JBL Bar 500 Black

Name: JBL Bar 500 Black
Brand: JBL
SKU: 905925
Price: 461.9 EUR
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Rating: 9 (8 reviews)

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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.

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.

Key specs

101,7 cm

5,6 cm

Surround

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

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Review is 9,2 out of 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.

Review by:
GSur
Date:
15 January 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 7,6 out of 10.

Simply top product.

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

We find sound overwhelming at home, so positive.

Review by:
Roel
Date:
11 August 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,8 out of 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.

Review by:
Harm
Date:
19 November 2023
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

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With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your soundbar for the next 4 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.

During the entire term, we'll refund you up to the original purchase price.
Receive CoolblueCredit worth the purchase price if a repair or replacement isn't possible
No deductible or other additional charges
30-day return window

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Product

Product
	Product number	905925
	Manufacturer code	JBLBAR500PROBLKEP
	Brand	JBL
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Physical properties soundbar

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

Properties

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

Sound

Sound
	Sound quality according to customers	Good
	Number of audio channels	5
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Surround sound	Dolby Atmos
	Dolby Atmos	Virtual Dolby Atmos
	Radio

Slots

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

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi
	Plays from network
	Multi-room audio
	NFC

Smart

Smart
	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Windows app

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JBL Bar 500: 5.1 surround sound bar with powerful bass

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