JBL Bar 3.1 vs Vizio V Series V21-H8

Great bass performance
Wireless subwoofer
Dedicated center channel for clear vocals
Easy to set up and use
Reasonable price for a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer
Great sound quality for the price
Powerful bass and expressive midrange
Easy to set up
Fast UI performance
Compact size, great for small spaces
Not enough mid-range
Finicky Bluetooth connection
Larger than expected subwoofer
Not ideal for linking other devices via Bluetooth
Reports of sound quality issues after some time of use
Remote can be difficult to open

Verdict

Overall, the JBL Bar 3.1 receives mixed reviews. While some reviewers praise its powerful bass and wireless subwoofer, others criticize its lack of mid-range and finicky Bluetooth connection. The dedicated center channel provides clear vocals, but some reviewers note that it only works in surround mode. The soundbar is easy to set up and use, but the subwoofer is larger than expected. The JBL Bar 3.1 is priced at $499.95, which some reviewers feel is reasonable for a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, while others feel it is too expensive.

Verdict

The Vizio V Series V21-H8 is a great soundbar for the price, offering powerful bass and an expressive midrange. It is easy to set up and has a fast UI performance. However, it can be difficult to link other devices via Bluetooth and there have been reports of sound quality issues after some time of use.

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