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JBL Bar 1000MK2
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JBL Bar 1000MK2 · JBL — official press photograph; 596310-JBL BAR 1000MK2-34212f-original-1749110887.jpg; complete supplied canvas retained.

JBL

Bar 1000MK2

Released June 2025

JBL's 7.1.4-channel soundbar system includes detachable battery-powered rear speakers, a 10-inch subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Three HDMI inputs support 4K passthrough, and the rears can play TV audio in another room.

Type
Soundbar
Atmos
Yes
Connects by
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
Battery
–
Weight
5.5 kg

What reviewers say

Both value the flexible detachable speakers, extensive connections and cinematic impact, but find height effects and musical finesse behind rivals. What Hi-Fi finds voices clear with PureVoice off; TechRadar wants sharper dialogue even with it enabled. Both adjust bass for music, though What Hi-Fi criticises its precision more. Surround immersion also draws differing assessments.

From whathifi.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Soundbar
Channels
7.1.4
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Drivers
Main bar has six 44 × 80 mm racetrack drivers, two 25 mm tweeters and two 70 mm upward-firing drivers; rear pair has two 44 × 90 mm racetrack drivers and two 70 mm upward-firing drivers; subwoofer has one 260 mm driver
Amplifiers
Total 960 W maximum or 480 W RMS at 1% THD; maximum main bar 500 W, rear pair 2 × 80 W, subwoofer 300 W. The UK web table mislabels 960 W as RMS; the maker's PDF specifies 960 W maximum and 480 W RMS
Frequency response
33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Room tuning
Automatic calibration, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0 and SmartDetails

Connections

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes
Voice assistants
None
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP and AVRCP
Ports
Three HDMI inputs, one eARC output, optical and USB-A service port; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough. What Hi-Fi confirms 4K passthrough is limited to 60 Hz; TechRadar confirms Ethernet
Streaming
AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready
Multi-room
Detachable speakers support TV Broadcasting and rear-only Night Listening, with main bar and subwoofer muted; the maker's description controls What Hi-Fi's contrary Night mode wording
App
JBL One with equaliser and software updates

Design

Weight
5.5 kg
Battery life detail
Detachable speakers up to 10 hours each, depending on content and volume; 3.635 V, 6600 mAh. Dock to recharge or use USB-C power (TechRadar)
Controls
Remote and JBL One; Google Assistant and Siri require an external compatible speaker, not a built-in voice assistant
Mounting
Main bar and rear wall brackets included
Size
Main bar 854 × 52 × 128 mm, 1203 mm wide with rears attached; each rear 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer 325 × 400 × 325 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is bar only; each rear 0.9 kg, subwoofer 9.1 kg
Colours
Black
In the box
Main bar, two detachable rear speakers, subwoofer, remote with batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, wall brackets and four side caps; June 2025 first release confirmed by TechRadar

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Detachable battery-powered rear speakers
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and automatic sound calibration
  • Three HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi streaming

Cons

  • Rear speakers need recharging or USB-C power
  • 4K HDMI passthrough limited to 60 Hz (What Hi-Fi)
  • UK USB port is for service, not music playback

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
TCLQ85H Pro
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.62 kg2025
LGUS95AR
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.65 kg2025
SonyBRAVIA Theatre Bar 9
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.5 kgApr 2024

Sources

  1. uk.jbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb5f5af5e…
  3. news.jbl.com/en-GB/250776-jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersiv…
  4. whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2
  5. techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-review

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