JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar
Transform your home entertainment experience with the JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar, designed to deliver immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound, powerful bass, and crystal-clear dialogue. Featuring 590W maximum total speaker output, JBL MultiBeam technology, and a powerful 10-inch wireless subwoofer, this premium soundbar brings movies, music, and gaming to life.
Powerful 590W Audio Performance
Experience powerful and detailed sound with 590W maximum total speaker output. The system combines a 290W soundbar with a 300W wireless subwoofer to deliver dynamic audio and impactful bass for an engaging home theatre experience.
5.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Surround Sound
Enjoy immersive three-dimensional audio with Dolby Atmos technology and JBL MultiBeam surround sound. The system creates a spacious soundstage that makes entertainment feel more cinematic without requiring additional rear surround speakers.
JBL MultiBeam Technology
JBL MultiBeam technology projects sound across your room to create an expansive surround sound experience. Enjoy a wider soundstage and immersive audio effects from different listening positions.
10-Inch Wireless Subwoofer
Feel powerful, deep bass with the included 10-inch wireless subwoofer. Its 300W output delivers impactful low-frequency performance that enhances action scenes, music, and gaming.
PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement
JBL PureVoice technology optimizes dialogue clarity, helping you hear conversations clearly even when background music and surround effects are at their peak.
Built-in Wi-Fi and Music Streaming
Enjoy convenient music streaming through built-in Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Alexa Multi-Room Music. Access compatible online music services and streaming content through your connected network.
Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity
Stream music wirelessly from compatible smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices using Bluetooth 5.0 technology.
HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision Pass-Through
Connect your soundbar to your television through HDMI eARC for high-quality audio transmission. The HDMI connection supports 4K video pass-through with HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatibility.
JBL One App
Customize your listening experience with the JBL One app. Adjust equalizer settings, manage compatible streaming services, and control supported JBL audio devices.
Easy Sound Calibration
Optimize the soundbar's audio performance according to your room's layout and acoustics using JBL's automatic sound calibration technology.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: JBL
- Product Name: JBL Bar 500
- Model: BAR 500
- Product Type: Wireless Home Theatre Soundbar
- Sound System: 5.1 Channel
- Total Speaker Power Output: 590W (Maximum at 1% THD)
- Soundbar Power Output: 290W
- Subwoofer Power Output: 300W
- Audio Technology: Dolby Atmos and JBL MultiBeam
- Dialogue Enhancement: JBL PureVoice
- Soundbar Drivers: 4 × 46 × 90 mm racetrack drivers
- Tweeters: 3 × 0.75-inch (20 mm)
- Subwoofer Driver: 10-inch (260 mm)
- Subwoofer Type: Wireless
- Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Wireless Streaming: Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, Alexa Multi-Room Music
- HDMI Input: 1
- HDMI Output: 1 × HDMI eARC
- HDMI HDCP Version: 2.3
- HDR Pass-Through: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Optical Input: 1
- USB Port: Type-A
- App Support: JBL One app
- Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions and Weight
Soundbar:
- Dimensions: 1017 × 56 × 103.5 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight: 2.8 kg
Wireless Subwoofer:
- Dimensions: 305 × 440.4 × 305 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight: 10 kg
Compatibility
- Compatible with televisions featuring HDMI ARC/eARC.
- Supports Dolby Atmos audio through compatible HDMI eARC connections.
- Supports 4K video pass-through with HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
- Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- Supports Apple AirPlay and Chromecast built-in.
- Compatible with the JBL One app.
- Supports compatible Alexa Multi-Room Music devices.
What's in the Box?
- JBL Bar 500 Main Soundbar × 1
- Wireless Subwoofer × 1
- Remote Control with Batteries × 1
- HDMI Cable × 1
- Power Cords
- L-Shaped Wall-Mount Brackets with Screws × 2
- Wall-Mount Template × 1
- Quick Start Guide × 1
- Safety Instructions × 1