JBL BAR 300 MK2 5.0ch バーチャルAtmosサウンドバー（ブラック）

Overall an excellent soundbar with two minor issues (thus 4 stars, not full 5). There are no presets (see for example free FxSound utility for how to do it properly). There is an option to tailor sound profile using the external software, but still no presets. and not that convenient. It should be integrated with the bar itself. Second small issue is: there are two woofer bass reflex vents at the back which are completely open, no grill of any sort. This invites insects and debris to get in.

The JBL Bar 300 MK2 has a great sound and works incredibly well as a dedicated speaker for a TV or home theatre. Unfortunately, the connectivity elements are a let down IMO. It goes to sleep, presumably to save power, but you cannot turn this off and so it has to be physically turned on every time you want to play music from your phone (Bluetooth) or over your Home Assistant. Whilst it has Wifi, there is no physical button to select this source on the unit OR the remote, yet there are for other sources (go figure?). I don't want multiple speakers in a room and I purchased this unit, with WIFI, Bluetooth, HDMI etc to serve ALL purposes, but it doesn't. Workarounds are like pulling teeth (eg: sent wifi signals with silent sounds every few minutes to keep it awake!). The JBL One App is NOT at all helpful; I have no idea what it's purpose is for either of my JBL speakers? Telephone help line was not at all helpful, sent a complicated PDF.

Wanted a budget friendly sound bar that was Google friendly & didn't have a sub. I tried this for 10 seconds in store and was pretty sold so I took the risk and brought it home. Paired with a LG G6 the sound is super crisp. Simple bass level on the remote and really nice mids. All genres of music sound amazing and movies are so crisp and clear. Feels like I have serious R & L speakers but it's just this bar. 1000% would recommend for a simple setup.