JBL BAR 300

JBL BAR 300

5.0-channel compact all-in-one soundbar with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®

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Getting started with your JBL BAR 300

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Product Specifications

Power supply
100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Networked standby power
< 2.0 W
Operating temperature
0°C - 45 °C
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%)
260W
Soundbar transducer
4x (46x90)mm racetrack drivers, 2x 0.75" (20mm) tweeters
Frequency response
50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Audio inputs
1 Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D)
820 x 56 x 103.5 mm / 32.3’’ x 2.2’’ x 4.1’’
Soundbar weight
2.5kg/5.5 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)
1060 x 120 x 170 mm/ 41.7" x 4.7" x 6.7"
Packaging Weight
4.1 kg / 9 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
5.0
Bluetooth profile
A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<15 dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi network
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
< 20 dBm (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)
HDMI video input
1
HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC)
1
HDMI HDCP version
2.3
HDR pass through
HDR10, Dolby Vision

It's showtime. The all-in-one JBL Bar 300 turns your movies and TV shows into a true experience, and lifts your games to the next level. MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos® technologies deliver vivid 3D surround sound. While PureVoice technology optimizes voice clarity to ensure you never miss a word. When you're ready to unwind with music or a podcast, take your pick of over 300 streaming services and enjoy them using AirPlay, Alexa MRM, or Chromecast built-in™.

Immerse yourself in theater-quality 3D surround sound. Hear extraordinary sound effects from everywhere in the room, without the need for extra surround speakers.
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 260 watts of total output power, the JBL Bar 300 transforms your movies, music and games into immersive sound experiences.
Don't let the compact size of the JBL Bar 300 fool you. It gives your home cinematic experience a boost of punchy bass from its built-in bass port, adding more excitement to every action scene and more depth to every song.
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 HDMI input connection also offers 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 audio calibration feature ensures that the JBL Bar 300 delivers the best 3D surround effects for any interior and room layout.
Simply link the JBL Bar 300 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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  • BAR 300 & BAR 500
    Software Update Release Notes
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    Version:  24.27.31.80.00
    Release Date:  July 23, 2024
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

    What’s New

    1. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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    Version:  24.15.21.80.00
    Release Date:  April 16, 2024
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

    What’s New

    1. Optimize network request
    2. Fix Smart Mode auto standby issue

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    Version:  24.10.21.80.00
    Release Date:  March 25, 2024
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

    What’s New

    1. Improve calibration flow
    2. Add Amazon HD music support in JBL One App
    3. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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    Version:  23.52.11.80.00
    Release Date:  January 3, 2024
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

    What’s New

    1. Enable PureVoice On/Off adjustment

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    Version:  23.43.41.80.00
    Release Date:  November 16, 2023
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

    What’s New

    1. Upgraded Bluetooth to version 5.3
    2. Immersive Audio feature support
    3. SmartThings support
    4. Tidal Connect support

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    Version:  V 22.31.11.80.00
    Release Date:  August 08, 2022
    Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Upgrade and/or USB
    Filename:  JBL_Bar_300_500_ver_22.31.11.80.00

    What’s New

    1. Improved LED Display messages
    2. Improved Wi-Fi music streaming connectivity
  • Yes!
    By using the JBL ONE app, you can change the equalization settings of your speaker/soundbar 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 performance, such as:
    • Customizing EQ settings
    • Setting up our new feature called: My Moment 
    • Connect your favorite streaming music services.
  • No, the JBL Bar 300/500 does not support DTS.

    It supports the following Dolby Audio formats:

    Dolby Atmos
    Dolby Digital
    Multichannel PCM
  • 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 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 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
    (4) Press SAVE
  • 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

    1. Open your Google Home app Google Home app
    2. Enable Bluetooth User-added image on your device.
    3. Enable Location service User-added image on your Android device.
      1. Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
      2. In case you denied access go to Settings User-added image Apps User-added image Google Home User-added image Permissions User-added image Allow to view Location.
    4. 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.
      1. Tap  the User-added image located top right corner.
      2. In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address" User-added image Write down the MAC Address.
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    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

    1. Open your Google Home app Google Home app.
    2. Tap on  to view your home.
    3. Find your room User-added image.
    4. In the top right corner tap Settings icon User-added image.
    5. ​Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
  • The factory reset button restores your device to the default settings, including network and audio configurations. 

    Please use one of the following solutions:
    1.  Press and hold VOL -, VOL +, and Source buttons on the device at the same time until the LED light flashes (hold for more than 5 seconds)
    Or alternatively;
    1. Open your JBL ONE App.
    2. Navigate to the support tile.
    3. Select RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS. 
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