Bar 1300XMK2

JBL

Bar 1300XMK2

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Flexus 300

Thanks for the update! I've been testing this soundbar for the past few days. So far, I like it. I'll be returning the JBL 1300X MK2 this week because I think the dialogue on the Flexus 300 is better. But I still have some issues, especially with HBO. Interesting that you've had a similar experience

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dcj597 in r/Soundbars

January 19, 2026 2:28 AM

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LG H7 Soundbar

Thanks for that explanation! It sounds like we're on a similar journey. I bought the JBL 1300X MK2 during BF and got an 83" LG G4 on clearance about a month later, so I've really had the full set up for only about a month or so. I liked the JBL but my wife and I had trouble with some of the dialogue

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dcj597 in r/Soundbars

January 14, 2026 7:17 PM

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Samsung Q9xxF series dual 8" sub - poor bass

I picked the Q900F up for about $800 and the Q990D that is coming for about $650. I am put off by the JBL due to the sound bar not being as clear as the Samsung. Also I don't like the detachable speakers. I do like that sub, not sure of the overall RMS but if it is anywhere near the 1300mk2 - damn.

Moriartii6762 in r/Soundbars

December 10, 2025 10:47 PM

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Best All in One Soundbar

Had the Flexus 300 Core just by itself for 45 Days, Sounds amazing! As a stand alone bar it is really good. Music sound good with hard hitting bass that is surprising, Especially with a clean sounding track. Dialog Sounds Really Natural & Clear. Movies are dependent on source quality. But does a goo

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GuitarOk7360 in r/Soundbars

December 19, 2025 10:22 PM

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Soundbar Recommendations

You remind me of my dad, still has the old OG JBL Bar 3.1, he drives a 2014 Acura TL, this is his 2nd 2014 TL too! I haven't heard anything about Sennheiser releasing anything anytime soon, so just dismiss Sennheiser for now. I have a video you should watch. It has good audio clips of both the Marsh

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prime-mimister in r/Soundbars

February 28, 2026 5:43 PM

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How’d we do?

Thanks! That's helpful. I've been having trouble with dialogue on my JBL 1300X MK2 and am thinking of exchanging it. I don't think I should have to spend $3,000 just so I can stop saying "What did she say??" but I'm getting desperate. (And before everyone tells me to just get the Samsung Q990D or F,

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dcj597 in r/TVTooHigh

January 11, 2026 4:18 PM

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Native LG streaming apps vs apps on a streaming device, e.g., Apple TV

Thanks. This may be an aside, but I know that the Ethernet port on the G4 is limited to 100Mbps, which I think should be enough but it is a limit. I've read of some people using USB-to-Ethernet adapters to get the stability of Ethernet while bypassing the 100 Mbps limit. The TV is currently connecte

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dcj597 in r/hometheater

January 13, 2026 6:52 PM

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Flexus Core 300 Update Jan 13 2026

Good to hear! I just picked up that soundbar yesterday in my constant search for clearer dialogue. I just have the soundbar so far, but the setup was easy and the dialogue is somewhat better than the JBL 1300X MK2, IMO. Still testing out the Core 300. If it's a keeper, I'll definitely want the rear

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dcj597 in r/Soundbars

January 14, 2026 2:12 PM

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LG H7 Soundbar

So a Flexus 300 Comparison that will give you some perspective that I think some you may appreciate. I have a Very Nice 2 Channel Stereo With a hybrid 250WPC tube transistor integrated amp & a pair of Polk R700s. Needless to say, it sounds Utterly Fantastic! For the last 3 days I have been testing m

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GuitarOk7360 in r/Soundbars

January 16, 2026 12:33 AM

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Flexus Core 300 Comparison

I'm glad that's working out for you! As you know, I've been walking more or less the same road. I'm returning the JBL 1300X MK2 to the Best Buy this week, also mainly because my wife and I had trouble understanding dialogue sometimes. (So those of you in Charlotte might be on the lookout for a good

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dcj597 in r/Soundbars

January 17, 2026 9:53 PM

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