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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.

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.

3.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speaker Structure 3.1ch with built-in subwoofer. Amplifier is 5 channels.

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.

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.

55Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sony-ht-s2000-soundbar-review-a-sonos-beam-alternative-with-surprisingly-big-soundRead 10 October 2026Review says the design uses five speakers: three for left, right and center and two dedicated woofers.

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.

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

55Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sony-ht-s2000-soundbar-review-a-sonos-beam-alternative-with-surprisingly-big-soundRead 10 October 2026All five drivers are in the bar since the subwoofer is built in.

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.

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.

04Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-ht-s2000Read 10 October 2026Review says there are no upward-firing drive units and that height channels come from Sony Vertical Sound Engine processing.

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.

AJBL 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.

BSony HT-S2000

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range cone, 45 x 82 mm	3	Front-firing
Built-in subwoofer	Low-frequency cone, 45 x 82 mm	2	Front-firing

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: front L, front R and center speakers are 45 mm x 82 mm cone type in acoustic suspension. Built-in subwoofer speaker is 45 mm x 82 mm cone type in a bass reflex enclosure. Sony's US press release and TechRadar say the subwoofer is dual, so two units are listed.6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Specifications list 2 front-firing low-frequency cone drivers and 3 front-firing full-range cone drivers, each 1.8 x 3.2 in or 45 x 82 mm.

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

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.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet describes a built-in subwoofer. SA-SW3 and SA-SW5 wireless subwoofers are optional and sold separately.

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 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.

01Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

No2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts and Controls shows a single bar speaker. Rear speakers are optional wireless units, not detachable bar ends.

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

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SA-SW3, SA-SW51Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 20263Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Release names the optional wireless subwoofers SA-SW5 and SA-SW3.

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

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.

SA-RS3S1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers are optional and sold separately.3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Release names the optional wireless rear speakers SA-RS3S.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Audio formats

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Audio formats over HDMI eARC list DTS:X. What Hi-Fi states height effects in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X come from virtual processing, with no up-firing drivers.4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-ht-s2000Read 10 October 2026Review states Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.

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, 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.

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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.

AJBL 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.

BSony HT-S2000

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
Optical	LPCM 2ch	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS 96/24	Not available

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supported Audio Formats table, eARC, ARC and OPTICAL columns. LPCM channel counts follow the 2ch, 5.1ch and 7.1ch rows. Only the rows marked supported are listed.

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

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.

WAV1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026USB playback lists Wav only. File system FAT32.

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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192kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Over HDMI eARC the sheet gives LPCM fs up to 192 kHz at 24 bit. Optical input is limited to 48 kHz at 24 bit.

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.

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.

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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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24bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same eARC LPCM entry as the sample rate: 192 kHz at 24 bit. Optical is 48 kHz at 24 bit.

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.

AJBL 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.

BSony HT-S2000

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV video output and eARC/ARC audio return
Optical	1	TV IN digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB drive music playback, FAT32
DC power	1	DC IN from the supplied AC adaptor

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts and Controls: USB port (the port type differs by country and region, and may be FOR SERVICE only), IR repeater, DC IN, TV IN (OPTICAL) and HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)). The Sony US sheet and US retailers state USB type A for music playback. The IR repeater is not listed as a port.

HDMI 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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

HDMI 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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Number of Input/Output is - / 1 (eARC/ARC). The bar has only an HDMI output to the TV and no HDMI input.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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SBC, AAC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth receiver lists AAC and SBC.

Wi-Fi

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Interface section gives IEEE 802.11 version a/b/g/n/ac. The Help Guide has a Wireless LAN section. Reviewers say the bar has no Wi-Fi music streaming. The radio is not used for AirPlay or Google Cast.

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/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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, Wireless LAN section: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

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

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wireless LAN frequency band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

Sony | BRAVIA Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help Guide names the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app. The launch material calls it Sony | Home Entertainment Connect.

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, Android3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: download the app at Google Play and the App Store.

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

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.

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Sound modes

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Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sound Function lists Night Mode and Voice Mode. The remote and Help Guide add a Sound Field on and off button.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Remote has SOUND FIELD, VOICE and NIGHT buttons.

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.

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.

No4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-ht-s2000Read 10 October 2026Review says there is no automated calibration system and the soundbar is plug and play. The maker lists none.

Room calibration system

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.

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

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Voice Mode is the dialogue function.

Night mode

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

Bass level2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Remote BASS +/- adjusts the built-in subwoofer level.

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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42W2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, Power consumption on: 42.0 W. The Sony US sheet gives 50 W approx for operation, which conflicts. The manual figure is used. Doubt recorded.

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

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.

0.5W2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby mode with Network/Bluetooth Standby off: less than 0.5 W. This is an upper limit.

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

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.

2W2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Networked standby with Network/Bluetooth Standby on: less than 2.0 W. This is an upper limit.

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

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.

External AC adaptor, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input, 25 V DC to the bar6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Specifications give AC input 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, and DC input 25 V. The AC adaptor is supplied.

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.

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.

Width800Height64Depth124mm(31.5 × 2.5 × 4.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dimensions approx 800 mm x 64 mm x 124 mm, not including projection portions.

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

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.

3,700g(8.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Main unit body only 3.7 kg.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mass approx 3.7 kg.

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.

AJBL 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.

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Package dimensions

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.

Width883.9Height129.5Depth271.8mm(34.8 × 5.1 × 10.7 in)6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Box dimensions 34.8 x 10.7 x 5.1 in as length, width and height. Converted exactly from rounded inch values to width, height and depth.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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.

6,012g(13.3 lb)6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Package weight 13.255 lb converted exactly to grams.

Wall mountable

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

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall chapter.

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In the box

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.

HT-S2000 soundbar, Remote control, Remote batteries, HDMI cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord, Wall mount template, Customer registration card and warranty card1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied accessories: remote batteries, HDMI cable, AC adaptor, AC cord, wall mount template, registration card and warranty card. The Help Guide shows the remote RMT-AH513U.

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

No2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Chapter says to prepare two screws, not supplied. A printed wall mount template is supplied. No bracket is supplied.

HDMI cable 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 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026HDMI cable listed in the box.

Optical cable included

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.

No2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Connecting to a TV chapter calls the optical digital cable not supplied.

General

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Series

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

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

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.

HT-S2000, HTS2000.UC21Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony US sheet for HTS2000.UC2. HT-S2000 is the marketing model.

GTIN / EAN

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.

0272429255406Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Listing for HTS2000.UC2 gives UPC 027242925540. Other US retailers give the same number.

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

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.

1 March 20233Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release dated San Diego, March 1, 2023.

Status

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

Discontinued7Reviewchoice.com.au/products/electronics-and-technology/home-entertainment/home-theatre-systems/sony-ht-s2000Read 10 October 2026Australian review page lists Availability as Discontinued model. A US retailer listing also shows the product as unavailable.

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.

$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.

$499.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Release states $499.99 MSRP. US price excludes sales tax.

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.

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

US3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-introduces-ht-s2000-3-1ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-that-delivers-a-cinematic-surround-sound-experience-301759030.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. US release with pre-orders at Sony Electronics, Amazon and authorized retailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sony-ht-s2000-soundbar-review-a-sonos-beam-alternative-with-surprisingly-big-soundRead 10 October 2026Retailer link caption names the Black model.

Links

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Product page

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

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Spec sheet

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.

static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HTS2000_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Manual

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.

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2079/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony online Help Guide for HT-S2000, full PDF. Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation, part 5-045-382-11(4).

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.

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.

1year6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_HT-S2000_250W_3-1-Channel_Soundbar_HTS2000-UC2Read 10 October 2026Retailer states a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty for the US package. The retailer listing says the product is unavailable.

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