JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar

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Black

Price

$499.99

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Overview

Create a theater-like experience from the comfort of your own home with the Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar. This 2-in-1 soundbar and subwoofer set fills the room with sound with up to 590W of total system power. Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam sound plus 4K Dolby Vision you in whatever you're watching for an authentic cinema experience. PureVoice dialogue enhancement makes sure you can hear people watch. The 10-inch subwoofer delivers deep, thrilling bass that you can feel. And, the simple setup with an HDMI eARC and easy sound calibration means you can start listening and watching in no time.

Go further with the app.
Use the JBL One app to customize your watching and listening experience. Plus, you can interact with the built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Alexa, Multi-Room Music and Chromecast.

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Reviews

3.9

43 reviews

83% of reviewers recommend this product.

Soundbar only works sometimes

John G . 7 days ago

I have the soundbar attached to a 2024 Samson TV and the eARC doesn't work and the optical connection only works sometimes. I have to unplug the optical cable and plug it back in again.

Race car shop

Fast46 . 2 months ago

I put this system i a 1500 sqft shop and i will say i am more than impressed with how it sounds. Working on cars and watching the big screen has never been nicer! Highly recommend.

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Specs

Features

PureVoice dialogue enhancement
Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam surround sound
10-inch wireless subwoofer
590W of output power
Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Alexa, Multi-Room Music and Chromecast
HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough
Easy sound calibration
JBL One app

Specs

Soundbar Dimensions: 4.0 x 40.0 x 2.4 in.
Subwoofer Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0 x 17.3 in.
Soundbar Weight: 6.2 lbs.
Subwoofer Weight: 22 lbs.

SKU#

JBLBAR500PROBLKAM

What's in the box

JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar
Wireless subwoofer
Remote control with batteries
HDMI cable and power cords
Wall-mount bracket kit with screws and mounting template
Quick start Guide
Warranty Card
Safety sheet

Reviews

JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar Reviews

3.9

43 reviews

83% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Soundbar only works sometimes

John G . 7 days ago

I have the soundbar attached to a 2024 Samson TV and the eARC doesn't work and the optical connection only works sometimes. I have to unplug the optical cable and plug it back in again.

Race car shop

Fast46 . 2 months ago

I put this system i a 1500 sqft shop and i will say i am more than impressed with how it sounds. Working on cars and watching the big screen has never been nicer! Highly recommend.

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This thing is loud

Beerambassador . 2 months ago

Bought to replace an underpowered old soundbar. My room has high ceilings and this fills the space better than I had hoped. Bass is thunderous. Dolby Atmos effects are pretty weak, although my high ceilings could be part of the problem there. If you want surround sound this ain't it, but it does what it does pretty well. Soundbar occasionally struggles with sound input changes but overall I am happy with it.

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Sounds great but constant subwoofer disconnects

scootermcgee . 4 months ago

I bought this almost a year ago so hopefully my warranty request is handled quickly. The sound out of the bar and subwoofer are excellent and it's nice not needing a bunch of satellite speakers. However, the subwoofer has had issues staying connected to the soundbar from day 1 and has gotten progressively worse as time goes on. I'm currently having to reconnect the subwoofer about three times a week and the process should be easy (just hold the bass button for more than three seconds and push volume down), but it often takes numerous attempts to get the soundbar to enter pairing mode with this route. I previously had a Samsung soundbar with subwoofer and only had to do this one time over the several years I owned it, so this is starting to feel like a downgrade compared to what I had.

Customer Support - 4 months ago

We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your patience. We understand the experience you've had with the subwoofer connectivity issue. We're pleased to inform you that we've already initiated the process to replace your faulty SoundBar. You should receive an update on the shipping details shortly.

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Meh at best.

Gene B . 4 months ago

I'm not impressed. Had high hopes since this had a 10" sub while also carrying the JBL name. I've had much experience with other JBL products within the club and car stereo scenes over the last 20+ years. The mids and highs are not bad... This sub just sounds muddy and will not produce any deep rumbling notes whatsoever. Yes it does have bass, but its just not what I thought it would be. My Sony theater system with an 8" sub from 25 years ago blew this away hands down. Even my 2 PreSonus Eris 3.5" Studio Monitors along with the PreSonus Temblor T10" sub destroy this...night and day. If your'e looking for that low rumbling type of sound, definitely look into something else.

Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thanks for your feedback. We recommend calibrating the soundbar to the subwoofer and adjusting the bass using the remote. If you need more help, please contact our customer support.

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Fair sound

Linman . 4 months ago

High bass makes dialogue difficult to understand.

Wow!!!

Jsrt8 . 5 months ago

All I can say is the JbL 500 sounds is amazing and the sub hits hard even when watching movies or listening to music..5 stars all the way

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Excellent sound for the price.

Robzilla . 6 months ago

JBL Bar 500, purchased Sept '24. Has exceeded our expectations. Excellent sound for the price. Some surround sound effects. Very loud. Quality is solid. We have bass level set at 2 of 5 and it sounds great. Looks good mounted under our Samsung 75 QLED. Recommend.

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Greate Sound

Hashghost . 8 months ago

I bought about 3 months ago the sound is very good

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Outstanding Sound Quality!!

Scottie31 . 8 months ago

I’ve had a Bose Lifestyle surround sound system for the past 10+ years and was starting to have issues. I already owned a JBL BAR 5.0 soundbar in my garage and have always been extremely impressed with it. I also own two JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speakers that I’ve had for years. We sync those together outdoors when we have parties. I saw the JBL BAR 500 and decided to purchase it to replace my Bose system. It was so easy to setup and the sound is incredible!! Linking it to my WiFi was a breeze. The JBL app made everything so easy. I love the calibration feature and it works quite well. I’ve became a huge JBL fan and have been well pl asked with all their products.

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FAQs

JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar FAQs

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Stitch71 . Dec 21, 2023

Where is the audio sync button? I don't see it on the remote.

Answer from Customer Support1 year

On the remote control of our JBL Bar 500, press and hold the TV for more than three seconds and then, press the plus sign. “SYNC” is displayed on the soundbar. Within five seconds, press the volume minus or plus on the remote control to adjust the audio delay and match it with the video. The audio sync timing is displayed. If you need more help, please contact our customer support for assistance.

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Mikestex . Nov 30, 2023

Can I add Bluetooth speakers for additional channels

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Our JBL Bar 500 is a stand-alone soundbar system and can't be added or paired with any additional speakers.

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Duker . Nov 26, 2023

My old tv just has regular hdmi and optical, can I still use the earc connection between the Soundbar and tv

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for reaching out. If your TV only has a regular HDMI and Optical port, you won't be able to use the eARC connection, as it requires an HDMI eARC port on both the TV and the audio device. You can still connect the JBL Bar 500 using the regular HDMI or Optical for audio. However, please note that high audio quality and advanced audio formats like the Dolby Atmos require an eARC connection.

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Bongomin . Oct 10, 2023

Does the JBL 500 HDMI input support ARC or eARC? I want to integrate it into a multi-zone receiver setup and use the soundbar HDMI inputs as an audio passthrough. Will the JBL 500 will play the TV sound and pass it to the receiver if connected this way?

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for your inquiry. Our JBL Bar 500 supports ARC. Since it already has a built-in amplifier, you don't need to connect it to a receiver. If you need more help, please contact our customer support.

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peterk256 . Sep 15, 2023

I have a Roku Ultra connected to my Samsung TV. If I connect the Bar 500 to the TV will the Roku remote control the volume of the Bar 500? Or, it there another way to connect the Roku Ultra and Bar 500 so the Roku remote controls the volume?

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Your Roku sends audio and video to your TV, which then sends audio to your soundbar. There's no direct communication between Roku and your Bar 500, but it may be possible if your Roku has CEC functionality so it can send commands directly to your TV. You can only adjust the soundbar volume using your TV remote. Contact Roku support for further assistance.

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MelRee . Sep 9, 2023

Can I have my TV on a movie but listen music from my iPhone at the same time? I could do this with my old JBL but I wonder if it’s because I used the audio cord instead of the HDMI.

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Our JBL Bar 500 will prioritize the HDMI connection when connected to your TV or other source therefore it can't play from another source device at the same time.

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DougT1472 . Jul 15, 2023

No sound w optical

Answer from Customer Support1 year

We're here to help with your JBL Bar 500. Please Select the correct audio input source on the remote control and make sure that the connection is secure. If the issue only happens when connected through optical, please contact our customer support so we could work with you directly.

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Joe54 . Jun 22, 2023

Have the sound bar hooked with an optical cable and the tv set to optical and no sound also tried with hdmi and no sound any suggestions? Product is brand new

Answer from Customer Support1 year

We appreciate you notifying us about this matter. Please ensure that the source settings on your TV are set to either optical or HDMI. If the problem continues, please reach out to our customer support for additional help.

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Feb 22, 2023

What is the difference between this soundbar JBL bar 500 and the JBL 5.1 w/ soundbar.

Answer from Customer Support2 years

The main difference between the JBL Bar 500 and the Bar 5.1 is the Bar 5.1 has detachable surround speakers while the Bar 500 has none. The Bar 500 is also compatible with the JBL One App which helps you easily set up, personalize settings, and browse the integrated music services to find your favorite song.

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