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JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W
Marshall Heston 120
Marshall Bromley 750| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL | Marshall | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 1300MK2 | Bar 1300X | Heston 120 | Bromley 750 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black and Brass |
| Announced | Not specified | Not specified | 2025 | Not specified |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Main bar, two detachable wireless surrounds and wireless dual-driver subwoofer | 11.1.4 channel | 5.1.2 | Closed system; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Drivers | Soundbar: eight 50 x 75 mm racetracks, seven 25 mm tweeters, four 75 mm up-firing; surrounds each: two 50 x 90 mm racetracks, 50 mm full-range, 75 mm up-firing; subwoofer: two 200 mm drivers | Soundbar: six 46 × 90 mm racetrack drivers, five 20 mm tweeters and four 70 mm up-firing drivers; each surround: one 46 × 90 mm driver, one 20 mm tweeter, one 70 mm up-firing driver and two 48 × 69 mm passive radiators; subwoofer: 311 mm (12-inch) driver | Mid-woofers: 2 × 3 in; tweeters: 2 × 0.8 in; full-range: 5 × 2 in; subwoofers: 2 × 2 × 5 in; 4 passive radiators | 2 x 10-inch 150 W woofers; 2 x 5.25-inch 50 W mid-range drivers; 2 x 1-inch 7 W tweeters; 2 x 0.8-inch 14 W tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz – 20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 2470 W maximum; 1235 W RMS at 1% THD | 1170 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 150 W peak | 500 W total Class D amplification |
| Audio Channels | 11.1.4 | 11.1.4 | 5.1.2 | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL One equaliser; Night Listening; automatic room calibration | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Movie; Music; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls | Equaliser; Sound Character control |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetails | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; six up-firing drivers; 12-inch wireless subwoofer | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; dual rear-facing subwoofers; four passive radiators | Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; closed system; integrated stage-inspired lightshow |
| Amplifier | Not specified | Soundbar 650 W; surrounds 2 × 110 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 11 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 50 W + 9 × 30 W | 2 x 100 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 2 x 50 W Class D mid-range amplifiers; 4 x 50 W Class D tweeter amplifiers |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | Not specified | 95 dB | 127 dB @ 1 m |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Main bar 5.3; surrounds 5.4 | Main bar: 5.0; detachable surrounds: 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3; Auracast |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHz | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio; HDMI | Optical audio; three HDMI inputs | HDMI eARC; HDMI IN pass-through; RCA stereo; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C; Ethernet | 3.5 mm AUX input/output; USB-C; RCA |
| HDMI | Three HDMI inputs; one eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDMI IN pass-through; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision; HDCP 1.4 | Portable speaker design |
| USB | USB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 A | USB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 A; MP3 playback | USB-C; 5 V / 0.5 A output | USB-C charge out, 5 V/3.0 A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | Built-in sound-calibration microphone; no microphone or guitar input | Built-in sound-calibration microphone; 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 surrounds work as standalone Bluetooth speakers or as a stereo pair; JBL One whole-home audio with compatible Bar MK2 and Cove devices | Detachable surrounds work as standalone Bluetooth speakers or as a stereo pair | Wireless subwoofer expansion with Heston Sub 200; wired active subwoofer via RCA Sub Out | Auracast; 3.5 mm AUX output |
| App Support | JBL One | JBL ONE app | Marshall app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Not specified | Main bar: A2DP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.5; surrounds: A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6 | SBC; AAC; LC3 | SBC; AAC MPEG-2; LC3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | >70 m (229 ft) in free field |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC; rechargeable detachable surrounds | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains | Replaceable LFP battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Battery Life | Detachable surrounds up to 10 hours | Detachable surrounds: up to 12 hours | Mains-powered product | 40+ hours |
| Charging Time | Detachable surrounds: approximately 4 hours | Detachable surrounds: approximately 4 hours | Not specified | 3.5 hours to full recharge |
| Charging Port | Dock on soundbar or USB-C on each detachable surround | Dock on soundbar or USB-C on each detachable surround | Not specified | USB-C; charge in/out 5 V/3.0 A |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby: below 2 W | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Network standby: below 2 W; low-power mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled: below 0.5 W | Not specified |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 20 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Soundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One app | Soundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One app | 3 preset buttons; volume knob; bass/treble knob; source-selection knob; sound-mode toggle | Power switch; source selector; media control; volume; bass; treble; M-button; input 1 volume; input 2 volume; input 1/2 effects; sound character; light mode; battery indicator |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mounting; detachable surrounds behind the listener | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | TV bench or wall mount; wall mount sold separately | Free-standing portable placement |
| Materials | Not specified | Not specified | PU leather; paper fret; metal; plastic | Not specified |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | IP54 |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with connected voice-assistant devices | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | Not specified | No built-in voice assistant |
| Home Cinema Features | 11.1.4 channels; Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; room calibration; HDMI eARC; six up-firing drivers | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; 11.1.4 channels; six up-firing drivers; detachable wireless surrounds | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1.2 configuration; HDMI 2.1; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision | Not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost; Broadcasting; Night Listening; JBL One whole-home audio | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; airable internet radio; room calibration; external subwoofer support | Replaceable LFP battery; Auracast; IP54; integrated wheels and handles; Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Lightshow | Not specified | No party lightshow | No party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | Not specified | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product | Integrated stage-inspired lightshow; Sound Character control; 2 x XLR/6.3 mm mic/instrument inputs; integrated wheels and handles |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Main soundbar and two detachable surround speakers | 1 × main soundbar | Heston 120 TV soundbar | Bromley 750 |
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer | Wireless 12-inch subwoofer | Not supplied; built-in bass drivers | No subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote with two batteries | Remote control with 2 batteries | Not specified | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC power cords | AC power cords | Mains lead | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable | HDMI cable | Not applicable |
| Mounting Accessories | Soundbar and surround wall brackets with screws; mounting template | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | Wall mount sold separately | Portable design |
| Other Accessories | Four side caps | Two side caps | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty card | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; legal and safety information | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Complete bar: 1404 × 58 × 136 mm; main bar: 1030 × 58 × 136 mm; each surround: 202 × 58 × 136 mm; subwoofer: 315 × 277 × 275 mm (W × H × D) | Complete bar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 366 × 481 × 366 mm (W × H × D) | 1100 × 76 × 145 mm | 413 x 652 x 355 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Main bar 5.93 kg; each surround 1.3 kg; subwoofer 12 kg | Main bar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | 7.04 kg | 23.9 kg |
| Specification | JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 | JBL Bar 1300X | 1170W | Marshall Heston 120 | Marshall Bromley 750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7.2 V / 4722 mAh surround batteries | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | Mains-powered product | Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery |
JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 specifications
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | Bar 1300MK2 |
| Type | Soundbar System |
| Color | Black |
| Speaker Configuration | Main bar, two detachable wireless surrounds and wireless dual-driver subwoofer |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Soundbar: eight 50 x 75 mm racetracks, seven 25 mm tweeters, four 75 mm up-firing; surrounds each: two 50 x 90 mm racetracks, 50 mm full-range, 75 mm up-firing; subwoofer: two 200 mm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 2470 W maximum; 1235 W RMS at 1% THD |
| Audio Channels | 11.1.4 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL One equaliser; Night Listening; automatic room calibration |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetails |
| Bluetooth | Main bar 5.3; surrounds 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio; HDMI |
| HDMI | Three HDMI inputs; one eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough |
| USB | USB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | Built-in sound-calibration microphone; no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Detachable surrounds work as standalone Bluetooth speakers or as a stereo pair; JBL One whole-home audio with compatible Bar MK2 and Cove devices |
| App Support | JBL One |
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC; rechargeable detachable surrounds |
|---|---|
| Battery | 7.2 V / 4722 mAh surround batteries |
| Battery Life | Detachable surrounds up to 10 hours |
| Charging Time | Detachable surrounds: approximately 4 hours |
| Charging Port | Dock on soundbar or USB-C on each detachable surround |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby: below 2 W |
| Controls | Soundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One app |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Complete bar: 1404 × 58 × 136 mm; main bar: 1030 × 58 × 136 mm; each surround: 202 × 58 × 136 mm; subwoofer: 315 × 277 × 275 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Main bar 5.93 kg; each surround 1.3 kg; subwoofer 12 kg |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mounting; detachable surrounds behind the listener |
| Voice Assistant | Works with connected voice-assistant devices |
|---|---|
| Home Cinema Features | 11.1.4 channels; Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; room calibration; HDMI eARC; six up-firing drivers |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost; Broadcasting; Night Listening; JBL One whole-home audio |
| Speaker / Soundbar | Main soundbar and two detachable surround speakers |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote with two batteries |
| Power Cable | AC power cords |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Soundbar and surround wall brackets with screws; mounting template |
| Other Accessories | Four side caps |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty card |
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