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JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One (MK2) review: An exciting, simple and compact speaker

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One (MK2) review: An exciting, simple and compact speaker

For the sake of simplicity, the Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2) makes do with a simple stereo configuration with two speakers paired with a bass reflex hole in the back that is supposed to support the bass delivery. So, the bar isn’t really ready for the big show, but it does the job right. It also has a virtual spatial mode activated by default. Unlike the old bar 2.0, we did not notice any real difference with or without this spatial listening. When in doubt, we still disable this feature for our measurements.

The Bar 2.0 All-in-One (MK2) provides a fairly balanced and even sound reproduction over the entire sound range. We were first surprised by the relatively generous extension the tape provides in the low frequencies. Given its size, it surprises with the seat it provides and the depth of the bass. Far from shaking walls, we feel bumps and other explosions pretty well.

The slight prominence of the low-mids — accentuated especially by the pulling in of the high-mids and thus the area of ​​the voice’s presence — and the subtle mids throughout this area give the sound a warm, rounded appearance, bumi, and causes some masking effects. This behavior is also easily noticeable on the vocals: these can sound a bit muffled, especially since there’s no dedicated center channel reproduction amplifier built into this bar to improve highlight dialogues. Furthermore, it can sometimes be difficult to detect all the details of bass sources (bass, big beat, thunderclap, etc.).

The treble also benefits from a nice extension, but it’s a bit prominent and would benefit from being more detailed, which also causes an unpleasant shimmer on metal sounds in particular. This shading at least has the advantage of flattering certain room effects which can sometimes give the impression of going beyond the physical boundaries of the bar. Ambient influences remain very limited, if not absent. Don’t expect to get locked into an immersive sound bubble.

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