Customers are pleased with the Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker's superior sound quality, powerful bass, and loud volume. Many appreciate its stylish design and the inclusion of Bluetooth and voice assistant capabilities. However, some customers note the lack of a battery limits portability. The speaker's size, while noted by some, is not universally seen as a negative.
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
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Best home speaker in the range and would absolutely recommend to anyone buying a home speaker for 500
There is no competition
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DJ For Firiends And Music Lover.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
sound Great. I Used For Party on A pool it’s Was Amazing Sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome speaker!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Speaker has GREAT sound quality!! I love how loud it sounds. And the look is amazing!! I would definitely recommend it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Sound in a Beautiful Package
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wanted something I could put in place sight in the living room and this fit the bill. it also sounds amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good performer
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Great little 3way speaker that has rich robust vibe for a small speaker. Bass and midrange are good while the tweeters seemed a little restrained. It is pleasure listening to this speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Speaker!
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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I am a major audiophile and own extremely high end brands, but we wanted something simple to put in the living room. What a great speaker! Loud and crisp. Fills my entire house. There are some minor bugs, but nothing a quick reset doesn't fix. Definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker (Black)
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great product! I have this size and the JBL 300 as well. They produce great quality of sound while looking aesthetically pleasing in our home. Would highly recommend if you want it to go with your game or music room.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jr
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Excellent sound! I really recommend this speaker, nice bass
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bass
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Lots of bass. App lets you equalize for rock and other genres. Overall good quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound Quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I am VERY critical of sound quality for my speakers. I currently use Bose 901's as my main speakers connected to a Dennon receiver I purchased from Best Buy. The sound quality of this speaker is excellent using Bluetooth connection when placed close to input source. Sound not so great when speaker moved to another room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great full sound. Fills a large living room. Nice base.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brings joy to the old man
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Spectacular sound, easy set up, now can enjoy the tunes i grew up with anytime I wish. Great job guys.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Acoustically correct
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I am very happy with the sound quality of this speaker. Even at low volumes it produces sound as it was intended.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass, Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound, volume issues make it unusuable
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Very good sound. Excellent bass. However, volume increments make it unusable. Volume 10 is too low, 15 okay, 20 is loud, 25 is too loud. Volume goes to 100.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great home speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Speaker is clear at high levels and loud, the only thing that prevents me from giving 5 is the subs kinda fall flat at high levels but at that level if to loud for the room. Just ordered a second to try stereo out. One fills out the house pretty clear from the room on second floor
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This speaker has great sound. I love the retro look. It can be used without an app if that's your thing. I use it mainly for music playback. It looks really good in my place. It's kind of expensive, so not everyone could get it but if you have the money its a nice piece to add to any room.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Throw back look is excellent and exceptional sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Had purchased the JBL boom box 3 very nice speaker so when the authentic came out I went to look at it but my mind was already on go mode so I returned the boombox and honestly I am not disappointed the best speaker I’ve owned thus far only drawback is it’s not portable and no battery plug in speaker
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This is exactly what I was looking for. This speaker has great sound from just streaming music to having the TV connected for movies. This is one of our best technology purchases of the year.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Love the item great sound. The app could use a little help
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Um YES!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
OMG I'm in love with this speaker! I've always LOVED Harmon Kardon speakers. They have such a unique and perfect sound. If I could I would fill my house with Harmon Kardon!
So when JBL and Harmon made THIS.... um.... YES! Just YES! It's pricey, but soooooo worth it!