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The JBL Bar 1300X MK2 is an 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbar with two detachable battery-powered surround speakers and a 12-inch-class wireless subwoofer. Its party trick is flexibility: the rear speakers dock into the bar for a single-unit setup or detach for true surround, and they double as portable Bluetooth speakers for up to 10 hours. It has three HDMI inputs with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, eARC, MultiBeam room widening and AI Sound Boost. It suits people who want big cinema sound without ceiling speakers or an AV receiver, and it competes with premium bars like the Samsung Q990 and Sonos Arc Ultra on channel count and inputs rather than on room calibration depth.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,814.99 on Nov 11 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Owners rate the Bar 1300X series highly for its room-filling Atmos effect, punchy bass and the detachable speakers that make rear surround practical. Reviewers praise the value against flagship Samsung and Sonos bars. Common complaints center on the bulky subwoofer, app quirks and rear speaker battery management.
The JBL BAR-1300X-MK2 (2025) is a Dolby Atmos soundbar system with a wireless subwoofer and detachable wireless surround speakers. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and is rated as an 11.1.4-channel system. Features include MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetails and AI Sound Boost.
The subwoofer is an 8-inch dual-driver wireless unit. The surround speakers detach from the soundbar and work as portable Bluetooth speakers, with up to 10 hours of playtime on a lithium battery. The system supports night listening and easy sound calibration, and it can be controlled through the JBL ONE app.
The soundbar has three HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output with eARC, with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough. It also has optical, Bluetooth and USB audio inputs. It works with all ecosystems and music streaming services.
