input lets you plug in one source, such as a set-top box or console, and pass its video through to the TV. JBL does not state 4K or HDR pass-through support for this HDMI 1.4 input, so for a 4K HDR console it is safer to connect the console to the TV and use ARC.
If your TV has no HDMI ARC, the optical input covers it. For music from a phone, Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5) streams directly to the bar.
USB Port: Service Only Outside the US
The JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 has a USB Type-A port, and JBL lists MP3 and WAV support, but its spec sheet adds that USB playback is available in the US version only; on other regional versions, including units sold here, the USB port is for service (firmware) use. Do not plan on playing music from a USB stick with the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2.
Placement, Size and Mounting
The JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 soundbar measures 965 x 56 x 85 mm and weighs 2.14 kg, which suits TVs from roughly 43 inches up without blocking the bottom of the screen on most stands. A wall-mount bracket kit with screws is included if you hang the TV.
The subwoofer is 5.61 kg and connects wirelessly to the bar, so it only needs a power socket. Corners reinforce bass; a spot beside the sofa or under a side table often gives more low end than hiding it behind the TV cabinet. Operating temperature is 0 to 45 C, so keep it out of direct sun near a window in summer.
Who This Is Not For
Anyone who wants Dolby Atmos or height effects: the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 is a 2.1-channel Dolby Digital system with no Atmos, DTS:X or up-firing drivers.
Buyers who want to play music from USB: outside the US version, the USB port is for service only.
Gamers who need 4K 120Hz or HDR pass-through: the HDMI ports are version 1.4, and JBL does not list 4K or HDR pass-through.
People who want Wi-Fi streaming, AirPlay or Chromecast: connectivity is HDMI, optical and Bluetooth 4.2 only.
Power and Ordering in the UAE
JBL specifies 100-240 V AC at 50/60 Hz for the bar and the subwoofer, so the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 runs directly on UAE mains, with power cords included, and standby draw under 0.5W.
Totot delivers it anywhere in the UAE within 3 business days, and delivery costs nothing on orders from AED 300. It is covered by a 1-year warranty from Totot, a defective or non-matching unit can be returned within 14 days, and please tell us about any transit damage within 48 hours.
Technical Specifications
- Model: JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)
- Colour: Black
- Channels: 2.1, soundbar with wireless subwoofer
- Total power: 300W (maximum at 1% THD)
- Soundbar power: 2 x 50W (maximum at 1% THD)
- Subwoofer power: 200W (maximum at 1% THD)
- Soundbar drivers: 4 x racetrack drivers, 2 x 1-inch tweeters
- Subwoofer driver: 6.5-inch
- Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
- Audio format: Dolby Digital (no Dolby Atmos)
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI input, 1 x HDMI output with ARC, HDMI 1.4
- Audio inputs: Optical, Bluetooth, USB
- USB: Type A; playback (MP3, WAV) on US version only, service only on other versions
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5
- Power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Standby power: Under 0.5W (soundbar and subwoofer)
- Operating temperature: 0 – 45 C
- Soundbar size and weight: 965 x 56 x 85 mm, 2.14 kg
- Subwoofer size and weight: 240 x 240 x 379 mm, 5.61 kg
- In the box: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control with batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, wall-mount bracket kit with screws, quick start guide, warranty card, safety sheet
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from JBL’s official Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) spec sheet and product page. Full details are published on the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) product page.
FAQ
Does the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 support Dolby Atmos?
No. It is a 2.1-channel soundbar with Dolby Digital decoding and JBL Surround Sound processing. There are no up-firing drivers, and JBL does not claim Atmos or virtual Atmos.
Is the 300W RMS?
No. JBL rates 300W as total maximum output at 1% THD (2 x 50W bar, 200W subwoofer) and does not publish an RMS figure.
Can I play music from a USB stick?
No, not on the version sold here. JBL states USB playback is for the US version only; other versions use the USB port for service.
Does the JBL Bar 2.1 MK2 work on UAE power?
Yes. JBL specifies 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, and the power cords are included.
Is the subwoofer wireless?
Yes. The 6.5-inch subwoofer connects wirelessly to the soundbar and only needs a power socket.
How do I connect it to my TV?
2 ways: HDMI ARC (cable included) or optical. There is also an HDMI input for one source device.
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