This Highly Rated JBL Soundbar Is Now on Sale for $280.
The factory-refurbished JBL Bar 1300X is currently on sale on Woot for $819.99 . That’s nearly $280 off the regular price of $1,099.99 on Amazon and even below the previous minimum price of $899.95, according to price tracking sites. The “refurbished” designation means the unit has been tested and verified to be fully functional, not that it’s missing parts or support. Shipping is free for Prime members, and availability is limited to approximately three weeks or while supplies last.
In use, the Bar 1300X feels more like a traditional home theater than most soundbars . It features a completely wireless design with removable rear satellites that require no wires and run on battery power (up to 12 hours), while the massive 12-inch subwoofer is powered by a power outlet. The bar itself connects via HDMI eARC, but there are also three additional HDMI inputs, as well as optical and USB. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and Alexa MRM—though it lacks voice assistant support. For setup, calibration, firmware updates, and equalizer adjustments, you’ll need the JBL One app.
PCMag gave it an “Excellent” rating and named it the best soundbar of 2023 , largely because it truly feels like a full-fledged surround sound system. The satellites can function as Bluetooth speakers, and the directional sound with upward-firing drivers and a powerful subwoofer makes everything from movies to music feel more spacious. However, the satellites require regular charging, and the in-app equalizer is rather basic. But if you’re serious about improving the sound in your living room, this is a worthwhile option, especially at such a low price.