The relatively compact JBL Bar 300 Multibeam soundbar with a length of 82 cm can easily be installed in any interior. Its contained height, 5.6 cm, allows it to be placed under the majority of televisions on the market.
JBL Bar 300 Multibeam, Virtual Dolby Atmos
The JBL Bar 300 is stand-alone, meaning that it does not come with an external subwoofer. The Dolby Atmos processing offered is virtual (no Up Firing speakers). On the other hand, the price is much more accessible, since displayed at 399 euros.
JBL Bar 300 Multibeam, acoustic package, voice assistants and Bluetooth
The JBL Bar 300 Multibeam soundbar has four ovoid-shaped full-range speakers (46 x 90 mm), plus two 20-millimeter tweeters. Multibeam technology offers automatic calibration of the JBL Bar 300 by analyzing the reflection of waves from the walls and ceiling of the room.
Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, it is possible to control the soundbar through an Amazon Echo or Google Home speaker. And the integrated Chromecast (integrated) and Alexa Multi-Room-Music functions allow an audio multiroom configuration (with the same speakers). Finally, the JBL Bar 300 Multibeam is also Bluetooth 5.0 compatible to enjoy sound content stored on a suitable device, but also AirPlay 2. This last feature allows, among other things, to connect the JBL Bar 300 Multibeam to an Apple TV box.
JBL Bar 300 Multibeam, connectivity
Last precision, the connectors include an HDMI 2.0 eARC input/output certified HDCP 2.3 and equipped with the HDR Dolby Vision Pass-Trough function to connect a Blu-Ray player for example. Not to mention an optical input for connecting an external audio source.
Availability announced for the end of September. Indicative price: 399 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the JBL Bar 300 Multibeam:
• Type: soundbar
• System: 5.0
• Amplification: Class D
• Total power: 260 W
• Loudspeaker(s): 4 oval-shaped broadband (46 x 90 mm) + two tweeters (205 mm)
• AirPlay 2 compatibility
• HDR10 compatibility
• HDR Dolby Vision compatibility
• HDR HLG compatibility
• CEC compatibility
• eARC compatibility
• Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility
• 4K Pass-Trought function
• Input(s): 1 HDCP 2.3 certified HDMI 2.0 eARC input, one optical
• Output(s): 1 HDMI 2.0 eARC output
• Application: JBL One App
• Dolby Atmos Virtual decoder
• Voice assistants Google Assistant, Alexa Built-in, Siri
• HDCP 2.3 certification
• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 820 x 56 x 103.5 mm
• Weight: 4.1 kg
