Bar 1300XMK2

JBL

Bar 1300XMK2

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Which soundbar system is better for music, Samsung Q990F or JBL 1300X MK2 ?

I have the JBL 1300X MK2 in an open concept house with 10 ft ceilings. I got it black Friday and it is absolutely amazing. This system is ridiculous, the base shakes my house and I haven't gotten close to max volume. Movie nights are so much fun. The dialogue is crystal clear and I love the detachab

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ChrisChin in r/Soundbars

January 7, 2026 9:23 PM

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Torn between Samsung Q990F and JBL 1300 MK2

The European version of the JBL 1300 mk2 has 1200watts going to the 2 8 in drivers in the sub. The 990f has 300watts going to the 2 8in drivers in the sub. The JBL will destroy the 990f in the sub department. The 990f sub is truly underwhelming

HopeURhavinagreatday in r/Soundbars

January 4, 2026 10:50 PM

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JBL Bar 1300MK2 vs. MK1: Massive disappointment (Defective unit?) - Non-existent bass & static noise

I’ve got the 1300 MK 2 and the bass has been pretty immense, so much so I’ve had to turn it down a touch and that was on the 3 setting, now it’s a little under 3. During the opening of one of the latest Stranger Things episodes something happens before the titles and it literally shoot everything, t

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Bluion6275 in r/Soundbars

January 12, 2026 1:54 PM

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Pulled the trigger on jbl 1300. Anyone have it and thoughts? i’m upgrading from a 2.1 jbl system

I'm returning my Q995F and getting this instead. I upgraded my JBL Bar 9.1 to the Q995F, but I just need a better subwoofer and more bass. The JBL 1300 MK2 seems insane

Business_Ad_6816 in r/Soundbars

December 4, 2025 5:03 PM

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Samsung 990F or JBL 1300 Pro ?

If you’re going JBL, the new 1300mk2 is on sale for $1500 so only a couple hundred more than the original 1300x (being it’s also on sale). I would go that route being its newer and offers more. Between the 2, JBL has more grunt in the sound and is tuned lower so warmer and “bassier” sound. Samsung i

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SnooMuffins873 in r/Soundbars

October 26, 2025 8:26 PM

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JBL 1300X Mk2 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe 11.2.6

https://youtu.be/lPXz9X-5LIc?si=ShJr1dw1G3Dpd90i I got the JBL 1300x mk2 2 weeks ago. The dialogue is crystal clear and the bass is amazing. I highly recommend you get it.

ChrisChin in r/Soundbars

December 12, 2025 9:33 PM

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jbl 1300x mk2 or polk magnifi max ax sr

So you have the Magnifi Max AX SR if I'm understanding correctly... Both the 1300x or 990F will 1000% be a massive upgrade from the Polk. I had that Polk system myself and it was alright but somewhat disappointing to me, mostly didn't feel the subwoofer sounded very good as it had a very strong midb

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prime-mimister in r/Soundbars

December 24, 2025 4:37 AM

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JBL Bar 1300 MK2 (Europe)

Hey, I also had a Q990D, and even with the bass levels set to max and all the sound effects turned on, it was still very underwhelming for music listening. For movies it was OK, especially those with Atmos, however for louder scenes the sub would rattle and make unpleasant sounds. I ended up returni

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enemy_99 in r/Soundbars

December 11, 2025 3:17 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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JBL Bar 1300 MK2 (Europe)

As OP is a fan of a heavier bass I think the JBL 1300 MK2 is probably the better option for them even though I do agree the Q995F has more clearer audio generally.

AttitudeAdjusterSE in r/Soundbars

December 9, 2025 3:07 PM

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