JBL BAR 500

Dolby Atmos® and MultiBeam™ Surround Sound

Immerse yourself in theater-quality 3D surround sound. Hear extraordinary sound effects from everywhere in the room. without the need for extra surround speakers.

Built-In Wi-Fi with AirPlay. Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast built-in™

Get ready to explore. Access over 300 online music streaming services through AirPlay. Alexa MRM and Chromecast built-in™. Enjoy all of your favorite audio content. Internet radio. and podcasts in high definition. The Wi-Fi connection also allows automatic software updates. so you can always enjoy the latest features.

590W output power

With 590 watts of total system output power. the JBL Bar 500 transforms your movies. music and games into immersive sound experiences.

Features

10″ Wireless subwoofer

Thrilling. precise bass from a mighty 10″ wireless subwoofer brings the action to your movies and the emotion to your music.

PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement Technology

PureVoice technology uses our unique algorithm to optimize voice clarity to ensure you never miss a word of dialogue. even when the surround effects are at their peak.

HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough

Enjoy uncompressed Dolby Atmos surround sound through a single HDMI cable thanks to the HDMI eARC connection. The HDMI input connection also offers 4K video quality from a compatible video player or gaming console.

JBL One App

Customize EQ and control all of your compatible speakers with a single convenient app. The JBL One app helps you easily set up the soundbar. personalize settings. and browse the integrated music services to find your new favorite song.

Easy Sound Calibration

Every room is different. Our audio calibration feature ensures that the JBL Bar 500 delivers the best 3D surround effects for any interior and room layout.

Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers

Simply link the JBL Bar 500 with your voice assistant-enabled device and you can instantly ask Alexa. Google Assistant. or Siri to stream all your favorite music to the soundbar.

Description

What’s on the menu tonight? Movies. music or gaming? The JBL Bar 500 brings your movies to life with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound. While PureVoice technology optimizes voice clarity to ensure you never miss a word. Feel the thrilling bass from the wireless 10″ subwoofer. And with AirPlay. Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM) and Chromecast built-in™. you’ve got over 300 easy streaming options to choose from. whether you want to dance or you’re ready to relax. Whatever you’re in the mood for. the JBL Bar 500’s got you covered.

General Specifications

Power supply

100 – 240V AC. ~ 50/60Hz

Networked standby power

< 2.0 W

Operating temperature

0°C – 45 °C

Audio Specifications

Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%)

590W

Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%)

290W

Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%)

300 W

Soundbar transducer

4x (46×90)mm racetrack drivers. 3x 0.75″ (20mm) tweeters

Subwoofer transducer

10” (260mm)

Frequency response

35Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)

Audio inputs

1 Optical. Bluetooth. USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions. USB is for Service only.)

Dimensions

Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D)

1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm / 40” x 2.2” x 4”

Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D)

305 x 440.4 x 305 mm / 12″ x 17.3″ x 12″

Soundbar weight

2.8kg/ 6.2 lbs

Subwoofer weight

10 kg / 22 lbs

Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)

1105 x 370 x 475 mm/ 43.5″ x 14.6″ x 18.7″

Packaging Weight

16.2 kg / 35.6 lbs

Control and Connection Specifications

USB port

Type A

USB rating

5V DC. 0.5A

Supporting file format

MP3

MP3 codec

MPEG 1 Layer 2/3. MPEG 2 Layer 3. MPEG 2.5 Layer 3

MP3 sampling rate

16 – 48 kHz

MP3 bitrate

80 – 320 kpbs

Bluetooth version

5.0

Bluetooth profile

A2DP 1.2. AVRCP 1.5

Bluetooth transmitter frequency range

2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz

Bluetooth transmitter power

<15 dBm (EIRP)

Wi-Fi network

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)

2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range

2412 – 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band. USA 11 Channels. Europe and others 13 Channels)

2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power

< 20 dBm (EIRP)

5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range

5.15 – 5.35GHz. 5.470-5.725GHz. 5.725 – 5.825GHz

5G Wi-Fi transmitter power

5.15-5.25GHz <23dBm. 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz <20dBm. 5.725-5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP)

2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range

2406 – 2474MH

2.4G wireless transmitter power

＜10dBm (EIRP）

Video Specifications

HDMI video input

1

HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel. eARC)

1

HDMI HDCP version

2.3

HDR pass through

HDR10. Dolby Vision

What’s in The Box?

• 1 x Main Soundbar
• 1 x Wireless subwoofer
• Remote control with 2 x batteries
• Power cords (up to 8pcs depending on region SKUs)
• 1 x HDMI cable
• 2 x L-shape wall-mount bracket with screws
• Quick start guide
• Safety Instruction and Warranty Card
• Wall mount template

Documents & Downloads

Declaration of Conformity Quick Start Guide (Multilingual) JBL Bar 500 Tech Backgrounder JBL Global Warranty Card Owners Manual (English) PSTI Declaration of Conformity (English) Spec Sheet (English)