JBL has been proving for years that enormous sound does not require an enormous speaker setup, or an enormous price tag. One of their best examples, the Cinema SB170 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, now has an even smaller price tag thanks to this Best Buy deal that knocks the price down to just $170 from its usual $250.
This JBL setup consists of just one modestly sized soundbar and one subwoofer, and from this relatively minuscule set of devices you get a robust 220 watts of JBL’s famously big, clear sound and deep bass. Cinematic sound has never come from a speaker system so small or so accessibly priced.
One-Cord Setup
Aside from the AC outlets needed for the soundbar and subwoofer, the only cord you’ll need to get up and running is the included HDMI ARC cable that plugs into your TV or receiver. The subwoofer only needs to be located near a power outlet, giving you tremendous setup flexibility.
The soundbar is just under 3 feet long, but also only 2.4 inches high and 2.6 inches deep, and with a feathery weight of only 3.6 pounds, it’s easy to mount on a wall or rest on a mantel or other shelf. Within that slender frame sits 2 tweeters, 2 midranges, and 4 drivers that crank out a rich sound that way overperforms the Cinema SB170’s size and price.
JBL’s amazing voice-clarity technology is also built into the Cinema SB170, so you won’t miss out on the dialogue even when the action is at a fever pitch. Enhancing the voices is as easy as pressing the “Voice” button on the remote control.
Tunes From Everywhere
When you want to go fully cinematic, the JBL Cinema SB170 earns its name with embedded Dolby Digital, giving you a theater-like experience in the privacy of your own home. And regardless of whether you connect the JBL Cinema SB170 to a receiver or directly to a TV, it’s still ready and waiting for all of your digital music library. You can stream directly from your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth device to the JBL Cinema SB170 and bring all of your playlists and podcasts out with 220 watts of power.
Best Buy’s deal knocking $80 off (-32%) the price of the JBL Cinema SB170 2.1 Channel Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer has created one of the best $170 home theater setups we’ve seen in a long while. Enjoy enormous sound from small devices that are easy to set up, and do it at a price tag that makes it more accessible than ever.
