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The 5G wireless line (5736.35 to 5820.35 MHz) is the soundbar to subwoofer link. The subwoofer has its own power cord.","subwoofer_driver_diameter_mm":"Transducer: 6.5 inch (Subwoofer). Converted exactly to 165.1 mm.","peak_output_power_w":"Total 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.","frequency_response_min_hz":"Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is published.","frequency_response_max_hz":"Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.","audio_formats":"Description: Dolby Digital and JBL Surround Sound. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding.","music_file_formats":"USB: supporting file format mp3, wav. MP3 codecs MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3. 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The box list (manual page 4) has no rear speakers and no rear speaker kit is named.","detachable_rear_speakers":"Soundbar and subwoofer only. The page and the manual box list name no detachable end sections."}},{"url":"https://support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe2ffd381/pdfs/JBL%20Bar%202.1_%20DEEPBASS_MK2_%20Spec%20Sheet_EN.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["spec_sheet_url","peak_output_power_w","drivers","frequency_response_min_hz","frequency_response_max_hz","bluetooth_version","power_consumption_standby_w","power_supply"],"notes":{"spec_sheet_url":"Two page English spec sheet for BAR 2.1 DEEP BASS (MK2), read in Chrome as a PDF.","peak_output_power_w":"Technical specifications: total speaker power output (Max. @THD 1%) 300 W, the same as the support page.","drivers":"Technical specifications: transducer 4 race-track drivers and 2 x 1 inch tweeter (soundbar), 6.5 inch (subwoofer).","frequency_response_min_hz":"Audio specification: frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.","frequency_response_max_hz":"Audio specification: frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz.","bluetooth_version":"Wireless specification: Bluetooth version 4.2.","power_consumption_standby_w":"General specification: soundbar and subwoofer standby power less than 0.5 W.","power_supply":"General specification: power supply 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz."}},{"url":"https://support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw94f8fb2b/pdfs/JBL_SB_Bar%202.1%20(MK2)_OM_EN_V2.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["manual_url","hdmi_arc","hdmi_cec","video_passthrough","remote_included","sound_modes","equalizer_controls","in_the_box","hdmi_cable_included","optical_cable_included","wall_mount_included","wall_mountable"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Owner'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.","hdmi_arc":"Printed 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":"Printed 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.","video_passthrough":"Printed page 10, play from the HDMI IN source: your digital device can play video on your TV and audio from the soundbar speakers. The manual states no resolution or HDR limits and the maker lists HDMI 1.4, so no passthrough modes are stored.","remote_included":"Printed page 4: remote control with 2 AAA batteries is in the box.","sound_modes":"Printed page 11: smart mode is on by default and applies EQ settings and JBL Surround Sound. Standard mode applies the preset EQ settings.","equalizer_controls":"Printed page 11, bass adjustment: the BASS button switches between LOW, MID and HIGH. Audio sync is a separate delay setting.","in_the_box":"Printed 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.","hdmi_cable_included":"Printed page 4 shows an HDMI cable in the box.","optical_cable_included":"Printed page 4 lists no optical cable. The TV can connect with HDMI.","wall_mount_included":"Printed page 4 shows a wall-mounting kit with brackets and screws.","wall_mountable":"Printed page 4 shows a wall-mounting kit and a wall-mounting template in the box."}},{"url":"https://www.abt.com/JBL-Bar-2.1-Channel-Deep-Bass-MK2-Soundbar-with-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM/p/189911.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["model_numbers","gtins","markets","dolby_atmos","dts_x","wifi","warranty_years","in_the_box","colors"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Abt US model JBL2GBAR21DB2BLKAM for the MK2 soundbar with wireless subwoofer. The EP and UK codes come from the Coolblue and Euronics pages.","gtins":"UPC 050036389877. Target lists the same UPC for the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2.","markets":"US from this Abt listing and the Target listing. GB from the Which? page and the UK code on the Euronics Ireland page. IE from Euronics Ireland. DE from the Coolblue Germany page.","dolby_atmos":"Specifications: Dolby Atmos No. The Euronics Ireland table, Coolblue and Which? also say no Dolby Atmos.","dts_x":"Specifications: DTS:X No.","wifi":"Specifications: Wi-Fi No. Which? also lists no Wi-Fi.","warranty_years":"Warranty: parts 1 year limited and labor 1 year limited, US. Coolblue Germany lists 2 years.","in_the_box":"Features 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.","colors":"Specifications: Color Black. Coolblue Germany lists Black."}},{"url":"https://euronics.ie/products/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-soundbar-system-jblbar21dbm2blkuk","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["hdmi_earc","dolby_atmos","model_numbers"],"notes":{"hdmi_earc":"Euronics Ireland comparison table for JBLBAR21DBM2BLKUK: HDMI eARC No. JBL lists HDMI 1.4 with an audio return channel. The SoundGuys database shows eARC Yes, which conflicts and is not used.","dolby_atmos":"Comparison table: Dolby Atmos No.","model_numbers":"Euronics Ireland lists product code JBLBAR21DBM2BLKUK for the Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 soundbar system."}},{"url":"https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["release_date","hdmi_cec","wifi"],"notes":{"release_date":"Public 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.","hdmi_cec":"Which? page: HDMI CEC Yes, HDMI ARC Yes.","wifi":"Which? page: Wi-Fi No and no smartphone app."}},{"url":"https://www.coolblue.de/en/product/905922/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-black.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["model_numbers"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Coolblue 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."}},{"url":"https://target.com/p/jbl-bar-2-1-deep-bass-mk2-bluetooth-soundbar-with-6-5-wireless-subwoofer/-/A-88677524","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["gtins"],"notes":{"gtins":"Target 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."}}],"fields_filled":51,"updated":"2026-10-23"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}