Soundbars
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max
9.6/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$2,998at Amazon
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JBL
JBL Bar 1300X
Key specs
Channels
11.1.4216%2.114%5.111%11.1.46%
11.1.4 appears on 6% of the 123 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 118 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Surround Sound Format
Most commonDolby atmos32%Dts:x18%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 32% of the 245 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 108 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Sound
- Channels
- 11.1.4
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 19
- Frequency Response
- 33-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 33 Hz
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Night Mode
- Yes
- Room Calibration
- Yes
- Included Subwoofer
- Wireless
- Total Power Output
- 1170 W
- Up Firing Drivers
- 4
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wifi, optical, hdmi-arc, usb
- Optical
- Yes
- HDMI Input Count
- 3
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black
- Dimensions Depth
- 140 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 58 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1000 mm
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 5930 g
Features
- Voice Assistant Support
- Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Features & Opinions
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