Product Overview
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.
DOLBY ATMOS® SURROUND SOUND
Immerse yourself in theater-quality 3D sound. With detachable surround speakers and Dolby Atmos® technology, the JBL Bar 500 delivers a 3D cinematic experience.
REAL SURROUND SOUND WITH DETACHABLE SURROUND SPEAKERS
Enjoy real surround sound without the hassle of extra wires and power connections. Just place the two detachable battery-powered surround speakers behind you and get swept away in amazing audio.
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.
Specifications
General Specifications
Sound system 5.1 channel
Power supply 100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Networked standby power < 2.0W
Operating temperature 0°C - 45°C
Audio Specifications
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%) 620W
Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%) 240W
Surround speaker output power (Max @THD 1%) 2x 40W
Subwoofer output power (Max. @THD 1%) 300 W
Soundbar transducer 3x (46x90)mm racetrack drivers, 3x 0.75" (20mm) tweeters
Surround speaker transducer 1x (46x90)mm racetrack driver
Subwoofer transducer 10” (260mm)
Frequency response 35Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Audio inputs 1 Optical, Bluetooth, Chromecast Built-in, AirPlay and Alexa MRM, USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
Dimensions
Total soundbar dimensions (W x H x D) 1174 x 56 x 120 mm / 46.2" x 2.2" x 4.7"
Main soundbar dimensions (W x H x D) 884 x 56 x 120 mm / 34.8" x 2.2" x 4.7"
Detachable surround speaker dimensions (each) (W x H x D) 145 x 56 x 120 mm / 5.7" x 2.2" x 4.7"
Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D) 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm / 12" x 17.3" x 12"
Soundbar weight 3.2 kg / 7.04 lbs
Detachable surround speaker weight (each) 0.65 kg / 1.4 lbs
Subwoofer weight 10 kg / 22 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D) 1000 x 375 x 475 mm/ 39.4" x 14.8" x 18.7"
Packaging Weight 18.7 kg / 41.1 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 2400MHz – 2483.5MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power <15dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi network IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range 2412 - 2462 MHz (2.4GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power < 20dBm (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 - 2474MHz
2.4G wireless transmitter power <10dBm (EIRP)
Battery
Lithium battery 3.635V, 3283mAh
Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 Hours (may vary according to content type and volume level)
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?
1x Main soundbar
2x Detachable wireless surround speakers
1x Wireless subwoofer
Remote control with 2 x batteries
2x Power cords
1 x HDMI cable
2 x L-shape wall-mount bracket (main bar) + 2 x U-shape wall-mount bracket (for surround speakers) kit with screws
4 x Side caps
Quick start guide
Safety instruction and Warranty card
Wall mount template