These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Arc Ultra ranks #1 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality at $1,099; the JBL Bar 1000MK2 ranks #7 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality at $1,199.95.
Why pick the Sonos Arc Ultra: The Arc Ultra fills a living room with clear, well-placed sound from a single bar, and dialogue stays easy to follow with adjustable speech enhancement. Watch for: It cannot decode DTS:X, so Blu-ray discs with DTS tracks fall back to a simpler mix.
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. Watch for: It lacks finesse, with bass that can sound imprecise and surrounds that play too quietly.
Buy the Sonos Arc Ultra at $1,099 for an all-in-one soundbar, or the JBL Bar 1000MK2 at $1,199.95 for a surround sound soundbar system instead.
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The Arc Ultra fills a living room with clear, well-placed sound from a single bar, and dialogue stays easy to follow with adjustable speech enhancement.
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.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Arc Ultra | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $1,199.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #7 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| App | Yes (Sonos) | Yes (JBL One) |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Channels | 9.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3”H x 46.4”W x 4.4”D (75 x 1178 x 111 mm) | 2”H x 33.6”W x 5”D (52 x 854 x 128 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 16 drivers (9 tweeters incl. 2 up-firing, 6 midwoofers, 1 Sound Motion woofer) | Bar: 6 racetrack drivers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x 2.75” up-firing; Surrounds: 2 racetrack and 2 up-firing each; Sub: 10” woofer |
| HDMI Input | No | 3 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in | Wireless, 10” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Sonos Era 100 / Era 300 or Era 100 SL) | Detachable (battery) |
| Room Correction | Yes (Trueplay) | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | - |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) | Yes (AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 960W total |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | - | 400H x 325W x 325D mm |
| Subwoofer Weight | - | 9.1 kg |
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