JBL BAR 1300 Review | 11.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar | 1170W Output
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- This is my review of the JBL Bar 1300, JBL's Flagship Soundbar for 2023.
This is an 11.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar with 16 different channels of audio and 22 drivers (8 Racetrack drivers, 7 Tweeters, 6 Full Range Drivers and 1 Sub-Woofer) giving an output of 1170W.
It is WiFi 6 enabled and supports Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Airplay.
Video Chapters :
00:00 Intro
01:23 Box Content
01:51 Physical Overview & Design
03:42 Connectivity
05:01 Speaker Arrangement
06:31 Rear Speakers
08:19 JBL One App & Remote
09:22 Sound Quality
11:43 Conclusion
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Straight to the point & informative. I wish all reviews were like this...
Simple & Clear Details 🎉
Thank You for this Video 🙏
hello, thank you for the good work you do, what do you recommend between jbl 1300 and Samsung q990c? thank you
Hi what do u think of the Bose 900 as compared to the JBL Bar 1300? I was hesitating between the 2 of which one to buy. Which one is more worth it in terms of value for money, sound fidelity and quality?
Perfect Review, thanks a lot! I've been thinking about it for a long time, but I'm going to place an order now!
Glad I could help!
Which one to buy can u plz suggest jbl 1300 or bose ultra with subwoofer
What a presentation, splendid....great going brother! Please make a video on budget soundbars as well
Sure 👍
Awesome production and review! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for great rev❤
Glad you liked it
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow I love your video 📹 is amazing awesome please not stop making videos are educational from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I am new in your channel ❤🎉
Nice review. Thanks
Great presentation and an in-depth review, which is to the point. Recently experienced this sound nar in a Croma store and was really impressed with the quality of sound.
By the way your intro music is also awesome. Which track is that?
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Amazing Review and covered all the tiny aspects.
Thanks for appreciating
Shah Calling Shah 😝
I have already buy it, dam nice. From malaysia
I need this one for my LG 86" big tv need big sound 😊
but i can actually connect to the pc becuase of the optical audio cable i have a dedicated sound card for that
Thanks for the detailed explanation, I have a question though, I am currently using same model but 5.1 wireless version and I found connectivity issues with the surround speakers some times even thought I have done the calibration using the calibration stick. Did that issues has been addressed with this model???
Thanks. I've not encountered any connection issues with the rear speakers. There were no sync or signal drop issue for the entire time I used it.
Thanks for review
My pleasure
Шикарный саудбар!!!!👍👍👍👍. Сам купил 1000 модель. Тоже супер 👍👍👍👍👍.
Hi. Thank you so much for such an informative review. Most of the CZcams reviews are for the 1300x so yours really helped a lot of us.
After doing extensive research on soundbars available in India, it looks like the two main contenders for Atmos are this JBL 1300 and the Samsung Q990C.
As you know it is very difficult to get a demo of the Samsung model in India. Even if one does manage to (eg. Croma), there is no actual demo room so you cannot really tell how good the system is. If you could make a comparison video between the two, that would benefit a lot of us. And if you do decide to, please emphasise on the subwoofers & Bass. Thank you.
Thank you for your sweet comment. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the Q990B. So, I won't be able to make a comparison video. But based on the specs and reviews, I can say that the JBL one is better suited for a bigger room as it has higher sound output and more powerful bass. But the Samsung System is technically slightly superior as it produces slightly better sound. One thing that is missing on the Samsung sound bar is lack of Chromecast support. If you're an Android user, this can be a big turn off.
You can also consider Sony HT-A9 system. While it is not a sound bar, its flexibility makes it as easy to setup as a soundbar. And because it doesn't have to fit under a TV, it uses bigger drivers producing richer sound. It is usually considered to be the best Dolby Atmos Setup unless you're going for a dedicated Multi-Speaker Dolby Atmos System with an AV Receiver. Also, it has support for all streaming services unlike Samsung and supports Hi Res and Lossless Audio codecs like LDAC which both Samsung and JBL lack.
@@RONTEK Thank you very much for your very detailed and informative reply and I apologise for my delayed reply.
But just FYI, I bought the JBL 1300. It is fantastic!! My bedroom is around 250sqft and this thing fills the entire room with amazing sound.
The subwoofer is powerful, shakes the windows and you can feel the bass.
The Samsung subwoofer was not so great. It had bass you could hear but not enough to feel. I managed to get a demo for both the products in the end.
@@denzilpereira632 Nice comment. It was helpful. Did you checked Sony A9 with JBL1300 ? Can you advice me. Also for music how is 1300 performing.
@@denzilpereira632 sir i hv a question😊 can u answer
can we control vocals and bass volume seperately in jbl
i wana hear only bass beats
no voice in songs
but jbl bar 1300 costs 60K more than samsung
we can buy a powered sub like polk or bic for 60K
Good review, bought mine for 650 euro’s, however without remote. Bought the jbl remote online but it is not working. Any idea if you need to push special buttons on the remote in order to make it work?
Haha he there! Also looking at the reviews. I am the reddit guy who bought it for 839 euro with the remote😉
Got it from Croma in 1.25 lakh a month back. The experience has been incredible listening to it using LG C2 65” OLED as display. Dolby atmos, bass and detachable rear speakers are the highlights. Recently watched Extraction 2 and was completely blown away with the sound of all the bullets and gun shots around. The best purchase made!!!! Totally worth it!!!
That's great to hear 😀
Which Croma Store ..? I guess its a good deal .
@@anuraggsood4322 Sector 29, Gurgaon
You sound like your from a poor country. What are you even doing here. Nevermind commenting about the product.
you should have gone to Vijay sales next to croma in sec 29 they were giving the same product at 1.15lac only thing we need to do a good bargain...however didn't have so much amount so I got JBL Bar 500 at 43K where the mrp was 50k 😁 and sony X82L from Vijaysales
This vs Ambeo max?
Bro you are first to unbox bar 1300 in india
Can you suggest me which one should I buy between JBL 1300 and Samsung Q990C?
I can't give an accurate answer without testing the Q990C, but based on the specs, JBL has an advantage in terms of sheer output wattage. Also, JBL has chromecast support, which Samsung lacks. So, if you're an android user, that'll be a big inconvenience if you opt for samsung... atleast for listening to music.
But as per many reviews of the Q990C, the sound fidelity of samsung is slightly superior.
But as both of them are top of the line offerings, you won't be disappointed by either of them.
i came back to watch videos about buying a sound bar for tv that i think or it should work nice in pc as it has bluetooth and optical audio i can connect it to my sound blaster card so the bar should have an input for optical and my sound blaster has an output for optical audio dolby digital and dts audio so it needs to be enough for connecting it to the sound card and the price is no problem for me well am not gonna buy that sound bar but another one from the same JBL i am thinking to buy JBL BAR 800 500 i think
1300 watts, what's the rms on this specially the sub, if 300w continuous that's great will go fir it
Yup, the figures are RMS, not peak. So, 300W for the sub, 650W for the soundbar, and 110W each for the satellite speakers. The total is 1170W RMS.
Let's just say that you won't need more than that as the sound, especially the bass impact, is huge.
Ultimate presentation.
When u compare this with bose soundbar 900 with rear speaker. Which one is better? Can u make a comparison video
Sorry, I've not tested that bose system and won't be able to have access to it without purchasing. So, a comparison video won't be possible.
Which one u Suggest JBL 1300 or Sony A7000 with sw5 and rs5
I've not tried the A7000, but based on its reviews, it's Dolby Atmos effects aren't very impressive. You should consider Sony's HT-A9 with SW5 for the ultimate Dolby Atmos experience if you want to go with Sony. JBL Bar 1300 is also incredible, but it lacks a few features like support for High Res Audio, which Sony offers.
Can u tell me the music playing in the background? I mean the soundtrack
Here you go
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Do the speakers that are pulled out in the 1300 model come with a cover like there is in the previous bar 9.1 model?
That's my main criticism with these speakers. You get end caps for the sound bar but not for the rear speakers. So, when you've the rear speakers detached from the Soundbar, the rear speakers have exposed pins with no way to cover them up.
@@RONTEK Too bad
@@RONTEK Can you please explain to me that receivers determine the sound bar has 2 small speakers on the sides inside what happens to the sound if you put a cover?
Sorry, I'm not sure whether I understood your question properly or not. From what I understood, if you're asking about the impact of the end caps being attached to the soundbar, there is no degradation of sound as the end caps have a mesh grill to let the sound through it. However, if you're asking about covering the soundbar with dust cover, I wouldn't recommend it as it'll muffle the sound and also affect the surround sound effect created by the side and top facing speakers.
The soundbar is designed in a way that dust cannot enter it. You just need to clean it with a cloth from time to time to remove the dust settled on top of it.
@@RONTEK Yes, that's what I meant by the end caps that are attached to the sound bar. Are they perforated?
amazing
Can I use it with set top box with projector ????
Yes, connect the soundbar to the projector via the eARC port. And connect the set top box to either of the other hdmi ports of the Soundbar.
in jbl bar 1300 the maximum volume level ends at 51 or 100?
ends at 32
How would you compare this to the JBL Bar 9.1 (if you have tested it)?
I've not tested it against that, but based on the experience of others who have tested them both, I can say that the Bar 1300 is much superior.
@@RONTEK what makes the 1300 superior? I currently own the 9.1 and I’m thinking of upgrading 🤔
Ok, first of all, the bar 1300 surround speakers can be charged via a type c cable. So, if someone wants to permanently mount the rear speakers and power them, that's now possible with 1300.
But the real upgrade is in surround sound experience. The rear speakers of 9.1 only have 1 tweeter each for rear channels. Tweeters are only good for producing high-frequency sounds. The 1300 rear speakers have a race track driver, a tweeter, and a passive radiator for full body sound. So, the rear speakers sound just as good as the main soundbar.
Also, the main soundbar has a lot more race track drivers, tweeters, and 2 more upward firing full range speakers. These speakers bounce sounds in different directions to create an immersive 360° surround sound experience.
So, for example, in top gun maverick, when a fighter jet flies off the screen or comes into the screen, you can accurately track its sound path. Compared to a 5.1.4 channel system like the bar 9.1, the movement of object from front to rear or vice versa is very seamless as you get 6 additional side channels with the bar 1300.
Also, the bar 1300 has one of the most convincing height channels. It literally feels like I've speakers mounted in my ceiling.
Obviously, these advantages can only be experienced with Dolby Atmos content. Standard 5.1 channel content will sound more or less on par on both 9.1 and 1300
@@RONTEK I do find the 9.1 seem to lack height channels even at max Atmos volume, so this sounds like a great upgrade to me. I’ll have to check it out in my local store. Thank you very much for the detailed summary!
Hi bro, greetings from Australia.. I reckon, u might be the only one in India to have a vid on this dragon. One question, don’t know if u are tech geek . JBL 2.1 deep bass has a 6.5’” transducer and produces 300W output. JBL 1300 has 10” transducer and also produces 300W output. I am a very very very “bass centric” person. Could you advise why is the difference , what is the difference and also if there is a physical sound punch between the two? Could u please make a video if u can technically handle to answer it ?
Interesting question.
Ok, first of all, the JBL Bar 2.1 has a total output of 300W, of which 200W is for the subwoofer, and 100W is for the Soundbar.
In the case of Bar 1300, 300W is dedicated to the subwoofer only.
So, in terms of output power, there will be a big difference.
Coming to the topic of driver size vs watts, both are important but for different reasons.
I'm not an expert in this department, but I do have some basic understanding.
The way a subwoofer works is that the driver cone oscillates (moves up and down) at the frequency, which matches the sound frequency it is trying to produce.
So basically, watts determine how much power is sent to the driver for its movement.
And the cone size or the driver size impacts the amount of air being displaced by the oscillating movement. With a bigger cone size, more air is displaced, creating a larger impact. But if enough power is not supplied to a big cone, it won't be able to move at a good frequency, resulting in less punchy bass.
So, matching watts with driver size is important.
Normally, a 6-7" driver is paired with 150-200w and 10-12" drivers are paired with 300-500w of power.
But these are not the only things that should be taken into consideration.
The frequency range of any speaker system is also very important. Human hearing capability is from 20Hz to 20,000Hz(20KHz).
Your JBL Bar 2.1 can go only as low as 40Hz. So, it cannot reproduce very low frequencies (sub bass) properly. In comparison, JBL bar 1300 can go as low as 33Hz so it can produce lower frequencies better.
Other things to factor in include size and position of bass reflex port and subwoofer enclosure size, shape, and materials used.
@@RONTEK hats off .. that's so classy explanation ! And so easy to decipher ..
The thing which I missed in here is that all the below JBL sound bar 1300, 1000, 800, 550 etc have exactly the same 300W sub woofer with exactly 10" transducer. What's the difference between the 4 sub bass .. as in the specifications all are exactly the same , all produce exactly the same sound frequencies and all have exactly the same components and exactly same size.. 😬😬😬😬😬
Thanks for appreciating 😊
All the new JBL Soundbars use the same 10" 300W subwoofer. It's a win-win for both the manufacturer as well as the consumer.
JBL gets to produce the same subwoofer at scale, thereby reducing the unit cost. Also, it streamlines the inventory as they don't have to manage multiple SKUs.
And for consumers, even mid level jbl bar 500 and 800 consumers get to enjoy the thump of a big subwoofer.
Nowadays, brands are switching to this common subwoofer system. Even Sony has 2 subwoofers, which are compatible with all their soundbars. You can choose which one to get based on your budget and room size.
Now, the only major difference between the new JBL lineup is the Dolby Atmos effect. And that's a big one as once you experience the real dolby atmos effect, it's difficult to go back to just front facing sound or virtual surround sound.
@@RONTEK superb all questions answered . Keep up the good work. Just amazed at the quality of the videos I produce ...
Jbl 2.1 deep bass subwoofer has an output of 200 watts, the soundbar itself is 100 watta, total is 300 watts
Has 10" and 12" subwoofer versions?thanks
This is the 10" version. The 12" version is only available in the US and the model is called JBL BAR 1300X. The 10" model is called JBL BAR 1300.
Come the x to Europa to?
Hey mate. Excellent overview of the JBL Bar 1300 soundbar. It's an explosive yet a very expensive piece of tech. I guess it's better to wait for tye price to drop when JBL releases a newer model or if they decide to discontinue this model.
For a budget of 30-40K, which soundbar would you recommend? I'm going to install the soundbar in a 150 Sq. Ft. Room so not sure if a very powerful soundbar will make much sense. I would like to have Dolby Atmos effects but don't want to spend a lot.
Here are the options I'm considering (going from low to high):
- LG SH7Q 5.1 Soundbar: 18K
- Zebronics 9750 Pro 5.1.2 Soundbar: 19K
- Yamaha YAS 209 2.1 Soundbar: 25K
- Philips TAB8967 5.1.2 Soundbar: 37K
- JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar: 39K
- JBL Bar 500 Pro Soundbar: 46K
Some of the JBL soundbars are going above the budget but the bass is incredible with the 10" Woofer.
Which one will you recommend or do you have some other recommendation?
Thanks for your inputs.
Ok, I'll get back to you in a couple of days. I'll have to do some research before I answer that question.
Ok so I've gone through your list. If you want an authentic Dolby Atmos experience, you'll need a soundbar with upward firing speakers as well as rear speakers (also upward firing if possible).
Sounbars without rear speakers or upward firing speakers give you virtual surround sound effect and not a real surround sound effect. So, all the sound comes from the front but it feels like its coming from a wider area. But with real upward and rear speakers, sound comes from many directions making the experience theatre like. So, soundbars like LG SH7Q, Yamaha YAS 209, JBL Bar 5.1 and 500 Pro should be eliminated. Zebronics and Philips are the brands that will give you a good enough Atmos Experience. Out of these, Zebronics one is much cheaper and its reviews are quite good. So, while this soundbar might not be the best sounding soundbar from your list, its Atmos effect will be the best.
I can't really think of any other soundbars under 50K that delivers a proper Atmos experience. But if you decide to increase your budget, JBL Bar 800 and Samsung Q930C are very good options. Basically, you should search for soundbars that can output in 5.1.2 channel as minimum (Breakdown : 5 channels for left, right, center, rear left and rear right, 1 for sub woofer and 2 for upward channels). The sweet spot for Perfect Dolby Atmos effects is 7.1.4 channel.
@@RONTEK
Hey buddy. Thanks for your detailed analysis.
Yes, I agree with your points that the Real Atmos experience will be felt by having more upfiring speakers, especially on the rear as it will be more immersive. I'll wait for some deals and see if Samsung or JBL discount their higher end soundbars during Diwali or the New Year.
I also wanted to ask you about Dolby Atmos Passthrough. Do you think the Amazon FireTV Stick 4K Max will support True Dolby Atmos Passthrough or do I need to invest in a better source (or a new TV altogether) to get real Dolby Atmos? I've heard that the Dolby Atmos in the FireTV Stick is compressed (Divy Digital Plus) and not True Atmos (Dolby TrueHD). What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks for your inputs! Subscribed :)
Is 1300 worth it vs 1000 for premium in price? Considering i will use it for movies and music and am not an audiophile
JBL Bar 1000 is also a very good sound system. Bar 1300 just has more surround channels. But the Bar 1000's 7.1.4 channel sound system is more than good enough.
The only real advantage of Bar 1300 is that its rear speakers can be permanently mounted as they can be powered by a type C cable.
@@RONTEK btw didn't find JBL 1300 bar listed on chroma and Vijay sales website aswell with gurgaon pincode also and there is no digital footprint in India for that. From where did you buy it?
I didn't buy it. One of my cousins bought it from a JBL retail store. At that time, it was only the 2nd unit of Bar 1300 in India. So, I kept it for a few weeks to review it and once my review was done, I sent it back to my cousin's place.
Since then, I've heard of many people buying it in India, but only in the offline market. It's completely absent online.
One of the commenters mentioned that he got it from Chrome for 125k which is quite a good price.
Please advise me which is better, JBL 1300 or SONY A7000
I've not tested the A7000, but based on its reviews, it isn't very impressive in terms of Dolby Atmos Surround Sound. In comparison, the Jbl Bar 1300 has a fantastic Dolby Atmos effect.
However, you can also consider Sony's A9 sound system with the SW5 subwoofer as it offers the best Dolby Atmos effect based on its reviews. Samsung Q990C is also a top contender.
Can you please review samsung Q990C also ?
Sorry bro, I don't have any contacts to arrange the Q990C, and I can't afford to buy it... just for reviewing.
Please provide link to buy this online
It's not available online, atleast here in India. If you're from India, you can try some electronics store like Chroma. One of the comments on this video stated that he was able to get it for 125k INR from Chroma.
Bro , just bought a JBL 1000
Can we play Dolby Atmos dtx via Bluetooth ( I don't have a TV and have paired ipad ) .. please let me know .. seems as if the rear speakers seems rubbish 😰😰😰😰😰
No, you can't get Dolby Atmos and DTX over bluetooth. In fact, JBL doesn't even support lossless audio over bluetooth.
You'll need a TV with an eARC HDMI port for Dolby Atmos.
If you get a TV with just a standard ARC port, you'll need to use the soundbar's HDMI pass-through port to connect a Fire TV stick or Mi TV stick with Dolby Atmos support.
You can also go for Apple TV 4k box, which even supports music playback in Dolby Atmos and you can rent or buy movies with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision from the Apple TV app.
Over bluetooth, the Soundbar tries to convert 2 channel audio into surround sound, and that's why the rear speakers sound weird if you listen to them up close.
But with proper Dolby Atmos, all the speakers will sound great.
@@RONTEK mate .. as quality info as always .. u are just just classic !! Unsubscribed to all technical gurujis and sharamji and all shit !!!
Last question: can I use the rear speakers only with my laptop . Just the 2 of them ONLY .. if yes can u make a video on that ?
Thanks for appreciating.
Using the rear speakers as independent speakers is only possible with the bar 1300... not with the bar 1000.
The bar 1300 rear speakers have Bluetooth and can work as standalone bt speakers.
But that's not the case with the bar 1000 where the rear speakers can only communicate with the Soundbar.
@@RONTEK oh got it 👍🏻👍🏻thanks
@@RONTEKjust got myself a tv , I installed the HDMI to the eArc port on TV and the sound bar .
The rear speakers are very faint . In the setting I have put it to max . Is there anything wrong with the rear speakers ?
How much sound is ur rears producing when kept at the back ?
Hi please suggest should I go for 1300 or 1000, the Hall size will be 18ft x 12 ft type apartment and is the extra premium is really worth it or should I go for 1000. Also 1000 surround it say can charge with USB C you have mentioned only possible in 1300 which is correct.
More speakers make it more valuable in my opinion. Just ordered the 1300 myself. But to be honest, the q990c from samsung is also amazing. Maybe even slightly better.
@@mr_movieguru thanks for your response and suggestion.
@@Sree14321 Your welcome! 👍🏽😊
JBL 1300 is best or Samsung Q990C which one to buy
I've not tested the Q990C but based on its reviews, it is really good. However, it misses out on Chromecast support. If that isn't important for you, you can go for either of them and you'll be very happy.
Very good review
Glad you enjoyed it
@RON TEK do you think thr 40inch bar is too short width wise for being in front of a 77" lg oled? Or should I go with the Samsung?
The samsung Soundbar is about 48" width wise. So, it'll look better under a 77" TV but even a 40" Soundbar should look good. It's not at all a small Soundbar.
Also, the Samsung Soundbar has much lower output @660W vs 1170W of JBL and it doesn't support Google Assistant and Chromecast.
I just bought this at Best Buy vs a Nakamichi system that was $500 more. I hope I don't have any regrets
So what's your thought?
How is non dolby atmos music quality?
Non dolby atmos music quality is also good. You get virtual surround sound with normal music, which does a decent job of enhancing the sound stage of the music. However, you can get similar sound quality with much cheaper soundbars.
The real benefit of this soundbar can only be experienced with Dolby Atmos content.
Hi bro how much did you get this bar in ruppees
Around 150k
1.25 lakh a month back from Croma
MID NIGHT MASS
If you posted more often, you could def get more views and subs
I'm gradually increasing the frequency of my uploads
@@RONTEK sounds great your editing alone is amazing, let alone the actual content and how you present it is amazing. For a small channel this is really good work
Thanks for appreciating 😊
No i couldn't understand a word of it.
1170watts😂😂😂 liars 🎉
And the spl is?