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JBL - BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos - Black

Model:
JBLBAR500PROBLKAM
SKU:
6532530
Highly rated by customers for:
$449.99
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Comp. Value: $649.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1229 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Amazing sound!

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

    This soundbar replaces our 6 speaker surround sound system. I couldn't believe how well this soundbar performs! I was leary about how this would sound up against my old system, BUT, it does a great job. This is our first soundbar system. Am perfectly satisfied with it. You will be to!

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

    A fail

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

    Sound was amazing, I really was pleased with the performance, but the program hardware was not upto par with the sound. Unfortunately I had to constantly turn sound bar back everytime I used it. Wouldn't automatically synchronize wirh TV

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Worth Every Penny

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

    Great Full sounds. Bass is amazing. Worth every dollar.

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

    Nice sounds

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

    Clear sound and good bass. Great sound system for good price.

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

    JBL Soundbar

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

    Enjoy the JBL Soundbar, sound is great but the calibration could be better for the room it is placed in.

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

    speaker

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

    I love this speaker! It’s super loud the base to it is perfect.

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

    QUALITY SOUND BAR

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

    GREAT SOUND DEEP BASS CLEAR SOUND LOVE IT .VERY LOUD.

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

    Sound Bar

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

    Good sound but it disconnects a lot too. Bluetooth could be better

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

    Good clean sound with bass!!!

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

    Super Easy setup, easy to use and sounds great!!!!

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

    Jbl 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.

    Love the sound, good quality Not as loud as i thought but for the price its awesome

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

    value for money

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

    Good value for money home theater. The Bass is good and holds up well.

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

    Good quality good sound

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

    Really good sound quality and affordable price. Great service every time I come to best buy

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

    Sound system

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

    Great surround sound and base. Recommend turning the base down in apartments

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

    Great sound bar

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

    Sounds great! Easy to setup!! Would buy again if needed to

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

    Sound bar and subwoofer

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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 but leaves a lot to be desired with staying hooked up ! Almost Everytime I have to unhook the power so it reconnects it doesn't turn connect with the remote !!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Best Buy ever

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

    Love this item really did my research and this is definitely the one for me a great sound for movie entertainment and more, great for streaming music concerts everything makes u feel like ur right there. Love it and the price for the same item was 1/3 better thanks Best Buy my Best Buy ever, jusmac

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

    Amazing

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

    This is the best sounding soundbar ive ever heard. Wish i bought another while on sale.

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

    Unrivaled sound quality

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

    Purchased this to upgrade my JBL SB400 and I am not disappointed! I paired it with an OLED Sony TV. The sound is incredible and worth every penny.

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

    JBL sound bar

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

    Awesome sound quality and able to self calibrate, I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • JBL sound bar

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

    Easy setup and excellent sound.bass is impressive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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