JBL BAR 1300X
11.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers, MultiBeam™, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®
Sold from 2023 until now
Getting started with your JBL BAR 1300X
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Product Specifications
- 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
- 12” (311mm)
- 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)
- 366 x 481 x 366 mm / 14.4" x 18.9" x 14.4"
- Soundbar weight
- 4.3kg / 9.5 lbs
- Detachable surround speaker weight (each)
- 1.25 kg / 2.75 lbs
- Subwoofer weight
- 15.65 kg / 34.5 lbs
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)
- 450 x 1135 x 549 mm/ 17.7" x 44.7" x 21.6"
- Packaging Weight
- 27kg / 59.50 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 1300X—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 12” 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.
FAQs & How-Tos
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BAR 1300/1300X
Software Update Release Notes
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Version: V 24.33.31.80.00
Release Date: August 20, 2024
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update
What’s New- Improve rear speaker charging performance when docked
Version: V 24.17.71.80.00
Release Date: May 10, 2024
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic UpdateWhat’s New
- Improve calibration flow.
- Add Amazon HD music support in JBL ONE app
- Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility
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Version: V 22.47.35.80.00
Release Date: November 29, 2022
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update
What’s New
- Optimize the charging experience for the detachable surround speaker
- Improve sound bar HDMI compatibility with TV
- General software and performance improvements
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Yes, however, the JBL ONE App gives you another level of control over the speaker/soundbar.
Through the App, you can personalize the performance, such as:- Customizing EQ settings
- Setting up our new feature called: My Moment
- Connect your favorite streaming music services.
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Once the speaker/soundbar is connected to the network, software updates will automatically be sent to the speaker/soundbar through Wi-Fi or the internet, if availableWas this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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In the JBL ONE App:
(1) Go to My Products, select your product
(2) Select Support tile
(3) Under General, select Product SupportWas this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
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.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
(1) Select the JBL device 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
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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.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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There are two steps in the calibration
- 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
- 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
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NOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.
We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.Instructions below are for Android only
- Open your Google Home app
- Enable Bluetooth on your device.
- Enable Location service on your Android device.
- Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
- In case you denied access go to Settings Apps Google Home Permissions Allow to view Location.
- When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
- Tap the located top right corner.
- In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address" Write down the MAC Address.
You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed
- Open your Google Home app .
- Tap on to view your home.
- Find your room .
- In the top right corner tap Settings icon .
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
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(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.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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