Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently added the JBL BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar to my home entertainment setup, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This sleek black beauty not only complements my space aesthetically but also elevates my audio experience to new heights. What sets this soundbar apart is its Multibeam technology and Dolby Atmos support. The sound quality is exceptional, delivering crisp highs, rich mids, and deep bass that fills the room effortlessly. Pairing it with my JBL PartyBox, the synchronized audio creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps the party going all night long. But where the JBL BAR 500 truly shines is with its Dolby Atmos capability. The spatial sound it produces is nothing short of incredible. Whether I'm watching a movie or playing my favorite video game, the audio surrounds me, making me feel like I'm right in the heart of the action. Overall, I can't recommend the JBL BAR 500 enough. Its impressive performance, seamless connectivity, and immersive Dolby Atmos experience make it a must-have for any audio enthusiast. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a movie night at home, this soundbar will undoubtedly enhance your entertainment experience.

Haven't had the system long but coming from an few yr old hisense bar and woofer this is amazing. Gets pleanty loud but voices still come through clear. The dolby atmos def makes a difference. Sounds like there are rear speakers with some content. That being said if u do have rear speakers already im not sure if it would make that big a difference but still def worth the money and sounds great. Bass is also pretty dern good. Can feel the sound which to me is a must.

Great sound system. Unreal bass with subwoofer. Wonderful experience.

Great sound bar, looks sleek, easy to set up. Sounds quality, for a sound bar, is fantastic. Yes a proper receiver and full surround system will be better but for a low profile solution to stick in a room that gets a lot of traffic this still sounds very good. Volume buttons integrated with my Google TV remote just fine. Also, i really like that the app didn't require me to make another account. It's an option, of course, but you can also just use it locally without logging in at all. You can even activate the casting features without a login (obviously you'll need a login for whichever cast service you use). This might not effect sound quality but it's such a welcome rarity in products these days I felt the need to give JBL huge kudos on that one and it'll keep them at the top of my list for connected audio in the future. At sick of needing a new account for every product.

Excellent sound. Side speakers are almost as as good as rear. Easy control and setup. The bass is the best part of this. If you like a heavy rumble during action sequences you want this. You can manually toggle the base punch from one to five. You can manually toggle the base punch from one to 5. 5 is a bit too much for me, but it’s excellent overall. Great item, the woofer cabinet is big but worth the lunch.

Amazing sound and deep but not overwhelming bass. I’m using this in my living room.

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.

After nearly a year with this sound bar, I still am happy with the purchase, but annoyed with the quirks. Pros: - Great sound - Ease of setup - App for adjusting sound profiles, calibration, other settings - Price Cons: - Loves to randomly go into standby mode, seems almost app specific. Tends to do it most while watching Max - Would like to find more diagnostic information specifically to troubleshoot oddities. I’m about to try digging into different options like disabling CEC and perhaps switching to Optic cable, but I purchased this unit to specifically get away from multiple cables. There’s plenty of people having similar issues, with no solid fix.

Got 2 days ago. installation was simple, subwoofer just connected, used phone app to connect to wi fi and it automatically updated. used HDMI and it connected and started. ONLY issue so far was in the morning I had to unplug and restart for it to start producing sound again. The bass sound was very strong, 5 levels and with the movie I picked was still hard to hear voices at level 1, so had to use phone app to increase treble and decrease bass, this fixed the problem and I still got very strong bass at level 5 using button on remote control. nice sound, lots of volume that fills room. one feature I wish it had, is to tell me if its using Atmos or Dolby? my old stereo would indicate which sound feature was active. The universal tv mount was much harder to install. very happy with bar.

I recently purchased the JBL BAR 500 5.1ch Soundbar with Multibeam and Dolby Atmos, and I am absolutely blown away by the sound quality! From the moment I set it up, I could tell this soundbar was built for a superior audio experience. The Dolby Atmos technology creates an immersive, cinematic sound that feels like you’re in the middle of the action. Whether I’m watching movies, playing video games, or listening to music, the sound is rich, clear, and full of depth. The Multibeam technology also ensures a wide soundstage that fills the entire room, even without additional rear speakers. I’m honestly amazed at how this compact system delivers such dynamic sound. The setup was incredibly easy, and the wireless subwoofer adds just the right amount of bass without overwhelming the room. The soundbar itself has a sleek design that looks great with my TV, and the remote is intuitive and user-friendly. What truly stands out to me is the high-quality build and the consistency of performance. Whether it's dialogue, action scenes, or music tracks, the JBL BAR 500 handles everything effortlessly. The clarity and balance of sound across frequencies is unmatched. For anyone looking to upgrade their home entertainment setup, I highly recommend the JBL BAR 500. It's worth every penny!

Purchased this when it was on sale. The set up process was pretty easy. It has an app where you can fine tune how you want it to sound. You can use the speaker independently of the tv. So you can stream Bluetooth or Spotify directly to it without turning on the tv. This is a 5.1 surround sound bar. Up close you can definitely notice the surround sound. But once you move about 10 feet back it becomes hard to notice that the sound is coming from different directions. Because it’s all in one bar, you can’t space out the side speakers like a proper 5.1 system. The subwoofer is really good and it does a good job only sending the lower frequencies to the woofer and keeping the voices in the soundbar. The subwoofer is wireless, just needs power. The soundbar works with digital optical or hdmi arc. It also comes with mounts if you want to mount this on the wall. It’s a great bar for normal set ups. And an entry level 5.1 system.

Prior to purchasing this soundbar, I purchased a Samsung Q60CC after exhausting research of different sound bar models under $600. The Samsung sound bar itself was nice and clear, but had near zero bass, low and mid coverage severely lacking. It essentially sounded like a several tweeters that could get really loud. I returned the Samsung and bought this JBL sound bar and it was an excellent decision. The soundbar sounds fantastic and the 10” sub has the low frquenices covered very well. Watching anything at vokume level 10-12 is very good, a movie at 20-22 is a cinematic experience, down to very low frequency, couch vabrating response. I may even warn apartment users that this may bother your neighbors. I only have one complaint, no matter what I play and what i play through(roku, steaming apps, 4k player) the soundbar will not switch on Dolby Atmos, display reads “unsupported”. It really doesn’t bother me though, beacuse it sounds great a truly does deilver 3D Room filling sound.

I'll give 5 stars for it's awesome sound. The bass shakes my couch when cranked to level 5, the highest. It did work essily with my samsung s95d through the eARC. The app for this has an equalizer...kinda rudimentary but allowe low mid and high adjustments. My only complaints are each time it starts up it is in it's smart mode...i like it off abd there is a way to turn it off...but each time...kind of a pia...also one time it lost communication with my tv and i had to unplug it then it was fine.

Great sound and easy to set up but loses connection often. We have to unplug it to reset it. If I hadn't thrown away the box I would probably return it because it's annoying.

so far so good. easy to use. the base box is awesome. i have got chance to use it at high volume but looks it works well.

Nice sound bar, was really easy to set up. Sound is great and I like the deeper bass. Sleek looking speaker, Fits nicely at the base of my television. Makes listening to music fantastic. Able to hookup my iPhone and iPad to listen to music from them.

Fantastic. I've read every review possible and for my needs, this fit the bill. Sometimes, one needs to take the reviews with a grain of salt. There are so many dynamics involved. For me, the quality of the sound is fat, crisp and defined. Perfect size for our needs. Setup was a breeze and the app is nifty. One review claimed the sound for movies was "decent." It's better than decent. Another complaint was it downmixes Atmos. It's only a problem if you're trying to get Atmos to two TV's. Otherwise, who cares. I was able to buy the Bar 500 on sale and saved $200. Great deal at $399.

Purchased for use with a new Hisense U7 tv. I now have two of these sound bars. Both are in large rooms (20'x27') and the sound is excellent for basic tv viewing. The sub is more than adequate when placed properly. Poor placement of the sub will make it seem like it lacks power. Free app on Android is a great way to control the system. Connection with eArc port via HDMI is easy and works well.

Upgraded to this from a non atmos supported Sony and it’s fantastic. I’ve always been a Sony fan but I couldn’t come close at this current price point of $349 with Sony. We have a pretty standard sized living room and it does a really solid job on filling the room. The bass thumps and it elevates your movie viewing experience. Highly recommend at the on sale price but even at its normal price it would be well worth it.

It's got great sound and we're glad we settled on this soundbar. We had a Bose which was very good but it had no subbwoofer. We exchanged it for this one which has the subwoofer and the subwoofer makes it so much better.