JBL - BAR 1300X
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2025 Scoring
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"Being able to get the surround detached and placed behind me and plug back in without cables fit perfectly what I needed."
"Like the sound effects were insane"
"Big pleasing sound for a big room. ... Really top notch!"
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"I have this soundbar and I agree with this statement 🔥"
"Still if you are a bass head then I would recommend JBL 1300x that comes with 12” sub. One of the best sub for soundbar system."
"The bass of the sub is a monster and side by side the Samsung Sub looks like a child. ... If you dont have issues with money and want excellent system with wall shaking bass, you should pick this over Samsung."
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"the sound bar allows you to detach the sides to make rear speakers which I thought was pretty cool."
"Being able to get the surround detached and placed behind me and plug back in without cables fit perfectly what I needed."
"I love the detachable rear speakers which last about 10 hours or so. ... But I only use them for movies or video games."
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"its a pretty good bang for your buck ... JBL 1300x for more than half the price is a great option also. ... you can’t go wrong with the bar 9 or the JBL 1300x"
"I got it for $999 during a killer Best Buy sale but it’s routinely on sale for $1100-1300. I was trying not to spend more than $1100 and that sale came along at the perfect time."
"The bass of the sub is a monster and side by side the Samsung Sub looks like a child. ... If you dont have issues with money and want excellent system with wall shaking bass, you should pick this over Samsung."
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"The biggest positive for me is that it has 3 HDMI inputs, so if you have multiple devices, it basically acts like a hub. I have my Switch, PC, and PS3 hooked up to it and my PS5/XSX over eARC."
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"it became a little too much in the sub department that it would over power the voices in the movies. ... Like the sound effects were insane, but at the cost of losing what the actors were saying in the movies."
"The bass can be turned down enough. It s excessive."
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"the side speakers when you disconnect them from the sound bar are total crap."
"The weak link in JBL setup is the surrounds which are really weak."
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"man that subwoofer is HUGE. ... Again though, the sound bar was HUGE and barely fit under my TV."
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"I don't think it is worth spending $600 more just because of bass. ... Overall great product but expensive."
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"cannot go lower than 26-28hz"
The bass can’t be turned down enough. It’s excessive.
r/Soundbars • Best NON SAMSUNG soundbar ->I got the JBL 1300x and was the best decision ever. Being able to get the surround detached and placed behind me and plug back in without cables fit perfectly what I needed. And the sound is amazing.
r/Soundbars • I analyzed the 25 most recommended soundbars on reddit ->I recently bought this. Big pleasing sound for a big room. Really top notch!
r/Soundbars • Which sound bar to buy? ->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.
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar without rear speakers? ->Happy with my jbl1300x
r/Soundbars • Soundbar system recommendation ->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.
r/Soundbars • Help chosing a soundbar ->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!
r/Soundbars • Looking for a stylish Dolby Atmos soundbar (budget max $1500) ->The JBL 1300x absolutely kicks ass for music and movies. I think it could be a bit clearer when watching live sports but I had tried the q990c and the jbl was way better for my taste, and for my living room setup
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar for music and casual TV watching? ->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!
r/Soundbars • Best NON SAMSUNG soundbar ->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.
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 ->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.
r/Soundbars • LG is horrible ->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?
r/sonos • Sonos Arc Ultra: The Ultra for a reason ->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.
r/sonos • Sonos Arc Ultra: The Ultra for a reason ->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
r/Soundbars • Replaced Nakamichi Dragon With Samsung Q990D ->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
r/Soundbars • Which soundbar for C4 lg ->Totally happy with JBL 1300x, shakes my house and the cleanest sound I’ve heard. Anyway I’m sure they are all good, heard a lot of them they are all great!
r/Soundbars • I analyzed the 25 most recommended soundbars on reddit ->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.
r/Soundbars • JBL BAR800 5.1.2ch Soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos ->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.
r/Soundbars • Need Advice on JBL Bar 500 ->Got mine a few weeks ago. Nothing short of amazing.
r/Soundbars • JBL 1300x for $899 ->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.
r/Soundbars • Soundbar ->Just got one a few weeks ago. Good stuff
r/Soundbars • If you got a full refund for your Q990D today, what soundbar would you get? ->I have this soundbar and I agree with this statement 🔥
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 ->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.
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar without rear speakers? ->Yes. JBL designed wireless rear speakers to address the aesthetic concerns of permanent rear speakers.
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar without 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.
r/Soundbars • What's the best soundbar? ->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.
r/Soundbars • What soundbar is best for me? ->Jbl 1300x is great for movies. The smart mode is designed for dialogue.
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar for dialogue clarity? ->Jbl 1300x and never look back
r/Soundbars • Worth upgrading from Q990D to Q990F after bricked update/repair fiasco? ->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.
r/Soundbars • LG is horrible ->I was surprised to see the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus and JBL Bar 1300X so low in the list. I've used both and love them.
r/Soundbars • I analyzed the 25 most recommended soundbars on reddit ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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