JBL - BAR 1000
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"for $599 ... and less $"
"I have a JBL 1000 in a room about that size and it ’s pretty bloody good for the price"
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"I have the 1000 and when I unplug the side speakers and place behind me it’s a very nice atmos coverage. I’m in an apartment."
"Movies are on next level with detachable rear speakers."
"To me, it was more impressive than the Samsung line"
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"For my model (jbl 1000) the equalizer is 7 band. So the middle Band 1k is for voice. If I feel some content has low voice, I usually increase the voice bands."
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"(I prefer big theatre bass though)"
"Down firing sub that gives plenty of bass ... loved it for the sub"
"you have 5 levels of bass to adjust and also eq in app to even do more tweaks."
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"I have the 1000 and when I unplug the side speakers and place behind me it’s a very nice atmos coverage. I’m in an apartment."
"I personally needed the true wireless rears. With no power cord."
"Movies are on next level with detachable rear speakers."
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"was not loud enough it only went to max volume 30 and that wasn’t even that loud"
"I feel like downloaded torrent movies usually have very low voice and loud actions on mine for example."
"I prefer big theatre bass though ... My only mistake wasn’t getting the 1300 for an extra $200"
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"The JBL is way to bass heavy and the clarity is poor"
"I feel like downloaded torrent movies usually have very low voice and loud actions on mine for example."
"one will always struggle on dialogue clarity on jbl"
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"Bass is heavier in the JBL but to me it sounds cheap or overpowering most of the time"
"The JBL is way to bass heavy and the clarity is poor"
"massive floor rumble (play independence day part 1 opening scene) on jbl"
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"Hey, wondering if your rear speakers are discharging at the same level or not when you are looking at the Jbl one app? ... My only complain with the Jbl bar is that one of the speaker battery discharges faster 🙊"
Probably get eviscerated for this but went to NFM Black Friday with the full intention of buying the Samsung 990 or 800. Walked out with the JBL 1000 for $599. To me, it was more impressive than the Samsung line and less $. Sales guy said it was priced wrong? Anyway…surprised it’s not mentioned more. (I prefer big theatre bass though) My only mistake wasn’t getting the 1300 for an extra $200 but my wife would’ve killed me.
r/Soundbars • The most recommended soundbars on Reddit (r/soundbar VS others) as of Jan 2025 ->I have both. Two q990d both purchased after having the JBL bar 1000 for a year In my ears the bar 1000 is clearly inferior Bass is heavier in the JBL but to me it sounds cheap or overpowering most of the time With the q990d I feel is better in every way But I do feel like I needs bit more oomph If I was Best Buy I would try to move my JBL bar 1000 stock, the q990d will sell on it’s own
r/Soundbars • Help Me Decide: JBL Bar 1000 vs Samsung Q990D Soundbar ->I had the jbl bar 1000 and I enjoyed it. Switched that out for Sennheiser, didn’t like it, got the Sonos arc ultra sub 4 and rears, didn’t like it. Got the q990d and I freaking love it.
r/Soundbars • Best $1000 soundbar system for music and movies? ->I have a JBL 1000 in a room about that size and it’s pretty bloody good for the price
r/Soundbars • Best sound bar or wireless speaker for 13 feet by 19 feet room ->I had JBL and sent straight back next day maybe it’s just my opinion but was not loud enough it only went to max volume 30 and that wasn’t even that loud Samsung goes al the way to 100 as is loud as The JBL is way to bass heavy and the clarity is poor
r/Soundbars • Help Me Decide: JBL Bar 1000 vs Samsung Q990D Soundbar ->A Samsung would be better than a TCL, even the Q800F or D. Sony is nice, but not worth the price. I recently had a theatre bar 8 and sw5 sub for about 1700, not worth it for what I got. LG is pretty cost effective, but their bass has always been lack luster. So if bass is your main priority i would get a JBL, like the 700 or 1000
r/Soundbars • Bought TCL 65 C7K TV and TCL Q65H Soundbar ->Picked up JBL 1000 recently from Amazon for 55k
r/Soundbars • 55" Sony Bravia | 200 sq ft (maybe 250 later) — Best soundbar/HT under ₹55k (approx. 600 USD) for movies+ OTT+ rock music+ Taylor Swift? ->I have jbl 1000. The thing that i really hate is that there is no easy way to disable audio enchantments and i have to disable them every time i turn the soundbar on. Really frustrating.
r/Soundbars • Comparison Fight JBL bar 1300mk2 vs Samsung Q990F. ->For my needs I got the JBL BAR 1000. Sounds really good.
r/Soundbars • What's the best soundbar with subwoofer right now for $800 USD or less? I don't need rear speakers, but am not opposed to them. Atmos up-firing support would be nice, but not required. Main use is watching shows/movies, with occasional music listening. Normal suburban livingroom size/shape/materials ->Apparently the Samsung Q990D is the gold standard. I don't have one, but I LOVE my JBL bar 1000.
r/Soundbars • What’s the best soundbar system (both surround sound and best single soundbar) money is not a consideration. What’s the best money can buy ->I just got the JBL 1000. I've only had it a few days now but im blown away so far!
r/Soundbars • What do you guys think about JBL soundbars? ->I have the JBL Bar1000 and absolutely love it! However I am aware that the Q990f is considered the gold standard.
r/Soundbars • What should i choose?? Samsung Q990F or JBL bar 1300x or JBL bar 1300 MK2?? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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