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Alternatives to JBL BAR 1000

10 soundbars at a similar price that compete with the BAR 1000 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the BAR 1000

Samsung HW-B540/ZG
1
Samsung · 2022HW-B540/ZG
Same price ≈ $860
  • Weight 2,100 g vs 3,700 g
  • Output power 360 W vs 880 W
  • Channel count 2.1 vs 7.1
LG S95AR
6
LG · 2025S95AR
8.8
Same price ≈ $890
  • Channel count 9.2 vs 7.1
  • Weight 5,650 g vs 3,700 g
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 3
Magnat SBW 280
7
Magnat · 2022SBW 280
24% cheaper ≈ $650
  • Highest frequency 28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Lowest frequency 26 Hz vs 33 Hz
  • Output power 130 W vs 880 W
  • Channel count 2.1 vs 7.1
Samsung HW-Q995F
9
Samsung · 2025HW-Q995F
9.4
Same price ≈ $860
  • Channel count 11.1 vs 7.1
  • Bluetooth version 5.3 vs 5
  • Weight 7,300 g vs 3,700 g
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 3
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