Short answer: the JBL Bar 1000MK2. It ranks #7 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,199.95. The Ultimea Skywave X100 ranks #9, rated 3.5/5, at $998.99, $200.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the JBL Bar 1000MK2: A 7.1.4 system whose battery-powered surround speakers detach from the bar ends, so you get real rear effects only when you want them. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Ultimea Skywave X100 cannot. Watch for: It lacks finesse, with bass that can sound imprecise and surrounds that play too quietly.
What the Ultimea Skywave X100 does well: A 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games. Watch for: The tuning favors movies and games, so music lacks the refinement of systems like Sonos Arc Ultra.
Buy the JBL Bar 1000MK2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $200.96 with the Ultimea Skywave X100 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A 7.1.4 system whose battery-powered surround speakers detach from the bar ends, so you get real rear effects only when you want them.
A 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Ultimea Skywave X100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.95 | $998.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #9 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 960W total | 1500W peak |
| App | Yes (JBL One) | Yes (Ultimea) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Channels | 7.1.4 | 9.1.6 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2”H x 33.6”W x 5”D (52 x 854 x 128 mm) | 2.8”H x 43.3”W x 3.9”D (70 x 1100 x 100 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 6 racetrack drivers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x 2.75” up-firing; Surrounds: 2 racetrack and 2 up-firing each; Sub: 10” woofer | 19 drivers across bar, sub and rears; Sub: 10” woofer |
| HDMI Input | 3 | - |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, 10” driver | Wireless, 10” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Rear Speakers | Detachable (battery) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | Yes | - |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 400H x 325W x 325D mm | - |
| Subwoofer Weight | 9.1 kg | - |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect) | No |
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