JBL BAR 1300

JBL BAR 1300

11.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers, MultiBeam™, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®

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Sound system
11.1.4 channel
Power supply
100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Networked standby power
< 2.0W
Operating temperature
0°C - 45°C
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%)
1170W
Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%)
650W
Surround speaker output power (Max @THD 1%)
2x 110W
Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%)
300 W
Soundbar transducer
6x (46x90)mm racetrack drivers, 5x 0.75" (20mm) tweeters, 4x 2.75" (70mm) up-firing full-range drivers
Surround speaker transducer
(46x90)mm racetrack driver, 0.75" (20mm) tweeter, 2.75" (70mm) up-firing full-range driver, 2x (48x69)mm rounded rectangle Passive Radiators
Subwoofer transducer
10” (260mm)
Frequency response
33Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Audio inputs
1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
Total soundbar dimensions (W x H x D)
1376 x 60 x 139 mm / 54.2" x 2.4" x 5.5"
Main soundbar dimensions (W x H x D)
1000 x 60 x 139 mm / 39.4" x 2.4" x 5.5"
Detachable surround speaker dimensions (each) (W x H x D)
202 x 60 x 139 mm / 8" x 2.4" x 5.5"
Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D)
305 x 440.4 x 305 mm / 12" x 17.3" x 12"
Soundbar weight
4.3kg / 9.5 lbs
Detachable surround speaker weight (each)
1.25 kg / 2.75 lbs
Subwoofer weight
10 kg / 22 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)
381 x 1107 x 477 mm/ 15" x 43.6" x 18.8""
Packaging Weight
21.45 kg / 47.2 lbs
USB port
Type A
USB rating
5V DC, 0.5A
Supporting file format
MP3
MP3 codec
MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
MP3 sampling rate
16 - 48 kHz
MP3 bitrate
80 - 320 kpbs
Bluetooth version
Main bar - 5.0, Detachable surround speaker - 5.2
Bluetooth profile
Main bar - A2DP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.5, Detachable surround speaker - A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2400MHz – 2483.5MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<15dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi network
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 - 2472MHz (2.4GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
< 20dBm (EIRP)
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470-5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
5.15-5.25GHz <23dBm, 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz <20dBm, 5.725-5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP)
2.4G wireless frequency range
2406 - 2474MHz
2.4G wireless power
<10dBm (EIRP)
Lithium battery
3.635V, 6600 mAh
Detachable surround speaker playtime
up to 12 Hours (may vary according to content type and volume level)
HDMI video input
3
HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC)
1
HDMI HDCP version
2.3
HDR pass through
HDR10, Dolby Vision

You've never heard anything like the JBL Bar 1300—in your living room or anywhere else. More than just a great soundbar, it’s a full sound system. It features MultiBeam™ and six up-firing drivers—four in the bar and two in the detachable battery-powered surround speakers—that deliver massive Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X 3D surround sound, centering you in your music, movies, and games. 1170W of total output power and thrilling bass from a 10” subwoofer is more than enough to make the room shake. Though, you'll never miss a word with due to our PureVoice technology, which makes sure the dialogue is clear even when other sounds are at their loudest. When you want to enjoy your favorite tunes choose streaming via either AirPlay, Alexa Multiroom Music (MRM), or Chromecast built-in™ that give you over 300 music streaming options. But that’s not all. Your choices are as unlimited as you are because you can also pair the soundbar to your Bluetooth device. You can even take one of the detachable speakers (or both for powerful stereo sound) out to your kitchen or patio and enjoy listening to your favorite music or podcast there.

Immerse yourself in theater-quality 3D sound. With four up-firing drivers in the main bar and two more in the detachable speakers, the JBL Bar 1300 delivers true Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X together with MultiBeam™ for an enhanced 3D surround sound experience.
Enjoy real surround sound without the hassle of extra wires and power connections. Just place the two detachable battery-powered surround speakers behind you and get swept away in amazing audio.
Get ready to explore. Access over 300 online music streaming services through AirPlay, Alexa MRM and Chromecast built-in™. Enjoy all of your favorite audio content, Internet radio, and podcasts in high definition. The Wi-Fi connection also allows automatic software updates, so you can always enjoy the latest features.
With 1170 watts of total system power, the JBL Bar 1300 transforms your movies, music and games into immersive sound experiences and pulls you into the middle of the action.
Thrilling, precise bass from a mighty 10" wireless subwoofer brings the excitement to your action movies and the emotion to your music.
You can pair one of the detachable wireless speakers to any Bluetooth device to use as a standalone speaker, or pair them together for a powerful stereo sound.
PureVoice technology uses our unique algorithm to optimize voice clarity to ensure you never miss a word of dialogue, even when the surround effects are at their peak.
Enjoy uncompressed Dolby Atmos surround sound through a single HDMI cable thanks to the HDMI eARC connection. The three HDMI input connections also offer 4K video quality from a compatible video player or gaming console.
Customize EQ and control all of your compatible speakers with a single convenient app. The JBL One app helps you easily set up the soundbar, personalize settings, and browse the integrated music services to find your new favorite song.
Every room is different. Our calibration feature ensures that the JBL Bar 1300 delivers the best 3D surround effects for any interior and room layout.
Simply link the JBL Bar 1300 with your voice assistant-enabled device and you can instantly ask Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri to stream all your favorite music to the soundbar.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Yes!
    By using the JBL ONE app, you can change the equalization settings of the speaker to fit your personal taste by adjusting the settings of each frequency to create your personalized EQ:
    • BASS: Adjust the lower frequency sounds, such as bass or a kick drum.
    • MID: Adjust the mid-frequency sounds, such as human speech.
    • TREBLE: Adjust the higher frequency sounds for clarity.
  • Yes, however, the JBL ONE App gives you another level of control over the speaker/soundbar.
    Through the App, you can personalize the speaker/soundbar's performance, such as:
    • Customizing EQ settings
    • Setting up our new feature called: My Moment 
    • Connect your favorite streaming music services.
  • Once the speaker/soundbar is connected to the network, software updates will automatically be sent to the product through Wi-Fi or the internet, if available
  • In the JBL ONE App:
    (1) Go to My Products, select your product
    (2) Select Support tile
    (3) Under General, select Product Support
  • If you cannot stream music  with AirPlay, use the JBL One App; 
    (1) Go to Settings.
    (2) Select 3rd Party Service.
    (3) Select the Airplay tile.
    (4) Select Reset AirPlay.
  • (1) Select the JBL speaker/soundbar you want to rename
    (2) Navigate to the Support tile and select "Rename My Product."
    (3) Press the current name and type in the new name
    (4) Press SAVE
  • You can adjust the amount of audio coming from the upfiring speakers by pressing the "ATMOS" button on the Remote control and switch between middle (default), high or low.
  • There are two steps in the calibration
    1. Place the surround speakers beside your seating position and press the CALIBR button on the remote control. Follow the instruction to start the 1st calibration
    2. After the 1st calibration done, place the surround speakers in your desired location and press CALIBR on the remote control to start the 2nd calibration
  • (1) On the subwoofer's rear panel, press and hold the pairing button until the LED  turns fast, flashing white.
    (2) To enter the subwoofer pairing mode on the soundbar, press and hold the bass button on the remote control for more than three seconds. Then, press VOL - on the remote control.

    On the soundbar LED display:
    → "SUB PAIRING": The subwoofer is ready for pairing.
    → "SUB PAIRED": The subwoofer is connected.
  • (1) Use JBL One App to set up the My Moment Feature.
    (2) Select the JBL speaker/soundbar you want to set your favorite music to the My Moment feature.
    (3) Tap the My Moment card to assign music.
    (4) Click Add Music to manage music streaming services and specific music tracks.
    (5) Set the timer to inactive speaker/soundbar (optional)
    (6) Set the music loudness (optional)
    (7) Press SAVE
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