JBL Professional PSB-2 - Commercial 2.0 Soundbar with HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.3 and Hospitality Features

JBL Professional PSB-2 - Commercial 2.0 Soundbar with HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.3 and Hospitality Features

The JBL Professional Pro SoundBar PSB-2 is a commercial-grade, active soundbar designed for hotel rooms , cruise ship cabins , meeting rooms, and classrooms. It delivers full-range stereo sound without a subwoofer , tuned specifically for the human voice to improve intelligibility at low volumes and minimize sound transfer into adjacent rooms. It features HDMI 2.1 with ARC and CEC control for direct integration with professional TVs, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with automatic pairing management and a customizable beacon , simplifying operation in multi-device environments.

Its internal architecture combines 4 x 51mm woofers (two per channel) and 2 x 19mm soft dome tweeters (one per channel), powered by 2 x 20W Class D. It delivers a defined response from 100Hz–20kHz (±3dB) with extended range down to 62Hz (–10dB) and a peak SPL of 101dB at 1m , enough to clearly cover guest rooms and corporate spaces without the need for subwoofers. To protect the guest experience and comply with operational policies, it integrates a 2-position volume limiting switch .

Designed for secure, low-maintenance installations, the PSB-2 includes an internal universal 100–240 V AC power supply , automatic standby mode with reduced standby power consumption, and tamper- evident plates . The enclosure’s non-absorbent materials facilitate frequent cleaning . It comes with wall or tabletop mounting hardware , plus a power cord and HDMI cable , streamlining large-scale deployments.

Main features

• 2.0 active channels with 4 × 2" LF and 2 × 0.75" HF, Class D amplification 2 × 20 W.
• Tuned for voice : Enhanced clarity at low volumes to avoid raising the level and disturbing adjacent rooms.
• Simplified digital connectivity : HDMI 2.1 with ARC and CEC for volume control, mute , and TV power; Bluetooth 5.3 with auto-pairing and recognizable beacon .
• Volume limiting with 2-position switch to comply with level policies.
• Safety and cleanliness : tamper-evident locking plates and easy-to-clean non-absorbent surface.
• Universal internal power supply 100–240 V, no external adapters.
• Secure wall or table mounting ; includes brackets and hardware.
• Energy efficiency : automatic standby mode and low consumption when idle.

Benefits for hotels, cruise ships and corporate spaces

• Hassle-free premium experience : One button to switch between HDMI and Bluetooth ; volume control from your TV (CEC) or mobile device.
• Fewer issues : automatic Bluetooth pairing management (devices forgotten after a while) and locking plate to prevent tampering.
• Room-focused sound : frontal radiation that reduces sound transmission to adjacent walls.
• Agile deployment : Includes HDMI cable , power cable , and hardware; no subwoofer or external adapters required.
• Hygiene and maintenance : non-absorbent finishes that are quickly cleaned in room rotations.

Use cases

• Hotel rooms and cabins feature easy volume control and Bluetooth connectivity for guests.
• Meeting rooms and classrooms that require good intelligibility without major system complexity.
• Projects on cruise ships where it is critical to anchor the equipment to prevent shifting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include a remote or volume buttons? No. The volume is controlled via CEC from the TV or Bluetooth device.
• Can it be secured to prevent theft or movement? Yes. It includes wall/table mounts and security plates to block access.
• Is an external power supply required? No. It has an internal 100–240 V power supply.
• Does it have a power-saving mode? Yes. It automatically goes into standby mode after inactivity, with very low standby power consumption.

Description for projects

Commercial-grade 2.0 active soundbar with 4 × 51 mm LF and 2 × 19 mm HF drivers, Class D amplification 20 W per channel, range 62–20,000 Hz (–10 dB) and 100–20,000 Hz (±3 dB), peak SPL 101 dB at 1 m, HDMI 2.1 inputs/outputs (ARC, CEC in + out), Bluetooth 5.3, 2-position volume limiter, power 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz, standby consumption <0.5 W without HDMI / <2 W with HDMI, wall or tabletop mountable with included hardware, security plates, dimensions 90 × 897 × 63 mm, weight 2.0 kg, black finish.