Most Versatile Soundbar I've Tested! JBL Bar 1300 Review

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The JBL Bar 1300/1300X is the most versatile soundbar I've ever tested. There's Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and MultiBeam with detachable rear speakers. Find out how it compares to its rivals by watching the review!
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Video timestamps:
1300 vs 1330X: 00:00
Design: 01:24
Controls & app: 02:24
Connectivity: 04:22
Detachable speakers: 06:24
Audio demo: 08:25
Driver configuration: 10:10
Sound modes: 11:30
Bass: 12:41
Treble: 14:43
Dolby Atmos demo: 17:50
Soundstage: 20:42
Verdict: 22:14
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@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

Buy the JBL Bar 1300/X from Newegg: howl.me/clRqEnq8d64 Buy the Bar 1300 from JBL: fave.co/3p6l1yG Buy the JBL Bar 1300/X from Amazon: locally.link/uJuU Video timestamps: 1300 vs 1330X: 00:00 Design: 01:24 Controls & app: 02:24 Connectivity: 04:22 Detachable speakers: 06:24 Audio demo: 08:25 Driver configuration: 10:10 Sound modes: 11:30 Bass: 12:41 Treble: 14:43 Dolby Atmos demo: 17:50 Soundstage: 20:42 Verdict: 22:14

@JayPatrol 7 ай бұрын

Probably a different manufacturer here in the states,that’s usually what it is

@TotallydubbedHD 7 ай бұрын

@@JayPatrol maybe

@DontFuckWitDreDay 11 ай бұрын

I wonder how does this soundbar work with PC gaming? I play a lot of Counter Strike and Halo Infinite. I also watch a lot of movies on my PC. Would this JBL 1300 be ideal? Or should I get a Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2? I saw your Katana V2 review, excellent information!

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I personally would suggest the Creative, as it's more versatile and made for such setups. These home cinema soundbars imo are better suited in front of a TV rather than a monitor. Note, if you're playing CS, I really hope you're using headphones lol

@m_thebox 4 ай бұрын

thanks, finally a good demo on YT! :)

@TotallydubbedHD 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gregroles69 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review, made me step up from the bar 1000 I intended to buy, and spend the extra on the 1300. Blown away with the sound, the simplicity and the ease of use. Sorting out my HDMI cables between Shield, bar and TV was about the hardest thing. JBL quick start guide was amazingly unhelpful, will have to download the full one. App was slow for me personally, but so incredibly automatic and easy to use. Will get in trouble when wifey gets home for spending money, till I sit her down in front of Bladerunner 2029 or similar!

@TotallydubbedHD 3 ай бұрын

Pleasure, glad I could help and thanks for sharing!

@lucksonrugah 6 ай бұрын

I see samsung users comments here and i think they were paid by Samsung, i have had the Samsung c series and throw them away, waiting for the jbl to arrive

@TotallydubbedHD 6 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with either system. More so, Samsung owns JBL, so it's all irrelevant lol

@DeepakKumar-kl4it 4 ай бұрын

1300 or 1300x which is good For bass

@mariocavecchia4058 Ай бұрын

Hi, good morning I wanted to ask you a question, I have the JBL 1300 soundbar! Is there a possibility to raise the volume of the central channel? Because I found that the volume is low even after calibrating, in conclusion to hear speech in a film I have to keep the soundbar volume high and this means that when the effects are present they are too invasive, if you can tell me if there is the possibility of increasing the central unit would be doing me a favor, thank you!

@TotallydubbedHD Ай бұрын

Can't recall, worth looking at the review or the manual! If it's not present then it's not possible.

@naveed1995 6 ай бұрын

Hi, when I listen to music on the JBL1300 through bluetooth with the detachable speakers plugged into the main bar, the main bar doesn’t make any sound, only the detachable speakers do. And once I detach them, then the main bar starts playing. I wonder why the whole bar can’t play music to enjoy the full power of the set without detaching the rear speakers. Do you know how to fix this ? Thanks

@TotallydubbedHD 6 ай бұрын

I think it might be due to how you've paired up to the speakers. I can't recall exactly but you might need to pair separately to the bar, rather than the speakers. Check the manual or ask JBL for more info.

@dennise.5353 6 ай бұрын

Any info about this issue???

@dennise.5353 6 ай бұрын

This would be a major turn off for me, because i will listen to music a lot and want to make use of the full bar and all speakers of course. Not only the 2 detachable speakers!

@sergiotito7420 2 ай бұрын

Does the HDMI e-arc input support VRR 4k 120 Hz? Thanks a lot!

@TotallydubbedHD 2 ай бұрын

I don't know how this would be relevant?

@vigneshn.y3048 11 ай бұрын

Can this be wall mounted or because of the magnetic surround speakers, it cant?

@TotallydubbedHD 10 ай бұрын

Pretty sure this was covered in the video

@Kamko_007 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review. When the JBL BAR 1300 went on sale, I looked for reviews wherever I could. I was thinking about the Samsung 990B or the Sony HT-A7000. Samsung is an excellent, really excellent soundbar. But not for me. Sony required additional investment. I more or less decided to buy it, I am satisfied with the JBL 5.1 soundbar. I have been using the JBL 1300 sound bar for more than two months. It's always on when I'm home. Netflix, HBO MAX, Disney+, SkyShowtime. Music via Tidal. I am extremely satisfied. Even though the price seemed high, today I don't regret it at all and it is worth every euro I paid for it! Some observations: SetTopBox - low sound quality - I turn off Smart Mode. Movies in DTS 5.1 are resampled by the soundbar to DTS: Neural X. In fact, any DTS format is always resampled. I disable this option. Unpublished settings: DTS Neural X On/Off mode : DTS:X is always played as DTS Neural X by default, although there is no official way to change it, just press the TV button on the remote control for more than three seconds and then press the play button. Nightmode On/Off: press the mute button on the remote control for more than three seconds and then press the minus button.

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it and thanks for sharing your experiences!

@cbeattie778 Жыл бұрын

Neural X is better than regular DTS:X

@ericmwitimwiti3963 Ай бұрын

is it good for music? i mean jbl bar 1300. im fearing to loose my money over it then it become useless in my house. i want to listen to movies and music.

@Guardianem Жыл бұрын

what do you think is the best 240hz 27" 1080p monitor rn? i have a vast array of them and dont know which to choose would be great if u could provide some advice and check my list of monitors :)

@Guardianem Жыл бұрын

here's what i was thinking of: ASUS TUF VG279QM HDR, Dell G2723H, Lenovo Legion Y27f-30

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

@@Guardianem suggest you watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qq14ZrZ71dWzcYU.html

@rahulkumartiwari1116 10 ай бұрын

As per you which one should I buy Samsung 990C or JBL 1300?

@TotallydubbedHD 10 ай бұрын

990b comments apply to the C. Suggest also waiting for my upcoming review of the C

@vmanjesh 8 ай бұрын

where does thus stand in comparison with Sony HT-A7000 ?

@TotallydubbedHD 8 ай бұрын

Not tried the Sony, so can't comment

@mariocavecchia4058 Ай бұрын

Ciao complimenti x il video! Volevo sapere cosa devi schiacciare sul telecomando x attivare voice ,smart, è intelligente? Aspetto una risposta molte grazie .Hi, congratulations on the video! I wanted to know what you have to press on the remote control to activate voice, smart, is it smart? I await a response, many thanks.

@TotallydubbedHD Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm not really sure I understand the question - maybe check the manual online?

@joshdimovski4483 9 ай бұрын

Do you have to recalibrate the rears every time you move them ?

@TotallydubbedHD 9 ай бұрын

Wouldn't be a bad idea, but if they're roughly in the same place, I wouldn't bother

@kanthr9395 10 ай бұрын

this compared to the Sonos arc and sub? which would you recommend? is there much difference?

@TotallydubbedHD 10 ай бұрын

Not tried the Arc so can't comment

@kanthr9395 10 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD Ahh right sure thing. Compared to others though like the Samsung q990b would you recommend this over that one?

@TotallydubbedHD 10 ай бұрын

@@kanthr9395 have you watched the video?

@kanthr9395 10 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD I have actually but my son was playing in the room so clearly I must have missed something lool. thanks for your time will watch it again and see what I missed :)

@kanthr9395 10 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD Understood after rewatching it, thanks.

@Gothy_Senpai 8 ай бұрын

it would be nice to see one review of this soundbar with gaming.

@TotallydubbedHD 8 ай бұрын

I don't game on console but I do play a lot on PC. You can take my soundstage comments and apply them to gaming

@Gothy_Senpai 8 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD thankyou thats really helpful. this will be my first home theatre purchase and i wanted to know if the 3d audio worked with gaming as well as movie content. i'll check your video out. 😀

@TotallydubbedHD 8 ай бұрын

@@Gothy_Senpai great.

@dimitrigait9079 11 ай бұрын

Is jbl bar 1300 better than Samsung q990b?

@savvasneophytou5664 11 ай бұрын

Interested too to know that!

@garretts431 8 ай бұрын

No. 990b rated .3 higher than jbl 1300x. 990c rated .4 higher than jbl 1300x on rtings. They are both practically the same bar minus nuances that each bar does differently such as samsung can get louder than jbl and other small things. Your ears will tell you what you like more.

@mariuslapusan3582 11 ай бұрын

JBL 1300 or HK citation 1100? How is the 1300 without the sub disabled? I live in an apartment and from what I know JBL bass rumbles like hell

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

HK for mids (vocals), the JBL for everything else

@mariuslapusan3582 11 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD would sennheiser ambeo max top both of these? What else can you recommend

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

@@mariuslapusan3582 yup, if you can afford and fit it in your setup. Suggest watching all of my reviews.

@mariuslapusan3582 11 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD I did watch your reviews of all the mentioned ones, for sennheiser I am worried about the heating that I've read from other users, plus it has the same 2.0 HDMI as HK. I am looking for a reliable Soundbar and good sounding

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

@@mariuslapusan3582 not had any issues while I was using it when testing; presume users haven't covered it or put it in (not on) a cabinet (as that would be silly lol)

@darkjacob886 Жыл бұрын

which is better than jbl 1300 and bose 900 + sub 700 or sonos arc?

@cbeattie778 Жыл бұрын

1300X

@darkjacob886 Жыл бұрын

@@cbeattie778 1300 and 1300x is the same?

@cbeattie778 Жыл бұрын

@darkjacob886 the 1300X has a 12 inch subwoofer is only sold in North America and the 1300 has a 10 inch subwoofer that's sold only overseas

@darkjacob886 Жыл бұрын

@@cbeattie778 i have a lg oled c3 an for gaming a need a soundbar,, which is better between samsung q990b and jbl 1300?

@MyBryant123 7 ай бұрын

What do you recomend this jbl 1300x Or the samsung q990c ? Because i want to buy one this week , . I like to play video games , view horror movies and play music sometimes at loud volume

@TotallydubbedHD 7 ай бұрын

I recommend watching this review and the one I've done on the Samsung.

@MyBryant123 7 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD do you have link

@ErnieSesameStreet 5 ай бұрын

How is it compare to the Samsung Q990C

@TotallydubbedHD 5 ай бұрын

It's bassier than the Samsung. But I'd pick the Samsung between the two.

@ErnieSesameStreet 5 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNJhmLai156miYk.html Someone upgrade the subwoofer for the Q990C

@dadevastator24_77 6 ай бұрын

How do you enable purevoice

@TotallydubbedHD 6 ай бұрын

Check the manual.

@Anima19879 11 ай бұрын

Samsung creates the best soundbar on the market. With Samsung TV plus (Q-Symphony) + rear speakers! A real cinema scene is created. I have the Q800B myself and I think it is a great Soundbar for little money! In addition, I have a Samsung TV and the sound quality when watching movies, listening to music and playing games is great. Additionally, I want to buy additional speakers and it will be an even higher level.

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!

@garretts431 Жыл бұрын

Too bad you only can get the 10inch sub and not the 12. The extra circumference on the cone makes a difference let alone the cabinet space.

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's surprising that JBL don't do both models everywhere!

@Ozu92 8 ай бұрын

Everyone says the 990c is better, but its rear speakers require an outlet unlike the 1300

@TotallydubbedHD 8 ай бұрын

Sonically, it is. But yes, the rears are more versatile in the JBL

@Ozu92 8 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD There are also disadvantages to the 990c. All connected to the rear speakers. Wires. My cats can drop the speakers by pulling on them. Also, my cats can jump on the speakers (and they are relatively high) and jumping from them to another place, they can knock them over. Unlike the flat rear speakers 1300

@TotallydubbedHD 8 ай бұрын

@@Ozu92 guess for you, the JBL works best!

@ganeshvarma9711 4 ай бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHDme bhi 1300x lene kaa soch raha hu...plz suggest me

@benvenutinelmiocalalejbl9246 Жыл бұрын

😮😮😮

@diuran1919 Жыл бұрын

They are good for only movies for music they are very bad, little better for gaming. Rear speakers are too weak in volume and quality sound and you can't change settings for each speaker like sound volume. Simple Equalizer in this app is not enough in my opinion., they should add advance settings as well. For that price, no big NO! My JBL Bar I gave back to the shop and was almost ready to buy 1000ver. but for now I didn't decide and still trying to find any good Soundbar and for now, still Samsung is I think is the top and second but with a lot of cable management Nakamichi soundbar.

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Can't agree with your experiences though! You returned this and got the 1000 instead?

@diuran1919 Жыл бұрын

@@TotallydubbedHD No I didn't buy 1000ver. I didn't buy anything. Still looking and watch or read reviews about soundbars.

@cbeattie778 Жыл бұрын

@Diuran I have the bar and it's amazing for music , it sounds like I am in a concert

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

@@diuran1919 right, so where does this comment come from if you've not bought it or tried it?

@TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

@@billbrooke4355 makes no sense, sorry!

@abhishekbanodkar9400 9 ай бұрын

I own Samsung Q990C and it's far better than jbl 1300. Lows, Mids, Higs are excellent with no distortion. JBL does not even come close to 990 models. But for this review ' Love from 🇮🇳 '

@TotallydubbedHD 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@akshaybagga9 9 ай бұрын

LOL SUBWOOFER

@NILSHPRASHR 8 ай бұрын

Chutiya company samsung

@dheerajkumarchauhan2261 8 ай бұрын

Bass?

@abhishekbanodkar9400 8 ай бұрын

@@dheerajkumarchauhan2261 It has beautiful sound signature with solid bass, low rumble and any movie / song can be literally enjoyed. Jbl just gives bass direction downwards hence people feel the difference. If you are strictly only bass lover then jbl 1300x / 1000 would be your pick. But samsung definitely has crisp and thumping bass which does not spoil mids and highs