Bar 1300M2

JBL

Bar 1300M2

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Samsung vs JBL. Does the fixed rear speaker make the difference?

I'd go with the JBL 1300 MK2. Because you have the option of using the two rear speakers as portable Bluetooth speakers, and each rear speaker has four channels.

RJ4500 in r/Soundbars

March 29, 2026 1:43 PM

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JBL Bar 1300 MK2 (Europe)

Good question. Having owned both, I’d say Samsung spreads more constant background sound through the rear speakers, while the JBL is more focused on the actual on-screen action and object placement. One important thing to keep in mind is that Samsung’s rears have no mid or low-frequency, whereas the

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enemy_99 in r/Soundbars

December 13, 2025 2:34 PM

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First day with the JBL Bar 1300x mk2

I’ve got the JBL Bar 1300 MK2 (Japan version) and honestly, I couldn’t agree more. I came from an old LG SK9Y and the jump in quality is massive. Even though the sub looks kinda small, it’s actually a dual 8-inch with 1200W RMS and you can definitely feel it. It fills the room easily and still keeps

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ensabahnoor in r/Soundbars

November 1, 2025 11:55 PM

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stuck choosing the best soundbar 2026 options

I have a JBL BAR 1300 MK2 and it’s pretty awesome. The biggest factor which swayed my decision from the Samsung 990F was that the rear surround speakers are completely wireless. This was a huge plus compared to having speakers which required man’s power connection due to my living room layout. They

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Moist-Scientist32 in r/Soundbars

March 28, 2026 3:27 AM

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