Go deeper into your movies, music, and games—with powerful sound and bigger bass. For decades, JBL has been synonymous with cinema-quality audio, and the JBL BAR 500MK2 brings that same immersive sound experience into your home.
Flat TVs deliver flat sound. That’s why the BAR 500MK2 is designed to bring every detail to life, with crystal-clear dialogue, Dolby Atmos® surround effects, and JBL’s MultiBeam™ 3.0 technology for a wide, theater-like soundstage. A wireless 10” subwoofer delivers thundering, punchy bass—adding impact to movie explosions, intensity to gaming, and depth to your favorite music playlists streamed from hundreds of services.
Seamless with every brand of TV, the JBL BAR 500MK2 is built to elevate your entertainment and transform the way you hear everything.
Features and Benefits
750W Max Output Power with 10” Wireless Subwoofer Experience cinematic sound with 750 watts of system power, including earth-shaking bass from the 10” wireless subwoofer. Perfect for movies, music, and gaming.
Dolby Atmos® 3D Audio Hear sound from all directions—planes soaring overhead, crowds moving around you, and music that surrounds you. Dolby Atmos® creates a true 3D audio experience.
MultiBeam™ 3.0 Technology No matter where you sit, you’ll feel part of the action. MultiBeam™ delivers a wide, immersive soundstage, filling your room with lifelike sound.
PureVoice 2.0 Never miss dialogue again. JBL’s advanced voice enhancement automatically optimizes speech clarity, even in the middle of loud action sequences.
SmartDetails Technology From the faintest creak to the loudest roar, every sound is rendered with precision so you can enjoy films exactly as the creators intended.
Easy Sound Calibration The BAR 500MK2 automatically analyzes your room’s acoustics and optimizes the sound for your space, ensuring perfect surround effects.
HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough Connect easily via HDMI eARC for uncompressed Dolby Atmos® sound. HDMI passthrough supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for premium video quality.
JBL ONE App Set up and control your soundbar effortlessly. Adjust EQ, access streaming services, and get software updates—all from one app.
Technical Specifications
General
Sound system: 5.1 channel Power supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz Total speaker power output (Max @ THD 1%): 750W RMS Power @ THD 1%: 375W Soundbar drivers: 5 × (42×80mm) racetrack drivers, 4 × 0.75” (20mm) tweeters Subwoofer driver: 10” (260mm)
HDMI
HDMI video input: 1 HDMI video output (eARC): 1 HDCP version: 2.3 HDR passthrough: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Audio
Frequency response: 40Hz – 20kHz (-6dB) Audio inputs: Optical, Bluetooth, USB (USB playback available in US only; service only elsewhere)
USB
Port: Type A Rating: 5V DC, 0.5A Supported formats: MP3
