The MA510 is the middle tier of JBL’s native 5 channel decoding receivers. At this level, you get an 8k capable receiver (a step up from the 4K MA310 and a little hedge on future proofing your setup). You also get more power, with 75w RMS (@ 8Ω (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max), 15 watts more than the MA310. \nThe 510 provides four 8K HDMI inputs (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 up to 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz) and one HDMI output connector. HDMI 2.1 supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame Transport), and HFR (High Frame Rate) which should improve gaming with compatible systems and displays.\n\nThe receiver itself presents a sleek appearance with a simple set of controls on the front and the ability to control all the settings either with the small included remote or the mobile app. There’s a small hint of JBL orange around the edge of the front panel but it’s really only visible when viewed from the side. It’s a detail that matches the Stage2 speakers. \nThe setup went fairly smooth, took a little bit longer than I expected to connect initially via the app but then I realized it was running an update while I was trying to do the setup. I should have waited until it was done. After that, the Bluetooth and wifi connections went easier. \nI will say that the GUI of the onscreen menus appears to have been ripped from 8 bit Arcade with purple, blue, and bright yellow screens. Don’t get me wrong, they are fully functional but they just don’t seem to live up to the high standard of appearance the receiver sets. Once you’re set up, you really just see the volume display when it pops up so it’s not a big deal. \nSpeaking of displays, the display on the front panel has the ability to be dimmed or turned off with the remote or you can set a time delay in the onscreen menu so it automatically goes dark. Neat feature so it’s not distracting during the show. Only the power button remains illuminated. \nHook up was easy except for one issue I had. The binding posts are sized to take 12ga speaker wire which I already had in my system, except I used square crimped ferrules on the bare wires. The square ferrules were impossible to insert in the binding posts so I had to recrimp with a hex crimper to get them to fit. Might have went easier with either spade terminals or banana plugs but I was using my existing wires. \nI connected this receiver to a pair of JBL Stage2 250B bookshelf speakers, my existing in wall rear speakers, and a monster Stage2 220P 12” subwoofer. I had no problem configuring the receiver for the size and locations of the speakers in the room. \nThe receiver is capable of running a center channel speaker and a second subwoofer also but mine are currently in storage while we’re remodeling the room so I couldn’t test that just yet. If you’re not running a center channel be sure to set the center channel to off in settings or you won’t hear any dialogue. \nThe sound quality is typical JBL awesome as you would expect. \nIn the JBL Premium Audio app, if your mobile device is connected just via wifi you can select radio stations or podcasts but you need the remote to control volume. \nIf you’re connected via Bluetooth, then you can control the volume with the mobile device as well as play music stored on your phone, use apps, etc. Only downside is that the volume goes up or down by 5-6 numbers at a time for each button press where the remote can do one number at a time. One button press on my phone takes it from a little too quiet to a little too loud so I keep the remote handy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great size that packs a punch! Perfect size to sit anywhere you can think of. Remote works great and easy to use and understand. The functions take some getting use to but when you figure them out it’s great. Only gave 4 stars due to the speaker wire hook ups. They are small and hard to get wire into. The design is great and awesome looking all but the wire hookups. The dimmer works great and the knobs are sensitive which is great. There is so many different hookups this can work for anything from plug and play to HDMI hookups! Another great product for sure.

Very modern look that meets the spouse approval factor, and performs very well. It is clear jbl as a few growing pains on the UI side of things, but once its set it works wonderfully well without a hitch. Keep in mind to get this unit fully set up you will have to have two separate apps as there is no on-board wifi setup, room calibration, streaming menus etc. very reliant on smartphone setup which some may not like.

I'm beyond impressed with the accuracy and clarity of the newer JBL line. The dialog is so clear and the JBL receiver is perfectly matched. I've always been partial to black but I'm starting to embrace the whiteness.

LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF THE SYST!! very easy to get it up and running and the sound is great at this price point. looks like a much more expensive system.

Replaced a sound bar with this system. Excellent product. Easy setup and functions. May also purchase the MAH 710.

Great sound links to tv so you dont have to have both remotes for volume. And auto power in and off with tv

Good purchase. Fully functional and sounds awesome .Good purchase. Fully functional and sounds awesome .

Good purchase. Fully functional and sounds awesome .