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The JBL BAR 1300X MK2 is a 2025 flagship soundbar system with 11.1.4 channels, detachable battery-powered surround speakers, and a 12-inch wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes through Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and has three HDMI inputs plus eARC. Reviewers praise its room-filling sound and flexible setup, though some find the subwoofer overly boomy and the calibration finicky. It suits movie lovers and gamers who want a full surround system without running wires to the rear.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,739.94 on Nov 11 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Reviewers and owners praise the BAR 1300X MK2 for its powerful, immersive sound and the convenience of detachable surround speakers. Many note that the subwoofer can be too boomy and that calibration is not always perfect. Overall, it is considered a strong competitor in the premium soundbar market.
The JBL BAR-1300X-MK2 (2025) is an 11.1.4-channel soundbar system with a wireless subwoofer and detachable wireless surround speakers. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and uses MultiBeam 3.0 for surround sound. Total speaker power is 1570W, with 950W from the soundbar and 300W from the 12-inch subwoofer.
The surround speakers detach from the bar and run on a built-in battery for up to 10 hours. They also work as portable Bluetooth speakers. The system includes PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetails, AI Sound Boost, a night listening mode and easy sound calibration. It works with all ecosystems and music streaming services and can be controlled with the JBL ONE app.
The soundbar has an HDMI eARC output with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, plus three HDMI inputs. Optical, Bluetooth and USB audio inputs are also available. It comes with a WireLogic Ruby 8 ft Ultra High Speed HDMI cable that carries up to 10K video, 48Gbps bandwidth and eARC. The cable has long-grain copper conductors, cold-welded terminations and an in-wall rated PVC jacket.
