
Customers enjoy the BAR 1300X 11.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers for its amazing sound quality and strong bass. The detachable speakers and long battery life are also well-received, along with its ease of use and simple setup. However, some customers have reported occasional connectivity issues.
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The ultimate 3D surround experience that will blow you away. You’ve never heard anything like the JBL BAR 1300X—in your living room or anywhere else. More than just a great soundbar, it’s a full sound system. It features MultiBeam and six up-firing drivers—four in the bar and two in the detachable battery-powered surround speakers—that deliver massive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound, centering you in your music, movies, and games. 1170W of total output power and thrilling bass from a 12” subwoofer is more than enough to make the room shake. Though, you’ll never miss a word with due to our PureVoice technology, which makes sure the dialogue is clear even when other sounds are at their loudest. When you want to enjoy your favorite tunes choose streaming via either AirPlay, Alexa Multiroom Music (MRM), or Chromecast built-in that give you over 300 music streaming options. But that’s not all. Your choices are as unlimited as you are because you can also pair the soundbar to your Bluetooth device. You can even take one of the detachable speakers (or both for powerful stereo sound) out to your kitchen or patio and enjoy listening to your favorite music or podcast there.

Go deeper into movies—with bigger bass. JBL has been synonymous with great movie sound since talkies were first invented. And now we can be in your living room, delivering that same immersive cinematic sound with the JBL BAR 500MK2. Flat TVs give you flat sound. So leave the screen to the TV experts and trust your ears to us: the audio experts. Enjoy crystal-clear dialogue, Dolby Atmos® surround effects, and a wide soundstage that elevates your entertainment experience. Plus an extra jolt of deep, punchy bass thanks to a wireless 10" subwoofer that adds more excitement to your games and more groove to your favorite music from hundreds of streaming services. And it works seamlessly with every brand of TV. Level up your sound game.

Get ultimate 3D spatial sound in seconds – without the wires. You can get a cinematic sound experience in seconds. One that fills your entire room with true Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for vivid, immersive 3D spatial audio that you can customize to fit any moment. Just pick up the detachable wireless speakers from either end of the JBL BAR 1300MK2 soundbar and put them behind where you’re sitting. Far apart for family movie night with the new superhero hit or closer for a cozy romantic playlist— chosen from hundreds of available streaming services. Feel deep, punchy bass from a mighty 12” subwoofer and enjoy the widest, most cinematic soundstage with MultiBeam 3.0. When you’re not watching TV, pair one or both of the detachable speakers to any Bluetooth device for portable and powerful sound anywhere in your home. And all of this works seamlessly with your TV. Your TV just can’t offer the rich, powerful sound you deserve, but JBL has meant great sound for cinemas, recording studios, and concert halls for nearly a century. Bring our level of craft to your own home.

Real spatial sound—the kind that fills your space from floor to ceiling with true Dolby Atmos and DTS:X height effects—can be yours in seconds. Just pick up the detachable wireless speakers from either end of the JBL BAR 1000MK2 soundbar and place them behind where you're sitting. That's it. While you're pulled into the center of the action, you'll enjoy deep, punchy bass from a 10" subwoofer and MultiBeam 3.0 for the widest, most cinematic soundstage. If you need to step out of the room while you're catching up with your favorite video podcast or enjoying your go-to streaming playlist on your TV, take one of the wireless speakers along and you won't have to miss a thing. JBL can do this because our speakers are trusted in cinemas, recording studios, and concert halls. And this immersive sound experience works seamlessly with all TV brands. Enjoy the freedom of unbound cinematic sound.
| Pros for JBL - BAR 1300X 11.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Bass, Detachable Speakers, Battery Life, Ease of use | Sound Quality, Ease of Use, Volume | Sound Quality, Setup Ease | Sound Quality, Setup Ease, Connectivity |
| Cons for JBL - BAR 1300X 11.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers - Black | |||
| Connectivity | Connectivity | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |