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JBL Bar 500 Black

8,7/10 (5 reviews)
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Key specs

Built-in WiFi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Width
101,7 cm
Height
5,6 cm
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert
  • Thanks to the included subwoofer, you can listen to the deepest tones, in addition to the clear sound of the soundbar.
  • Dolby Atmos sends the audio via the ceiling to your listening position, which is why you can enjoy surround sound without rear speakers.
  • With the built-in PureVoice voice assistant, you can control the soundbar via voice commands.
  • If you want to enjoy true surround sound with rear speakers, choose the JBL Bar 800 or 1000.
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Description

With the JBL Bar 500, you can enjoy the deepest bass thanks to the included subwoofer. This way, you're able to create a true movie theater experience with this soundbar. You're fully drawn into the action of your favorite movie thanks to Dolby Atmos. This technology sends the audio from the soundbar towards the ceiling, where it reflects back to where you're sitting. This way, you experience surround sound without rear speakers. You can send voice commands to the soundbar with the PureVoice voice assistant. This way, you can adjust the volume without using the remote.
With the JBL Bar 500, you can enjoy the deepest bass thanks to the included subwoofer. This way, you're able to create a true movie theater experience with this soundbar. You're fully drawn into the action of your favorite movie thanks to Dolby Atmos. This technology sends the audio from the soundbar towards the ceiling, where it reflects back to where you're sitting. This way, you experience surround sound without rear speakers. You can send voice commands to the soundbar with the PureVoice voice assistant. This way, you can adjust the volume without using the remote.

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Included by default

  • Manual (3.29 MB)
  • Remote (batteries included)
  • Power cord
  • HDMI cable
  • L-shaped wall hook (2x)
  • Side covers

Included by default

  • Manual (3.29 MB)
  • Remote (batteries included)
  • Power cord
  • HDMI cable
  • L-shaped wall hook (2x)
  • Side covers

Key specs

Built-in WiFi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Width
101,7 cm
Height
5,6 cm
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
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Reviews

5 reviews
8,7/10 (5 reviews)

Rating

2 reviews with 5 stars

3 reviews with 4 stars

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0 reviews with 1 star

Most helpful reviews

7,6/10

Simply top product.

  • Easy to connect
  • Nice sound
  • Few sound adjustments possible
  • Roel
  • 11 August 2023
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Big sound for a good price

  • Good sound
  • Easy to assemble
  • HDMI cable broken
  • Harm
  • 19 November 2023
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

JBL Bar 500: 5.1 surround sound bar with powerful bass

  • Powerful bass
  • Can be connected wirelessly or wired
  • Size and weight of the soundbar
  • Gsur
  • 15 January 2024
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,0/10

nice sound for a nice price

  • very easy to use
  • subwoofer
  • no optical cable included
  • Remco scholten
  • 7 January 2024
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

So my final verdict: Top set and really worth a purchase.

  • design
  • simple connection
  • no preference settings in terms of sound
  • Pat
  • 13 January 2024
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
7,6/10

Simply top product.

  • Easy to connect
  • Nice sound
  • Simple to operate
  • Few sound adjustments possible

We find sound overwhelming at home, so positive.

  • Roel
  • 11 August 2023
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Big sound for a good price

  • Good sound
  • Easy to assemble
  • Thick adjustable bass
  • HDMI cable broken

Spoiled myself with this set, very nice sound for the investment. A film becomes an experience.

Too bad about the broken cable supplied, I had to look for a while to find out why I couldn't get any sound through the television. TV removed from the wall and another cable removed, now super satisfied.

  • Harm
  • 19 November 2023
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

JBL Bar 500: 5.1 surround sound bar with powerful bass

  • Powerful bass
  • Can be connected wirelessly or wired
  • Plug & Play setup with the JBL One App or WiFi
  • Size and weight of the soundbar

I have currently been using the JBL Bar 500 Pro 5.1 for a number of weeks in combination with my Samsung 4K QE75Q80B TV, and I am satisfied with the performance.
I am particularly impressed by the strong bass and clear sound. In comparison, my Samsung Q600B can't compete with the bass and midrange. On the other hand, the Samsung has a more refined DTS / Dolby Atmos, which means that the surround effects are presented slightly clearer.

The JBL Bar 500 Pro was delivered in a large box, mainly because the wireless subwoofer has a sturdy size. As a result, it produces great bass tones. The soundbar itself is also wide but fits well under my 75-inch TV and on the TV cabinet. The soundbar also comes with hooks for hanging. I will probably do that again to save space.

The soundbar itself in terms of design is straightforward, with a metal grille, a rubber coating with unlit keys at the top. The design of the 3.1 and Q600B are completely made of metal and feel a bit more luxurious. The display is clear and easy to read.

The Bar 500 has many options on board, including WiFi and ARC HDMI 4k as standard features, although the Dolby Atmos is not the most modern version (translated to Stereo on Soundbar). The direct App integration with Spotify, for example, is also useful for streaming music at a higher quality / bit rate.

Updating and installing is also easy with the JBL One app. It is hoped that in the future there will be an update that expands/refines the possibilities.

The sound itself is warm with a strong bass, which suits the content I play on my TV, namely Gaming / Music / Movies, etc. Action scenes are a pleasure to experience. The surround options are less than those of the Q600B, but on the other hand it offers much volume and fuller sound than the Samsung.

the JBL Bar 500 is comparable and slightly louder and clearer than the Bar 3.1 due to the Surround simulation. Compared to the Q600B, Surround is somewhat less detailed and clear.
You can notice that when streaming films and series online, the Bar 500 has a good and full sound projection due to the bass and more speakers than the Samsungg, mainly due to the bass and midrange.

The bass can sound very strong and overwhelming, so for people in a small house or apartment it may be useful to adjust it lower to avoid nuisance to neighbors.

In terms of adjustment and sound options, I find the older Bar 3.1 that I also own to be much more precise than the Bar 500. The Bar 500 relies on calibration and the JBL One app to adjust the sound to the room.
I find the JBL One App quite disappointing (Bass Mid Treble), although it is easy to set up the soundbar and connect it to WiFi, etc.

Highly recommended for the price, mainly due to the powerful sound that can compete with more expensive soundbars. JBL will hopefully allow better tuning and more sound modes with the next iteration, and a more modern version of Dolby Atmos and other options.

  • Gsur
  • 15 January 2024
  • Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Specifications

Product

Product number
905925
Manufacturer code
JBLBAR500PROBLKEP
Brand
JBL
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue
Old product returned for free
Yes

Physical properties soundbar

Height
5,6 cm
Width
101,7 cm
Depth
10,3 cm
Weight
2,8 kg
Color
Black

Physical properties subwoofer

Separate subwoofer
Yes
Wireless subwoofer
Yes
Subwoofer height
44 cm
Subwoofer width
30,5 cm
Subwoofer depth
30,5 cm
Subwoofer weight
10 kg

Sound

Sound quality according to customers
Good
Number of audio channels
5
Sound reproduction
Surround
Surround sound
Dolby Atmos
Surround sound systems
Dolby Atmos
Radio
No

Ports

HDMI connector
Yes
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
Digital optical connector
Yes
Network connector
Yes
USB port
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Yes
Built-in WiFi
Yes
Plays from network
No
Multi-room audio
No
NFC
No

Smart

Smart home platform
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Compatible with smartphone / apps
Yes
Controlled via app
Yes
Controlled via Android app
Yes
Controlled via Apple app
Yes
Controlled via Windows app
No

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