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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.

4.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026The unique 4.0, six-driver arrangement. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X height and surround come from processing.

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.

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Six-driver array, from the driver list 2 tweeters and 4 full-range drivers. The 3 passive radiators are not counted.

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.

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Same driver list. The bar is the whole package.

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.

03Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026No up-firing driver is described. Dolby Atmos playback uses Dolby Speaker Virtualizer processing. TechRadar says none of the drivers faces upwards.6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/denon-home-sound-bar-550Read 20 October 2026None of these drivers faces upwards. The Dolby Atmos height effect comes from processing.

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.

ADenon Home Sound Bar 550

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Soft dome tweeter	2	19
Soundbar	Full-range driver	4	55

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Driver Size: Tweeter x 2 at 19 mm, Full-Range x 4 at 55 mm, Passive Radiator x 3 at 50 x 90 mm. The 19 mm tweeters are soft domes. Radiators are not stored. Mounting angles 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.

No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The accessory list has no subwoofer. A HEOS built-in subwoofer can be connected.

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.

03Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The accessory list has no rear speakers. HEOS speakers can be connected as surrounds.

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.

No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The bar is one piece.

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.

Denon DSW-1H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026A wireless Denon DSW-1H subwoofer can be connected.

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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.

Denon Home 150, Denon Home 250, Denon Home 3502Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Optional Denon Home 150, 250 or 350, or any HEOS speaker, can be paired as rear speakers.

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.

Not available

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D audio. Atmos is rendered from a bar with no up-firing drivers.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos sound mode, where the Dolby Speaker Virtualizer function runs automatically.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D Audio. The eARC text says it receives 3D Atmos and DTS:X audio signals.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026DTS:X / DTS:X Master Audio sound mode, selectable when the input signal is DTS:X.

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 Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Sound mode types and the About HDMI page: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X input signals, multi-channel PCM and 2-channel PCM. Optical accepts Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio are named only in the generic eARC description, so they are not stored.

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.

ADenon Home Sound Bar 550

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
Optical	LPCM 2ch	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available

Source3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Optical: 2-channel Linear PCM, Bitstream Dolby Digital and DTS. HDMI eARC: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from the sound mode table and the eARC description. Channel counts for the HDMI rows are not stated.

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.

WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, DSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Gapless playback of 192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV, ALAC and DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz via Network or the rear USB port. The user guide table adds MP3, AAC and WMA.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported file types and codecs: WAV (PCM), MP3, AAC-LC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (DSF and DSDIFF).

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.

96kHz3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported audio formats (Optical): 2-channel Linear PCM, 32 kHz to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit. This is the only wired input limit the guide publishes. It is the optical limit and not proof for HDMI.

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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.

192kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV and ALAC via Network or USB. DSD 2.8 and 5.6 MHz is a 1-bit format and is not stored here.

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.

24bits3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported audio formats (Optical): 2-channel Linear PCM at up to 24 bit. Optical route only.

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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.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV and ALAC via Network or USB.

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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.

ADenon Home Sound Bar 550

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN, source input with 4K video passthrough to the TV
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC) to the TV
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX IN, analog stereo input
Ethernet	1	NETWORK, wired Ethernet
USB-A	1	USB flash drive for music playback
AC power	1	Power inlet

Source3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel: optical digital input, AUX IN 3.5 mm, HDMI IN, NETWORK, power inlet, Bluetooth button, HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC), USB port and a CONNECT button. The USB port is drawn as a standard type A socket.

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

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HDMI OUT connector (eARC/ARC) and the ARC description in About HDMI.

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

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel and About HDMI: HDMI OUT connector (eARC/ARC).

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

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026About HDMI: the HDMI control function links power, input and volume with the 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 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.

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026What you can do with this unit: an HDMI input/output connector that supports 4K and passes 4K video signals through to the TV, for Blu-ray players and game consoles.

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

HDR10, Dolby Vision2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 20264K, Dolby Vision, HDR10: supports 4K televisions. TechRadar says the HDMI sockets support 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Maximum frame rate and HDCP version are not published.6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/denon-home-sound-bar-550Read 20 October 2026Review dated 2022-02-07: the HDMI sockets support 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel Bluetooth button and Playing music on a Bluetooth device.

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.

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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.

SBC3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth section: corresponding codec SBC, profiles A2DP and AVRCP. The same table says Bluetooth Version 5.4. That version is not used, because 5.4 was published in 2023 and the sound bar came out in 2021. TechRadar says 3.0.

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Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wireless LAN section and the Wi-Fi setup CONNECT button.

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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wireless LAN section: conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, used frequency range 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (11b/g/n) and 5 GHz (11a/n/ac).

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.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn and Deezer via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. Apple AirPlay 2 certified. Spotify Connect is in the user guide.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026AirPlay function sections and a Spotify Connect function section.

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.

Amazon Alexa2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Amazon Alexa Built-in. Alexa started as a later firmware update. The press release says Spring 2021. Some Alexa features may not be supported.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Operating this unit by voice with the Amazon Alexa function. Optional Alexa Built-in functionality comes via a firmware update.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control panel button list: Mic on/off. The microphone listens for Alexa.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control panel button list: Mic on/off. The user guide calls it the Microphone off key, a touch key on the top panel that disables the microphone function. It does not say if this cuts the microphone electrically.

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Companion apps

HEOS3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HEOS App for setup and control.

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

iOS, Android3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Download the HEOS App to an iOS or Android device.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless whole-home audio with HEOS Built-in. AirPlay 2 also groups with other AirPlay speakers.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HEOS: adding up to 32 HEOS built-in devices, and Listening to the same music in multiple rooms.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: IR remote and batteries x 1.

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

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Pure, Dolby Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Stereo, Direct3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Sound mode types: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Multi PCM, Stereo, Direct, Pure and the Movie variants. Multi-Channel Stereo needs HEOS surround speakers. The remote has MOVIE, MUSIC and PURE buttons.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dialog enhancer button: Off, Low, Medium or High.

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

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Night mode compresses the dynamic range for low volumes.

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 level3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The remote has bass volume control buttons, BASS + and BASS -. No treble or band EQ is described.

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.

0.4W3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Power consumption in deep standby mode 0.4 W. Deep standby starts after the network connection is removed for more than 60 minutes. It is the non-networked state.

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.

7.7W3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Network standby with voice service activated: 7.4 W (HDMI IN), 7.0 W (Wi-Fi), 7.2 W (Ethernet), 7.4 W (Bluetooth), 7.7 W (HDMI OUT (ARC)), 7.7 W (USB+Wi-Fi), 7.0 W (OPTICAL IN). The highest value, 7.7 W with the TV on HDMI OUT, is stored. The table also lists Power consumption 50 W, which the guide does not call an operating figure, so it is not stored.

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.

Internal power supply with a power cord. AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz for the North America model and AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz for the Europe model.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Specifications, General: AC 100 to 240 V for the Europe model and AC 100 to 120 V for the North America model, 50/60 Hz.

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.

Width650Height75Depth120mm(25.6 × 3 × 4.7 in)3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dimensions drawing: 650 mm wide (25 5/8 in), 75 mm high (3 in), 120 mm deep (4 3/4 in). The 280 mm mark is the spacing of the two wall hook holes. The US page and info sheet say 25.95 x 2.95 x 4.72 in, which would be 659 mm wide. TechRadar also gives 75 x 650 x 120 mm, so the guide is used.

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.

3,500g(7.7 lb)3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Weight 7 lbs 11 oz (3.5 kg). The US page and info sheet say 7.3 lbs, which is 3.3 kg. The user guide is a maker document and is preferred over the product page, so it is used. The two maker values conflict and no third source was readable.

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.

ADenon Home Sound Bar 550

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BJBL Bar 300MK2

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

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wall hook holes on the rear and a wall mount template for hanging the bar on a wall.

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

Sound bar, Remote control unit with built-in battery, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Warranty card (North America model), Power cord, HDMI cable (4K), Optical digital cable, Wall mount template, Wall mount spacers2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: sound bar, IR remote, Quick Start Guide, HDMI cable, optical cable and wall mount template, one each. The user guide adds safety sheets, the power cord, wall mount spacers and the warranty card for North America. The remote has a built-in CR2025 battery.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Accessories: Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Warranty (North America), power cord, HDMI cable (4K), optical digital cable, wall mount template, wall mount spacers, remote control unit RC-1241 with built-in battery.

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.

No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Only a wall mount template and wall mount spacers are supplied. The bar hangs on wall screws that are not supplied, so no mounting bracket is included.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: HDMI cable x 1.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: Optical cable x 1.

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

Denon Home1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026The page and info sheet place the sound bar in the Denon Home ecosystem with HEOS Built-in.

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.

300052-01-00-1011Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page product data lists SKU 300052-01-00-101. This is the Denon US store item number.

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 January 20214Press releaseravepubs.com/denon-adds-premium-sound-bar-with-3d-sound-to-its-denon-home-hi-res-multiroom-speaker-ecosystemRead 20 October 2026Press release from Carlsbad, Calif., dated 2021-01-14, reprinted by Rave Publications.

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 pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026The US store lists the sound bar in stock at 699 USD with an Add to Cart button on 2026-10-20. The launch price was 599 USD.

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.

$5994Press releaseravepubs.com/denon-adds-premium-sound-bar-with-3d-sound-to-its-denon-home-hi-res-multiroom-speaker-ecosystemRead 20 October 2026The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 ($599) will be available for purchase beginning February 2021. US price, without sales tax.

$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.

€6495Press articleareadvd.de/tests/special-denon-home-sound-bar-550-mit-dolby-atmos-und-dtsx-fuer-649-eurRead 20 October 2026German news item dated 2021-01-14: from February 2021 it is available for 649 EUR. Price includes VAT. The article does not use the word UVP. Engadget's launch report gives the same 649 EUR next to 599 USD and 599 GBP.

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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, DE1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026US store page and US info sheet. Germany from the German launch report and the EU user guide.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026Color: Black. No other color is listed.

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

Links

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Product page

www.denon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.html1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

www.denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Denon US info sheet, English, 2 pages.

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

manuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.php3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Denon Home Sound Bar 550 EU owner's manual, 87 pages, PDF created 2025-09-22. The specification table covers the Europe and North America models.

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.

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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.