tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the JBL Bar 700MK2. With 89% positive sentiment across 109 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
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Best praise vs top criticism for JBL Bar 700MK2
“Reflecting Atmos won't work with your ceiling, so 'virtual' Atmos is your only option, which is no big deal because it is an abused buzzword more than anything else. That means you'll be looking at 5.1 solutions. The JBL Bar 700 would be a good fit with its detachable self-powered (read no wires) surrounds that could be easily placed on the console behind your sofa. It even has room calibration to help sort out your room's unique acoustics. Of course, there are other options, too. Enjoy!”
“I understand the jbl mk2 still only has hdmi 2.0b which limits any external device (such as consoles) to 4k 60hz which isn’t ideal. I really wanted to get the mk2 but ended up settling on the q990f because of this”
109 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 3/24/2026