JBL Bar 1300X hands-on: Outstanding immersive audio through removable audio speakers

JBL exposed 5 brand-new soundbar versions at CES 2023, yet bench 1300X rests on top of the schedule. The 11.1.4-channel audio speaker can 1,170 watts of outcome with Dolby Atmos and also DTS: X onboard for immersive 3D audio. Inside, there are 21 overall motorists, 6 of which are upfiring. That six is 3 times greater than some business supply, a choice JBL states is suggested to make one of the most out of its MultiBeam spatial sound tech.

In 2020, JBL initially debuted a soundbar with removable back satellite audio speakers. On bench 1300X those devices cram in one upfiring audio speaker each and also can last approximately 10 hrs on a cost (they bill when you reattach them to the primary bar). Being totally cordless, you’re totally free to place them anywhere you such as. They additionally function as Bluetooth audio speakers, both separately or a stereo set. As soon as you get rid of the audio speakers, there are snap-on covers consisted of as you’ll subject side-pointing tweeters you’ll intend to secure. In regards to link, there’s one HDMI/ARC to attach to your television and also 3 extra HDMI inputs.

Throughout my demonstration, I had the ability to view a disorderly chase scene from Prepared Gamer One. With the back audio speakers separated and also located behind me, I was excited by exactly how immersive the sound was from the 1300X. The video was loud with great deals taking place, yet the audio stayed crisp and also clear, and also most significantly, the directional sound boosted the watching experience. There was additionally plenty growing bass from the 12-inch cordless speaker.

JBL’s PureVoice is readily available throughout its whole 2023 schedule to improve discussion when various other loud noises are additionally component of a scene. This attribute goes over too, increasing talked words without eliminating from whatever else that’s taking place. The tech carries out just as well on the $400 entry-level Bar 300 as well, an all-in-one alternative that musters up terrific immersive sound from a solitary audio speaker. The 300 is the one design in JBL’s 2023 schedule that does not featured a below, though it does have actually incorporated woofers. The business states you can not include a cordless below either as bench 300 isn’t suitable with them also if you acquire it individually.

The $1,700 Bar 1300X, like the remainder of JBL’s brand-new soundbars, will certainly be readily available February 19th.