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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

3.11Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Speaker Channels 3.1 (built-in subwoofer). The reference package is this soundbar-only listing.

5.03Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly states 5.0 for the supplied standalone package. Virtual Dolby Atmos height effects do not establish physical height drivers.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two woofers. That is 8 drivers. What Hi-Fi and Cord Busters repeat it. Expert Reviews lists only tweeters and woofers.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: under the grille are three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two subwoofers. That is 8 drivers, as on the Amazon page.

93Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 complete active transducer inventory is five racetrack drivers and four tweeters, totaling nine. Pages 5-6 show the supplied single-piece bar, with no separate subwoofer or rear enclosures. Bass ports and the calibration microphone do not count.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Same page text. All listed drivers are in the bar. No separate subwoofer is in this package.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Same review text. All listed drivers sit in the bar.

93Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

06Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the bar has no upfiring speakers.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no physical upward-firing speakers. The advertised Dolby Atmos is virtual.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no up-firing speakers. Atmos comes from processing.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar has an integrated subwoofer and no up-firing height drivers.

07Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-300mk2Read 8 October 2026Own exact Bar 300MK2 review explicitly states no upward-firing drivers. Virtual Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X effects are separate from physical height drivers. Tested solo bar, with calibration performed in the reviewer room. No reviewer numeric acoustics or US USB/package details are transferred.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Full-range speaker	3
Soundbar	Tweeter	3
Soundbar	Woofer	2

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters, two woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: three full range speakers, two woofers and three tweeters.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review calls the two low-frequency drivers subwoofers. Amazon calls them woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.

BJBL Bar 300MK2

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Racetrack driver (42 x 80 mm)	5	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	4	20

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 publishes 42 x 80 mm racetrack dimensions and 20 mm tweeters. Rectangular driver dimensions remain in type text instead of a fabricated circular diameter. Individual firing orientations are unstated.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for more bass consider the Fire TV Soundbar Plus with subwoofer. The listed package has only a built-in subwoofer and a separate subwoofer is not in the box.

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box inventory, printed page 5, supplies the soundbar with accessories only. Separate subwoofer is absent. Built-in bass ports are not a powered subwoofer enclosure.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists surround speakers only for the bundle with subwoofer and surround speakers. The in-the-box list has none.

03Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box inventory and whole-device diagram, pages 5-6. No separate rears or detachable ends are supplied. Optional later Cove speakers are excluded.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026One-piece bar. The in-the-box list has no detachable end sections.

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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JBL Cove M1, JBL Cove P15Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/bar-300mk2-bar-500mk2-software-update-release-notes-me8zilyp8q7-us/000052493.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 300MK2/500MK2 US release notes name multi-channel grouping with Cove speakers in firmware 26.33.11.82.00, August 19, 2026. The separate exact-applicability FAQ names models and same-model pair requirement. This later optional expansion does not alter supplied package counts.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/gb/en/howto/which-cove-speaker-models-are-compatible-with-jbl-bar-mk2-series-to-form-home-theater-groups-mttxsft6e8-emea/000055042.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker FAQ explicitly includes Bar 300MK2 and requires a pair of either two Cove M1 or two Cove P1 speakers for home theater grouping. US exact-family firmware release corroborates availability of this software feature. Speakers are optional, not supplied. Other Cove models and subwoofer compatibility are not inferred.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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225W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly publishes RMS output 225 W at 1% THD in a footnote. This is amplifier output for the bar, not electrical operating consumption.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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450W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly publishes maximum output 450 W at 1% THD. The separate RMS figure is 225 W. No unspecified peak-to-RMS calculation is used.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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50Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 states 50 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB. Signal, room, volume and measurement setup are not published. These are maker endpoints, not reviewer extension results.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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20kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 states the upper response endpoint of 20 kHz at -6 dB. This is not Bluetooth transmitter frequency or a measured extension.

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. Best results over HDMI ARC or eARC. Atmos here is virtual because the bar has no up-firing drivers (TechRadar).

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. The bar has no up-firing drivers.

No8Reviewtest.de/Test-Soundbars-und-Soundplates-4931024-detail/IC21775-666!IC21775-0460-00Read 8 October 2026Public Product Features table for exact Bar 300MK2 explicitly says DTS:X No, identified as provider-reported spatial-format support. This is separate from paid test results, which were not accessed. Current maker names DTS Virtual:X processing, not DTS:X decoding. Exact firmware and regional SKU are unstated. No German USB limitation or rounded mass is transferred.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED chart: one green light for Dolby Digital or DTS playback, three green lights for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X playback. No connection is named.

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sections 5.1 and 6.2 explicitly describe Dolby Atmos playback and Dolby Digital decoding/upmixing. This is a partial proved decoder list. DTS Virtual:X processing or the DTS:X trademark paragraph does not prove DTS:X decoding.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for playback in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port of the TV. Reviewers say DTS:X works only over eARC, so no DTS:X row is stored for ARC.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: optical connections do not support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. HDMI ARC or eARC is used for Atmos.

BJBL Bar 300MK2

Connection	Format
USB	MP3

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stored row is MP3 over US USB, explicitly named in printed pages 6 and 18. Pages 9 and 12 support Dolby Atmos from HDMI IN and TV eARC, but do not state TrueHD/DD+ transport combinations or channel ceilings, so no generic Atmos row substitutes for those codec-specific combinations. The manual directs ARC-only TV users to the bar HDMI IN rather than asserting Atmos through ARC.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP36Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the USB port plays MP3 files from a USB drive. No other file formats are stated.

MP33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly supports MP3 storage-file playback on the US USB-A route. Other regions use USB only for service. Network streaming services do not prove a list of supported local-library formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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48kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 gives MP3 file sampling from 16 to 48 kHz and bitrate 80-320 kbps. Stored 48 is this US USB MP3 route ceiling. Bitrate is not bit depth. No HDMI/optical input sample-rate or bit-depth ceiling is inferred.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	ARC/eARC	HDMI ARC/eARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	USB audio playback from a USB drive
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your Fire TV Soundbar Plus, back view: optical port, HDMI port, USB port and power port. Screw holes for wall mounting sit on the bottom. The HDMI port is the TV connection and its text says HDMI ARC/eARC.

BJBL Bar 300MK2

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Source audio/video input
HDMI	1	TV video output and ARC/eARC audio input
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	US MP3 storage playback and service
AC power	1	AC power input

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 complete Americas back panel: HDMI IN, TV HDMI ARC/eARC OUT, optical, USB-A and AC power. USB revision and HDMI physical revision are unstated. Recommended HDMI cable V2.0 does not establish socket revision. No Ethernet port is fitted in the published complete diagram.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV. Cord Busters also names eARC.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your TV with HDMI, step 2: check that your TV's HDMI CEC setting is enabled.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 9 and 14 explicitly support HDMI-CEC control. Full compatibility with every television is not guaranteed.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: the HDMI port is ARC-enabled and the reviewer would have liked a second HDMI passthrough port. The bar has one HDMI port.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar lacks an HDMI output port, so it uses up one TV HDMI port.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 9 and 14 connect a digital source to HDMI IN and send video to the TV through HDMI OUT. Exact supported resolution and frame-rate combinations are not established by the cable recommendation.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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HDR10+, Dolby Vision3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly lists HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Plain HDR10 or game passthrough features are not added by inference.

VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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2.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly states HDCP 2.3. This is not an HDMI revision or bandwidth claim.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Bluetooth Support Yes.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

58Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Wireless Bluetooth 5. No minor version and no codecs are stated.

5.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 states audio Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5. These profiles and version do not prove individual codecs. Auracast firmware notes do not state the receive/transmit direction or a codec limit.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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Wi-Fi

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no built-in streaming like Roku soundbars, no Alexa and no app.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no streaming capabilities are built in and there is no Alexa or other smart feature. The maker's connectivity row is HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, USB. No Wi-Fi is listed by any source.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. Not inferred from frequency bands.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. No 6 GHz capability is inferred from Wi-Fi ax.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 10-16 describe Google Cast, AirPlay and Spotify Connect and group playback. Exact US launch and current page independently add AirPlay 2, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready. Availability can require subscriptions and varies by service and market.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 300MK2 column explicitly lists AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. SmartThings is control, not an added music protocol. DTS Virtual:X launch forecast was late 2025, superseded by the exact dated firmware notes.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers explicitly names Google Assistant and Siri. Requires an external voice-capable device. The built-in microphone is for calibration, not an onboard assistant.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 explicitly labels the bar microphone for sound calibration. It is not a remote or phone microphone, and no built-in voice assistant is asserted.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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JBL One3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

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Android, iOS3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 11 specifically instructs Android and iOS users to install JBL One. Other host platforms are unproved.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 16 explicitly documents synchronized Google Cast groups and multiple selected AirPlay speakers on the same home network. Optional rear expansion is separate.5Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/bar-300mk2-bar-500mk2-software-update-release-notes-me8zilyp8q7-us/000052493.htmlRead 8 October 2026August 19, 2026 firmware explicitly adds JBL Whole-Home Audio synchronized playback. Auracast is also announced, but its direction and codec are not specified and it is not relabeled a Wi-Fi protocol. July 15, 2025 firmware explicitly adds DTS Virtual:X, superseding the launch forecast. No DTS:X decoder is inferred.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Remote. The page says a TV remote is not included.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your remote page and the included items page show the soundbar remote and 2 AAA batteries.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Sports, Night1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes Movie, Music, Sports, Night.

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Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 11-12: user starts calibration, built-in microphone records the environment, and calibration tones analyze room acoustics. It is not merely manual equalization. No optional rears or external microphone are required.

Room calibration system

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Sound calibration3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed section 6.2.1 is named Sound calibration. MultiBeam 3.0 is surround processing, not substituted as a separately named calibration engine.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Dialogue Enhancer elevates voices above background sounds.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026PureVoice 2.0 automatically optimizes dialogue based on source content and playback volume. The reviewer statement about no speech-enhancer preset does not negate this automatic maker feature.

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Night mode gives crisp dialogue at low volumes and minimized bass.

No4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 300MK2 column says Night Listening No. Current own-model What Hi-Fi review agrees. No later night-mode upgrade was found in the opened maker update notes.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Treble and Bass buttons, each with levels 1 to 9. Dialogue Enhancer levels 1 to 5.

7-band EQ in JBL One, Five bass levels3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 7 and 13 give five bass levels, default 3. Seven-band app EQ is explicitly established by the maker launch, not guessed from an app screenshot.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly states seven-band EQ for every named new Bar model, including Bar 300MK2. Manual separately proves the five bass levels.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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1W1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Deep sleep feature states less than 1 W. Stored 1 is the strict upper bound, not an exact measured draw. Networked standby is separate.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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2W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 states less than 2.0 W networked standby. Stored 2 is the strict upper bound, not an exact consumption measurement. Active-network details and operating draw are unstated.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 30 W electrical rating3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Product specifications: Electrical Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30W. This is the electrical rating of the bar and not an operating consumption figure.

Internal power supply, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2, 6 and 18: supplied AC cord connects directly to the bar, rated 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. No external adapter or output-wattage-to-input conversion is used.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width942Height64Depth131mm(37.1 × 2.5 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Size (LxWxH) 94.2 x 13.1 x 6.4 cm. That is length (width) 942, depth 131, height 64 mm. The US page gives 37 x 5.2 x 2.5 in, which agrees within inch rounding.

Width940Height50.5Depth104mm(37 × 2 × 4.1 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 gives bare bar W x H x D directly in mm: 940 x 50.5 x 104. Brackets, cables and shipping packaging are excluded. Rounded inch figures are not converted over these metric values.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

4,000g(8.8 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Weight 4.0 kg. The US page gives 8.8 lb, which agrees.

2,900g(6.4 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 gives bar mass 2.9 kg, exactly converted to 2900 g. Supplied brackets, remote, cord and packaging are excluded. Rounded secondary 3 kg is not a measured replacement.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

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Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Soundbar	940	50.5	104	2,900

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 names the main soundbar enclosure with its own dimensions and mass. The sole row is that supplied bar, not packaging or an optional surround/subwoofer package.

Package dimensions

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Width1,180Height120Depth160mm(46.5 × 4.7 × 6.3 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly labels packaging W x H x D as 1180 x 120 x 160 mm.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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4,800g(10.6 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 publishes packaging mass 4.8 kg, exactly converted to 4800 g. Bar-only mass is separate.

Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit. The bar has two mounting holes on the bottom (Amazon safety page).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting the soundbar on the wall section.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 cable, AC power cord, AAA batteries (2), Wall mount kit, Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 Cable, 1 AC Cord, 2 AAA Batteries, Wall mount kit, Quick Start Guide.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included page: High Speed HDMI cable, power cord and 2 AAA batteries, plus the wall mounting accessories.

JBL Bar 300MK2 soundbar, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cord, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Two L-shaped wall-mount brackets and mounting hardware, Quick start guide, Safety instructions and warranty card, Wall-mounting template1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker box list explicitly names quick start guide, safety instructions and warranty card, and wall-mount template. Power cords are published as up to four depending on region, so no regional cord count is inferred.3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 complete inventory. Two AAA cells, one 1.2 m HDMI cable, two wall brackets with hardware and product information/template are supplied. Power-cord count and plugs vary by regional package, so no up-to-four global count is asserted for US. Optional Cove speakers are not supplied.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wall mounting accessories: paper template, 2 anchors, 2 wall screws, 2 soundbar screws and 2 brackets.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 kit and page 8 installation include bar brackets and mounting hardware. This is more than loose screws.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: HDMI 2.0 Cable.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: connect to the TV optical port using an optical cable (sold separately).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Other TV connection options: optical cable sold separately.

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 9 explicitly says optical cable sold separately.

General

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Series

Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: Meet the Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series. The series has a soundbar only, a soundbar with subwoofer and a soundbar with subwoofer and surround speakers.

Bar1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product belongs to the JBL Bar line. MK2 identifies this generation.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HM34BR3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance page for the soundbar only: Model Number HM34BR. The bundle with subwoofer lists HM24BR and HM24SW instead.

JBLBAR300M2BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US page item number is JBLBAR300M2BLKAM, Black, offered in stock. This is the standalone 300MK2 package. Original Bar 300, Bar 500MK2 and optional speaker packages are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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05003640803510Retailer pagevisions.ca/jbl-bar-300-mk2-black-jblbar300m2blkamRead 8 October 2026Retailer explicitly couples UPC 050036408035 with the full same manufacturer identifier JBLBAR300M2BLKAM. This is barcode identity evidence only. The exact US maker page separately proves market and USB scope. Canadian price, warranty and playback assumptions are not transferred. A different 13-digit barcode in another Canadian listing was not mapped to the US reference.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 November 20246Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026AFTVnews article date 14 November 2024. Amazon Japan opened pre-orders the same day.

9 June 20254Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026June 9, 2025 is the dated US maker launch announcement for the represented US model. It is not asserted as the first worldwide announcement for every regional configuration.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The page is live. The listing carries a rating count and shows no discontinued notice.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.996Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026US price of the soundbar only: $249.99. Excludes sales tax. The subwoofer and surround bundles were $374.99 and $489.99.

$4494Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 300MK2 column states USD449 initial price. Do not append .95 from current retail price or use the UK/Australian review price. Tax treatment is not explicitly stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US from this Amazon US page.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026CA from this Amazon Canada page for the same ASIN.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026UK review of the bar sold in the UK with UK and EU power cables.11Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 15 October 2026German article from January 2026 says the Soundbar Plus is sold on Amazon Germany at 189.99 euro.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: all the units come in a matte black.

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MT1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026

www.jbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw57f29c81/pdfs/JBL_BAR_300MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw57f29c81/pdfs/JBL_BAR_300MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original two-page English JBL Bar 300MK2 datasheet, linked by the exact US maker page. Its nine-driver inventory, geometry and explicit RMS footnote agree with the original owner manual. Regional USB exception is stated.

Manual

d1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdf5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fire TV Soundbar Plus quick start guide, 4 pages, file 22-005394-01. The PDF has no text layer. Read through OCR and by eye.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 23-page owner manual, printed pages 2-22, document HA_JBL_Bar 300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7. All pages read. Americas back panel and US-only MP3 playback are distinguished from service-only USB in other regions.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US: 1-year limited warranty and service.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Canada page also states a 1-year limited warranty.

1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026US powered Home Audio warranty is one year from delivery for authorized-US-reseller purchase and US use, unless the supplied warranty card states another term. Five-year passive-speaker term and Australian statutory coverage are not applied.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.