
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.

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.

Big Thrilling Bass. Immerse your living room in sound. The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar turns your living room into a cinema or stadium. JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass might be compact, but it delivers 300 Watts of incredible JBL signature sound. Connect to your TV with just one optical or HDMI cable or stream music from your phone with built-in bluetooth. Dolby Digital and JBL surround sound bring a real cinematic experience to your home, making anything you watch or listen to, more epic, more thrilling and more powerful.

Turn up the energy with BRAVIA Theater System 6 all-in-one 5.1ch system. Featuring 10 total speakers, including a subwoofer and rear speakers, and with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, movies will explode with powerful, immersive surround sound. Ready to entertain? Energize your next party with room-filling multi-stereo sound.
| Pros for JBL - BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Bass, Setup, Ease of use, Volume | Sound Quality, Ease of Use | Sound Quality, Setup Ease, Connectivity, Design, Size | Sound Quality, Setup Ease, Bass |
| 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— | Durability, Volume Control | Connectivity, Speaker Placement |