JBL Bar 500 M2 Black

Name: JBL Bar 500 M2 Black
Brand: JBL
SKU: 959893
Price: 444 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.4 (13 reviews)

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This soundbar has 2 separate speakers that you can place wherever you want. That way, you can enjoy spatial audio from all sides.

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The powerful bass from the subwoofer gives movies and series more depth and makes them sound more realistic.
Thanks to Virtual Dolby Atmos, you can enjoy more spacious sound, so movies and series sound more realistic.
You can listen to your online playlists from your smartphone thanks to the Bluetooth connection.
Without rear speakers, you won't surround yourself with sound and you won't get fully immersed in movies and series.
The surround sound with Virtual Dolby Atmos sounds less realistic than with True Dolby Atmos.

Description

Enjoy deep bass during movies and series with the JBL Bar 500 MK2 Black. This soundbar has a soundbar and subwoofer setup. That way, you'll hear more depth in movies and series. Virtual Dolby Atmos makes the sound come from above and the sides. This gives you spatial audio. You can also connect your smartphone, tablet, or laptop via Bluetooth. This way, you can listen to your favorite playlists through the large speakers of your soundbar.

Key specs

94 cm

5,05 cm

Surround

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Included by default

Manual
Subwoofer
Remote with batteries
HDMI cable
L-shaped wall hook (2x)
Power cord

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Worth the money

Takes up little space
Deep bass
No True Dolby Atmos

Good sound. Easy to connect and install. No upward-facing speakers that provide a lot of spaciousness with Dolby Atmos, like its more expensive variants. Still, the Multibeam does fill the room with 3D sound.

Review by:
Yannick
Date:
25 April 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

I watch movies more often since I got the JBL bar 500MK2

Bass is strong and you feel the vibrations
Dolby Atmos
connect to wifi for streaming music
subwoofer is gigantic

The box I received was large and heavy. This is because the subwoofer is enormous. I placed it next to the TV and the soundbar, which is actually quite modest in size, under my TV.

It's just a matter of connecting a few cables, connecting to Wi-Fi, and it's ready to go. You can also stream music to it via smartphone. Handy and fun when I want to put on some music while doing housework. The sound is unparalleled. Not with headphones, earbuds, or average speakers. The subwoofer vibrates sound waves throughout your body. Music sounds much better, just as it should.

Movie night is what I bought it for, and the Dolby Atmos makes it feel lifelike. The sound comes at you from every direction, and thanks to the strong bass, you can feel it. I find myself watching movies more often than before. I think the sound has improved my experience considerably, and watching movies has become much more enjoyable. Maybe this is the impetus for me to buy a new TV for the ultimate experience.

Review by:
Adam
Date:
5 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

Lots of experience

A perfect entry-level soundbar to buy as an upgrade from your standard TV sound system. The bar itself is robust and sleek, but the wireless subwoofer is anything but.

Setting it up is a breeze. Simply plug in two 230V plugs, connect your TV to the soundbar, and you're done. Connection is possible via optical cable, Bluetooth, and HDMI. After connecting, you can download a JBL app to fine-tune the sound.

The sound from the soundbar is full and clear. It's also immediately clear why the subwoofer is so large: every low note is converted into a vibration. This can be a bit of a problem for homes with high noise levels, and not all neighbors appreciate it.

Review by:
EllenL
Date:
1 September 2025
Translation:
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
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30-day return window

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Dolby Atmos
- Virtual Dolby Atmos
- True Dolby Atmos

Width
- 94 cm
- 85,4 cm

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	959893
	Manufacturer code	JBLBAR500M2BLKEP
	Brand	JBL
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Physical properties soundbar

Physical properties soundbar
	Height	5,05 cm
	Width	94 cm
	Depth	10,4 cm
	Weight	2,9 kg
	Color	Black

Properties

Properties
	Separate subwoofer
	Wireless subwoofer
	Subwoofer height	32,5 cm
	Subwoofer width	32,5 cm
	Subwoofer depth	40 cm
	Subwoofer weight	8,1 kg

Sound

Sound
	Number of audio channels	5
	Number of subwoofer channels	1
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Surround sound	Dolby Atmos
	Dolby Atmos	Virtual Dolby Atmos
	Hi-Res audio
	Radio

Slots

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

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi
	Plays from network
	Multi-room audio
	NFC
	DLNA
	Spotify Connect
	AirPlay
	Google Cast

Smart

Smart
	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 M2 Black

Review is 9,4 out of 10, based on 13 reviews.

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