Customer Ratings & Reviews

The unboxing was very easy. There was a QR code on the inside of the packaging guiding me to the quick start guide. After unpacking everything the setup steps were pretty easy. There is a main soundbar, sub and accessories for mounting on a wall if needed. Also included is a basic remote. Use: The Quick start guide was easy to follow buy connecting the power and sliding the satellite speakers on the main bar. I chose the HDMI earc connection. Both power cables were the same, which was nice since I was not confused which to use for the sub vs bar. After installed and on. I did install the JBL One app. Once it was connected there was a firmware update which was pretty easy. This app has useful stull like adjustable equalizer and a smart mode for the satellite speakers or you can customize their behavior if you like. I did like when watching Batman Vs Superman that the sound was detailed and the performance did make me feel like a pretty full surround sound effect. However, the satellite speakers are pretty soft and the up firing Atmos just do not have enough punch to fill my 16 x 22 room. In order to make the sound fill the room I needed to really turn up the volume which made it feel immersive but not everyone in my family likes the sound as loud. Now the bass from the sub was very good and any voice dialogue was very clear. I played a few games like Forza and Fortnite and when the volume was above 15 the sound felt loud and immersive. I did play some rap and punk audio, and the sound was very good and adaptive to both styles of music. Pros: The sound is very good for a soundbar All the accessories needed are included The Sub is a good size and power for the money Wall mount included Cons: The app did not always connect to the soundbar so I would have to reboot it. The satellite speakers can sound low for surround sound effects when the volume is lower. The satellite speakers did not come with Usb-C Cables to allow powering them on a more permanent basis requiring reconnecting for charging every few days. Pricy for an all in one soundbar. Summary: I think this is one of the best soundbars for a 65” or larger TV where you want a quality surround sound experience without the need for an individual component system. Still my component-based system sounds more complete. These soundbars are getting really close and I would say it should please 95% of users looking for that great sound without the full investment with a receiver and speakers.

This soundbar system is phenomenal, and blows what used to be my awesome old sound bar out of the water, period. It's replacing a Harmon Kardon 7.4.1, that for many years I thought was king. It comes in a very large and well packed box that was hard for me to maneuver, I'm guessing it weighs in at about 60-70 pounds. Most of that is from the ginormous subwoofer. In the box are the remote, satellite speakers, the soundbar (which is also weighted) instructions, mounting brackets and the aforementioned sub. Physical setup took maybe all of 5 minutes, I initially connected the satellites to the soundbar for charging. The sub is about 15% larger than my old one which was pretty big so be prepared to give up some real estate. After downloading the app, I did the two recommended calibrations and set the satellites about 6 feet behind me. The sound was booming, to the point of being overwhelming with the volume just being on 8. The sub rattled my windows with the deep bass and the rears were as loud as the soundbar. So I did some tweaking on the remote by toning down the atmos sound and tuning the rear to low. After that it still wasn't ‘just right’, but the app has an equalizer which gave me the ability to fine tune to an almost perfect sound. The app also will show the charge level on the rear speakers when they're not charging either on the bar or with usb-c cables, not included. My old system didn't have an equalizer, I could never get the voices to sound loud and clear especially when it was musical. Needless to say this entire setup is a game changer. Star Trek and Marvel movies sound great. The system is esthetically pleasing, with both the soundbar and satellites having a very low profile, at aprx 3” high. My entertainment center is 55” long. When the satellites are added it overhangs like a six foot man in a five foot bed. I won't pretend to be an audiophile, and tell you about the minute differences between the settings and sounds Dolby Atmos creates or how I adjusted the sound, it was a trial and error thing. Suffice to say if I can do it you can too, LOL. My TV has Q-Symphony and if you know what that is and are wondering, no the JBL - BAR1300MK2 11.1.4 isn't compatible, yet without ever having had that compatibility I don't feel that I'm really missing a thing. The price point is high, but as the saying goes; you get what you pay for and I believe this beast to be worth every penny!

I'm absolutely thrilled with my new JBL home theater speakers! The surround sound is incredible—it truly transforms the whole room into a theater and puts you right in the heart of the action. I can't recommend them enough!