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JBL

JBL Bar 1000MK2

Name: JBL Bar 1000MK2
Brand: JBL
SKU: B0FHBKBMRZ
Price: 1199.95 USD

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Value for Money & design

7.5/ 10

7.5

0.010.0

A 7.5 puts its value for money in the top half of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

Design

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A 9 puts its design in the top 10% of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Channels

7.1.4

218%2.115%5.111%7.1.42%

7.1.4 appears on 2% of the 124 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

HDMI Earc

YesMost common

True88%False12%

True is the most common — on 88% of the 113 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Surround Sound Format

Most common

Dolby atmos29%Dts:x18%Dts virtual:x14%Dolby digital12%

Dolby atmos is the most common — on 29% of the 249 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Expandable System

YesMost common

True80%False20%

True is the most common — on 80% of the 107 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Sound

Channels: 7.1.4
Surround Sound Format: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Night Mode: Yes
Room Calibration: Yes
Included Subwoofer: Wireless
Total Power Output: 960 W
Up Firing Drivers: 4

Connectivity

HDMI Earc: Yes
Connection Type: Hdmi-arc, hdmi, optical, usb, ethernet, wifi, bluetooth
Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Optical: Yes
HDMI Input Count: 3

Design

Expandable System: Yes
Dimensions Depth: 130 mm
Dimensions Height: 50 mm
Dimensions Width: 850 mm
Mounting Type: Wall-mount, bookshelf/tabletop
Power Source: AC mains
Weight: 5500 g

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 10 h

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Speakerphone: No

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed September 2025

Connectivity8.5

Design9.0

Features8.5

Value7.5

The verdict

The JBL Bar 1000MK2 is one of the most versatile home theater systems available. Whether you’re working with a small living room or a full media setup, it adapts easily with wireless, detachable rear speakers, solid connection options, and plenty of power. It’s a great way to elevate your movie-watching or music-listening experience without the hassle of a complicated install.

✓What we like

✓Detachable rear speakers

✓Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

✓Sound quality

✓Connection options

✕What could be better

✕Rear speakers could be louder