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› JBL Bar 1000, 880W, 7.1.4ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer versus JBL Bar 500MK2, 750W, 5.1ch Soundbar
JBL Bar 1000 versus JBL Bar 500MK2
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| Specification | JBL Bar 1000, 880W, 7.1.4ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer | JBL Bar 500MK2, 750W, 5.1ch Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 114,000 | KSh 75,500 |
| Sales | 15 - For Apr 2026 | 21 - For Apr 2026 |
| Average rating | 5 - 1 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 1 - For Apr 2026 | 0 - For Apr 2026 |
| Views | 180 - For Apr 2026 | 101 - For Apr 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | February 2023 | June 2025 |
| Colors | Black | Black White |
| Channels | 7.1.4ch | 5.1ch |
| Total output | 880W | 750W |
| Platform | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam | Chromecast Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 Multibeam Alexa Multi-Room Google Assistant Siri Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Roon Ready |
| Key features | Detachable wireless surround speakers Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Wide soundstage with JBL Multibeam technology | Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity Apple AirPlay 2 PureVoice dialogue enhancement Easy room calibration HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatible |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | 3 Ports HDMI eARC | 1 x HDMI HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Type A - Service Only | Type A |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 | Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm | 325 x 400 x 325 mm (W x H x D) |
| Subwoofer weight | 10 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 300W 10 inch | 300W 10-inch Driver |
| Subwoofer features | - | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 884 x 56 x 125 mm | 940 x 50.5 x 104 mm (W x H x D) |
| Main unit weight | 3.7 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Main unit output | 440W 5 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters 2 x 2.75 inch Up-firing Full-range Drivers | 450W 5 x (42 x 80mm) Racetrack Drivers 4 x 20mm Tweeters |
| Main unit features | DTS:X Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough DTS | Dolby Atmos DTS Virtual:X Dolby Vision Passthrough Room Calibration Enhanced Voice Clarity AI Sound Boost |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 155 x 56 x 125 mm | - |
| Surround speaker weight | 1.4 kg | - |
| Surround speaker output | 2x 70W 0.75 inch Tweeters 2.75 inch Up-firing Full-range drivers | - |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - | - |
| Standby consumption | 2.0W | - |
| Power features | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz | - |