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JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off

A soundbar with modular (and rechargeable) satellite speakers. Plus, save on the trilogy of Final Fantasy VII remakes.

by Cameron Faulkner

Sep 8, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC

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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.

A lot of people are split between getting a nice all-in-one soundbar or spending more for an option that includes rear satellites for immersive surround sound. JBL’s Bar 700 Mark 2 systemis one of the most unique options available, shipping with two modular speakers that charge when docked to the soundbar. When detached, the battery-powered (and mountable) speakers can be placed anywhere, lasting for up to ten hours before needing to recharge. If you’re seeking this kind of versatility, you might be pleased to know that the system has been steeply...

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85% of Java shops have had an incident or near miss from slow patching. AI-equipped attackers need three days or less