Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13621 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Brand: JBL
- Model: CINEMA SB 400
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.60" h x
10.20" w x
47.60" l,
45.00 pounds
Features
- 200-watt, 8-Inch (200mm) wireless subwoofer for low-end bass
- Bluetooth technology streams music from smartphones and tablets
- Three HDMI inputs provides convenient connection for multiple HDMI source components
- Exclusive HARMAN Display Surround technology creates a virtual surround-sound experience
- Dolby Digital decoding True Dolby Digital decoding eliminates conversion stages that reduce sound quality
JBL Cinema SB400 Soundbar Speaker System - Black
Product Description
High-definition TV is great but what good is it if its sound doesn’t match the quality of its video? Fortunately, the JBL Cinema SB400 system offers cinema-quality audio in a small space and high style. Its two-channel sound bar features four 2-1/4-inch (57-millimeter) woofers, two 1-inch (25-millimeter) tweeters, an amplifier that delivers up to 120 watts, integrated Bluetooth technology for streaming music from digital devices, three HDMI inputs and Harman Display Surround technology, which creates a 3D listening environment from only two channels. The system also includes a 200-watt, 8-inch (200-millimeter) wireless subwoofer with bass-boost control. The SB400 is everything that you can ask for in a sound system.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By michael
I picked up my JBL Sb 400 soundbar around 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. I really settled on the JBL for 3 reasons: (a) My limited space in this room doesn't allow for a separate stereo so, I really needed something to produce quality music as well as to replace the TV speakers; (b) Blue-tooth streaming capability was a no-brainer and (c) HDMI connectivity makes it all easy and allows for some degree of future-proofing. There weren't any reviews back at launch but, it's a JBL so, I pulled the trigger and crossed my fingers.Here are my observations so far:* If you're a guy, don't expect the spouse to drag this box in off of the porch for you. It's very big and very heavy with a whole lot of cushiony packaging. The soundbar itself is light but, the sub is very substantial (solid and over 20 lbs in weight). Connecting the thing was dead easy with the HDMI inputs; BT pairing was no problem.* The remote is tiny and destined to end up lost in the cracks of the couch. But, who really wants another remote anyway? Eventually, I'll consolidate with a programmable Logitech remote.* I've spent a lot of time streaming Pandora seamlessly from my phone (a Galaxy S3) but, I did have major problems streaming to the bar from my laptop. I've also been pushing Pandora through an HDMI line from my Roku and that sounds identical to the Blue-tooth streaming.* There's a bass tone enhancement button on the remote - really a mid-range enhancement as it doesn't affect the sub output. The sub has full output and phasing controls of its own. We think everything sounds better with the remote control bass enhancement on so, that's where it stays.* So, on to the music: I've been streaming Classical, Blues and whatever else I can find and I just love this thing! I should say that I'm 8 feet back from the bar in a 12 x 12 room and the sound is rich, full and much better than I'd really expected from a soundbar. The soundstage is plenty deep and the bar holds its own even at (very) high volumes. The bass is solid and fully adjustable. There's no question that the presence is limited by the limited speaker separation (8 feet back may be failry optimal) but, that's an issue inherent to all soundbars. All in all, I'm very, very satisfied.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Rohan
1. Bluetooth streams perfectly. This feature puts it above the Bose Cinemate II or the Klipsch SB3. If you don't need Bluetooth streaming, the Sony CT150 may be a next best choice. The only downside is there is no Bluetooth input button on the remote which means I have to walk over to the bar to change the source to Bluetooth. Update: Tapping the dedicated Bluetooth button on the bar flips to source for you.2. The three HDMI inputs with HDMI pass-through work perfectly. It's the reason to choose this over the Sony CT260. The only downside is the space behind the HDMI plugs have plastic guiders which interfere with the sturdier Mediabridge HDMI cables. As it stands, the Mediabridge cables can go into HDMI input 4 (The ARC / TV input) and HDMI input 2, but would need some bending for the other two inputs. 2 thinner and more flexible, at the neck, cables would work better for inputs 1 and 3. The 1080P pass through looks great. The supported on-TV display due to HDMI is very nice as well, since you're not guessing where the volume level is at. It also tells you what surround mode it's in and indicates Bluetooth streaming. On your phone or device, you may have to go to Bluetooth advanced setting and set timeout to never to stream while you walk away.3. The subwoofer is wireless and it uses RF. This means that pairing is stable, easy and provides good range over the alternatives. It's an 8" down firing piston action woofer with a bass port on one side. It also includes separate controls for crossover, gain and boost/reverb (on the remote). Leave the boost alone since it just adds reverb but without fine adjustments. It also includes an out of phase option button which de-syncs the piston firing from the soundbar and cancels out some bass (note from the manual). I have the gain at half and the crossover a hair below 120 (which is noon). This isn't a competition sub, but it sounds well balanced with the soundbar in a non-theatre room. Update: I changed the crossover to 80hz and put gain between half and three-fourths after repositioning it in the front right corner. This is a better configuration and has improved my respect for the sub. It can hit clean.4. The audio quality of the soundbar is very good and so is the sub. The Kipsch SB3 subwoofer would be the step up to high quality, since it's a 10" and hits lower. The soundbar sounds smoother and warmer and what a Klipsch would sound like, but slightly worse than the Bose Cinemate II (which I happened to demo at Target). I would rate this soundbar system as worse than the Cinemate because of the somewhat reduced perceived channel separation, but the speakers do have better sound quality. There is an EQ switch on the sounbar which optimizes the DSP for over the TV mounting. The mounting hardware is included. Update: I think it's better than the Bose after listening to a variety of music and watching some more movies.5. If you sit in the sweet zone, then this soundbar sounds ridiculously satisfying with its integrated DSP (which is great). The sound will fill a 20x20 room. Update: Listened to Shots from Lil Jon and it gave me goosebumps :). Movies - saw Hugo and I Am Legend and I could hear effects coming out 3 feet from the sides outta nowhere.6. Price - I really feel that at $400, the JBL 400 would be perfect, but I'm comfortable with the price I paid because it accomplishes everything it needs to and has a lot of bells and whistles. The packaging is fantastic, but at 4 feet long / 2 feet wide and high, it's too heavy to carry alone comfortably. The build quality is excellent, but has less warranty coverage than the Kipsch. It doesn't include HDMI cables, but it comes with a short (maybe 2') optical cable and other audio cables. Update: I switched over from the Logitech z5500 after many years... I like this more. I doubt anybody will go above half volume in an apt.7. Update on annoyances: I have a Roku 2 XS and Vudu encodes some titles in Dolby Digital Plus. I researched ways to get around this, but the only option is to change the Roku's output to stereo. I think Vudu is right up there with Amazon Video, so it is unlucky that the JBL400 doesn't decode DD+. The other one is volume leveling. Crackle and some other channels insert advertisements which play at increased volumes. Someone told me advertisement via your regular tv channels aren't allowed to do this. The remote is thin and small, and if you don't go to Harmony, then you may have to deal with this and the fact the IR receiver's range on the soundbar wants you to aim well when trying to lower/increase volume. I think the IR receiver is left of center. It can learn volume buttons, but I couldn't get it do that either. I thought about returning this, but there's nothing like it with Bluetooth. If you don't need Bluetooth streaming, then you may want to consider a different high quality system (more than the 320 watts you get with this). It's just really convenient to tap the Bluetooth button on the soundbar and start listening. I just returned the Roku 2 and purchased a Roku 3, but I doubt that it will have options to override Vudu's audio output selection. Thankfully, not all movies use DD+ and Amazon's service doesn't use DD+.For soundbars, this one is the phenomenal, but you're paying more for a aesthetically pleasing, clutter-free, and compact design. Soundbars themselves have some inherent disadvantages, but they're still good. I got this link from AVS. I'ts good to have stuff in one place and Amazon, as usual, has provided me with a solid shopping experience.[..]
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Brian carter
Easy install, sounds great....love the Bluetooth. I am sure an audiophile would expect more, but with the room size and my ears I am completely happy. Going to buy a another one for the basement.
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