JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs Marshall Bromley 450

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Feature	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Price	KSh 129,000.00	KSh 126,000.00
Battery	Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery	Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery
Weight	Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg	12.32 kg

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SpecificationJBL Bar 1000MK2Marshall Bromley 450

General

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Brand	JBL	Marshall
Model	Bar 1000MK2	Bromley 450
Announced	2025	—
Type	Soundbar with Subwoofer	Portable Party Speaker
Color	Black	Black and Brass

Design

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Dimensions	Total soundbar: 1203 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm	366 x 492 x 261 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg	12.32 kg

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Battery	Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery	Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery

Connectivity

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3; Auracast
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5	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	Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 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
App Support	JBL ONE app	Marshall Bluetooth app
Bluetooth Range	—	>70 m (229 ft) in free field

Features

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Voice Assistant	Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers	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 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration	N/A — not a home-cinema speaker
Special Features	AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar	Replaceable LFP battery; Auracast; IP55; integrated stage-inspired lightshow; Marshall Bluetooth app

Audio

Specification	JBL Bar 1000MK2	Marshall Bromley 450
Speaker Configuration	7.1.4 channel	Sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound
Drivers	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)	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	960 W RMS (soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W)	—
Amplifier	Soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 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	7.1.4	Stereo
Sound Modes / EQ	JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration	Equaliser; adjustable bass and treble
Audio Features	Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through	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 1000MK2	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 10 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 1000MK2	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 1000MK2	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 6 pcs depending on region SKU)	Mains lead
Audio / HDMI Cable	1 × HDMI cable	N/A
Mounting Accessories	2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template	N/A — portable design
Other Accessories	4 × side caps	N/A
Documentation	Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation

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