Customer Ratings & Reviews

The JBl Bar1300MK2 is AMAZING! The previous (Yamaha) soundbar I was using was great, but this JBL soundbar system truly makes you feel like you are in the movie or in a theater. The detachable speakers add so much depth and immersion while watching movies/shows. I have only had to turn it up to about 15-17 and it rocks. There have even been a few times when I was startled (in a fun way) by sound effects that felt as if they came from behind me. The bass is thunderous, but clear and crisp, yet subtle when it needs to be. Setup was as easy as plugging it in and downloading the app. I like that you can make adjustments to the sound settings for each of the speakers in the app. Watching movies at home has now gone up to a whole new level with this system!

I don’t know where to begin. First of all this is an incredibly versatile and dynamic system. The detachable rear surround speakers are a game changer! They’re wireless and can be fully charged when attached back on the main unit soundbar. Depending on how much Dolby Atmos content you watch you may need to charge it each night before you go to bed or it may last 2-3 days before you need to charge. I know JBL states that the wireless speakers last for 10 hours but at least in my personal experience it feels closer to 12-14. It really depends on how home theater content you watch during the day and by home theater I mean specifically Dolby Atmos content. Before I bought this system I thought having to charge the speakers each night before bed would be a pain. But it is quite the opposite. It’s actually painless and fun to charge and to attach or detach them from the main unit. It sounds like it would be cumbersome but trust me when you actually do it you realize how much of a breeze and easy it is to do! The soundstage this thing produces is amazing! It has transformed my living room into a movie theater! The base is boomy and powerful but not too overwhelming and dialogue comes through perfect! Gaming is also out of this world! Just Buy it. Now!

Overall, this is a great soundbar. Easy to setup, tuning is fast, and the fit and finish is superb. The wireless rear speakers install instantly, and the batteries last a decent amount. I have them connected with USB-C cables and they work flawless without having to worry about charging them. This is not going to replace dedicated speakers but for the price, these kick butt. The subwoofer does take up a lot of space so just be aware of that if you're putting this thing in a small living room or bedroom. The app for JBL actually works. It's easy to use unlike Bose which this replaced. Overall, awesome speaker setup.

This bar sounds great when playing a movie. The detachable rear speakers are convenient. I was hopeful they would also be great for music and give us the opportunity to move a speaker outside and to another room so we could enjoy throughout our home. The rear speakers don’t get very loud even when turning their volume to max. That feature is meh. Overall sound quality for music is fine, nothing to brag about, but movies sound great!

Just picked this up on sale to replace my Bar1000mk1. I have a huge living room with high ceilings and wasn't getting the Atmos effects I expected. While the Bar1300mk2 was noticeably louder, the Atmos was still underwhelming. That is until I found a tip on Reddit.....don't calibrate!! I reset to factory settings and put it in manual movie mode and WHOA this baby came to life. All of a sudden the rears were so involved in the room that I would get startled from various affects coming from them. Made all the difference in the world. Calibration is probably fine for smaller rooms or low ceilings but keep this tip in mind if you are less than impressed after calibrating. As for music, this thing has the raw power to blow you away. Detach the rears and create a concert hall. Have only streamed Apple Music so far but it was VERY impressive in a large space. I dont find the bass overwhelming like some reviews. Seems perfectly fine at 4 or even 5. Walls aren't shaking but it isn't missing from the mix either.

Coming from the Bar 9.1 I had attempted to upgrade to some other systems over the years but nothing compared. This has all the improvements you could ask for. It has better separation and detail. The rears are fuller sounding and blend in better. The sub blends better with everything. Not as in your face as the 9.1 but actually has more power when you need it. The detail though is what i really noticed. Small things like drop keys or quite scenes with far off noises are audible and catch your attention.

I had an LG sky9 and upgraded to this sound bar. The detachable a speaker are wondeful for surround and the atmos of them makes top gun maverick a different movie. We watched cars last night and the racing scenes where amazing with the detachable speakers. It connects nicely to my tv just had to add 132ms of delay but overall nicely packaged and great sound for our movies and tv enjoyment

It sound amazing easy to use always wanted one for my levinroom

Great soundbar. Great sound quality and looks good!!!

LOVE this system! Fills my large family room with clear sound! Love the detachable rechargeable surround speakers… we set them on the back of the couch for movies, or way back in opposite corner during parties when just playing music for background.

Love this sound bar after trying 3 different sound bars and returning them i gave this jbl 1300mk2 a try and it did not disappoint the bass hits hard and the removable rear speakers are great no wires to deal with. If you are debating on witch one to buy try the jbl1300 mk2 first you won't regret it.

Best soundbar ever made, movies, music, evertihing sound amazing

Excellent sound! Love this item sounds is amazing clear and sharp

Amazing sound. First time buyer of a sound bar and it has met me expectations.

Awesome sound and worth the sale price I paid.I would definitely buy again!

Great product, and sounds amazing. Easy unbox and setup. Highly recommend this product for simple surround sound with amazing sound.

It has connectivity problems with the detachable speakers.

Nice soundbar, just missing treble/ bass/ medium setup.

Best purchase ever high quality sound, easy set up

In my opinion, this sound bar should be solely used for watching big blockbuster movies, if you’re expecting this system to do it all I would recommend you research into other brands, for example Sonos, Samsung, etc.