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Get early holiday savings on this JBL soundbar at Best Buy!

JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam
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A fantastic TV is nothing without a solid audio system backing it up. While we understand that not every household can fit a massive speaker system in the living room, just about every entertainment center has enough room for a soundbar. These plug-and-play systems typically connect to your TV via a single HDMI or audio cable and, in some cases, even wirelessly. We’re always on the lookout for great soundbar deals, too, which leads us to this Best Buy discovery:

For a limited time, you’ll be able to purchase the JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam Soundbar for only $250 as part of Best Buy’s Prep for the Holidays sale. At full price, this model sells for $400.

Why you should buy the JBL 5.0ch Soundbar with Multibeam

You’re probably wondering what “Multibeam” even means to begin with. This is the name of the JBL technology that beams audio to every part of your listening space. While this mid-range soundbar is best used in small to medium-sized rooms, Multibeam makes it feel like there are speakers in every nook and cranny. You’ll also be surprised at just how much thump this soundbar can produce without a dedicated subwoofer.

As for connectivity, you’ll be able to use the JBL Multibeam to listen to music wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, or through Chromecast. If you plug the soundbar into your TV using HDMI eARC, the Multibeam can actually virtualize an entire Dolby Atmos surround system. And like many soundbars of this caliber, the Multibeam uses fast-acting calibrations to optimize its performance based on your listening environment.

In the event that you’d like to add the JBL Multibeam to a larger audio ecosystem, the soundbar supports Alexa-Multi-Room-Music, too. This feature even lets you play the same source across all rooms or a different song for each speaker.

Best Buy deals like this one are a bit of a rarity, and after this pre-holiday sale, we’re not sure when it’s ever going to cost this much again. That being said, now could be the best time to buy the JBL 5.0 Multibeam Soundbar. Save $150 when you order through Best Buy today, and be sure to take a look at some of the other Bluetooth speaker deals we’ve been finding!

Michael Bizzaco
Michael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home…
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