Samsung
Q990D
$1190.00
JBL
Based on 175 Reddit mentions
$1299.95
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I got the same system at home! I upgrade from a Sony A7000 with the RS5 rear speakers and the SW5 subwoofer. The JBL 1300X MK2 is a vast improvement! Even at just turning it up to 12-15. It fills my bedroom with ease!
No-Record-9998 in r/Soundbars
January 12, 2026 3:31 AM
5
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
...Moist-Scientist32 in r/Soundbars
March 28, 2026 3:27 AM
3
In my country this Noturious beast jbl mk2 1300 is still not available. I will buy and replace my q990f from the open space living area.
Royal_Monk6432 in r/Soundbars
October 9, 2025 9:21 AM
4
Of course you'd notice the difference moving from a 700B system to a D or F. It is 100% worth the upgrade. If you got money to spend, look into the Bose Smart Ultra system & JBL 1300X MK2. They are wider, fuller, and better. The 990D or F are amazing systems too, it's just the price difference vs ot
...Terrifier_77 in r/Soundbars
December 31, 2025 5:52 PM
2
You can check some of my recent questions and posts, but I tried the 990f and the 1300x mk2 in my house last week and chose the JBL. The JBL sounded more natural and warm to me, while the Samsung has that sort of treble sparkle that i think people feel is ”clarity.” I tested some Atmos demo tracks v
...jordn613 in r/Soundbars
March 11, 2026 10:09 PM
2
So far I’ve heard the Q990F & D, JBL 1300X MK2, Klipsch Flexus Core 300 full setup, and recently a Senn Ambeo Max. The Klipsch and Ambeo bars by themselves are the most full sounding, the Ambeo having the edge here. The overall surround suffers on the Ambeo since it doesn’t have capability as of yet
...D_rod94 in r/Soundbars
December 28, 2025 6:07 AM
2
Jbl bar 1000mk2, I’m using it and it accomplishes your requirements, or if it’s on your budget go on bar 1300mk2
Extra_Landscape_3092 in r/Soundbars
March 7, 2026 2:42 PM
1
While I haven’t compared the two, I’m very pleased with the 1300x MK2 I just setup earlier this week. The PureVoice setting in the JBL One app makes a noticeable difference to isolate and enhance the center channel for dialogue. I haven’t heard the JBL 1000 in person, but it was certainly worth the
...az_climber in r/Soundbars
December 28, 2025 12:48 PM
1
Core 200 and 300 are both excellent and so is the JBL 1300x MK2. You would be good with either. You can add more subs with the core tho
HopeURhavinagreatday in r/Soundbars
January 6, 2026 2:33 AM
1
I Agree on sitting out LG’s First Iteration of the New H7 Sound Suite. I had the JBL Bar 1300x MK2 for almost a month. I really Loved the ease of use, instantly everything connected and just worked the whole time. I also loved its Night Listening Mode. The Subwoofer & Soundbar Are Muted, The Rear Su
...GuitarOk7360 in r/Soundbars
February 1, 2026 8:41 PM
1