Bold, up-front sound ; Wide, seamless soundfield ; Multi-purpose wireless rear speakers

Vertical projection of sound is limited ; Limited feature set ; Subwoofer could be more precise

The JBL Bar 1300 is a versatile system that could suit a range of applications, all while sounding bold and lively without veering into harshness

Incredibly immersive sonic experience ; Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support ; Deep but controlled bass ; Easy to setup and flexible

No 4K/120Hz and VRR passthrough ; No HDR10+ passthrough

This feature-packed and impressive soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based sound with cinematic scale and plenty of bass thanks to a powerful subwoofer. There’s sophisticated room correction that helps make setup easier, but it’s the...

Fantastically immersive Dolby Atmos ; Bags of power and detail ; Truly wireless rear speakers

Not quite as good with music as movies ; No 4K/120Hz or VRR pass through ; No HDR10+ passthrough

With a clever form factor and an almighty accompanying subwoofer, the JBL Bar 1300 is capable of filling even the largest rooms with detailed, cinematic sound. It delivers one of the most immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performances the soundbar world...

JBL delivers a big, dynamic soundstage with punchy deep bass and convincing surround effect. Plus, great connectivity and fully wireless rear speakers.

Depending on whether the rear speakers are included in the system, this soundbar can be a bit bulky.

The JBL Bar 1300 comes packed with so many speaker units that it’s easy to lose track. The big question, of course, is whether this translates into good sound – and it does! The JBL soundbar delivers a large and convincing surround sound image, with...