#IRIP 2.1 REVIEW MOVIE#
We tested movies in both Standard and Movie modes, and with the Surround effect on and off. The inclusion of an aux cable is welcome, but borderline unnecessary given the Bluetooth capabilities-an included HDMI cable would be better. And while the inclusion of an optical cable is nice, it doesn't seem to stay in place very well-the cable easily pops out of the optical port. What's missing? The wall mount brackets annoyingly only include screws to attach them to the soundbar-you need to get your own screws for attaching them to the wall. In other words, there are many parameters to adjust, so the remote is a useful inclusion that adds value to the system, rather than function as an afterthought. It also has quite a few controls-Power, Source, Playback, Volume, Track Navigation, Audio Sync Adjustment, Bass (from levels 0 to 20), Mute, Sound Mode (including Music, Movie, Voice, Sport, and Standard), Bluetooth Pairing, Sound Shift (a way to automatically switch between your Bluetooth device and your TV's volume), Shuffle, Surround Mode, Night Mode (a listening mode that limits loud noises), and Dim Display.
The remote control runs on two AAA batteries (included) and is larger than your typical credit card-sized remote that gets lost in the sofa. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Yamaha YAS-706 MusicCast Sound Bar Review Also beneath the grille is a white LED readout that tells you what mode you're in.
#IRIP 2.1 REVIEW DRIVERS#
Beneath this grille, there are four racetrack-style 2.25-inch drivers and two 1.25-inch tweeters, combining for 100 watts of maximum power. The rest of the top and the entire front panel are covered in a metallic grille. Across its top panel, there are controls for power, volume, and a button for switching between audio sources. The bar itself measures 2.3 by 38 by 2.7 inches (HWD), weighs 4.2 pounds, and can be mounted on the wall or rested flat on a long surface (it has rubber feet to prevent movement). The Bar 2.1 looks pretty similar to the archetypal black soundbar image you probably have in your mind. Sound quality is strong, with deep lows that can be dialed up or back, crisp highs that deliver audio cleanly, and several variations on the sound signature when adjusting bass or listening modes.
It offers a lot for the price, including a powerful soundbar, a relatively strong wireless subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity, and a very functional remote. If you're looking to spend less, consider the $299.95 JBL Bar 2.1. We liked JBL's Bar 3.1 enough to give it our Editors' Choice award, but at $499.95, it's not the most affordable soundbar on the market.
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