Been waiting for the JBL 1300X review for quite some time, and thank you so much for delivering it with depth and content. Great content as usual. Bravo!
Even though I have already spent on setting up my sound system , watching all your videos is a habit that is here to stay from my days researching for the perfect sound system
Picked up one of these just this week and love it. Came from a 2.1 Yamaha bar. Years ago i had a proper install of a Yamaha 5.1 system and i am surprised just how awesome sound bars have become. Im going to hang onto this for as long as i can - very impressed and kove the fsct they csn reattach to the main unit. Given the small space i live in, that was the main reason i chose JBL over the Samsung
Actually a bit relieved from your review. Ended up getting the q990b on sale but always had the 1300x in the back of my mind. Q990b doesn't have my favorite sound signature for music but the atmos experience for movies is unreal. Perfectly happy with this balance for nearly half the cost of the 1300x. Cheers bud
yeah 1300x is so bad. atmos firing speakers dont even work - just mindless sounds above with no precision or height feeling. the system sounds like a crappy 3.1 system and the subwoofer is so bad - no rumble, just a muted tone the whole time. worst soundbar ever. samsung is the only bar to produce greatest atmos effects ever. nothing will ever compare to samsung.
I was looking forward to your comprehensive review. I watched your review of the jbl bar 9.1 a couple of years ago before purchasing it. I was thinking of purchasing the 1300 to replace the 9.1 however i guess ill just go for the q990b as its got a better sound stage and a better bang for the buck.
From what I can tell the 1170 watt power rating advertised is given as max power not rms. That sort of coincides with the fact the q990b gets a lot louder than the jbl. It's still a powerful soundbar but I think people need to understand that just because it has a 10 inch woofer (12 inch US) and 1170 watt slapped on the box, doesn't mean this is the system to blow your house down.
Can the detachable speakers be left continuously connected to USB? Will it bypass the battery as I have seen that it is difficult to replace the battery.
Really love about overall review of JBL bar but I am bit confused between the JBL Bar 1300 and the Samsung Q990D, Maybe the demo person wanted to sell the Samsung more. Can you please suggest which one is better for Music and Movies?
D I’d say as it’s a better bar (far more substantial) and more reliable surrounds - 1300 has a punchier sub which may be the most important thing but I don’t think it is
Awesome review, mate. Thanks! It's on sale in New Zealand for $1200 right now (We have the 1300 non-x version), whereas the Q990C is $1765. I'll give a listen in the store this weekend, not sure if I'll regret not paying an extra $500 for the Samsung over the lifespan of the JBL soundbar. Thoughts?
I like the C over the X (bar is far more substantial) … that is a high price for the C … with others claiming they are getting for free with the purchase of a tv. I would wait a bit and look for a better deal on the C
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
Been following you for a long time. Thank you so much for this. Current owner of a JBL 9.1 (basement) and Q950T for my main setup in my living room. I pulled the trigger on this to replace the Q950T because I've always absolutely hated the ridiculous display on the top, the awful connectivity via the lame settings in the Smart Things app and random sub or rears turning off at different times where I've found myself checking for blue lights as a natural routine now, which is really sad. Really looking forward to this. Arrives on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (have detailed dates for historical purposes). Now to figure out how to sell my Q950T because, man, the resale market for soundbars is just woeful.
@@MyBryant123 if you have a small to medium room 9.1 is a good option. A bigger room will fit the 1300x better. However that’s not to say the 1300x cant sound good in a smaller room, either. If price is an issue just get the jbl bar 1000 its an inbetween of the 9.1 and 1300x, and an upgraded version of the 9.1.
I currently have the Bar 9.1 and I still love. I was looking to upgrade this year or so and was looking at either this or the 990C. I have to have DTS-X so the Arc is out of the question. That being said I'm kinda disappointed by the new JBL offerings. I wish the soundstage was wider! I wish JBL would make another model without those battery detachable speakers as I ended up just leaving mine out and connected to power through a voice activated smart plug. By doing this would give JBL an option to make the rears bigger while also making the soundbar longer. I believe this is what the 1300X should've been. It would've been an instant buy for me but instead I will wait for BF to get 990C on sale. I might still consider the 1300X if the price is right too.
I think it makes a lot of sense as the soundbar inputs allow you to get lossless sound directly onto the bar … now it doesn’t make sense to go out of your way for a bar that outputs 4k 120 as the tv doesn’t support that frame rate.
It makes sense. Many streaming services are still using compressed atmos through Dolby Digital + codec. So an older TV that still has only ARC and Dolby Digital+ pasthrough it's enough to enjoy the full experience of the streams...Netflix, Prime a.s.o.
Neverenoughtech: which sounds bar do u prefer the Sonos Arc ultra with a Sonos gen 4 subwoofer or the JBL 1300 with the 12" subwoofer which do u think would be better sound quality and bass wise for movies thanks for your time and opinion
I got the bar 1000 on Black Friday special for 799. Love it but it goes into standby every 10 mins. Using e-arc and updated firmware and correct tv settings and still goes in Standby.. thought it was defective 5 calls to JBL support i returned for a new unit at Best Buy.. still doing same thing. JBL says I cannot disable standby mode.. but not sure why every 10 mins it does it, yet I’m watching movie with active scenes.. does your 1300 go in standby or what I doing wrong. It also won’t allow the CEC from TV.
I'm also having an issue where my jbl 1000 loses connection to what I have it connected to while watching.. tried replacing HDMI cable still no success. Going to return it.
I need advice. I currently have an LG atmos soundbar that’s decent but the sub sucks and no surrounds. I have open concept house and high, sloped ceiling. in family room. I know that’s not conducive for a soundbar but I gave up some performance for ease of setup/ less wires. But I want more base! I have good JBL base in the basement (not being used) that had the boom I needed before I switched to the soundbar. Should I dump atmos due the ceiling and find a bar with surrounds that has a sub out port?
I think this system has a much beefed sub than whatever LG system you might have. I have not seen a SB system with a sub out port from surrounds - Klipsch 1200 has a sub out from their sub - that’s a big boy to start with
@@neverenoughtech thanks. I mis-phrased my question. With the high ceiling, should I put less emphasis on up firing speakers and look for soundbars with surround speakers and that have either a good sub or a wired sub port? I know everyone loves the Samsung bar and I have a Qled Samsung TV. How is the sub in that boy?
Been waiting for this one :D How does the bar perform with the rears attached to the bar? Does it somewhat extend the front sound stage and still deliver some height effects when not used as rears?
curious about this as well! I like the option of leaving them attached for general TV watching, video games and just detaching them when I want to watch a movie
I think it now does have 4K @120hz because it is now advertising HDCP 2.3. There’s no other specs on the site that indicate 4K resolution pass through.
i am wondering what holds the BOSE 900 back ? is it the surrounds ? or the 700bass Module ? I think the bar itself is a great sounding bar...have had the Samsung Q950a and the Sonos Arc / 2 subs / SL ones and ended up selling both...just wasn't feeling it....where do i go next as in soundbars ? Bose ? JBL ? Sennheisser ? Klipsch ? i am not a bass head but enjoy clear dialogue and crisp sound...looking forward to opinions......MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL.....cheers from Vulcan Canada
Today arrived my new Jbl Bar 1300, and i have a problem with it. When i play music or ytb videos from my phone, the sound only comes from the rear detachable speakers, and not from the main unit ( the detachables are conected to the main unit). When I dettach one of the rear speakers from the main unit, the sound immediately starts playing on the main unit. When i reattach the speaker back (both are connected now) the main unit mutes and the sound comes only from the Left and Right detachable speakers. Please help me!!!
Great review...thanks...i have a question pls. I heard someone say that wIth the JBL 1000, if your tv has ARC but no ATMOS sound, the rear speakers will have no sound! Is that so? And if you do have sound, will it be in atmos effect? Thanks
Finally! Thanks a lot! Am I understood correctly - we cannot put surrounds speakers at wall and connect them to power simultaneously? It looks like no room to plug USB-C in on wall position.
You can use the heart button to set a favourite for example your favourite streaming radio station which I use as is our local radio station as an example, thanks for the review and yes mate this is an awesome bit of kit well worth the investment Cheers from Oz
you can use a 2.1 cable, but the 1300x isn't going to utilize the true nature of the cable, which is providing 120 hz content feed for people who game on a computer. Everyone else that use consoles, watch movies, or play music - you don't need a 2.1 connection, 2.0 is just fine
Which one do you think offers better sound quality for movie? : JBL bar 1300 system vs Sonos system (arc bar + sub + era 100/300) . I know for sure the Sonos system will offer much better music quality, but unsure about movie. Please help me pick the right one, as I'll be using it more for movie, but consider the huge price difference, not sure if it's really worth it for movie.
Interested in this one, just cuz the 12" subwoofer.. Had the 9.1 before and looking for an replacement.. But I feel the 990B/C have much worse bass. When I had the Bar 9.1 the sub was barely enough for my music experience and then go to a 8" ~200W seems like a big no.. Soooooo split in how to proceed :(
I would go with the q990b, however in my case I'm limited to roughly 120cm widht of the bar, q990b is 123cm and JBL Bar 1300 is 100cm without the side speakers. I found a refurbished 1300 bar from JBL at 920 EUR. Hopefully it'll satisfy my needs. Thanks for the review!
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 😰😰😰😰😰
Hi, will you be reviewing the jbl bar 1000? I am before buying and I do not know whether to take jbl bar 1000, samsung hw q990b or pay extra for jbl bar 1300. I would be grateful for help
I would go q990B as I would take that over the X. I can’t readily order the 1000 in the US and it’s probably too similar to justify reviewing … I suspect the sound is very close to what I reviewed with the X
Daniel, how do you listen dolby tru hd via hdmi earc on soundbars/av receivers when none of the android /google tv's allows to passthru it in original way, the same situation is with the lpcm 7.1, and the Samsung and LG tv's do not support dts/dts hd.
Can you also review some mid range soundbars, 400-800 USD. I.e. Q800R With your knowledge it would give a great insight to what the difference what top tier systems is.
It's odd that end caps come with this soundbar for when you are using the rear surrounds detached from the soundbar. The end caps would cover the tweeters.
Q990B in Europe is consistently around 900€ which make impossible to beat, unless you really need rear speaker without plugs. A curiosity about this JBL, when the rear are attached to the bar, do you lose the wide tweeters? Because I do not see them in the detachable speakers.
I just bought it, but the rear speakers are not engaging or very small sound from them mostly when watching movie without atmos,it's annoying even i don't feel surround effects, the sound is thin and in front not like bar 9.1 i ungraded from i used to feel immersed in centre of action. Its disappointing they need to update.
hello can you help me how did i get jbl bar 1300 the box has double schoch white tape side under white...may it have been used before? or did jbl make the boxes like this?
Great channel. The dry humour is a great foil for what is a reasonably um, dry topic.. Here is Oz the Bar 1000 and 9.1 are available but the 1300/x is not at present even from JBL. The 1000 is AU$1500 so can only imagine the 1300 would be $2k and then some. Seen it advertised from Overseas sellers for over $3k. 990B can be had for circa $1300 so no brainer which one to choose. Curious - What happens with Atmos if you have only one side wall e.g in an open plan dining/lounge. does the sound stage end up lopsided or can the calibration adjust for it? Thanks.
It will degrade the technical precision but … I always think a soundbar sounds more cinematic and immersive when the space is bigger. Sound calibrations help with uneven walls.
Hi sir. Good morning. How are you sir. I have a good sound bar JBL 9.1. I have a doubt in wireless surround sound. Attached or Detached. What is perfect...
One more question sir. The wireless surround sound. Can I put the cable USB in wireless surround sound all day and night in charging at the same place I fixed my wireless surround sound.
I love your reviews, im confused i really want to get a good bar to replace my jbl 9.1, i love bass for music and loud music which can you recommend. My name is Michael from Nigeria
If money is not a problem go for sonos. U will enjoy it. I currently hav the arc ultra and just 2 era 300 speakers and I feel like I don't need a subwoofer, the bass is already more than enough. I also have the samsung Q950T which is really good for movies but music is not gud enough
Dear NeverEnoughTech I don't know if you read every one of our thoughts or questions. But I am dying to ask you one. When I see the manual, it says the Subwoofer is 300W(max THD 1%). So the subwoofer is 300 W or just the peak power is 300W. Experts say they are two very different thing. Peask (Max) and Rated output. I hope you can answer. I even cannot have the answer from JBL or SAMSUNG so far since I am in the middle of deciding what to buy. This or SAMSUNG 990B. Since Samsung 990B has 200W subwoofer. So shall I have to also count that Samsung has less power than JBL in terms of Subwoofer? Thanks always.
what I was looking for in a review was even how does it perform when the rear are in the bar... how does it perform compared with bar alone system like sony A5/7000, bose or Arc without the rear speakers? Because the price is high but not as high as these other systems in the complete form with the option of having the full surround when needed in movie night
Great review. In Romania we have only the 1300 non X option which is weaker than the X but not by much. The real problem for JBL in my case is that the Samsung Q990b can be had for as low as 700 Euro including VAT while the JBL 1300 non X is 1520 Euro. Even if it bested in quality by a little the other soundbar options the Samsung remains the best bang for buck.
@@ParideNasello Romania, Altex store has is now at 3800 Lei which means 760 eur. A few days ago the same store also had 2 990b's returned by users for 3500 Lei which means 700 eur. This price is a bargain to be honest compared with any and I really many any other flagship soundbar. Also eMAG has it for 3800 lei or 760 eur. These are our local prices, I know that în other regions the price is very different, probably close to MSRP. Some things are dirt cheap here...for example the internet provider prices...for 1gbps is only 30 lei or 6 eur/month and 40 lei or 8 eur for 2.5gbps and 50lei or 10 eur for 10gbps. As a general rule most things are cheaper in US instead of other places...with few exceptions.
I've listened to both, they sound similar. You get more power in the bass with a 1300x and slightly better audio overall. But, if you didn't have them side by side, and you only had the 1000 - you'd be happy
Because I’m not comparing it to perfection but the rest of the SB systems - I haven’t experienced or perceived the sub to be in an issue in the way you are describing - could be listening space
@@neverenoughtech which sound bar has the most base I’m leaning towards getting the nakamachi 1300 watt dual 10” sub one or this jbl you reviewed but I can get the nakamachi 1300 watt one refurbished for 1300 dollars which seems like a deal or might save up for there dragon once it comes out
@@2025.yamaha.R1 i tried 950t and the sub sucked compared to their older bars (n950 and q80r). The subwoofer’s shit performance has followed the 950a and the 990b. Many complaints about it in forums and reviews on retail sites. Samsung used to be king of bars, but many companies have already caught up. Samsung still stays relevant, but there are other options with the same if not better performance now.
Great work. One of the best reviewers on TH-cam. Good luck on reaching 20,000.
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Yes agreed!! Amazing review! Two Thumbs!! 👍🏿👍🏿
Been waiting for the JBL 1300X review for quite some time, and thank you so much for delivering it with depth and content. Great content as usual. Bravo!
Appreciated!
Bro this is the best review I've seen in a while!!!! Great work.
Many thanks! Means a lot
Tnx, great video. I just bought the JBL Bar 1300 two days ago. I love it.
Had any issues out of it? Trying to decide between this or the much more expensive Bose combination
Thank you for doing this. I have the 9.1 and love it so if this improves upon it, I'm sold.
Yup big time improvement
I feel as though I’ve witnessed a work of art. This was masterful
Well done Sir.
Very kind … THANKS!
Even though I have already spent on setting up my sound system , watching all your videos is a habit that is here to stay from my days researching for the perfect sound system
Hi. I am torn between Samsung Q990C and JBL 1300. Some says that Samsung's bass is not that good. What do you recommend? Thanks
Picked up one of these just this week and love it. Came from a 2.1 Yamaha bar. Years ago i had a proper install of a Yamaha 5.1 system and i am surprised just how awesome sound bars have become. Im going to hang onto this for as long as i can - very impressed and kove the fsct they csn reattach to the main unit. Given the small space i live in, that was the main reason i chose JBL over the Samsung
Great review- just bought one
Are you going to review the JBL bar 1000?
Excellent review btw
Actually a bit relieved from your review. Ended up getting the q990b on sale but always had the 1300x in the back of my mind. Q990b doesn't have my favorite sound signature for music but the atmos experience for movies is unreal. Perfectly happy with this balance for nearly half the cost of the 1300x. Cheers bud
yeah 1300x is so bad. atmos firing speakers dont even work - just mindless sounds above with no precision or height feeling. the system sounds like a crappy 3.1 system and the subwoofer is so bad - no rumble, just a muted tone the whole time.
worst soundbar ever. samsung is the only bar to produce greatest atmos effects ever. nothing will ever compare to samsung.
@@cold_servo_pie my comment was 100% sarcasm. I agree samsung sounds good but their QC is such shit every year.
@@cold_servo_pie I doubt you’ve got the Samsung. JBL bass head shiller
Why do you think i going to buy the Jbl 1300x do you think is better than samsung q990c
I hope you will soon be able to compare the new Nakamichi to the Q990B!
It not even close from power it can pull 😂
I was looking forward to your comprehensive review. I watched your review of the jbl bar 9.1 a couple of years ago before purchasing it. I was thinking of purchasing the 1300 to replace the 9.1 however i guess ill just go for the q990b as its got a better sound stage and a better bang for the buck.
Great review! Great assessment and comparison
From what I can tell the 1170 watt power rating advertised is given as max power not rms. That sort of coincides with the fact the q990b gets a lot louder than the jbl. It's still a powerful soundbar but I think people need to understand that just because it has a 10 inch woofer (12 inch US) and 1170 watt slapped on the box, doesn't mean this is the system to blow your house down.
Can the detachable speakers be left continuously connected to USB? Will it bypass the battery as I have seen that it is difficult to replace the battery.
My one question is when the detachable rear speakers stop working in a few years from now, can I ordered a new pair?
Really love about overall review of JBL bar but I am bit confused between the JBL Bar 1300 and the Samsung Q990D, Maybe the demo person wanted to sell the Samsung more. Can you please suggest which one is better for Music and Movies?
D I’d say as it’s a better bar (far more substantial) and more reliable surrounds - 1300 has a punchier sub which may be the most important thing but I don’t think it is
Can I just connect HDMI from a 4K Blu-ray player to the sound bar only
Awesome review, mate. Thanks! It's on sale in New Zealand for $1200 right now (We have the 1300 non-x version), whereas the Q990C is $1765. I'll give a listen in the store this weekend, not sure if I'll regret not paying an extra $500 for the Samsung over the lifespan of the JBL soundbar. Thoughts?
I like the C over the X (bar is far more substantial) … that is a high price for the C … with others claiming they are getting for free with the purchase of a tv. I would wait a bit and look for a better deal on the C
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
Dude just ask JBL support lol
I would like the option of having the rears on only when required. Can you adequately use the main bar without the rears needed?
Been following you for a long time. Thank you so much for this. Current owner of a JBL 9.1 (basement) and Q950T for my main setup in my living room. I pulled the trigger on this to replace the Q950T because I've always absolutely hated the ridiculous display on the top, the awful connectivity via the lame settings in the Smart Things app and random sub or rears turning off at different times where I've found myself checking for blue lights as a natural routine now, which is really sad. Really looking forward to this. Arrives on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (have detailed dates for historical purposes). Now to figure out how to sell my Q950T because, man, the resale market for soundbars is just woeful.
sonos and sennheiser are probably the only soundbars to hold their value.
How are you liking the 1300x?
@@ACE99299 love it!
Do you recomend the 9.1 , i want to buy one lf those , 1330x or 9.1 , but the price of 9.1 are more accesible , but i will like to know the opinion😊
@@MyBryant123 if you have a small to medium room 9.1 is a good option. A bigger room will fit the 1300x better.
However that’s not to say the 1300x cant sound good in a smaller room, either. If price is an issue just get the jbl bar 1000 its an inbetween of the 9.1 and 1300x, and an upgraded version of the 9.1.
Thank you for the quality review 👍
I currently have the Bar 9.1 and I still love. I was looking to upgrade this year or so and was looking at either this or the 990C. I have to have DTS-X so the Arc is out of the question. That being said I'm kinda disappointed by the new JBL offerings. I wish the soundstage was wider! I wish JBL would make another model without those battery detachable speakers as I ended up just leaving mine out and connected to power through a voice activated smart plug. By doing this would give JBL an option to make the rears bigger while also making the soundbar longer. I believe this is what the 1300X should've been. It would've been an instant buy for me but instead I will wait for BF to get 990C on sale. I might still consider the 1300X if the price is right too.
Bar 9.1 is a baddie
You can always try the 1300x and return it if you dont like it.
They have usb-c ports so you could always get a wall charger for each to function as power
Excellent review. Thanks once again.
Is THIS good for dedicated home theater cinema room (small room set up) ???
If you were to compare nakamichi elite 7.2.4 earc to q990b and jbl1300, which set would you choose? Assuming 50% music, 50% movies. Thanks
does it make sense purchasing newer soundbar systems when using an “older” LG OLED E765 from 2017 with HDMI-ARC not HDMI-eARC?
I think it makes a lot of sense as the soundbar inputs allow you to get lossless sound directly onto the bar … now it doesn’t make sense to go out of your way for a bar that outputs 4k 120 as the tv doesn’t support that frame rate.
@@neverenoughtech thank you sir
It makes sense. Many streaming services are still using compressed atmos through Dolby Digital + codec. So an older TV that still has only ARC and Dolby Digital+ pasthrough it's enough to enjoy the full experience of the streams...Netflix, Prime a.s.o.
Neverenoughtech: which sounds bar do u prefer the Sonos Arc ultra with a Sonos gen 4 subwoofer or the JBL 1300 with the 12" subwoofer which do u think would be better sound quality and bass wise for movies thanks for your time and opinion
if you have a big room go with sonos. if you have a small to medium room go with jbl
I got the bar 1000 on Black Friday special for 799. Love it but it goes into standby every 10 mins. Using e-arc and updated firmware and correct tv settings and still goes in Standby.. thought it was defective 5 calls to JBL support i returned for a new unit at Best Buy.. still doing same thing. JBL says I cannot disable standby mode.. but not sure why every 10 mins it does it, yet I’m watching movie with active scenes.. does your 1300 go in standby or what I doing wrong. It also won’t allow the CEC from TV.
I'm also having an issue where my jbl 1000 loses connection to what I have it connected to while watching.. tried replacing HDMI cable still no success. Going to return it.
no, my 1300x does not do that
I need advice. I currently have an LG atmos soundbar that’s decent but the sub sucks and no surrounds. I have open concept house and high, sloped ceiling. in family room. I know that’s not conducive for a soundbar but I gave up some performance for ease of setup/ less wires. But I want more base! I have good JBL base in the basement (not being used) that had the boom I needed before I switched to the soundbar. Should I dump atmos due the ceiling and find a bar with surrounds that has a sub out port?
I think this system has a much beefed sub than whatever LG system you might have. I have not seen a SB system with a sub out port from surrounds - Klipsch 1200 has a sub out from their sub - that’s a big boy to start with
@@neverenoughtech thanks. I mis-phrased my question. With the high ceiling, should I put less emphasis on up firing speakers and look for soundbars with surround speakers and that have either a good sub or a wired sub port? I know everyone loves the Samsung bar and I have a Qled Samsung TV. How is the sub in that boy?
Been waiting for this one :D
How does the bar perform with the rears attached to the bar? Does it somewhat extend the front sound stage and still deliver some height effects when not used as rears?
curious about this as well! I like the option of leaving them attached for general TV watching, video games and just detaching them when I want to watch a movie
I think it now does have 4K @120hz because it is now advertising HDCP 2.3. There’s no other specs on the site that indicate 4K resolution pass through.
i am wondering what holds the BOSE 900 back ? is it the surrounds ? or the 700bass Module ? I think the bar itself is a great sounding bar...have had the Samsung Q950a and the Sonos Arc / 2 subs / SL ones and ended up selling both...just wasn't feeling it....where do i go next as in soundbars ? Bose ? JBL ? Sennheisser ? Klipsch ? i am not a bass head but enjoy clear dialogue and crisp sound...looking forward to opinions......MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL.....cheers from Vulcan Canada
40% rears - 55% bar size - 5% sub offering
3:26 Sub-Zero Wins! Flawless Video!
Today arrived my new Jbl Bar 1300, and i have a problem with it. When i play music or ytb videos from my phone, the sound only comes from the rear detachable speakers, and not from the main unit ( the detachables are conected to the main unit). When I dettach one of the rear speakers from the main unit, the sound immediately starts playing on the main unit. When i reattach the speaker back (both are connected now) the main unit mutes and the sound comes only from the Left and Right detachable speakers. Please help me!!!
Jbl 1300x or Bose 900 with bass module 700? I’m on a Klipsch cinema 800 but not very happy with it.
I am confused
Not decide purchasing sound bar bose ulta or jbl1300
Great review...thanks...i have a question pls. I heard someone say that wIth the JBL 1000, if your tv has ARC but no ATMOS sound, the rear speakers will have no sound! Is that so? And if you do have sound, will it be in atmos effect? Thanks
Finally! Thanks a lot! Am I understood correctly - we cannot put surrounds speakers at wall and connect them to power simultaneously? It looks like no room to plug USB-C in on wall position.
Which is price worth it jbl bar 1300 or jbl bar 1000
Great review. Much appreciate it. Thanks...
How does this compare to sony A-7000 paired with surround speakers
I think there are trade offs. Dollar per dollar it’s the JBL for sure. This assumes a Sony bass module
@@neverenoughtech and is this better than samsung Q990B?
Sir we are getting 9.1 at affordable price in offer. However 1300 is still very costly . Can u help advise is it still advisable to buy 9.1?
JBL 1300 for best experience BOOM
You can use the heart button to set a favourite for example your favourite streaming radio station which I use as is our local radio station as an example, thanks for the review and yes mate this is an awesome bit of kit well worth the investment
Cheers from Oz
HI …. when will it be available on the Italian market?
I don’t understand why rtings mention jbl 1300 as hdmi2.1 incompatible?
you can use a 2.1 cable, but the 1300x isn't going to utilize the true nature of the cable, which is providing 120 hz content feed for people who game on a computer. Everyone else that use consoles, watch movies, or play music - you don't need a 2.1 connection, 2.0 is just fine
There is no e-arc port in ky tv, so can i get this soundbar for lossless audio?
Which one do you think offers better sound quality for movie? : JBL bar 1300 system vs Sonos system (arc bar + sub + era 100/300) . I know for sure the Sonos system will offer much better music quality, but unsure about movie. Please help me pick the right one, as I'll be using it more for movie, but consider the huge price difference, not sure if it's really worth it for movie.
JBL if Sonos is paired with 100s otherwise Sonos
@@neverenoughtech thankyou!
Worth the upgrade from the bar 1000?
Urgent advice.between Samsung 990d ($930 ) or jbl 1300 ($1300) in uae .plz reply quick as limited tine offer.
Easy Samsung
Hello, would you recommend the Sennheiser Ambeo max for atmos effects than the 1300x?
No as there are no rear speaker options
Interested in this one, just cuz the 12" subwoofer.. Had the 9.1 before and looking for an replacement..
But I feel the 990B/C have much worse bass.
When I had the Bar 9.1 the sub was barely enough for my music experience and then go to a 8" ~200W seems like a big no..
Soooooo split in how to proceed :(
I would go with the q990b, however in my case I'm limited to roughly 120cm widht of the bar, q990b is 123cm and JBL Bar 1300 is 100cm without the side speakers. I found a refurbished 1300 bar from JBL at 920 EUR. Hopefully it'll satisfy my needs. Thanks for the review!
how do you like it?
i have jbl 9.1 , should i upgrade now or should i wait 2 more years?
Wait
If youre upgrading to the 1300x then i say upgrade. It is a big step up
Sell the 9.1, buy the 5.1.
@@TheGirlSkateBoardCo why would i do that? :)
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 - not getting those formats over BT
Im not a JBL fan, but great and in depth video :)
I really enjoy your sense of humor haha :D
Thanks!
Works for me, thanks!
Hi, will you be reviewing the jbl bar 1000? I am before buying and I do not know whether to take jbl bar 1000, samsung hw q990b or pay extra for jbl bar 1300. I would be grateful for help
I would go q990B as I would take that over the X. I can’t readily order the 1000 in the US and it’s probably too similar to justify reviewing … I suspect the sound is very close to what I reviewed with the X
@@neverenoughtech Thank you very much :)
@@neverenoughtechthe Bar 800 is so bad! Hope the 1000 is better and close to the 1300
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! It's here!
Daniel, how do you listen dolby tru hd via hdmi earc on soundbars/av receivers when none of the android /google tv's allows to passthru it in original way, the same situation is with the lpcm 7.1, and the Samsung and LG tv's do not support dts/dts hd.
TVs do add annoying complications in this regard. I typically suggest plugging direct into soundbars if pristine audio is the primary aim.
Can you also review some mid range soundbars,
400-800 USD. I.e. Q800R
With your knowledge it would give a great insight to what the difference what top tier systems is.
When I run out of flagships I tend to dig deeper. Good to know there is interest
It's odd that end caps come with this soundbar for when you are using the rear surrounds detached from the soundbar. The end caps would cover the tweeters.
The end caps are grills … so sound passes through.
What was the key point that pushes you to give the q990b the crown? Sound stage comparison?
Sound stage and depth
@@neverenoughtech thanks
Q990B in Europe is consistently around 900€ which make impossible to beat, unless you really need rear speaker without plugs. A curiosity about this JBL, when the rear are attached to the bar, do you lose the wide tweeters? Because I do not see them in the detachable speakers.
Yes
I just bought it, but the rear speakers are not engaging or very small sound from them mostly when watching movie without atmos,it's annoying even i don't feel surround effects, the sound is thin and in front not like bar 9.1 i ungraded from i used to feel immersed in centre of action. Its disappointing they need to update.
How it's compares to the bose 900 with sub? Trying to decide between this two.
I’d probably prefer Bose music delivery but for HT purposes, the 1300x is far more immersive
@@neverenoughtech
Thanks for quick reply.
hello can you help me how did i get jbl bar 1300 the box has double schoch white tape side under white...may it have been used before? or did jbl make the boxes like this?
Doesn’t sound like something I saw
@@neverenoughtech 🤔🤔🤔
@@neverenoughtech italiano 😅
@@neverenoughtech jbl bar 1300...italia ho pagato 1500euro e con il polistirolo rotto dendro😓😓😓
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Jbl 1300x or sony a7000 with rs5 rears and sw5 sub?
Jbl
@@garretts431what makes you say that ?
Great channel. The dry humour is a great foil for what is a reasonably um, dry topic..
Here is Oz the Bar 1000 and 9.1 are available but the 1300/x is not at present even from JBL. The 1000 is AU$1500 so can only imagine the 1300 would be $2k and then some. Seen it advertised from Overseas sellers for over $3k. 990B can be had for circa $1300 so no brainer which one to choose.
Curious - What happens with Atmos if you have only one side wall e.g in an open plan dining/lounge. does the sound stage end up lopsided or can the calibration adjust for it? Thanks.
It will degrade the technical precision but … I always think a soundbar sounds more cinematic and immersive when the space is bigger. Sound calibrations help with uneven walls.
@@neverenoughtech Thanks for the response. Figured it wouldn't be a show-stopper but good to get an expert opinion. Cheers.
Hi sir.
Good morning.
How are you sir.
I have a good sound bar JBL 9.1.
I have a doubt in wireless surround sound.
Attached or Detached.
What is perfect...
Detach, sound better than you think and it adds critical dimensions to the sound
@@neverenoughtech
Thanks you sir..
One more question sir.
The wireless surround sound.
Can I put the cable USB in wireless surround sound all day and night in charging at the same place I fixed my wireless surround sound.
Good morning sir.
Please reply me.
I have already sent you message.
Samsung q990c or jbl 1300x i want something loud with powerfull bass , for music , games + music
either one is great, but i have the 1300x
Hey first if all its nice review , can u please show the disassembling of the soundbar too?
Jbl bar 1000 or 990b? If the price difference is about 300usd in my a country ? Cheers 🙏
990b no question
Really nice job with this video review! Do you try also yamaha true x 50a? Which one do you suggest for movie?
1300X - I like the Yamaha but it’s not at the same level as this
❤thanks bro....for this review 👍🫰
Jeff Cavaliere twin brother thank you, great review
This is a new one
I love your reviews, im confused i really want to get a good bar to replace my jbl 9.1, i love bass for music and loud music which can you recommend. My name is Michael from Nigeria
If money is not a problem go for sonos. U will enjoy it. I currently hav the arc ultra and just 2 era 300 speakers and I feel like I don't need a subwoofer, the bass is already more than enough. I also have the samsung Q950T which is really good for movies but music is not gud enough
I have the JBL 1000. Is it worth upgrading to the 1300 for $100 more?
Yes
Dear NeverEnoughTech
I don't know if you read every one of our thoughts or questions. But I am dying to ask you one. When I see the manual, it says the Subwoofer is 300W(max THD 1%). So the subwoofer is 300 W or just the peak power is 300W. Experts say they are two very different thing. Peask (Max) and Rated output. I hope you can answer. I even cannot have the answer from JBL or SAMSUNG so far since I am in the middle of deciding what to buy. This or SAMSUNG 990B. Since Samsung 990B has 200W subwoofer. So shall I have to also count that Samsung has less power than JBL in terms of Subwoofer? Thanks always.
How to connect it with the PlayStation ?
Is there any option to get the lossless audio with arc port in this soundbar?
Got to plug direct into the bar … which there are inputs for that
Hi
jbl 1300 or 1300x which is Best for Good Bass
Only tested the X and it sounded quite nice
thanks for your reply 🙏
Have you tested the bass in youtube music how is it??
Actually I used 1300 the bass is good in dolby atmos in youtube the bass is not good
@@DeepakKumar-kl4it depends on the quality of the youtube video
Can i get comparison between jbl 1300 vs samsung 990c
It’s a good idea … I’ll consider
@@neverenoughtech please do a video of the comparison
Does the q990b subwoofer still deliver compared to the 12" jbl ?
It’s not at the jbl level but I think the b woofer is generally underrated. It does it’s job quite well within the context of the system
hello, what is the difference between q990B and q990c?
Some black box AI
🍻 great video
Thanks!
what I was looking for in a review was even how does it perform when the rear are in the bar... how does it perform compared with bar alone system like sony A5/7000, bose or Arc without the rear speakers? Because the price is high but not as high as these other systems in the complete form with the option of having the full surround when needed in movie night
there are always follow-ups 😀
So should we plug our ps5 into one of the HDMI posts on the tv to get 120h??
Ciao quindi mi confermi che la soundbar bose 900 kit completo sub e Surround è la migliore ?
Great review. In Romania we have only the 1300 non X option which is weaker than the X but not by much. The real problem for JBL in my case is that the Samsung Q990b can be had for as low as 700 Euro including VAT while the JBL 1300 non X is 1520 Euro. Even if it bested in quality by a little the other soundbar options the Samsung remains the best bang for buck.
Yeah, Samsungs low pricing in certain regions makes it really difficult to beat
Where is the 990b only 700€?
@@ParideNasello Romania, Altex store has is now at 3800 Lei which means 760 eur. A few days ago the same store also had 2 990b's returned by users for 3500 Lei which means 700 eur. This price is a bargain to be honest compared with any and I really many any other flagship soundbar. Also eMAG has it for 3800 lei or 760 eur. These are our local prices, I know that în other regions the price is very different, probably close to MSRP. Some things are dirt cheap here...for example the internet provider prices...for 1gbps is only 30 lei or 6 eur/month and 40 lei or 8 eur for 2.5gbps and 50lei or 10 eur for 10gbps. As a general rule most things are cheaper in US instead of other places...with few exceptions.
Are you going to review the 1000?
I've listened to both, they sound similar. You get more power in the bass with a 1300x and slightly better audio overall. But, if you didn't have them side by side, and you only had the 1000 - you'd be happy
why i bought jbl bar 1300 i haven't received any updates since the day of purchase 😒😒😒
This or the q930c?
Amazing work! Keep it up!
What you think about the sub? Better then sonos sub?
For cinema I prefer it. But the Sonos sub is sophisticated and less likely to disturb neighbors
@@neverenoughtech also you hurt my feelings by placing Sonos system so low lmao (and obviously I own it)
I can only find the JBL 1300 here in Europe? Is the 1300X a US only thing?
X is a US thing
The difference is the subwoofer but otherwise they are the same.
Why do you like the 990b so much the base is not consistent on it and underwhelming sometimes
Because I’m not comparing it to perfection but the rest of the SB systems - I haven’t experienced or perceived the sub to be in an issue in the way you are describing - could be listening space
@@neverenoughtech which sound bar has the most base I’m leaning towards getting the nakamachi 1300 watt dual 10” sub one or this jbl you reviewed but I can get the nakamachi 1300 watt one refurbished for 1300 dollars which seems like a deal or might save up for there dragon once it comes out
@@2025.yamaha.R1 i tried 950t and the sub sucked compared to their older bars (n950 and q80r). The subwoofer’s shit performance has followed the 950a and the 990b. Many complaints about it in forums and reviews on retail sites. Samsung used to be king of bars, but many companies have already caught up. Samsung still stays relevant, but there are other options with the same if not better performance now.
mirthful. Enjoying your content, thanks.
The general aim so 🙏
best review ever
I bought the 1300x and love it
Best comment ever!