TV and audio / Soundbars
JBLSoundbar
Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)
Released October 2022.6Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2Read 23 October 2026Public part of the Which? page: released Oct 2022 and first reviewed Apr 2023. The JBL support page says manufactured from 2023, and the first Coolblue customer reviews are from June 2023. The exact month per market is not confirmed. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- System channel configuration
- 2.1
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Separate subwoofer included
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- No
51 of 98 fields known.
At a glance
Weight
Lower than 78% of other soundbars. Lower is better.
Ports
- 2 HDMI 1.4
- Optical
- USB-A
- AC power
Audio system
- System channel configuration
- 2.11Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page title line: 2.1 channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer.
- Physical drivers in the package
- 71Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Transducer: 4 race-track drivers and 2 x 1 inch tweeters in the soundbar, 6.5 inch in the subwoofer. That is 6 plus 1.
- Physical drivers in the bar
- 61Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Transducer line: 4 race-track drivers plus 2 tweeters in the soundbar.
- Up-firing drivers in the package
- Not available
- Driver layout
Component Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Soundbar Race-track driver 4 Not available Soundbar Tweeter 2 25.4 Subwoofer Woofer 1 165.1 Source1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Transducer line. Race-track driver size is not published. Tweeter 1 inch is 25.4 mm and the subwoofer 6.5 inch is 165.1 mm, converted exactly from the published inch sizes.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications: transducer 4 race-track drivers and 2 x 1 inch tweeter (soundbar), 6.5 inch (subwoofer).- Separate subwoofer included
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page title line and description: wireless subwoofer.
- Included subwoofer connection
- Wireless1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page title line: 2.1 channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer. The 5G wireless line (5736.35 to 5820.35 MHz) is the soundbar to subwoofer link. The subwoofer has its own power cord.
- Included subwoofer driver diameter
- 165.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Transducer: 6.5 inch (Subwoofer). Converted exactly to 165.1 mm.
- Included rear speaker connection
- Not available
- Detachable rear speakers
- No1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Soundbar and subwoofer only. The page and the manual box list name no detachable end sections.
- Compatible optional subwoofers
- Not available
- Compatible optional rear speakers
- Not available
- Total RMS audio output power
- Not available
- Total peak audio output power
- 300W1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%) 300 W. Output power (Max. @THD 1%) 2 x 50 W (soundbar) and 200 W (subwoofer). JBL states no separate RMS rating, so only the maximum is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications: total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%) 300 W, the same as the support page.
- Published frequency response lower limit
- 40Hz1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Audio specification: frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Published frequency response upper limit
- 20kHz1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Audio specification: frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- No4Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Dolby Atmos No. The Euronics Ireland table, Coolblue and Which? also say no Dolby Atmos.5Retailer pageeuronics.ie/products/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-soundbar-system-jblbar21dbm2blkukRead 23 October 2026Comparison table: Dolby Atmos No.
- Supported audio formats
- Dolby Digital1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Description: Dolby Digital and JBL Surround Sound. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding.
- Audio formats by connection
Connection Format USB MP3 USB WAV - Max wired audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max music file sample rate
- 48kHz1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026MP3 sampling rate 16 kHz to 48 kHz and WAV sample rate 16 kHz to 48 kHz over USB, US version.
- Max wired audio bit depth
- Not available
- Max music file bit depth
- Not available
Connectivity
- Ports on the bar
Connector Count Version Role HDMI 1 1.4 HDMI IN for a digital device, with video passed to the TV HDMI 1 1.4 HDMI OUT (TV ARC) to the TV Optical 1 Not available Optical digital audio input USB-A 1 Not available Music playback in the US version, service only in other versions, 5 V 0.5 A AC power 1 Not available Soundbar power input - HDMI ARC
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026HDMI Video output (With Audio return channel) 1, HDMI version 1.4. No eARC is stated.3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 8 and 9: the soundbar connects to the TV through the HDMI ARC connection, and the soundbar port is HDMI OUT (TV ARC).
- HDMI-CEC
- Yes3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 8 and 9: enable HDMI-CEC on the digital device, and the HDMI-CEC section controls volume, mute and power on or standby through the TV remote.6Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2Read 23 October 2026Which? page: HDMI CEC Yes, HDMI ARC Yes.
- Video passthrough modes
- Not available
- HDR passthrough formats
- Not available
- VRR passthrough
- Not available
- ALLM passthrough
- Not available
- HDCP version
- Not available
- Bluetooth audio input
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Audio inputs: 1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB.
- Bluetooth version
- 4.21Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth version 4.2. Profiles A2DP V1.3 and AVRCP V1.5. No codec is stated. Some retailer pages show 5.3, which JBL does not.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wireless specification: Bluetooth version 4.2.
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- No4Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi No. Which? also lists no Wi-Fi.6Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2Read 23 October 2026Which? page: Wi-Fi No and no smartphone app.
- Wi-Fi standard
- Not available
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- Not available
Streaming and control
- Streaming protocols
- Not available
- Voice assistants
- Not available
- Built-in microphone
- Not available
- Microphone mute control
- Not available
- Companion apps
- Not available
- Companion app platforms
- Not available
- Multiroom audio
- Not available
Sound processing
- Sound modes
- Smart mode, Standard mode3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 11: smart mode is on by default and applies EQ settings and JBL Surround Sound. Standard mode applies the preset EQ settings.
- Automatic room calibration
- Not available
- Room calibration system
- Not available
- Dialogue enhancement
- Not available
- Night mode
- Not available
- Equalizer controls
- Subwoofer bass level (low, mid, high)3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 11, bass adjustment: the BASS button switches between LOW, MID and HIGH. Audio sync is a separate delay setting.
- TV speaker integration
- Not available
Power
- Published operating power
- Not available
- Published standby power
- 0.5W1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Soundbar and subwoofer standby power less than 0.5 W. Stored 0.5 is the strict upper bound, not an exact draw.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026General specification: soundbar and subwoofer standby power less than 0.5 W.
- Published networked standby power
- Not available
- Power supply
- Internal power supply, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026General specifications: power supply 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026General specification: power supply 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
- Detachable rear battery life
- Not available
- Detachable rear charge time
- Not available
Measured
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- Low-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- High-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Max sound pressure (measured)
- Not available
- Frequency response deviation (measured)
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Operating power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Soundbar weight (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Soundbar dimensions
- Width965Height56Depth85mm(38 × 2.2 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Dimensions 965 x 56 x 85 mm (W x H x D), soundbar.
- Soundbar weight
- 2,140g(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Weight 2.14 kg, soundbar.
- Component dimensions and weight
Component Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) Subwoofer 240 379 240 5,610 - Package dimensions
- Width1,045Height310Depth405mm(41.1 × 12.2 × 15.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Packaging dimensions 1045 x 310 x 405 mm (W x H x D). The Abt listing gives 21 x 12 x 13 inches, which cannot hold the 965 mm bar and is not used.
In the box
- In the box
- Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with 2 AAA batteries, Power cords (up to 8 depending on region SKU), HDMI cable, Wall-mount bracket kit with screws, Wall-mounting template, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Safety sheet3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 4: soundbar, subwoofer, remote control with 2 AAA batteries, power cord (varies by region), HDMI cable, wall-mounting kit, product information and wall-mounting template. The quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet come from the Abt and Target listings.4Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.htmlRead 23 October 2026Features and in the box: soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control with batteries, power cords (up to 8 depending on region SKU), HDMI cable, wall-mount bracket kit with screws, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet.
General
- Model numbers
- JBLBAR21DBM2BLKEP, JBLBAR21DBM2BLKUK, JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM4Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.htmlRead 23 October 2026Abt US model JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM for the MK2 soundbar with wireless subwoofer. The EP and UK codes come from the Coolblue and Euronics pages.5Retailer pageeuronics.ie/products/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-soundbar-system-jblbar21dbm2blkukRead 23 October 2026Euronics Ireland lists product code JBLBAR21DBM2BLKUK for the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 soundbar system.7Retailer pagecoolblue.de/en/product/905922/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-black.htmlRead 23 October 2026Coolblue Germany lists manufacturer code JBLBAR21DBM2BLKEP, 2.14 kg and 96.5 x 5.6 x 8.5 cm for the bar, which match JBL. Included by default: manual, remote with batteries, power cord, HDMI cable and wall mount with screws. The page was read in Chrome.
- GTIN / EAN
- 0500363898774Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.htmlRead 23 October 2026UPC 050036389877. Target lists the same UPC for the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2.8Retailer pagetarget.com/p/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-bluetooth-soundbar-with-6-5-wireless-subwoofer/-/A-88677524Read 23 October 2026Target US lists UPC 050036389877 for the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 and the same specifications as the JBL page: 300 W system output, HDMI 1.4 with ARC, Bluetooth 4.2, 1 year limited warranty.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- support.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.html1Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/ca/en/speakers/speakers-soundbars/Bar-2-1-Deep-Bass-MK2.htmlRead 23 October 2026JBL Canada support page, read in Chrome. Specification groups expanded with the accordion toggles. The JBL US product page for this model was not found.
- Spec sheet
- support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Two page English spec sheet for BAR 2.1 DEEP BASS (MK2), read in Chrome as a PDF.
- Manual
- support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdf3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Owner's manual BAR 2.1 DEEP BASS (MK2), 17 PDF pages in English, file JBL_SB_Bar 2.1 (MK2)_OM_EN_V2. Read in Chrome as a PDF, page by page.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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