JBL - BAR 1300X

Get the 1300x if it's an option. People that are saying it isn't immersive are just lying to you. The Atmos can be better in some situations in my opinion, but watching movies like John Wick and horror movies or anything in that realm is very realistic, especially in a smaller room. My room is a 15x25, and I feel no loss in audio loudness and definitely not bass if you set it up the right way. Use proper speaker stands and set them up correctly. It’s almost perfect in my opinion. I wouldn't recommend it over a true home theater, but for a soundbar, it's one of the best in my opinion.

Personally, I own a JBL Bar 1300X and it's without a doubt the best money I've spent in a while until I finally get the couple thousand I need to get an actual home theater, but honestly, if you’re going to spend near 2k, I would recommend spending the little bit of extra money and getting the brand-new Nakamichi Shockwave for 2500. You get 11.2.6 and from what I've heard, they are without a doubt the soundbar kings unless, of course, you own a Samsung tv then the 990D and others are worth it because it can use the tv speakers as well, but I would look into Nakamichi before getting a Samsung or JBL.

This is a great soundbar. I had moved from old big bulky sound equipment while I could still sell it. I'm very impressed by their BAR 1300X. Was considering a Sonos Arc, but the price for their sub if you wanted one is stupid expensive. Maybe that one for another room someday, who knows.

The bass can’t be turned down enough. It’s excessive.

Got jbl 1300x for this reason. Wife didn’t want rear speakers. It is best of both worlds, when you want rear speakers just detach and place it behind you. The sound quality and immersive experience is amazing.

My first soundbar ever was the LG SP8YA w/ sub and rear speaker kit. Since I was coming from built in tv speakers, I was unbelievably happy. Then I heard a Q990D at a friend's house, and immediately went to reddit where I saw basically everyone recommend it. Tried it off of Amazon for almost a month. It was definitely much better than the LG, but I couldn't help but feel the bass was lacking. Then I got a JBL Bar 1300X from Best buy to test side by side. The bass had me giggling like a little kid. I could not believe a soundbar based system was shaking my entire apartment like that. Unfortunately, I thought the rears flat out sucked, and the soundbar itself just felt small/tinny. Not that big of a soundstage. I returned *both.* I now have a Sonos Arc ultra w/ rears and dual subs. Its not even a comparison for me. Dual Subs give as much or more impact than the JBL in a much cleaner, higher quality way. The rears literally blow anything else I've ever heard away, and I don't even have the era 300s yet. And the soundbar itself is everything I wanted the Samsung to be. No I don't think it's 3x the system... So the q990f is a better value. But now that I know Sonos, id rather build a used system second hand (arc, sub 3 or sub mini, and era 100s for example for around 1k) or spend the extra money and just know I have way better sound. AND FOR MUSIC? Sonos gets even further ahead.

https://www.jbl.com/soundbars/BAR-1300X.html I have one and it’s amazing! Maybe not as good as Sonos but it’s still good!

I got the JBL 1300X sound bar for Christmas! I LOVE IT! I love the detachable rear speakers. No cords needed. It was on sale for $999. Originally it was $1,700. Idk if it’s on sale anymore?

I’ve got the JBL Bar 1300x. Pretty bass heavy but otherwise phenomenal!! I’d say check out lower end JBL’s on said note

On the lower tiers it is a gimmick, the 1300x have them upgraded to the point you can use them individually with your phone if you like.

If you like more bass heavy stuff, you can get the JBL Bar 1300X for ~$850 from a factory refurbished place. Enjoyed mine a lot, but wasn’t quite what I wanted. Needed expandability down the road, but once calibrated and EQ’d how you like, the surround effects and overall sounds pretty good for what it is

I just got a JBL 1300x (MK1) and wasn’t impressed with it to be honest. The bar itself has no depth which means the crossover for the sub is high to address that; but I’m also picky with audio. I’ve noticed when the surrounds are plugged in to the bar, when playing music, no speakers on the bar produce sound, only the surrounds. Everything works when they’re unplugged of course. The bass is pretty dang good, just wish the EQ on the app would let you adjust stuff under 125hz, to help with that high crossover point. Honestly I don’t like the 1300x MK1 for music at ALL. Decent for movies however. If you’re paying ~1600 for the MK2, I’d check [this](https://store.nakamichi-usa.com/products/shockwafe-wireless-11-2-6) out. I’m returning my 1300x and picked up their Dragon setup. The dual 10” sub in the Shockwafe should provide more and better coverage for bass too.

I haven’t heard the 990f in my own room (just at a friends house), but have a JBL BAR1300X with 12” sub that I got refurb for $770, and have a Klipsch Flexus 300 with their 200 surrounds and their 12” sub. The Klipsch bar by itself was very impressive. Obviously much more expensive, but I think I’d rather go with just the Flexus 300 at first and add the surrounds and sub later with how good the bar itself was. It honestly surprised the crap out of me, I thought the sub was hooked up when I first set up the bar. If you have the extra coin to spend, I’d 100% recommend looking into the Klipsch setup. The 990f vs 1300x, the 990 has a little better bar clarity for music listening, but for movies, the punch from the 1300x fits my liking better, once I got the EQ dialed in on the app. It’s very impressive for the refurb price, if I paid retail, I’d absolutely rather spend the extra and get the Klipsch setup

I use my jbl1300xmk2 mainly for playing 4k blu rays through the Panasonic 820 (which I have hooked up straight to the soundbar itself) I watch a host of different codecs from atmos to DTS hd 5.1 I can say that the neural upmixer for DTS content is very much improved on the mk2 vs the last generations 1300x. I really cannot recommend this bar enough. The Samsungs flagship for our living room and lifestyle just wouldn’t work. We have small kids so having the rears needing to be plugged into an outlet at all times just wouldn’t work as our youngest would mess with them constantly. However just being able to put the rears onto the table behind the couch when we are watching a film is an absolute game changer. I think for the 1699 (and we got it on sale last month on Amazon and it’s bound to be on sale again come Black Friday) this is probably the best in its class. Short of having a dedicated surround setup. Side note we owned last generations 1300x for 2 years before purchasing the mk2 last month and I will say the volume is much louder this generation on top of the clear audio 2.0 is a great improvement. I suppose the only downside is the lack of 2.1 passthrough. It’s not an issue for me as I have the ps5 going straight into the tv and then my 4k player straight into the soundbar and this works perfect for my setup.

If you have an unlimited budget, the JBL Bar 1300x or the 1300x mk2 variant. 1300x is on Woot right now (refurb) for under $900. It's phenomenal.

JBL 1300X - the ultimate soundbar experience! The detachable rear speakers offer unmatched versatility, while the thunderous 12” wireless subwoofer delivers the deepest, most powerful bass in its class. Perfect for all sort of uses!

My pick would still be the Q990F. The JBL Bar 1300x is fun and hits hard, but it can’t be calibrated to reference level — you’re mostly stuck with preset tuning. With the Q990F, you can actually measure and fine-tune the frequency response (using tools like HouseCurve + SpaceFit Pro), balance the channels, and get it to reference-grade accuracy. Once dialed in, the Q990F has a cleaner, more cinematic presentation with proper object steering for Atmos. JBL’s dual subs are great for raw impact, but Samsung gives you more control and precision.

Jbl 1300x. On sale now for 999 (899 since there’s a 10% coupon) on Amazon. Regular price $1600. It has detachable rear speakers when you want them. I upgraded from a 12 year old super basic soundbar so not much to compare to but this thing is a beast. I’ve had to turn down the bass to its lowest settings because i share walls. But this thing definitely will rumble your bones if you want.

Jbl 1300x on sale for 899 on Amazon right now. I upgraded to it from a $100 Panasonic soundbar that was 12 years old. My god it’s like a deaf person hearing for the first time.

Jbl 1300x is $1299 rn. I’d suggest that one as I feel that is the only one in jbl’s line that is worth it. I just bought one and it’s godly. Godzilla vs Kong sparkles on this system.

Because jbl bars are smaller than the avg bar. For some reason jbl has yet to change this. If anything the 1300x would be the one to get because of the extra side firing speakers. However you still may not like it. Try arc ultra, Samsung, or Sony.

Jbl 1300x for sure.

Got mine a few weeks ago. Nothing short of amazing.

I’ve had disconnects in the past with Samsung. They just recently bricked their soundbars too with a poor update. I had popping noises coming from Bose’s surround 700’s so I had to return. Never tried Sony. I have a jbl 1300x and it’s great.

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Just got one a few weeks ago. Good stuff

Interesting you threw in B&O which has no sub or rears but everything else you listed has or has the option for rears. I had the 1300x - great soundbar. Mine made popping noises when playing 4k discs though. No idea why or how, but decided to go with bose ultra with 2 700 subs and surrounds. It’s been great - good clarity and sonic sound.

only thing i didnt care about the 1300x is, in my 24x17 room, i need to keep the volume over 20 to hear dialogue and have good sound. the max volume is 32 on the system which is strange as it feels like they neutered it. i was annoyed that the system did not get very loud unless running a 4k disc or nearly maxing it out (compression occured) but 90% of the time im streaming.

The JBL 1300x, the latest upgrade from the 9.1, offers incredible sound quality. You can easily configure it for an immersive movie experience by pulling out the rear speakers and placing them behind your seating area when watching action movies. Once the movie is over, simply put them back in place. JBL designed this feature to address the aesthetic concerns of permanent rear speakers.

Yes. JBL designed wireless rear speakers to address the aesthetic concerns of permanent rear speakers.

This sub, samsung this and samsung that. Search Samsung in the sub and you see the issues they have to deal with. It is actually JBL 1300x that you want to try and hear for yourself. The 12 in subwoofer alone will win you over.

Or someone has not tried JBL 1300x

I would focus more on the sound quality. I just got a JBL 1300x and love it. I feel like i am in a theater every time.

Definitely JBL 1300x

Jbl 1300x is great for movies. The smart mode is designed for dialogue.

JBL 1300x doesnt have the center voice issue

Jbl 1300x and never look back

Jbl 1300x is great for both music and movies.

JBL 1300x is awesome soundbar. The bass is amazing. You can get a used one on Amazon for less than $1K.

Exactly. While JBL 1300x is at 11%, it is an awesome system with great bass range.

JBL 1300x. From the manual: 8.3 PureVoice dialogue enhancement technology By taking advantage of the PureVoice dialogue enhancement technology, the PureVoice allows you to enhance vocal clarity and easily hear and understand speech. By default, the PureVoice is enabled if you play movies from the TV/ HDMI IN source; and the PureVoice is disabled if you stream music over Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Alexa Cast and AirPlay. To disable or enable the voice mode, • On the remote control, press and hold for more than five seconds and then, press Bass * “ON PUREVOICE”: The PureVoice is enabled. * “OFF PUREVOICE”: The PureVoice is disabled. Next time you switch on the soundbar, the Purevoice is enabled again automatically.

A used jbl 1300x on amazon. Amazing bass!

$1K. A used JBl 1300x from Amazon.

Avoid Samsung. Im not sure about the LG but i am very happy with JBL 1300x.

Search this sub for “Samsung brick” and you can determine Samsung soundbar reliability for yourself. I have JbL 1300x and love it! Not much wire to run, amazing bass!

JBL 1300x solves all your wire concern needs. It also produces amazing bass with a 12-in subwoofer.

JBL 1300x has 12 in subwoofer. I heard many many thunders in real life but i got scared when i heard a thunder through that sound bar. You can feel the couch vibrates during action movies.

I also love the floor rumbling bass during movies of JBL 1300x. Get a used one on Amazon.

JBL 1300x rocks! The 12-in woofer produced amazing bass. Flexible wireless rear speakers. The best part is that it didn’t brick like many Samsung’s sound bars did.

I just returned the Q990D because it was good for movies but not music. I wanted the JBL 1300x , but apparently it’s good for music but not movies. What’s my best option for both? And I’d prefer it to come with rear speakers and a sub

What do you suggest? I’d prefer something with a sub and rears. I think the 1300x is what I’m leaning towards

Only concern is clarity on dialogue and too much bass

I recently bought this. Big pleasing sound for a big room. Really top notch!

The X version using standard subwoofer, not the dual 8 inch one. I believe it won't be that impresive compare to the original 1300MK2 without the X in the name

Honestly, with how narrow it is, you could have really great sound with some simple bookshelf speakers, a center channel, and a sub. A 3.1 or 5.1 system would be more than enough. Having the couch against the wall makes true surround more complicated, but the sound will easily bounce off of the walls and fill the room when placed in front of you. I myself use a JBL 1300X soundbar which I really enjoy. I keep all the speakers up front when doing casual viewing, and for movie nights I remove the satellites and place them behind my couch on stands. The biggest reason why I chose this system is the satellites work on Bluetooth and don't need to be plugged in like the Q990's. They're not the most powerful surrounds but they are noticeable, especially when watching movies with Dolby Atmos. If I got permission from the wifey I would have went with a 5.1 to 7.1 setup, but marriage is about compromise lol.

I have an apartment. I had Sonos Arc and Samsung HW-990C. Both excellent but very powerful. I got rid of the Sonos Arc because that ecoystem was getting too expensive for my taste and I have lot of DTSX and DTS HD MA content. Only regular DTS is supported. This system mostly caters to Dolby. Also wires on the rear speakers. Got rid of the HW-990C because of wires on the rear speakers. I have the JBL 1300x. I got an amazing deal on ebay for $599. Its very powerful and the I love the detachable rear speakers which last about 10 hours or so. But I only use them for movies or video games. I dont need surround sound for all TV shows.

1300x is a monster for both movies and music people are just being picky about the sound quality on the jbl i have amazing experience watching movies plus the detachable speakers is clearly a big win on the jbl! sound is amazing once you calibrate the speaker locations the 12 inch sub is banging in action scenes more than the regular person can ask for in a soundbar i havent experience a full blow home theater yet but this thing delivers for the price i vote jbl been addicted to the sound since i bought my first jbl bluetooth speaker

I'll echo what others have said here. the 1300 is excellent for music, decent for movies. The Samsung will give you a greater surround bubble, however the bass on it isn't all that great, no clue how NeverEnoughTech gave it such a good rating, he isn't usually off like that. The JBL 1300X is almost good, but it's rears are a weakness and I think that's where the bar falls through. Still decent though, I suppose. good for movies and music, but the surrounds can make you feel wanting more. Haven't heard the mk2, so can't comment.

when the current version isn't better than the previous iteration, and makes it so that it's great for movies and such, but music sounds quite unpleasant and or not as full, I'd say it's rather poorly done.

I don't know what you are talking about either, If only we were able to read and comprehend the text that we come across online, rather than just tap away at our keyboard. When I say Decent, I mean it's decent. better than good, but not great. The rears along with the surround bubble on the JBL line have always been a tad bit weaker than what one would prefer, not unusable, but not the kind of sound that wants you jump with joy either. Feel free to think differently, just writing what my ears hear and what I feel, after having listened to and compared them all.

Don't get the 1300x. The batteries will wear out in the wireless speakers after a while. That happened to me with the JBL Bar 5.1 system. I had to plug them in by USB cord and was super annoyed by that. It took maybe 2-3 years for the battery to start dying faster. Also, almost daily issues with connectivity to the surround. They would cut in and out and create a really awful movie watching experience. I would go with the Q990D if $1k is your budget, or maybe even the Q990C which is cheaper. Or you can buy a refurbished Sonos Arc Soundbar from the Sonos Refurbished website ($579), and 2 refurbished era 100s ($159 each) from the Sonos Official eBay store. They have refurbished subs too if you need that.

JBL 1300x doesn't have HDMI 2.1 passthrough. Also, I had the JBL Bar 5.1 for 4 years and the wireless surround speakers weren't great. The battery in them wouldn't keep much of a charge starting in year 3, and the batteries are not meant to be replaced although you can find tutorials on YouTube (definitely a pain in the you know what to do). I got rid of the JBL Bar 5.1 system early last year and got the Q990D. More than pleased with it.

As with anything with a battery, battery capacity degrades over time so you should 100% expect that to happen with the JBL 1300x. I would say if you plan on using it for 2-3 years, you should be fine but anything long term, definitely something to consider.

If you haven't bought already, go with the JBL 1300x. It's amazing for music and movies. I love the true wireless satellite speakers. And if you are disappointed, then just return it.

I used 1300x. Annoying Bass. No immersive surround surround. Q990F I used last week, but I returned it. It’s good for value. I settled with Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub Gen4+ Era 300. It’s far superior. Natural and refined sound. Dolby Atmos at best in sound bar. Please avoid LG.

I don't know what you're talking about,as the rears are completely fine.The JBL 1300x is far better than decent.

Until now, I had a JBL Bar 1300X wich comes with a huge Sub and wireless surrounds as my home theatre setup. I really don't have experience with anything else before that and I enjoyed watching movies with thumping base and Dolby Atmos surround sound. For music, I have a couple of Era 300s paired with a Sub mini, which is crazy good to me. Now I sold my JBL setup and pre-ordered the Arc Ultra and Sub 4. I will also pair my Era 300s as rear surrounds. I know this is going to be a killer setup for watching movies, but how does this ultimate immersion setup comares to just a pair of Era 300s and a sub for listening to music? Is it ok to leave the ultimate immersion setup as is for movies and music or when I'm done watching a movie I should unpair the Era 300s as surrounds, move them to the front and use them for music listening unlinked from the soundbar?

I have the arc ultra with sub 4 and 2 Era 300s as surrounds. For me the setup with Era 300s as surrounds changed the game. The weak link in JBL setup is the surrounds which are really weak. If you are planning to get the Era 300s as surrounds then it's a no brainer. But if not then I don't see that big of a difference and either is fine.

The JBL is fantastic. Great buy.

I owned the JBL 1300x and yeah the side speakers when you disconnect them from the sound bar are total crap. The sub is awesome

I just picked up two sound systems on sals, one is the JBL 800 and the other is JBL 1300X. Both connected to LG OLED tvs and let me tell you…. The sound quality is a GAME changer…. Love them both

I returned my Samsung 990c for the JBL 1300x and couldn't be happier.

I have this soundbar and I agree with this statement 🔥

JBL 1300x bass blows everything out of the water

Then simply go for  1300X, it has all the bells and whistles. The detachable speakers can be used as standalone bluetooth speakers. ANd if you can spend more then go for Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub gen 3/4 + Era 300. But caution it does not support DTSx which means some blurays not supported. Although all streaming platforms will be supported.

That depends on you man, go and try out in stores. I cannot judge what is good music to your ears. For me JBL is marginally better in music. I own Q990F and I know its good for movies not for music. I have listened Jbl 1300X in store demo and bass was way deep in JBL and highs were more clean.

If you could afford an extra 300€, I would recommend JBL 1300. I got mine from Amazon during the Black Friday sale for 900€ and have had no problems so far. It’s early days, I have only had it for few weeks and I am loving it madly! Love the detachable rear speakers and the JBL one app. It’s easy to use and it works well with the sound bar!!!

I'm currently digging the JBL 1300

I tested them both almost a week ago and found the Q990F lacking in bass. This was a strong enough reason for me to choose the JBL 1300 Pro, loving it ever since.

Jbl Bar Pro 1000-1300 very phenomenal

The JBL Bars with detachable wireless speakers and subwoofer are sick.