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JBL Bar 9.1 vs JBL Bar 1300X
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
JBL Bar 9.1
JBL Bar 1300X
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Sep 05, 2024 07:07 PM
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Channels5.1.4
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- Bar 9.1 (Black)
- Bar 1300X (Black)
Our Verdict
JBL Bar 9.1
JBL Bar 1300X
The JBL Bar 1300X is better than the JBL Bar 9.1. The 1300X is an 11.1.4 setup with a larger sub, and it's able to reproduce a touch more bass. Plus, it has more channels than the 5.1.4 Bar 9.1, and its height performance is better overall. You can even use its satellites as Bluetooth speakers, which is cool. That said, it can't get as loud and there's significantly more compression at max volume.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
7.6
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
5.6
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
34.8" (88.4 cm)
40.0" (101.5 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (11.9 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Height
17.3" (44.0 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Depth
12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
6.8" (17.3 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
8.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.4
11.1.4
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.31
-0.85
Standard Error
2.63 dB
3.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
26.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.8 kHz
16.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
3
2
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.31
-0.12
Standard Error
2.63 dB
2.99 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
27.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.8 kHz
16.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
8.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
3.22 dB
3.60 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
5.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.0 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
4.97 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
2.10 dB
6.97 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.2
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.22
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.73
Center
8.6
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.03
0.26
Std. Err.
2.62 dB
2.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.3 dB SPL
70.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.29
0.19
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.60
1.32
Surround 5.1
7.7
7.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.38
-1.56
Std. Err.
4.10 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.8 dB SPL
75.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.23
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.79
1.11
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.1
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-1.44
-1.44
Std. Err.
5.40 dB
4.08 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.7 dB SPL
66.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.04
2.08
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.63
0.21
Sound Enhancement Features
6.2
8.3
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
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
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
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
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
7.8
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
104 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
94 ms
Dolby Digital
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
121 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
106 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.1
6.6
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
92 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
106 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
101 ms
Dolby Digital
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
130 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
112 ms
ARC
53 ms
Optical
47 ms
Full HDMI In
-53 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
157 ms
Dolby Digital
212 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.3
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
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
Not Supported
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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