JBL Bar 2.1
Score: 67/100
Sony HTS60
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 delivers a true 5.1 surround experience with a powerful subwoofer and wireless rear speakers, integrating tightly with Bravia TVs, but it lacks true height channels and modern wireless streaming features.
The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) offers 300 W total output with a powerful wireless subwoofer, delivering strong bass and clear dialogue in a compact, wall-mountable package. It lacks modern smart features such as Wi-Fi, eARC and Dolby Atmos, positioning it as an entry-level home-theater solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
40 Hzbest | — | |
20,000 Hzbest | — | |
1best | — | |
1best | — | |
4.2 | 5.3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.972 kg | 2.608 kgbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Video(1) | ||
HDMI eARC Support | false | true |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 9.972 kg | 2.608 kg |
Audio(3) | ||
Channel Configuration | 2.1 | 5.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, Dolby Digital, JBL Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos (virtualized), DTS:X (virtualized), S-Force PRO, Vertical Surround Engine |
Total Power Output (W) | 300 W | 1000 W |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass for cinematic sound and powerful bass, but note the absence of smart capabilities and lack of Atmos.
Everyday users highlight the impressive bass and easy setup, while complaining about missing smart features and occasional distortion at high volumes.
Professional reviewers praise the system for delivering genuine 5.1 immersion, deep bass and clear dialogue, especially when paired with Sony Bravia TVs, while noting the lack of true height speakers and the cumbersome USB-only firmware update process.
Everyday users love the cinematic impact, punchy bass and clear speech, but complain about firmware update failures, the need to power rear speakers, and the absence of Wi-Fi-based streaming.
“Bass is incredible for the size”
“Easy setup”
“Explosions and music have real punch - you feel the bass in your chest.”
