Samsung
Q990D
$1190.00
JBL
Based on 175 Reddit mentions
$1299.95
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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
4
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
...SnooMuffins873 in r/Soundbars
October 26, 2025 8:26 PM
4
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
...enemy_99 in r/Soundbars
December 13, 2025 2:34 PM
4
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
...ensabahnoor in r/Soundbars
November 1, 2025 11:55 PM
4
I use my S95TR paired via wireless wowcast to my G4 and it honestly has been better than I expected. That said if you are going to spend money I wouldn't do it on the Samsung devices without auditioning some others. The samsung has shitty bass that is very mid focused and doesn't have that sub bass
...bronco1015 in r/Soundbars
March 10, 2026 11:00 PM
4
Contrary to popular opinion. I just returned my Q990F for a JBL 1300x MK2 Bar. Blows the Q990f out of the water. I had the Q990f for 45 days and tested a bunch of movies and games. While it is certainly a great system. I found the bass lacking. Once I was introduced to the 1300MK2, I didn’t know wha
...TheGroovyPhilosopher in r/Soundbars
January 19, 2026 5:09 AM
3
I own a 990D and a Nakamichi shockwave wireless 11.2.6. I can’t recommend a soundbar more than the shockwafe it is hands down the best Dolby Atmos soundbar set up and it’s 2 ported 10’s will blow away the single JBL 12. The shockwafe woofers use a lot more watts than the JBL 1300x MK2 that only uses
...HopeURhavinagreatday in r/Soundbars
December 12, 2025 8:24 PM
2
The audio was great. We have a new JBL 1300X MK2 soundbar, which is great for movies but I've been struggling a bit with dialogue clarity on streaming shows. I have about 10 days left in the exchange period but I haven't heard anything I like better so I'm at a loss for what to do. I'm trying to do
...dcj597 in r/4kbluray
January 10, 2026 3:21 AM
2
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
...dcj597 in r/Soundbars
January 14, 2026 7:17 PM
2
Surround performance the JBL 1300x (previous version) did a phenomenal job at enveloping you in the movie with effects and height sounds from all over. Wireless surrounds are ingenious. Super cool and makes a lot of sense in the soundbar world. The subwoofer was good, not great. Sometimes it shined
...SnooMuffins873 in r/Soundbars
February 2, 2026 7:02 AM
2