JBL Bar 500 Sound Bar

Dolby Atmos + MultiBeam™ Virtual Surround
Creates a spacious 3D soundstage using virtualized surround effects—without the need for rear speakers.

Massive 590 W Total Output with 10″ Wireless Subwoofer
Includes a powerful 300 W, 10″ wireless subwoofer that delivers rich, deep bass, combined with 290 W from the soundbar itself.

PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement
JBL’s PureVoice technology sharpens vocal clarity so dialogue remains intelligible—even during intense action sequences

HDMI eARC + 4K Dolby Vision Pass‑Through
One HDMI input/output supports uncompressed Dolby Atmos audio via eARC and high‑quality 4K HDR passthrough.

Built‑In Wi‑Fi with AirPlay, Chromecast, Alexa Multi‑Room
Stream effortlessly from 300+ services and use voice assistants for control—all without needing your TV on.

JBL One App Control & Room Calibration
Automatic acoustic calibration tailors sound to your space, while the app lets you tweak EQ, update firmware, and manage streaming.

Immersive Sound with Full-Bodied Bass
Expert sound tests and reviews highlight its expansive soundstage and balanced, room-filling audio that feels cinematic.

Clean, Well‑Controlled Bass & Good Treble Performance
Users describe the subwoofer’s bass as "clean and not overpowering," with balanced high frequencies and solid overall performance.

Dialable EQ—Though Not Audiophile-Level
Dialogue and mids improve after break‑in, though some report mids sounding muddy at first. EQ in the JBL One app allows custom tuning to personal taste.

Occasional Channel Imbalance Issue
A few users experienced left/right channel imbalance or crossover issues depending on subwoofer placement—fixes can include repositioning or returns.