JBL BAR 500 5.1-channel soundbar with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®

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.

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.

Specs & Downloads

Item# JBLBAR500PROBLKUK

General Specifications

Power supply100 – 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz

Networked standby power< 2.0 W

Operating temperature0°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 transducer4x (46×90)mm racetrack drivers, 3x 0.75″ (20mm) tweeters

Subwoofer transducer10” (260mm)

Frequency response35Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)

Audio inputs1 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 weight2.8kg/ 6.2 lbs

Subwoofer weight10 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 Weight16.2 kg / 35.6 lbs

Control and Connection Specifications

USB portType A

USB rating5V DC, 0.5A

Supporting file formatMP3

MP3 codecMPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3

MP3 sampling rate16 – 48 kHz

MP3 bitrate80 – 320 kpbs

Bluetooth version5.0

Bluetooth profileA2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5

Bluetooth transmitter frequency range2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz

Bluetooth transmitter power<15 dBm (EIRP)

Wi-Fi networkIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)

2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range2412 – 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 range5.15 – 5.35GHz, 5.470-5.725GHz, 5.725 – 5.825GHz

5G Wi-Fi transmitter power5.15-5.25GHz <23dBm, 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz <20dBm, 5.725-5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP)

2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range2406 – 2474MH

2.4G wireless transmitter power＜10dBm (EIRP）

Video Specifications

HDMI video input1

HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC)1

HDMI HDCP version2.3

HDR pass throughHDR10, 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