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JBL - BAR1000MK2 7.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers, Multibeam, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(18 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for JBL - BAR1000MK2 7.1.4-channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers, Multibeam, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Customer Rating
5
Impressive, Immersive, and Totally Worth It
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Juan G
from San Antonio, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had the JBL BAR 1000MK2 for a few weeks now, and it’s honestly blown me away. The sound is powerful, rich, and incredibly immersive—especially with Dolby Atmos and the detachable wireless surround speakers. You just pull them off the bar, place them behind you, and you’ve got a true surround sound setup. No wires, no hassle. Battery life on the rear speakers is solid (around 8–10 hours for me), and they charge back up just by docking them.
Movies, games, and music all sound amazing. The 10” subwoofer packs serious punch, and dialogue is crystal clear thanks to the PureVoice feature. I also love the MultiBeam tech—it really fills the room, even if you’re off to the side.
Setup was super easy using the JBL ONE app, and the HDMI passthrough supports Dolby Vision, which is a nice bonus for my 4K setup. Plus, having Bluetooth and Wi-Fi means I can stream music whenever I want.
Overall, this system delivers premium home theater sound without the complexity. It’s got great features and sound quality, and it’s absolutely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Sleek with great sound quality
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Roland of Gilead
from Valparaiso, Indiana
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this a week ago and am amazed at the quality of sound and range. Make no mistake, this product is well built. It’s easy to see the quality in manufacturing and once hooked up, the sound quality.
The sound bar comes with two detachable surround speakers that can be charged by connecting them to the ends of the sound bar or via USB-C cables. If the detachable surround speakers need to be charged, the sound bar will flash a message reminding you to charge it. With the speakers attached, the sound bar is a whopping 4 feet long which is likely wider than your TV stand, if you’re using one. When handling the surround speakers it’s easy to tell they are not cheaply made. They feel solid and have some weight to them. JBL also added attachments for the surround speakers as well as the sound bar to give it a nice sleek look and hides the connectors (see photos). Really clever design. The one negative is that they hold a charge for maybe 10-12 days before needing to be recharged.
One thing I really like about this over the sound bar it replaced, is the many levels of audio adjustments. The old sound bar had a volume that went from too low to too loud at one level up. This one fills that sweet spot.
The remote allows you to adjust multiple setting for the subwoofer, mid range and levels to your liking. It’s easy to connect Bluetooth. Also, on the remote there is a Heart ❤️ symbol. This will change to an outdoors sound with wind, trees, leaves and a stream. Really cool if you just want some relaxing ambient sound. You can choose Forest, Rain, Ocean, Citywalk OR make your own playlist in the JBL One app!
I highly recommend that you use the JBL One app with this. It gives you a lot of control over the audio and is loaded with features. One of Broadcasting, which allows you to take the removable speakers into another room and listen to what’s playing on the soundbar.
It does come with a 60 day trial of Roon which I am not using. It requires you to set up your own server? to use and that just seems like waaay too much effort.
In closing I’d say that for someone who has the budget to spend on a higher quality sound bar, the JBL Bar 1000MK2 is a fantastic product and you won’t be disappointed.
The sound bar comes with two detachable surround speakers that can be charged by connecting them to the ends of the sound bar or via USB-C cables. If the detachable surround speakers need to be charged, the sound bar will flash a message reminding you to charge it. With the speakers attached, the sound bar is a whopping 4 feet long which is likely wider than your TV stand, if you’re using one. When handling the surround speakers it’s easy to tell they are not cheaply made. They feel solid and have some weight to them. JBL also added attachments for the surround speakers as well as the sound bar to give it a nice sleek look and hides the connectors (see photos). Really clever design. The one negative is that they hold a charge for maybe 10-12 days before needing to be recharged.
One thing I really like about this over the sound bar it replaced, is the many levels of audio adjustments. The old sound bar had a volume that went from too low to too loud at one level up. This one fills that sweet spot.
The remote allows you to adjust multiple setting for the subwoofer, mid range and levels to your liking. It’s easy to connect Bluetooth. Also, on the remote there is a Heart ❤️ symbol. This will change to an outdoors sound with wind, trees, leaves and a stream. Really cool if you just want some relaxing ambient sound. You can choose Forest, Rain, Ocean, Citywalk OR make your own playlist in the JBL One app!
I highly recommend that you use the JBL One app with this. It gives you a lot of control over the audio and is loaded with features. One of Broadcasting, which allows you to take the removable speakers into another room and listen to what’s playing on the soundbar.
It does come with a 60 day trial of Roon which I am not using. It requires you to set up your own server? to use and that just seems like waaay too much effort.
In closing I’d say that for someone who has the budget to spend on a higher quality sound bar, the JBL Bar 1000MK2 is a fantastic product and you won’t be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
From the Perspective of an Audiophile
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: xtg14x
from West Jordan, UT
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Keep in mind that there is no soundbar that will replace an AVR and separate (good) speakers when it comes to sound quality, depth, immersion, and so on. Sure, soundbars offer nice bass and clarity with near-zero hassle, wires, and effort, but it's truly worth investing in your system over time! Check out the first option under "Electronics" on JBL's site; it's an AVR and speaker + subwoofer bundle for the same price as the Bar 1000 mkII! Treat yourself to a fuller, more detailed sound with dynamics, true soundstage, imaging, and layering.
Of course, soundbars aren't all bad. They are easily a major upgrade to the average built-in TV speakers, offering, as mentioned previously, increased clarity and fantastic bass. I'm a fan of the included 10" subwoofer, which hits low and has great texture and detail. High remarks, I would say, coming from someone whose main subwoofer is a hi-fi 3ft³ servo-controlled dual-opposed 12", which cost more on its own than this 4-figure system! I prefer the sub as close to the bar as possible, at Level 2 out of 5, with a -3 applied to EQ at 125Hz and below; at higher volumes, I'll EQ it down by 7. Though I tend to come back to the app often to change the sub level and EQ for music, song to song.
Without the sub, the soundbar doesn't have much of a leg to stand on, so make sure it's connected!
I noticed that when playing content from a pause, the soundbar will take a moment to come back to playing sound. While only about a second, it can be slightly frustrating to those who hate to miss even the slightest bit of dialogue.
I've enjoyed playing with the different features, such as Night Listening. I'm not one to watch TV or movies too late (I'm one of the first in the household to head to bed). However, I definitely appreciate this functionality: the surround modules play the sound from the TV while the main bar and sub shut off. I find it best when sitting with the surround speakers in my lap or next to me (as silly as that sounds). Similarly, Broadcast lets you put the module speaker/s in your pocket (of your cargo shorts, these things aren't tiny; one surround speaker is about the length of one JBL Charge, the width of 1.3 of them, but only half the depth) and walk across the house.
As a music lover, something I appreciate very much is the inclusion of not only Chromecast, but DLNA and UPnP!! Thank you JBL and Roon! In case you're unfamiliar, it allows more direct streaming, with much less compression than Airplay or Chromecast, with greater potential data transfer than even optical S/PDIF.
This soundbar gets quite loud with the powerful amplifiers included, though do note it gets pretty harsh in the upper midrange when turned up a bit. Room-filling up to a medium-large room, it performs well. I recommend this if you're limited on space and funds, unable to accommodate JBL's receiver and bookshelf or floorstanding speakers--all the better with a killer subwoofer. Soundbars are better than ever, but "the stereo" is not dead!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Better than my receiver/giant speakers
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Biggumballs
from Eugene, Oregon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent. I have a giant sound system in my family room. I wanted a bar for my bedroom, but was afraid of the quality compared to my big system. The JBL bar is better! Great size, sound, and options. I want to replace my big system with the bar now!
The 1000MK2 fits absolutely perfectly under my TV. Just luck, or by design? The set-up took about 20 minutes, and when I turned it on, my partner could only say, “WOW!” And she’s not even a big sound nerd! It’s pretty easy to link to my phone, and it sets up the surround speakers during programming at whatever location you choose. I wasn’t intending to listen to music through it, but tried streaming through it and now I’m spoiled. I decided to go with the JBL because everything JBL lasts forever (even with abuse) and JBL has never let me down. Movies, concerts, music: it’s a simple, relatively small, high tech unit that makes my big old system obsolete. I have zero regrets and would buy again without a doubt.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
A Step Above
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Sean322
from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The 1000MK2 is a step above when it comes to the soundbar experience. From the solid and good looking construction to the jam packed features. One thing that stood out to me and that I really enjoyed was the Pure Voice 2.0. With film studios lacking in their audio masters recently, this is a welcomed addition. It does a fantastic job of bringing out the dialogue even in the intense action sequences. On a hardware note with the detachable wireless speakers, the Panoramic Surround Sound is intuitive and an easy way to give yourself crisp surround sound in under a minute. All of these features are made even better with the deep bass offered in the 10in Wireless subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
SERIOUS upgrade, finally a home theater sound
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: Shea
from Portland, OR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow. My TV sound system just got a serious upgrade. Excellent sound and it was very easy to set up. The removable surround sound speakers are a game changer! I’ve never given into surround sound before because it always seemed too complicated, but these are so easy. Not to mention beautiful, it’s so nice to have well-designed speakers that are aesthetically pleasing. The bass is perfect too, not overpowering, just right. I am SO happy with this speaker system. Also the slick remote is a cherry on top. Easy to understand and feels good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
A big upgrade - kudos!
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Pina
from CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got the JBL Bar 1000 MK2 set up and wow — this thing delivers. The wireless rear speakers really make the surround sound pop, and setup was surprisingly quick (which I always appreciate). The bass is deep but not muddy, and voices come through super clear, even in chaotic scenes. Streaming over AirPlay and Spotify was seamless, no fuss. They even included little end caps for the soundbar when the rear speakers are detached — a nice touch to keep the setup looking clean. Only callout — the rear speakers need recharging every now and then, but honestly, totally worth it for the kind of experience it brings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
No other way to watch movies now.
on June 26, 2025
Posted by: AZmille
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This JBL sound bar system blew me away. The setup was simple and straight forward. We already had an Optical audio cable running sound to another soundbar, so there was no need for me to struggle to get that plugged into our tv. If you have used an Optical audio connection then you know the struggle that I was able to avoid! After the Optical connection was made the only other cords involved were connecting the power. We set this up on father's day so my wife took over the rest of the setup process. She was able to easily download the JBL app and connect to the sound bar via bluetooth. We had to perform a software update to the speaker which took the most time out of the whole process.
Once the software update was done it was time to disconnect the two wireless end speakers from the main unit. We placed the speakers in two different locations allowing the system to calibrate. JBL supplies end caps for the sound bar and end speakers that cover the charging connections and leave you with a clean look. We placed the end speakers on the end tables next to our couch. We put on a movie and enjoyed. The subwoofer was the icing on the cake. This system provided a rich sound that filled the room.
The soundbar alerted us when the batteries on the end speakers were low on battery life. We removed the endcaps on the speakers and the sound bar and attached the end speakers the soundbar to charge. The remote that came with this system felt nice in the hand. It has some weight to it which gives me confidence that it will last for quite a while.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com