JBL Bar 1000 vs Bar 1000MK2

Which Soundbar Is Better?

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JBL Bar 1000
JBL Bar 1000MK2 
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Our Verdict

JBL Bar 1000

JBL Bar 1000MK2

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.9
0.0
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Design

Style - Bar  

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Style - Subwoofer  

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Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Locked

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Locked
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Style - Satellites  

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Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

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Width  

36.7" (93.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

5.0" (12.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

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Width  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

17.2" (43.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

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Width  

7.0" (17.9 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

4.9" (12.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

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Satellite Mounting Holes  

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Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Locked

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Locked

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes
Locked

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Locked
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
N/A

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In The Box 
 

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.2
N/A

Stereo Setup  

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Channels 
 

7.1.4
Locked

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Locked

Slope 
 

0.49
Lock

Standard Error 
 

3.03 dB
Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
Lock kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Locked

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

3
Lock

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.11
Lock

Standard Error 
 

2.52 dB
Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
Lock kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
N/A

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.80 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.6
N/A

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.3 dB SPL
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DRC @ 90dB 
 

1.19 dB
Lock dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

3.52 dB
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Center 
 

7.7
N/A

Center Setup  

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Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Locked

Slope 
 

0.46
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

3.01 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

75.4 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.29
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.36
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Surround 5.1 
 

7.1
N/A

Surround Setup  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Locked

Slope 
 

-1.41
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

4.78 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

74.3 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.29
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.90
Lock

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
Locked
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
N/A

Height Setup  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Locked

Slope 
 

-0.72
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

4.37 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

63.7 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.66
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.32
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

9.5
N/A

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Locked

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Locked

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Locked
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

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Optical Audio In 
 

1
Locked

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
Locked

Full HDMI In 
 

3
Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
Locked

RCA In 
 

No
Locked

USB for Files 
 

1
Locked

Ethernet 
 

1
Locked

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
Locked
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

7.3
N/A

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Locked

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Locked

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Locked
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

7.3
N/A

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Locked

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Locked

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Locked
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

7.8
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

Incorrect Implementation
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
Locked
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

6.3
N/A

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

95 ms
Lock ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

104 ms
Lock ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

108 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

125 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

137 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

131 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

5.7
N/A

HDMI Latency Video  

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

96 ms
Lock ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

103 ms
Lock ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

121 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

144 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

142 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

143 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

6.9
N/A

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

151 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

215 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.5
N/A

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Locked

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Locked

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Locked

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
Locked

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

30Hz
Locked

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
Locked

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
Locked

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked
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Wireless Playback 
 

10
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Locked

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Locked

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
Locked

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Locked

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Locked
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

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Display 
 

Yes
Locked
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

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Remote  

Remote photo  

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
Locked

Google Assistant 
 

No
Locked

Apple Siri 
 

No
Locked

Microphone Mute 
 

No
Locked
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