Best for Dolby Atmos height effects
JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
4.6 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best JBL Speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects
Dolby Atmos height effects Decision Dashboard
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JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
3.4 feature score
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Dolby Atmos effects were widely praised as spectacular, astounding, and immersive, though a few reviews wanted clearer or stronger height projection.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Dolby Atmos effects were praised by one reviewer but more limited or illusion-like in others because the bar lacks dedicated up-firing drivers.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming