JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W vs Marshall Bromley 450
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W |  Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 135,000.00 | KSh 126,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 10 kg | 12.32 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 1300 | Bromley 450 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black and Brass |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | 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 | 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 | 12.32 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Main bar Bluetooth 5.0; detachable surrounds Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3; Auracast |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Main bar A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.5; surrounds A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.6 | SBC; AAC MPEG-2; LC3 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 3 HDMI inputs | 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 | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | USB-C charge out, 5 V/3.0 A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or 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 | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | >70 m (229 ft) in free field |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | 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 | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | Replaceable LFP battery; Auracast; IP55; integrated stage-inspired lightshow; Marshall Bluetooth app |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 11.1.4 channel | 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) | 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) | 40 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 1170 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W) | — |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 2 x 90 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 4 x 55 W Class D full-range amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | 11.1.4 | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Equaliser; adjustable bass and treble |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; six up-firing drivers; 12 in wireless subwoofer | Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; sealed cabinet with passive radiators; integrated stage-inspired lightshow |
| Maximum SPL | — | 100 dB @ 1 m |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 12 hours; varies with content and volume | 40+ hours |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | — |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 hours to full recharge |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 minutes gives 6 hours of playtime |
| Charging Port | — | AC mains input (120 W); USB-C charge-out |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | 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 | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 1300 | 1170W | Marshall Bromley 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Bromley 450 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | 2 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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