Consumer Score
In comparison:
Harman Kardon SB26 ranks #77 out of 141.
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7.8
Good
Consumer Score
In comparison:
JBL Bar 3.1 ranks #55 out of 141. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
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Neither Harman Kardon SB26 nor JBL Bar 3.1 were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Harman Kardon SB26 nor JBL Bar 3.1 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.

For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.

Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
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Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.
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Harman Kardon SB26
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JBL Bar 3.1
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Harman Kardon SB26 nor JBL Bar 3.1 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
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- $489
Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.
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Samsung HW-Q990C
The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.
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Sonos Arc
The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.
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Vizio M-Series 5.1
The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.
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From Seller:
  • Length & Power Output: 35 inch 120 Watt (2.0 channels) ideal for 32 to 44 inch TVs
  • Sub woofer: Wireless and system frequency response 38 Hertz 22 kiloHertz
  • Connectivity: Wired, bluetooth
  • Wall Mountable: Y ; Remote Included: Y
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From Seller:
  • JBL Surround sound makes movies come alive
  • JBL Surround sound with 450W of power. Max SPL - 103db. Frequency Response - 35Hz to 20KHz
  • Thrilling bass from a 10" (250mm) wireless subwoofer
  • Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Harman Kardon SB26.
EAN Numbers: 0050036337977
UPC Numbers: 050036337977
Model Numbers: JBLBAR31BLK, JBLBAR31BLKAM
Info
Weight

40 lbs
 

5.1 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?
38-22,000 Hz
35-20,000 Hz
Output power What is the output power of the speaker?
160 watts
450 watts
Speaker sensitivity What is the sensitivity of the speaker?
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103 dB
Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
ABS
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?
2 tweeters
1 tweeters
Tweeter type What type of tweeter does this speaker use?
Dome
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Number of Subwoofers How many subwoofers does the speaker have?
1 woofers
1 woofers
Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
No
No
Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth range What is the Bluetooth range of the speaker?
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33 ft
Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?
  • Optical cable
  • IR repeater cable
  • HDMI cable
  • AC adaptor
  • 3.5 mm connector cable
HDMI input, HDMI output, USB, audio line-in, digital audio input (optical)
Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Yes
Yes
In-unit Controls What controls are on the soundbar itself?
  • Power On/Off
  • Volume
  • Bluetooth
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Rechargeable battery Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
No
No
FM Radio capability Does the speaker have an FM radio?
No
No
Built-in microphone Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
No
No
Wi-fi enabled Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
No
No
App/Smartphone controlled Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
No
No
ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?
No
No
Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
No
No
Airplay capability Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
No
No
IR Remote Learning Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Yes
Yes
Included Accessories What are the accessories included with the speaker?
Quick-start guide, 1 IR repeater cable, 1 optical cable, Wall mount brackets, HDMI cable, remote control, AC adaptor, 3.5 mm connector cable
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Remote control with battery
  • Power adaptor
  • Power cables (number and types varied by region)
  • HDMI cable
  • AUX cable
  • Wall-mount bracket kit
  • Quickstart guide
  • Warranty card
  • Safety sheet
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Harman Kardon SB26 is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung HW-K450 or Vizio SB36512-F6 .

Harman Kardon SB26 is $104.30 more expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).

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