Name | JBL Bar 1300X | Sonos Arc |
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MSRP | $1699.95 | $899 |
Released | 2023 | 2020 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon, JBL | Sonos, Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 11.1.4 | 5.0.2 |
Expandable up to: | - | 7.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel. |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 14: Bar: 6× 46×90 mm + 4× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring | 8: 8× unknown size |
Tweeters - total | 7: Bar: 5×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm | 3: 3× unknown size |
Subwoofers | 1× 12″ | 0 |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 1170 W | Not specified |
Frequency range | 33 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
DTS:X support | Yes | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
Surround sound? | Yes | Virtual |
Other 3D audio formats? | MultiBeam | None |
Other (notable) sound features? | PureVoice Dialogue. Detachable rears: use as standalone BT speakers | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes (Trueplay) |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | ❌ |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 3× | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | Use included adapter: Optical to HDMI |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ✔ | ❌ |
Other audio ports | None | None |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | JBL One app | Sonos S2 |
Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Yes |
Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ✔ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
Wireless surrounds? | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 137.6×6.0×13.9 (bar + surrounds), 36.6×4.81×36.6 (subwoofer), 20.2×6.0×13.9 (each surround) | 114.2×8.7×11.6 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 54.2×2.4×5.5 (bar + surrounds), 14.4×18.9×14.4 (subwoofer), 8×2.4×5.5 (each surround) | 44.96×3.43×4.57 |
Weight (kg): | 4.3, 15.65 (subwoofer), 1.1 (each surround) | 6.25 |
Weight (lbs): | 9.5, 34.5 (subwoofer), 2.57 (each surround) | 13.78 |
Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes |
Color options: | Black | Black, white |
Accessories in the box | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps | HDMI cable, optical to HDMI adapter |
More info | ||
Model number | BAR 1300X | ARCG1##1 |
User guide / manual | Owner's manual | User Guide |
Official site link | JBL.com | Sonos.com |
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