# I tested JBL’s newest flagship soundbar — and it’s proof you don’t need to spend $2k on a full home theater setup

> Tom's Guide Verdict The JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is the best way to get movie theater-quality sound at home. Although objectively expensive at $1,699, it’s actually not as expensive as some lower-power options from alternative…

- **Source:** [Tomsguide](https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300xmk2-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a54393427f875015d95cd1a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #samsung #soundbar
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a54393427f875015d95cd1a

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