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JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs ULTIMEA Poseidon M60
Product A: JBL
76 of 98 known
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Product B: ULTIMEA
46 of 98 known
Change ULTIMEA Poseidon M60
54 of 90 fields differ
- 26 different values
- 28 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 19 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 soundbars.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 1WB: 0.5WULTIMEA is 0.5 W lower.
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Every value links to where we found it.


Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
Physical drivers in the bar
Up-firing drivers in the package
Not available
Driver layout
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | 44 x 80 mm racetrack driver | 6 | Not available | Not available |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 2 | 25 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Full-range driver | 2 | 70 | Up-firing |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 44 x 90 mm racetrack driver | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| Each detachable rear speaker | Full-range driver | 1 | 70 | Up-firing |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 260 | Not available |
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published driver sizes in mm are retained literally. Rectangular racetrack sizes remain in the type text, not a fabricated circular diameter. Rear rows will be sourced separately because the manual combines their counts across the pair.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design explicitly identifies one racetrack and one upward full-range driver per surround. Maker manual supplies exact millimetre sizes, but combines rear counts across pair. What Hi-Fi Build section independently confirms per-enclosure arrangement. Main bar and sub rows retain maker evidence.
BULTIMEA Poseidon M60
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Full-range driver | 5 | 57.15 | Includes 2 side-firing drivers |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 133.35 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: mainbar 2.25 inch x 5 and sub 5.25 inch x 1. 2.25 inch is 57.15 mm and 5.25 inch is 133.35 mm. The Amazon listing says two of the five bar drivers are side-firing.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English specification: Drivers 2.25 inch x 5 (Soundbar) + 5.25 inch (Subwoofer).3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: five built-in speakers including two side-firing drivers and one wired 5.25 inch subwoofer.
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Wired2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup page: plug the RCA terminal of the cable behind the subwoofer into the SUB OUT port of the soundbar. The Amazon listing calls it a wired subwoofer.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: wired wooden subwoofer.
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
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Compatible optional rear speakers
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Total RMS audio output power
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Total peak audio output power
Published frequency response lower limit
45Hz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 45Hz - 18kHz. The user guide adds -6 dB.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio specification: Frequency response 45Hz - 18kHz (-6dB). The guide states the -6 dB tolerance.
Published frequency response upper limit
18kHz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 45Hz - 18kHz. The user guide adds -6 dB.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio specification: Frequency response 45Hz - 18kHz (-6dB).
Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
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Supported audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connect and surround sound sections explicitly discuss decoding this content. Partial proved list. Transport-specific TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus support is not inferred from eARC alone.10Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B1KMK2/JBL-Bar-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model product research Audio/Video Section explicitly adds Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD to the maker-proved Atmos, Dolby Digital and DTS:X list. Its Optical Digital Input section separately proves PCM. Generic eARC explanations are not used to assert individual transport codec rows. Firmware unreported.
Audio formats by connection
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| Optical | PCM | 2 |
| Optical | Dolby Digital | 6 |
BULTIMEA Poseidon M60
| Connection | Format |
|---|---|
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos |
Max wired audio sample rate
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Max wired audio bit depth
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Max music file bit depth
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 3 | Audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | Video output and HDMI ARC/eARC audio input |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | Service and MP3 storage playback on US version |
| Ethernet | 1 | Network input |
| AC power | 1 | Power input |
BULTIMEA Poseidon M60
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI to TV, eARC/ARC |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | USB input |
| Subwoofer | 1 | SUB OUT, RCA output to the wired subwoofer |
| DC power | 1 | DC IN for the external power adapter, 24 V 3 A |
Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs connectivity: HDMI eARC x1, Optical x1, USB x1. The maker photo of the rear panel also shows SUB OUT and DC IN and a standard USB-A shaped port. The user guide drawing agrees.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio inputs: HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth and USB. Rear panel drawing: HDMI to TV (eARC), OPTICAL, USB, SUB OUT, DC IN.
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BULTIMEA Poseidon M60
Not availableHDR passthrough formats
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VRR passthrough
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ALLM passthrough
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HDCP version
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Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Built-in Ethernet speed
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Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 lists supported network streaming routes. Multiroom section 7.6 documents group playback with Google Cast and AirPlay. Format availability depends on route and service.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and Features explicitly identify AirPlay 2 and other network routes. Roon Ready is also documented by maker manual. Native app Atmos music differs from AirPlay and Google Cast.
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Voice assistants
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Built-in microphone
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Microphone mute control
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Companion apps
Companion app platforms
Multiroom audio
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Remote included
Sound processing
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Sound modes
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
7-band app equalizer, Subwoofer bass level1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker page proves app equalizer and manual proves five subwoofer bass levels. Band count is separately documented by the launch release or exact-model review.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026June 9 announcement states seven-band EQ for every newly listed Bar model. Exact Bar 1000MK2 is in this release. Manual documents five subwoofer bass levels.
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Surround level, 10-band graphic EQ (app)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The maker remote photo has Bass, Midrange, Treble and Surround level keys. The Amazon listing says the app has a 10-band graphic EQ.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: the app has a 10-band graphic EQ, 121 sound presets and 13 adjustable surround levels.
TV speaker integration
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Power
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Published operating power
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Published standby power
Published networked standby power
Power supply
External power adapter, DC 24 V 3 A for the soundbar.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English specification: Power supply DC 24V 3A (Soundbar). The box has one power adapter.
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available
Measured
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Width854Height52Depth128mm(33.6 × 2 × 5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.
Width800Height70Depth90mm(31.5 × 2.8 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Mainbar 800 (L) x 90 (D) x 70 (H) mm. The user guide gives 800 x 70 x 90 mm as W x H x D.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Soundbar 800 x 70 x 90 mm (W x H x D).
Soundbar weight
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Component dimensions and weight
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 325 | 400 | 325 | 9,100 |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 189 | 52 | 128 | 900 |
| Soundbar with both detachable speakers attached | 1,203 | 52 | 128 | Not available |
BULTIMEA Poseidon M60
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 150 | 188 | 350 |
Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The page text gives the sub as 175 (W) x 350 (D) x 150 (H) mm. The maker dimension diagram on the same page and the English user guide show 150 mm wide, 188 mm high and 350 mm deep. The diagram and the guide are used. No subwoofer weight is published.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Subwoofer 150 x 188 x 350 mm (W x H x D). Other language pages of the guide print 6.89 inch for the height, which is 175 mm, so the guide is not fully consistent. The maker diagram on the product page shows 188 mm. The weight is not published.
Package dimensions
Width980Height398Depth495mm(38.6 × 15.7 × 19.5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Packaging W x H x D. Not the product enclosure.
Width445Height345Depth190mm(17.5 × 13.6 × 7.5 in)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Page text: packaging 347 (W) x 448 (H) x 191 (D) mm. The English user guide gives 445 x 345 x 190 mm as W x H x D, which is the same box with width and height swapped. The guide order is used.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Packaging 445 x 345 x 190 mm (W x H x D). The same section gives Packaging Weight 6.4 kg. That weight is not stored because the product page gives a different total weight of 7.3 kg and a product weight of 6.5 kg.
Package weight
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Wall mountable
In the box
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In the box
Main soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cords, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Soundbar wall-mount kit, Product information and wall-mount template, Two detachable wireless surround speakers, Rear speaker wall-mount kits, Side caps3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5. Power-cord quantity and plugs vary by region, so no guessed count. No optional accessory is described as supplied.
Soundbar, Wired subwoofer, Power adapter, Remote control (batteries not included), HDMI cable, Wall brackets (2), Mounting screws (2), Wall mounting kit (4)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes: x1 Power Adaptor, x1 Remote Control, x2 Wall Bracket, x1 HDMI Cable, x4 Wall Mounting Kit, x2 Mounting Screw on Speakers. The soundbar and the subwoofer come from the Amazon listing, which names both.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Amazon box list: 1x Soundbar, 1x Wired Subwoofer, 1x Power Adaptor, 1x HDMI Cable, 1x Remote Control (batteries not included), 2x Wall Bracket, 2x Mounting Screws, 4x Wall Mounted Kit.
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
Optical cable included
General
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Series
Model numbers
U3721, U3721US10-US1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The US variant SKU is U3721US10-US. The user guide and the Amazon listing give the model number U3721. The EU product Poseidon M60 Boom is model U3722 with a 340 W peak rating and is a different product.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Amazon item details: Model Number U3721, Model Name Poseidon M60.
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 1000MK2.
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Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 1000MK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.
m.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdf2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multi-language user guide for model U3721, 20 pages. The text is outlined, so the figures were read from the page images. The file is the maker guide that Amazon links as User Guide (PDF).
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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