JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W
KSh 135,000
The JBL Bar 1300 delivers 1170W of immersive 11.1.4-channel surround sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and MultiBeam. With detachable wireless rear speakers, a 12” subwoofer, and built-in Wi-Fi streaming, it transforms any room into a home theater—no extra wires required.
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| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL | Marshall | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 1300 | Bar 1000MK2 | Heston 60 | Bromley 450 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black | Black; Cream | Black and Brass |
| Announced | Not specified | 2025 | 2025 | Not specified |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 11.1.4 channel | 7.1.4 channel | 5.1 | Sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 5 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters + 4 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; each surround: (46 × 90) mm racetrack driver + 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeter + 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing driver + 2 × (48 × 69) mm passive radiators; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Full-range: 5 × 1.25 in; woofers: 2 × 3 in | 2 x 6.5-inch 40 W woofers; 4 x 2-inch 6 W full-range drivers; 2 passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 45 Hz – 20 kHz | 40 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 1170 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 960 W RMS (soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 56 W peak | Not specified |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | Soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 7 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 25 W + 5 × 5 W | 2 x 90 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 4 x 55 W Class D full-range amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | 11.1.4 | 7.1.4 | 5.1 | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Music; Movie; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls | Equaliser; adjustable bass and treble |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; six up-firing drivers; 12 in wireless subwoofer | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; built-in woofers; optional external subwoofer support | Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; sealed cabinet with passive radiators; integrated stage-inspired lightshow |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | Not specified | 89 dB | 100 dB @ 1 m |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Main bar Bluetooth 5.0; detachable surrounds Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3; Auracast |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Main bar A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.5; surrounds A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.6 | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | SBC; LC3; AAC; MPEG4; ALAC; FLAC; LPCM; Ogg Vorbis; WMA; WMA9 | SBC; AAC MPEG-2; LC3 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 3 HDMI inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI inputs | HDMI eARC; AUX IN 3.5 mm; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C | 3.5 mm AUX input/output; USB-C; RCA |
| HDMI | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDCP 1.4 | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | USB-C; specification not otherwise stated | USB-C charge out, 5 V/3.0 A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | 2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input | 2 x XLR/6.3 mm combo jacks |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Detachable speakers can be used as standalone Bluetooth speakers or paired together for stereo sound | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | JBL ONE app | Marshall app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | >70 m (229 ft) in free field |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 12 hours; varies with content and volume | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume | N/A — mains-powered product | 40+ hours |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Not specified | Not specified |
| Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 3.5 hours to full recharge |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 20 minutes gives 6 hours of playtime |
| Charging Port | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | AC mains input (120 W); USB-C charge-out |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Volume button; source-selection button; sound-mode toggle; programmable preset button | Power switch; source selector; media control; volume; bass; treble; M-button; input 1 volume; input 2 volume; input 1/2 effects; light mode; battery indicator |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | TV bench or direct wall mount; wall grommets included | Free-standing portable placement |
| Materials | Not specified | Not specified | Plastics; metals; electronics; paper | Not specified |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | IP55 |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers | Not specified | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | Integrated stage-inspired lightshow; 2 x XLR/6.3 mm mic/instrument inputs; handle and four strap anchors |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; 11.1.4 channels; six up-firing drivers; detachable wireless surrounds | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1 configuration; HDMI eARC | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar | AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; room calibration; optional Heston SUB 200 or wired active subwoofer via Sub Out | Replaceable LFP battery; Auracast; IP55; integrated stage-inspired lightshow; Marshall Bluetooth app |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Heston 60 TV soundbar | Bromley 450 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — built-in woofers; optional Heston SUB 200 supported | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | Remote control with 2 batteries | Not specified | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | Mains lead | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable | HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | 2 wall-mount grommets | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | 2 × side caps | 4 × side caps | Logo and UI panel | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; legal and safety information | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 305 × 440.4 × 305 mm | Total soundbar: 1203 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 730 × 68 × 124 mm | 366 x 492 x 261 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 10 kg | Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg | 2.76 kg | 12.32 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery |
Specs
JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W specifications
General
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | Bar 1300 |
| Announced | Not specified |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black |
Audio
| Speaker Configuration | 11.1.4 channel |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 5 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters + 4 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; each surround: (46 × 90) mm racetrack driver + 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeter + 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing driver + 2 × (48 × 69) mm passive radiators; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 1170 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W) |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | 11.1.4 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; six up-firing drivers; 12 in wireless subwoofer |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Main bar Bluetooth 5.0; detachable surrounds Bluetooth 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Main bar A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.5; surrounds A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.6 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 3 HDMI inputs |
| HDMI | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Detachable speakers can be used as standalone Bluetooth speakers or paired together for stereo sound |
| App Support | JBL ONE app |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers |
|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 12 hours; varies with content and volume |
| Charging Time | Not specified |
| Fast Charging | Not specified |
| Charging Port | Not specified; surround speakers recharge when docked on the soundbar |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor soundbar; no rating specified |
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 305 × 440.4 × 305 mm |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 10 kg |
| Materials | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device |
|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; 11.1.4 channels; six up-firing drivers; detachable wireless surrounds |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration |
What's in the Box
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template |
| Other Accessories | 2 × side caps |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card |