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JBL - BAR300MK2 5.0 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
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Customer Reviews for JBL - BAR300MK2 5.0 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black
Customer Rating
3
Underwhelmed but surprised
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: General_Skelly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had high hopes for this sound bar, with a name like the Mk 2 you would hope it blows your expectations out of the water. Sadly, I can't say that with this sound bar.
Starting off with the physical aspects of the sound bar, it's overall a great package and size. The foot print of this won't interfere with most TV's. One thing that I really appreciate is the mounting hardware that comes in the box. It might be a bit rudimentary, but it does achieve that 'floating' look most people are after.
On top of that it also has an HDMI pass through, so if you want to connect a DVD player or something akin you can cut down on the cables by having it run into the sound bar instead of the TV.
On top of that it also has an HDMI pass through, so if you want to connect a DVD player or something akin you can cut down on the cables by having it run into the sound bar instead of the TV.
Now, let's talk about that sound quality. For the sound bar itself, it gets the job done. As the title describes, I was hoping for a more 'fuller sound' and a bit more bass. However, for such a small package it is a 'jack of all trades' yet 'Master of none'.
One thing that stands out is the bass. Don't get me wrong, it's more than present but it feels subdued. The best way to describe it is as if you were to condense the bass, essentially neutering it and it being a former version of itself. It's not punchy and you're definitely not going to be slamming those insane bass drops. I will say, it gets the job done in that regard though.
One thing that stands out is the bass. Don't get me wrong, it's more than present but it feels subdued. The best way to describe it is as if you were to condense the bass, essentially neutering it and it being a former version of itself. It's not punchy and you're definitely not going to be slamming those insane bass drops. I will say, it gets the job done in that regard though.
The mid is also a trouble child. The highs are present which most people will make up the difference in their head and will say that it sounds fine. But the problem you come across is that voices - whether singing or speaking - sound constricted and semi-flat. It's as you sucked out the 'umph' you typically hear when hearing a voice.
Conclusion, is this sound bar worth it? Ironically yes. This is well suited for the avid TV watcher you doesn't care about setting things up or being fancy. It's a simple plug and play system, and hey if you want to EQ a little bit the option is there!
Music is subjective, this isn't to my taste of quality. However, for most people this will get the job done if this is sitting in your living room and you want to pump some tunes.
Music is subjective, this isn't to my taste of quality. However, for most people this will get the job done if this is sitting in your living room and you want to pump some tunes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, June 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of the JBL Bar 300MK2. We truly appreciate you taking the time to outline your experience.
We're glad to hear you found the compact size, included mounting hardware, and the convenient HDMI pass-through to be positive features.
Regarding the sound, we understand your desire for a fuller experience with more punchy bass and dynamic mids. Your specific feedback on the bass feeling subdued and voices sounding constricted is incredibly valuable to our team as we develop future products.
It's great that you still see the value in the soundbar as a simple, plug-and-play solution for avid TV watchers and that the EQ option is a welcome feature. Your comprehensive review is very helpful as we continuously strive to improve our products.
We're glad to hear you found the compact size, included mounting hardware, and the convenient HDMI pass-through to be positive features.
Regarding the sound, we understand your desire for a fuller experience with more punchy bass and dynamic mids. Your specific feedback on the bass feeling subdued and voices sounding constricted is incredibly valuable to our team as we develop future products.
It's great that you still see the value in the soundbar as a simple, plug-and-play solution for avid TV watchers and that the EQ option is a welcome feature. Your comprehensive review is very helpful as we continuously strive to improve our products.
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Customer Rating
4
Immersive surround sound
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Drbll
from Two Rivers, WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First impression unboxing this soundbar, it is a very sleek, solid unit built with high quality materials. I really like the new true black coloring, matches my setup a bit better than the old charcoal color. Very easy to setup with my streaming stick and TV, I use the HDMI pass-thru connection. The JBL One app connected to the soundbar quickly and without any fuss. The app does add some features for this soundbar, relaxing "moment" sounds are new. This a nice feature if you want a little background noise, my cat loved the chirping birds. The streaming in app music didn't seem to provide full sound that I would expect, seemed a little flat, but that may be a streaming issue. My first test was David Gilmour's 5AM, WOW! this sounds amazing! The crisp clean sound was very impressive. Then I tried Pixar's Planes intro, the surround sound was very good, but it seemed to lack the punch of bass you get with a subwoofer. Dialog scenes are very clear and the 5 speaker output provides very good imaging. All in all, this a wonderful soundbar for a space limited setup, looks great and sounds fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Crisp sound and extremely easy setup
on June 7, 2025
Posted by: Eddie32
from Orange County, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I cant get over how easy it was to connect and use this soundbar. 1 HDMI cable to the HDMIarc and I was ready to go! The calibration button is on the remote, simple click, some funky sounds later and done. I immediately noticed how crisp the dialogue and mid range sounds. The bass is controlled from the remote and the sound is more than enough to add to the experience; it wont rattle the walls but amount of bass that comes out of this soundbar is impressive! Overall, the ease of use, setup and audio quality makes me really love this soundbar!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Superb sound quality. Simple setup.
on June 10, 2025
Posted by: ProlDJ
from Wall, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New TVs look great but sound like garbage. This soundbar changes that. It's not just making it louder, which it's very capable of, but the quality of the sound is exponentially better. The setup was simple. Even with doing updates, I was done in a few minutes. It includes mounts if you are hanging it but I set mine right on the TV console and it looks great. My only complaint is now I can't watch my other TVs that don't have this soundbar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Punch above it’s class
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: taro
from Sacramento CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have the original BAR-300, the BAR-500, and a Yamaha X bar 50A for comparison. This MkII's main sound channel remains clean audio quality and punchy bass, even when it doesn't support additional subwoofer. It continues supports eARC connection via HDMI and dot matrix display; it offers a rich soundstage that can fill a 14x16 room. The remote control is fairly basic, primarily used for calibration purposes, while the TV remote is used for adjusting the soundbar's volume.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Small footprint with big sound. Easy to connect
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: Soundman23
from Denver, CO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a compact sound system for my basement wet bar TV to watch sports, play music and occasionally a movie and the JBL BAR 300MK2 checks all the boxes. This soundbar comes without a separate subwoofer but hits a deep sound above its weight. The soundbar can be wall mounted with the included rack and hardware. Thanks to the small footprint the soundbar fits perfectly on my shelf and is connected to the TV with the built-in Bluetooth technology saving me a cable and keeps the connection clean. The MK2 delivers a crisp sound, deep base and clear vocals in a compact package. The TV Bluetooth connection was a breeze. If you need a soundbar for your TV with quality sound but also want to keep your entertainment area clean you will love the JBL BAR 300MK2!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
What a Soundbar!
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: sammiejay3
from Wimauma, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This soundbar by JBL expands the aound of media on your tv or through bluetooth connections. The sound brings real life almost imax sound. The surround spund quality from this speaker turned our reasonable sized living room into a home theatre.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great sound from a small package
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: Nofd27602760
from Elyria, Oh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If your looking for a sound bar that’s compact and easy to setup and use with atmos surround sound the look no further the JBL Bar 300MK2 is for you. The JBL Bar 300MK2 is a great sound bar from JBL. It comes package well with simply to use directions for setup. Setu is quick and easy with just 1 hdmi cable, easy to mount. This thing packs a punch but also is great for low level movies that are hard to hear thanks to JBL’s Pure Voice 2 technology. The JBL app also lets you fine tune your listening experience. Easy to use remote gives just what you need to control the JBL Bar 300MK2. Atmos surround sound gives you great all around sound without the need for a separate subwoofer. Bluetooth connectivity for listening to music or podcasts. This is definetly an easy to use soundbar without sacrificing sound quality and as expected from JBL it’s built well and looks great anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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