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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Center
    6. Surround 5.1
    7. Height (Atmos)
    8. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

JBL Bar 1000 vs JBL Bar 1300X

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JBL Bar 1000
JBL Bar 1300X

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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
11.1.4

Variants

  • Bar 1000 (Black)
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JBL Bar 1000

JBL Bar 1300X

The JBL Bar 1300X is better than the JBL Bar 1000. The 1300X is an 11.1.4 setup, meaning that it comes with more channels than the 7.1.4 1000. Both bars boast similar designs, but the 1300X offers better sound quality, especially with Dolby Atmos content. It's able to reproduce more height, so you get the feeling of effects coming from above and behind you. Plus, the 1300X's satellites can be used as Bluetooth speakers, which is a cool touch.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.9
7.6

Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.6
5.6

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

JBL Bar 1000 Style photo - bar
JBL Bar 1300X Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

JBL Bar 1000 Style photo - sub
JBL Bar 1300X Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

JBL Bar 1000 Style photo - satellites
JBL Bar 1300X Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

JBL Bar 1000 Dimensions photo - bar
JBL Bar 1300X Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

36.7" (93.1 cm)
40.0" (101.5 cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)

Depth  

5.0" (12.6 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

JBL Bar 1000 Dimensions photo - sub
JBL Bar 1300X Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)

Height  

17.2" (43.6 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)

Depth  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

JBL Bar 1000 Dimensions photo - satellites
JBL Bar 1300X Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

7.0" (17.9 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)

Depth  

4.9" (12.5 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

JBL Bar 1000 Bar Mounting Holes
JBL Bar 1300X Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

JBL Bar 1000 Satellite Mounting Holes
JBL Bar 1300X Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes
Yes

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

JBL Bar 1000 Build quality photo
JBL Bar 1300X Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

JBL Bar 1000 In The Box photo
JBL Bar 1300X In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.2
8.2

Stereo Setup  

JBL Bar 1000 Stereo Setup
JBL Bar 1300X Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

7.1.4
11.1.4

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

0.49
-0.85

Standard Error 
 

3.03 dB
3.23 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
26.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
16.0 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
8.2

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

3
2

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.11
-0.12

Standard Error 
 

2.52 dB
2.99 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
27.5 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
16.3 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.80 dB
3.60 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.6
5.6

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.3 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

1.19 dB
4.97 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

3.52 dB
6.97 dB
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Center 
 

7.7
7.8

Center Setup  

JBL Bar 1000 Center Setup
JBL Bar 1300X Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.46
0.26

Std. Err. 
 

3.01 dB
2.74 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

75.4 dB SPL
70.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.29
0.19

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.36
1.32
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Surround 5.1 
 

7.1
7.1

Surround Setup  

JBL Bar 1000 Surround Setup
JBL Bar 1300X Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-1.41
-1.56

Std. Err. 
 

4.78 dB
4.93 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

74.3 dB SPL
75.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.29
0.26

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.90
1.11

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
Yes
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
6.1

Height Setup  

JBL Bar 1000 Height Setup
JBL Bar 1300X Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope 
 

-0.72
-1.44

Std. Err. 
 

4.37 dB
4.08 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

63.7 dB SPL
66.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.66
2.08

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.32
0.21
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

9.5
8.3

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Yes

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

JBL Bar 1000 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
JBL Bar 1300X Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

JBL Bar 1000 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
JBL Bar 1300X Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

3
3

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

1
1

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

7.3
7.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

7.3
7.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

7.8
7.8

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Incorrect Implementation

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

6.3
7.0

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

95 ms
96 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

104 ms
104 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

108 ms
94 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

125 ms
110 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

137 ms
121 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

131 ms
106 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

5.7
6.6

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

96 ms
92 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

103 ms
106 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

121 ms
101 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

144 ms
132 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

142 ms
130 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

143 ms
112 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

6.9
6.7

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

151 ms
157 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

215 ms
212 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.5
8.5

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
60Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

30Hz
30Hz

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

JBL Bar 1000 Interface photo
JBL Bar 1300X Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

JBL Bar 1000 Controls photo
JBL Bar 1300X Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

JBL Bar 1000 Remote photo
JBL Bar 1300X Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No
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