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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1226 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best decision ever

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased a JBL system from Best Buy, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. I put it to the ultimate test by playing Kendrick Lamar’s album, and WOW—the beats, the sound clarity, and especially the bass absolutely blew me away. It felt like I was in a live concert! This system delivers such a powerful and immersive audio experience that it’s worth every penny. If you’re on the fence, trust me, you won’t regret it. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was worth it and everything was easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use and was a pleasure to listen to the device with both voice and music being equally great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it sounds great and easy to setup would buy it again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    AGood Bar For The Price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good sounding bar for the price. Had a slight issue in setting it up but once i completed the task,it was up and running. Music sounded good along with movies and the sub woofer linked up automatically. It was a gift for a friend and she loves it. JBL has always mage good products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound to my TV. With this you will not need a surround sound system. You can hide the sub and the sound will surprise you every time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    IT GOES BOOM!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A YEAR IN AND IT SOUNDS GREAT. GET THE VOLUME UP AND IT WILL SHAKE THE WALLS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Punchy BASS, Sharp Treble

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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.

    For an extraordinary audio experience that truly elevates your movies and music, consider investing in a system equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. With an impressive output of 590 watts, this setup delivers powerful, punchy bass that you can feel, while also providing crisp and clear treble tones. Whether you're watching a thrilling action film or listening to your favorite album, this system ensures every sound detail is captured, immersing you completely in the experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—get JBL 500 today!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice mid-range soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quick and easy to connect, especially with the wireless subwoofer. Great sound with plenty of range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice sound for the price. Compare to some of the other soundbars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great soundbar for my TV. Very perfect product for small living room

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the new soundbar to enhance the experience in our main living room. Movies sound awesome!!! Easy to set up and connect to my TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality sound and base. Easy to connect and install. Worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great but I have difficulty connecting to Samsung tv

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    David D

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this sound bar through open box not knowing what to expect because I have never done it before but it came with no problems it was easy to hook up and it sounds great and the base is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL SB500

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the JBL 500 soundbar for bout 2 months now and am satisfied. Sound quality is great, setup was easy. Very good for the price as compared to the much more pricey Yamaha that it replaced! Nice soundbar!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cannot believe how good the quality is for an “entry level” sound bar! We feel like we are in the front row of a concert or a movie right at home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    JBL Soundbar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound bar sounds great. Have 1 issue with disconnecting for no reason.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with this purchase!

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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.

    I've been using a Samsung soundbar with subwoofer the last several years and thought it was pretty decent, until I bought the JBL. You can hear so much more of the show you are watching and voices are very clear. Music is loud and sounds great. Numerous reviews complained about the size of the subwoofer. Yeah, it's a subwoofer, it's going to be kind of big. The dimensions are posted on BB's site so I could easily tell it would work fine with my setup. The initial setup is very easy. If I had a complaint it would be the included HDMI cable which does not seem to be ARC/eARC compatible, but that was resolved by using the cable I was already using on the Samsung. If you're considering this item, stop considering and buy it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL Bar & Sub!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound system created by JBL! Would Recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend