Customers are satisfied with the BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar's superb sound quality, powerful bass, and ease of setup. Many appreciate the Dolby Atmos feature and the overall value for the price. However, some users experienced connectivity problems and found the remote control and app to be less than satisfactory. The size and design also received positive feedback.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Surround sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just wanted to know if we can hook up other JBL subwoofer
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Product review
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Speaker sounds good however it does not turn on automatically when I turn on my TV. I have to continuously unplugged the entire speakers system and plug it back in every time I want to use it. This is very frustrating. I have tried multiple connections, such as an HDMI. And Bluetooth to try to fix the issue along with many others and nothing seems to work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from JBL Support
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We're here to help with your JBL Bar 500. Please ensure that HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is enabled on your TV. This feature allows devices to control each other through HDMI connections. Refer to your TV and speaker manuals for specific instructions on enabling HDMI-CEC. Lastly, check if there are any firmware updates. If you have tried all these steps and the issue persists, please contact our customer support so we can assist you.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No complaints!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recommend this system! Definitely exceeded my expectations!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sounds its very good!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its a very good investent But i would like a little high sound
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Mutes itself. Gets stuck on Load message.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hate to give it a poor review after it worked great for the first couple days but now I’m having issues with it. It mutes itself. Gets stuck on loading mssg when I reset it. Have to unplug and plug back in order to get sound back. About to bring it back
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from JBL Support
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We'd like to know more about your setup and the issue you're experiencing with your JBL Bar 500. There might be an update causing this that needs to be addressed. We'd like to work with you directly. Please contact JBL Customer Support for further assistance. We're here to help.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Defects in both sound bar and sub woofer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The soundbar itself had a coil whine like noises coming from it. I thought to myself, “Fine, it’s not a big deal.” Then, after about two weeks there sub woofer started to make crackling a popping noises that became unbearable. My cheaper 200 dollar Samsung soundbar never had any issues compared to the JBL bar 500 at its $400+ price tag.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from JBL Support
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We're here to help. We'd like to work with you directly to address the issues you're experiencing with your JBL Bar 500 to further isolate the issue. Please contact JBL Customer Support so we can assist you.
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sound
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm really impressed with the JBL sound bar I got recently. The sound quality is amazing, it's like having a whole home theater system in one compact unit. The bass is deep and rich, and the dialogue is clear and crisp. I was a bit skeptical about the size, but it's actually pretty slim and fits perfectly under my TV.
Setup was super easy, just plug it in and connect it to my TV via Bluetooth or HDMI and I'm good to go. I love that it supports multiple input options, so I can connect my gaming console, TV, and phone all at once.
The surround sound feature is also really cool, it really adds to the overall cinematic experience. I've been using it to watch movies and play games, and it's been a total game changer. The remote control is simple and intuitive, too.
Overall, I'm really happy with my JBL sound bar and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their home audio setup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is fantastic
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Alright, folks, gather 'round because I've got a soundbar that's ready to rock your world! The JBL BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos is like having a concert in your living room, minus the sweaty crowd and overpriced nachos.
First off, let's talk about the Multibeam technology. It's like having your own personal sound wizard, creating a magical audio experience that fills the room. You'll feel like you're surrounded by sound, and trust me, it's way better than being surrounded by your crazy neighbors arguing about who stole the last slice of pizza.
But wait, there's more! Dolby Atmos takes things to a whole new level. It's like having a sound genie that grants your audio wishes. You'll hear every detail and feel like you're part of the action. Just be careful not to get too immersed and start swinging your imaginary lightsaber around. Safety first, folks!
Now, let's talk about the design. This soundbar is sleek and stylish, like a supermodel of the audio world. It'll blend seamlessly with your home theater setup, making you the envy of all your friends. Just be prepared for them to invite themselves over for movie nights. Popcorn not included, by the way.
And we can't forget about the 5.1 channel configuration. It's like having a full-on movie theater experience, minus the sticky floors and that one person who always talks during the movie. With the dedicated center channel for crystal clear dialogue and the wireless surround speakers, you'll be transported into the heart of the action. Add the wireless subwoofer for some extra boom, and you've got yourself a party in your living room!
So there you have it, folks. The JBL BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos is a total game-changer. It'll make you laugh, cry, and maybe even dance a little (no judgment here). Get ready to experience audio like never before, and be prepared for your neighbors to wonder what party they weren't invited to. Happy listening!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thunderous Sound in a Sleek Package
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently upgraded my home audio setup with the JBL - BAR 500, and I must say, this soundbar has exceeded my expectations. The first thing you'll notice is its sleek and minimalist design, which blends seamlessly with any home decor.
Setup was a breeze, thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions and intuitive connectivity options. Within minutes, I had it paired with my TV and streaming services. The sound quality is where this device truly shines. The BAR 500 delivers deep bass, crisp highs, and a balanced midrange, making everything from action-packed movies to classical music sound fantastic.
One of my favorite features is the built-in Dolby Digital technology, which creates an immersive surround sound experience. The subwoofer adds that extra punch, making you feel like you're in a movie theater. The soundbar also has multiple audio modes, allowing you to customize the sound to your liking.
However, there are a couple of minor downsides. The remote control feels a bit flimsy, and the buttons are not very responsive. Additionally, the soundbar can sometimes struggle with voice clarity at lower volumes, but this can be easily adjusted through the equalizer settings.
Overall, the JBL - BAR 500 is a fantastic addition to any home entertainment system. It provides powerful, room-filling sound in a stylish package. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Ease of use, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied customer
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy set up,
Clean sound, and deep bass!
Worth every penny
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Value and realistic virtual surround 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 is a great soundbar for the price, I've had a 100$ one from 2017 that was complete garbage, and a 150$ one that is very recent. this has roughly the same volume potential as the 150$ one but the sound is much more clear, it gives the impression of surround sound in certain movie scenes and games and the bass is good to great, but without diving into the app It can be adjusted from 1-5. It suffers from sometimes being too intense at low numbers in video games, but 5 being just fine for movies. This is a great buy for around 400$. I've owned it for about 2 months now, so no idea how well it will hold up. There are better options and more true surround sound out there, but you'd need to spend 1,000$+ to get much better than this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality
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.
I had dought on the system The sound bar and the bass sound really good it was easy to install I recommend someone else to buy it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High- Quality Cinematic Soundbar!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Now a days finding a high quality soundbar on budget is a bit challenging mainly a soundbar with 5.1 channels. This soundbar delivers high quality cinematic sound with earth shattering bass. It's very powerful and I was able to get all that cinematic surround sound shattered my room just on volume levels 22-23. I only know Vizio has a soundbar with 5.1 channel on budget priced around $500 tried that but was not completely satisfied. Then I got to know this soundbar in my research which launched recently and the price as well on budget so just thought to give a try and we were blown away with the sound quality. Every movie we watch feels like we are in a high-quality IMAX theater. Another thing to note and may help whoever falls under my category, there is no video audio latency issues if connected via Bluetooth which many soundbars has this issue. I would just say its no brainer considering the price point and performance if you are looking for powerful high quality 5.1 channel soundbar. Its a simple setup plug and play. JBL ONE app helps to tune the equalizer and update software etc.,
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does not disappoint!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to replace an older Polk bar that I’ve had for years and I really wasn’t sure what to expect, it had been a while since I’d shopped for good audio equipment, but I knew this was the one as soon as it came up in the app showing an open box with no remote ($100 off!) but that’s no problem for my harmony. I was already out the door to pick it up. I’d been a huge fan of JBL since I first started driving and had to custom retrofit my car dashboard in order to fit infinity kappa perfect tweeters in the corner of the windshield. I wasn’t going to settle for anything less back then, and I decided I was gonna get something really good this time around too. I knew this was the one.
Holy cow. I hadn’t realized how far soundbars have come since the last time I looked at anything seriously. Dolby atmos? I have no clue what that is, but I’m definitely plugging in my series x through this hdmi pass through and finding out. It blew me away. I really didn’t know what I was missing. I’d never felt as immersed in the game in my own living room. This thing makes movies truly feel cinematic in my 17’ x 12’ living room. I’m definitely looking to upgrade my 55” next because the sound honestly makes me feel like I’m missing out on what is a great experience.
The Bluetooth range on this thing is amazing. Saturday mornings I play music and clean. I take the trash out to the detached garage that has to be about 50’ away and through all the walls of the house and I can still hear it. I know my neighbors must be tired of it by now, but I promise it’s not too loud, this thing just kicks! Plus I always wait for a decent hour before I start.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to something a little special that’s really going to amp up your media experience, but don’t want to go too crazy with componen/bespoke or don’t need a 7.2, this is really the top of the heap. This is by far my most satisfying best buy purchase in years.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Base, volume, and sound quality!
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing Base, volume, and sound quality for the cost. Had one that costed more that was not as good as this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product. Really happy with the purchase.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was surpised at the sound of this sound bar. Gets very loud and the bass is amazing. At first I was thinking they forgot to include the manual. I forgot about the JBL One app. Makes setup a breeze. Real simple just one HDMI to the earc/arc and hood to go. Like I said the sound is very impressive. The app works great all the settings you need. Its great to have the wifi and bluetooth also. Listen to music from your phone,tablet or pc. This is a great product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Look no further.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
An excellent choice. Sound, sharpness, pop, bass, dialog, value for money, compact for sound, simplicity and App settings, as well as window rattling bass.
Pretty easy decision here and definitely out does any traditional stereo Apm setup for the cost and simplicity without having people need to know how to use buttons upon buttons.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
immersive and powerful audio experience
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The JBL Bar 500 is a high-performing soundbar that offers excellent sound quality, especially for movies and gaming, at a reasonable price point. Its powerful bass and immersive simulated surround sound make it a compelling alternative to a full wired system for home theater enthusiasts. While it has minor flaws, including occasional connectivity issues and a basic remote control, the overall user experience is overwhelmingly positive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL 500 soundbar with subwoofer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to set up! The sound is great!! Comes with everything you need right out of the box. Self calibration feature was a nice plus. I woukd definitely recommend this sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL 500 SOUNDBAR
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
JUST GOT IT. SETUP MYSELF WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS. PAIRED WITH MY LG NANOCELL 65” INCH TV. IT WAS $599.00 PLUS TAX. IT SOUNDS GREAT. I CALIBRATED IT FOR MY SMALL CONDO. I SET THE BASS ON MAX. I TRIED OUT MY 4K GODZILLA DVD. POWERFUL BASS. 5.1 IS THE WAY TO GO. JBL IS A GREAT PRODUCT.