Samsung
Q990D
$1190.00
JBL
Based on 175 Reddit mentions
$1299.95
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I just purchased the JBL Bar 1300x Mk2 and can't wait to dig in. It beat the latest Samsung flagship in a head to head!
Financial-Ad-3978 in r/Soundbars
December 4, 2025 10:20 PM
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I’ve got a JBL Bar 1300mk2 myself, not cheap but it’s bloody good. https://youtu.be/2CoPy4R60fU?si=rWnf7Jdczox-YZT9 There are cheaper JBL models which are also pretty good and looking at their site they currently have 20% off. https://uk.jbl.com/soundbars/
Bluion6275 in r/Soundbars
March 28, 2026 10:25 AM
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
I would avoid Sonos as they are still stuck in software issues since more than 1 year. And they have hardware issues too with the paint flaking from the grids. Anyway it doesn’t support properly DTS which is a no go if you wanna play Blu ray discs except with spexific and more expensive players whic
...L0lil0l0 in r/Soundbars
January 29, 2026 2:48 PM
4
Q990F & 990D (full system) LGS95TR or AR (full system) Klipsch Flexus core 300 (bar alone, but it's the best soundbar) $1200 but you can get it for $1090 Side note: I would advice you go all out and secure yourself for the future Get the: -- Klipsch core 300 bar, sub 200, surr 200 -- JBL 1300MK2
Terrifier_77 in r/Soundbars
January 9, 2026 5:13 PM
4
Used them a few times. Just bought a JBL 1300 MK2 from them. I had nothing but good experiences.
AdPrudent2185 in r/Soundbars
March 25, 2026 2:21 AM
3
I am happy with the jbl mk2 sound bar i recommend it it's really good just need a 15% voucher then you will get a bit closer to your budget https://jbl.com/BAR-1300MK2.html
Theman199898 in r/Soundbars
April 2, 2026 11:29 AM
2
I own the 990F. The JBL 11.1.4 soundbars are better for music. One of them (the cheaper) 1300 mk2 is more bassist too. But it was 25% more expensive when I bought my Samsung.
Ambitious_Farmer9303 in r/Soundbars
April 13, 2026 12:23 AM
2
I have an open concept house with 10 ft ceilings. The living room, family room, kitchen and dining area are all connected with just pillars and no walls. This bar shakes the house and the dialogue is crystal clear. Get this bar, not the Samsung q990. JBL bar 1300x mk2 is the new king!
ChrisChin in r/Soundbars
December 11, 2025 9:31 PM
2
Watch the Neverenoughtech video comparing the q990 and 1300x mk2. Jbl wins. I went with the 1300x mk2 for Black Friday. I spent more than I planned (on sale for $1300) but I am set for years to come. My philosophy is buy once, cry once. The JBL 1300x mk2 is perfect. So happy I got it.
ChrisChin in r/Soundbars
December 12, 2025 11:06 AM
2