While you won’t get “true” surround sound from this system, JBL’s Smart Mode does a nice job at virtualizing a multi-speaker setup, especially once those side-firing drivers kick in!

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JBL’s Bar 9.1 uses two fully wireless, battery-powered detachable surround speakers containing up-firing drivers, making Dolby Atmos both effortless and satisfying. It’s an ambitious idea that ...