Data sheet

Features and Benefits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
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Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are
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®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Features, specifications
and appearance are subject to change without notice. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
™
Logo
is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
®
. Google and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC. The terms HDMI,
HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of the Works
with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is required.
Technical specifications:
General specification
Model: BAR 500 (soundbar unit)
BAR 500 SUB (subwoofer unit)
Sound system: 5.1 channel
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 590W
Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%): 290W
Subwoofer output power (Max @THD 1%): 300W
Soundbar transducer: 4x (46x90)mm racetrack drivers, 3x
0.75” (20mm) tweeters
Subwoofer transducer: 10” (260mm)
Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C
HDMI specification
HDMI input: 1
HDMI eARC: 1
HDMI HDCP version: 2.3
HDR pass through: HDR10, Dolby Vision
Audio specification
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.)
USB specification:
USB port: Type A
USB rating: 5V DC, 0.5A
Supported 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
Wireless specification
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400MHz –
2483.5MHz
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: <23dBm (EIRP)
2.4G wireless transmitter frequency range:
2406 - 2474MHz
2.4G wireless transmitter power: <10dBm (EIRP)
Dimension
Soundbar dimensions (W x H x D): 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm /
40’’ x 2.2’’ x 4’’
Soundbar weight: 2.8kg/ 6.2 lbs
Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm /
12” x 17.3” x 12”
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
Disclaimer: Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all countries
5.1-Channel Soundbar with Multibeam
™
and Dolby Atmos
®
BAR500