Product details
Overview & Key Features
The JBL Bar 1300 is a high-end 11.1.4-channel surround soundbar system with detachable wireless surround speakers and a wireless subwoofer.
It supports Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X, and JBL’s MultiBeam™ spatial audio technology to create three-dimensional immersive sound.
One of its standout features is that the surround speakers are battery-powered and truly wireless (i.e. no cords to connect them), so you can place them behind you or elsewhere freely.
These detachable speakers can also function as standalone Bluetooth speakers when removed from the bar.
It includes PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement to help make speech clearer even when effects or music are playing loudly.
Connectivity features include HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, 3 HDMI inputs, Optical input, Wi-Fi (for streaming and updates), AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and support for voice-assistant integration.
Technical Specifications
Here’s a breakdown of its main specs:
| Component | Spec / Detail |
|---|---|
| Total system power (Max @ THD 1%) | 1,170 W |
| Soundbar output | 650 W |
| Surround speakers output | 2 × 110 W |
| Subwoofer output | 300 W |
| Drivers in main bar | 6 racetrack drivers (46×90 mm), 5 × 0.75″ (20 mm) tweeters, 4 × 2.75″ (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers |
| Drivers in surround speakers | Racetrack driver 46×90 mm, tweeter 0.75″, up-firing 2.75″ full-range, plus passive radiators |
| Subwoofer driver | 10″ (260 mm) driver |
| Frequency response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (–6 dB) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | Full assembled (with surround speakers): 1,376 × 60 × 139 mm |
| Main bar (without surrounds) | 1,000 × 60 × 139 mm |
| Surround speaker (each) | 202 × 60 × 139 mm |
| Subwoofer | 305 × 440.4 × 305 mm |
| Weights | Main bar: 4.3 kg Each surround speaker: 1.25 kg Subwoofer: 10 kg |
| Voltage / Power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (global compatibility) |
| Release / Warranty | Released 2023; typically 12-month warranty in many markets |
Performance & Use Notes
Immersive cinema sound
Reviewers praise its ability to deliver very strong “3D” sound, especially for movie and action content.Dialogue clarity
The PureVoice technology helps make voices more intelligible, which is especially useful when effects and music are in play.Battery life for surround speakers
The detachable surround speakers have rechargeable batteries. In reviews, the claimed battery life (about 10 hours) is sometimes exceeded in real use.Music vs. movies
While the system excels in cinematic soundscapes and spatial effects, some reviewers note that for pure music listening (especially voice-dominated tracks), its balance might not be as refined as dedicated hi-fi speakers.Room and calibration
It offers room calibration / automatic sound tuning to adapt to your room acoustics.Limitations
It doesn’t support HDMI 2.1 / 4K at 120 Hz passthrough, so it may not be ideal for high-frame-rate gaming setups.
As with any wireless surround system, battery management is a factor: the surrounds need to be docked / recharged periodically.
At very high volumes, some compression or performance trade-offs may appear in certain frequency ranges.
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