JBL Bar MK2 series pricing starts at Rs 64,999 and goes up to Rs 1,74,999.
These include new features like SmartDetails, AI Sound Boost, and PureVoice 2.0.
An interesting feature is MultiBeam 3.0 technology, which aims to simulate surround sound from a single bar.
JBL has launched its new Bar MK2 series soundbars in India. These come in 11.1.4, 7.4.1, 7.1 and 5.1 sound channel setups. You also get Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X surround setups. In many of these models, you get detachable surround speakers. If you are planning to upgrade your home entertainment setup, find out what these JBL soundbars have to offer, along with their Indian pricing and other details below.
Price and availability
The JBL Bar MK2 series is available via JBL’s official website and leading e-commerce channels in India at the following prices:
JBL Bar 1300MK2: Rs 1,74,999 (11.1.4)
JBL Bar 1000MK2: Rs 1,49,999 (7.1.4)
JBL Bar 800MK2: Rs 1,24,999 (7.1)
JBL Bar 500MK2: Rs 64,999 (5.1)
Specifications and features
Besides deciding which surround sound channel system you want, note that the JBL Bar MK2 series brings the following features:
Audio technologies: You get Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound. This means the audio elements would move around the listener in three-dimensional space as the source requires them to.
MultiBeam 3.0: The JBL soundbars can use beamforming to reflect sound off walls and create a wider soundstage. So, this reduces the need to have multiple wired speakers.
Detachable wireless surround speakers: These can be placed away from the soundbar and closely behind the listener, so that you can hear the surround sound experience.
Subwoofer setup: The top-end JBL Bar 1300MK2 includes a dual 8-inch subwoofer unit and is said to offer deeper bass and better low-frequency extension for movies and music.
SmartDetails: The brand says its soundbars can present subtle audio cues, such as background effects or ambient sounds, for overall clarity.
AI Sound Boost: This is aimed at increasing bass output without distortion, which matters at higher volumes in larger rooms.
PureVoice 2.0: This is to improve dialogue clarity, especially in content where BGM clouds the vocals.
So, now, based on your room size and sound requirements, you can consider the soundbar you like.
G.S. Vasan is the chief copy editor at Digit, where he leads coverage of TVs and audio. His work spans reviews, news, features, and maintaining key content pages. Before joining Digit, he worked with publications like Smartprix and 91mobiles, bringing over six years of experience in tech journalism. His articles reflect both his expertise and passion for technology.