
Customers recognize the BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar for its impressive sound quality and powerful bass, making it a hit among sound enthusiasts. The soundbar is also praised for its ease of use and simple setup process, along with its Dolby Atmos feature. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and occasional remote control unresponsiveness.
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Amazing 3D sound with thrilling bass. What’s on the menu tonight? Movies, music or gaming? The JBL BAR 500 brings your movies to life with MultiBeam and Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. While PureVoice technology optimizes voice clarity to ensure you never miss a word. Feel the thrilling bass from the wireless 10” subwoofer. And with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM) and Chromecast built-in, you’ve got over 300 easy streaming options to choose from, whether you want to dance or you’re ready to relax. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the JBL Bar 500’s got you covered.

Experience true surround sound in seconds with an innovative soundbar system featuring detachable wireless speakers and a powerful subwoofer. Simply lift the compact speakers with one hand, place them behind you, and enjoy immersive, cinema-style audio with room-filling 3D effects, deep punchy bass, and a wide soundstage that puts you at the center of every scene. When you move around the house, take a speaker with you and keep listening without interruption. Clear dialogue enhancement ensures every word is heard, while smart calibration adapts sound to your space. Personal listening modes and intuitive app control let you fine-tune the experience, making this an effortless upgrade for movies, shows, sports, and music.

Go deeper into movies—with bigger bass. JBL has been synonymous with great movie sound since talkies were first invented. And now we can be in your living room, delivering that same immersive cinematic sound with the JBL BAR 500MK2. Flat TVs give you flat sound. So leave the screen to the TV experts and trust your ears to us: the audio experts. Enjoy crystal-clear dialogue, Dolby Atmos® surround effects, and a wide soundstage that elevates your entertainment experience. Plus an extra jolt of deep, punchy bass thanks to a wireless 10" subwoofer that adds more excitement to your games and more groove to your favorite music from hundreds of streaming services. And it works seamlessly with every brand of TV. Level up your sound game.

Step up your sound with the 3.1 channel JBL Cinema SB570 soundbar. 250 watts of powerful Dolby Audio in a compact design, plus extra deep, extra loud bass from a wireless 5.25” subwoofer will make everything you watch more exciting. A dedicated center channel means TV and film dialogue always sounds crystal clear. Setup is simple, with a choice of either a one-cable HDMI ARC or optical connections. And when the TV is off, seamless Bluetooth connectivity means you can use it to play your favorite streaming music and podcasts from any device.
| Pros for JBL - BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Bass, Volume, Setup, Ease of use | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Setup Ease, Bass, Volume | Sound Quality, Setup Ease, Connectivity |
| Cons for JBL - BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos - Black | |||
| Connectivity, Dolby Atmos, Remote Control | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity | There were no cons for this product— |