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JBL Cinema SB580 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260N. of audio channels:3.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:eARC

JBL Cinema SB580 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 5 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Cinema SB580
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

35%

6.4

Technical score

30%

6.4

List score

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

8.6

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 58% of soundbars
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 68%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

7.2

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 67%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models

6.4

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 64%
6.4

List score

List score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 103 lists (1%)
▲Better than 64%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the JBL Cinema SB580

Based on 0 · 5

Most reviewers are happy with the bass, with only minor dissent.
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What owners say about the JBL Cinema SB580

Based on 71 owners sharing their experience in online comments

42%positive13%mixed45%negative

Owners praise the full sound and punchy bass, but weak bass, subwoofer faults, and product failures recur.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say bass sounds boomy and lacks deep low end, muddy at low volume; raising the bass level helps a little.7
  • Some units fail early: they switch off by themselves, take days to power on, or stop turning on; a main board failure was reported.6
  • The subwoofer may not pair, showing a red light that stays on; owners say reset and reconnecting did not fix it, and it gives no sound.5
  • The green Dolby light blinks 2 or 4 times on button press instead of staying solid, and owners find the blink codes unclear.4
  • Dialogue can get lost at low volume, and surround mode can drown out voices, making speech unclear, owners say.3
  • The soundbar shows no volume or bass level on its display, so owners must guess the setting by ear until it sounds right.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #134 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar JBL Cinema SB580

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

7.2

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.4
N. of audio channels
3.1
This soundbar offers 3.1 audio channels, more than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 5.5% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, lower than 65.6% of soundbars and equal to 13% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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JBL Cinema SB580 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.1
  • 0.5 in inch larger subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a higher subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (6.5 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    6.5 in vs 6 in
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • 19.4% higher sentiment score
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • 19.4% higher sentiment score
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.1
  • 0.5 in inch larger subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a higher subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (6.5 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    6.5 in vs 6 in
  • 10 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 12.3% lower list score
    List score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 103 lists (1%)
    6.4 vs 7.3
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 9.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.1
  • 2.36x more expensive
    JBL Cinema SB580 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£260 vs £110).
    £260 vs £110
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    JBL Cinema SB580 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.4 vs 7.6).
    7.4 vs 7.6
  • 12.3% lower list score
    List score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 103 lists (1%)
    6.4 vs 7.3
  • 9.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.1
  • 2.36x more expensive
    JBL Cinema SB580 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£260 vs £110).
    £260 vs £110
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    JBL Cinema SB580 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.4 vs 7.6).
    7.4 vs 7.6
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
Abhishek Ke Vlogs
≈ estimated
06/11/2025
Hands-on sound check · bass and connection problems
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB580 is recommended only for buyers with a good budget, despite bass dropouts and a scratch on the casing.
9.0
SK Magotra Vlogs
≈ estimated
04/10/2025
Hands-on sound test · unboxing, bass and Bluetooth tests
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB580 is strongly recommended for its clear, powerful sound, with no real drawbacks mentioned.
8.0
Dave Banter
≈ estimated
15/05/2025
Hands-on review · setup, controls and sound tests
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB580 is a tough sale, but worth the extra money over cheaper JBL models, though the missing app and controls hold it back.
7.0
Hajie Kawamoto
≈ estimated
15/12/2024
Unboxing · quick first try
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB580 sounds fine and feels worth it so far, based on a quick first impression.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL Cinema SB580

  • A 6.5 in subwoofer is included, so no separate speaker is needed.
  • Voices stay clear at the default settings.
  • Bass stays clean almost up to full volume.
  • Dolby Atmos decoding is included for soundtracks that use it.
  • eARC connects to the TV over a single HDMI cable.
  • Simple remote with bass and Dolby Atmos buttons.

What customers don't like about JBL Cinema SB580

  • The Dolby Atmos effect is subtle, and without rear speakers it is not truly immersive.
  • The LED light cannot be dimmed or switched off.
  • There is no app, so the sound cannot be adjusted on a phone.
  • No USB audio input for connecting a computer.
  • Less suited to music listening for audiophiles.

Verdict

A 6.5 in subwoofer is included with the JBL Cinema SB580, so there is no separate speaker to buy. It is a 3.1 system with eARC, which carries the TV's sound over one HDMI cable. Voices stay clear at the default settings, and the bass stays clean almost up to full volume. The Dolby Atmos effect is subtle, though, and without rear speakers it is not truly immersive. The LED light cannot be dimmed or switched off, and there is no app, so the bar is controlled by its panel and remote. Setup is simple, and it takes little time to learn the remote. It suits someone who wants clear dialogue and strong bass in a living room or bedroom and does not need a real surround effect.

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