JBL Bar 1300
1170 W, 11.1.4 ChannelProduct details
Reviews & Ratings
- Excellent surround sound
- Wireless subwoofer
- Surround speakers can also be used as Bluetooth speakers
- Three HDMI inputs with 4K passthrough
- Extensive functionality
- No classic audio inputs
- plays spacious and powerful bass
- including surround satellites and subwoofer
- 4K video processing with HDCP 2.3 and Dolby Vision
- Room calibration, good network functions
- Battery charging times for satellite boxes
With its battery-powered satellite speakers, JBL's "Bar 1300" delivers plenty of surround sound and powerful bass thanks to its large subwoofer. The 11.1.4 system also scores highly in terms of features.
- Full-grown home cinema set for the home
- Rears can also be used as Bluetooth speakers
- Rich, noticeable bass
- Good app including calibration function
- No voice control
- Permanent upmix to 3D sound in Smart Mode
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- 3D capable
- Automatic calibration
- undockable satellites
- moderate maximum level
- Rather functional and also quite expansive design
JBL simply knows what's important: great sound and easy operation. With its uncomplicated automatic calibration, the 3D system adapts to the spatial conditions and then scores with good spatial imaging and rich bass. However, you have to like the tinkering with the detachable satellites. The idea is nevertheless clever: more basic width for stereo and dedicated rear speakers for multi-channel.
- Sound properties
- Dolby Atmos& DTS:X
- 4K passthrough with HDR support (HDR10
- Dolby Vision)
- Bluetooth
- Detachable wireless speakers with built-in rechargeable battery