JBL's 'BAR 1300MK2' Flagship Soundbar Wins Nikkei Trendy's 2026 First Half Digital Hit Product Award

Harman International has announced that the 'JBL BAR 1300MK2,' the flagship model of its fully wireless surround system from the renowned California-born audio brand 'JBL,' has received the '2026 First Half Digital Hit Product' award in the June 2026 issue of Nikkei Trendy. This adds to a string of recognitions including the Green Funding Platinum Award, VGP Television Theater Grand Prize, HiVi Grand Prix, and MyBest Soundbar Ranking #1.

Launched in October 2025, the 'JBL BAR 1300MK2' quickly gained attention following its crowdfunding debut, meeting its target on the first day. The product is highly regarded for enabling a high-quality home theater experience with cinema-like spatial acoustics without the need for cumbersome wiring.

Additionally, starting today at the Rakuten Super Sale, the 'BAR 800MK2,' a mid-range model inheriting core technologies from the BAR 1300MK2, is available at a limited-time special price.

[Key Awards] - Nikkei Trendy: June 2026 Issue '2026 First Half Digital Hit Product Award' - Ongen Publishing: 'VGP2026 Television Theater Grand Prize' - Green Funding: 'Green Award 2025 Platinum Award' - MyBest: 'June 2026 Soundbar Ranking #1 Overall' - Stereo Sound: 'HiVi Grand Prix 2025 Home Theater Audio Category Award'

[Sales Performance] - The crowdfunding project starting in June 2025 achieved 140 million JPY, the highest ever for JBL. - General sales starting in October 2025 recorded shipment volumes double the initial forecast. - JBL ranked 2nd in brand-specific soundbar sales revenue in the second half of 2025 (Internal survey).