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Tom's Guide
3 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
JBL's newest soundbar and speaker combo is one serious upgrade — but it will run you $1,199
JBL has just launched the new Bar 1000 MK2 soundbar that brings incredible performance enhancements to your home entertainment setup, and it might rank among the best soundbars. As with its predecessor, the new soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos with a wireless subwoofer, detachable side speakers, and tons of extra features, like MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, and Night listening. It will be available later this month and will cost $1,199. But before you click buy, JBL's also launching a suite of alternative speaker systems slated to debut later this year. Like its predecessor, the Bar 1000 MK2 is equipped with a 7.1.4-channel speaker system kitted out with Dolby Atmos. To make audio even punchier, JBL has added a 960W max power output. That includes a large 10-inch sub too, so there's going to be plenty of low end. Then there are the removable extra speakers attached to the bar. JBL envisions users bringing the sounds of their movies and shows with them around their home if necessary, but they also serve as rear speakers for that surround sound kick. They also work in tandem with the MK2's handy Night Mode, allowing them to act as front speakers for a quieter experience if needed. It also has a new PureVoice 2.0 feature that enhances dialogue to greater effect, a feature that is fast becoming a top seller on a variety of different soundbars and even some of the best TVs. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In terms of connectivity options, the Bar 1000 MK2 is equipped with AirPlay 2, Roon compatibility, and works with the JBL One App. The new Bar 1000 MK2 hits store shelves later this month at a retail price of $1,199. Expensive as it might sound, it pales in comparison to other models among the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, where the likes of a fully equipped Sonos Arc Ultra hit well over the $1,500 mark. At least JBL has more affordable options in the works, including a $449 JBL Bar 300 MK2 and $899 JBL Bar 700 MK2, both arriving in late September. You can also expect to see the JBL Bar 500 MK2 launching on Aug 3 at $649. An improved JBL Bar 1300X is slated for release in the fall, which will put the Bar 1000 to shame with an 11.1.4-channel system along with detachable speakers that have built-in Bluetooth support. As you can expect, this model will launch at a premium of $1,699. We'll try to get all of them in for testing upon release, but until then, we're optimistic that JBL's latest model might have a shot at dethroning the Sonos Arc Ultra as the best soundbar in 2025.
Engadget
8 hours ago
- Engadget
JBL refreshes its 2025 soundbars with a serious power up
JBL is reintroducing its immersive soundbar lineup with even more power, but thankfully, the convenient detachable side speakers aren't going anywhere. JBL refreshed the entire Bar lineup, with the Bar 1000 MK2 leading the charge. The soundbar still features a 10-inch wireless subwoofer along with removable speakers on each end that let you continue playing your music or movies even if you wander away from the TV. For the 2025 refresh, JBL kept the Bar 1000 MK2 on a 7.1.4 channel setup, but pumped up the max power output to 960W for an even louder and more immersive listening experience. The detachable speakers still have a max battery life of up to 10 hours, where you can reattach them to the soundbar to recharge. Like its predecessor, the Bar 1000 MK2 features true Dolby Atmos, thanks to four upfiring drivers, along with DTS:X 3D surround sound and MultiBeam 3.0. You won't have to constantly adjust the volume when bouncing between dialogue scenes and loud action since the updated soundbar has PureVoice 2.0 that automatically optimizes the dialogue volume based on the scene's ambient sound. The Bar 1000 MK2 can still use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect to a device, but is also compatible with AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Besides the Bar 1000 MK2, JBL will debut the refreshed Bar 700 MK2 that comes with detachable speakers too, but can only virtualize Dolby Atmos. The updated Bar 500 MK2 and Bar 300 MK2 also don't offer true Dolby Atmos, nor JBL's Night Listening mode that automatically reduces loud noises. If you're in need of a soundbar with a subwoofer, it's worth noting that the new Bar 300 MK2 still doesn't have one. The Bar 1000 MK2 is due to hit the shelves first at $1,199 later this month. The release of the $899 Bar 700 MK2, the $649 Bar 500 MK2 and the $449 Bar 300 MK2 will follow shortly after. The most expensive of JBL's Bar lineup, an 11.1.4-channel follow-up to the Bar 1300X, will release in the fall and start at $1,699. While it's much more expensive, it will come with detachable speakers that have standalone Bluetooth capabilities.
