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Thanks to the included subwoofer, you can listen to the deepest tones, in addition to the clear sound of the soundbar.
Dolby Atmos sends the audio via the ceiling to your listening position, which is why you can enjoy surround sound without rear speakers.
With the built-in PureVoice voice assistant, you can control the soundbar via voice commands.
If you want to enjoy true surround sound with rear speakers, choose the JBL Bar 800 or 1000.
Description
With the JBL Bar 500, you can enjoy the deepest bass thanks to the included subwoofer. This way, you're able to create a true movie theater experience with this soundbar. You're fully drawn into the action of your favorite movie thanks to Dolby Atmos. This technology sends the audio from the soundbar towards the ceiling, where it reflects back to where you're sitting. This way, you experience surround sound without rear speakers. You can send voice commands to the soundbar with the PureVoice voice assistant. This way, you can adjust the volume without using the remote.
With the JBL Bar 500, you can enjoy the deepest bass thanks to the included subwoofer. This way, you're able to create a true movie theater experience with this soundbar. You're fully drawn into the action of your favorite movie thanks to Dolby Atmos. This technology sends the audio from the soundbar towards the ceiling, where it reflects back to where you're sitting. This way, you experience surround sound without rear speakers. You can send voice commands to the soundbar with the PureVoice voice assistant. This way, you can adjust the volume without using the remote.
Spoiled myself with this set, very nice sound for the investment. A film becomes an experience.
Too bad about the broken cable supplied, I had to look for a while to find out why I couldn't get any sound through the television. TV removed from the wall and another cable removed, now super satisfied.
Harm
19 November 2023
Written for: JBL Bar 500 Black
Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10
JBL Bar 500: 5.1 surround sound bar with powerful bass
Powerful bass
Can be connected wirelessly or wired
Plug & Play setup with the JBL One App or WiFi
Size and weight of the soundbar
I have currently been using the JBL Bar 500 Pro 5.1 for a number of weeks in combination with my Samsung 4K QE75Q80B TV, and I am satisfied with the performance.
I am particularly impressed by the strong bass and clear sound. In comparison, my Samsung Q600B can't compete with the bass and midrange. On the other hand, the Samsung has a more refined DTS / Dolby Atmos, which means that the surround effects are presented slightly clearer.
The JBL Bar 500 Pro was delivered in a large box, mainly because the wireless subwoofer has a sturdy size. As a result, it produces great bass tones. The soundbar itself is also wide but fits well under my 75-inch TV and on the TV cabinet. The soundbar also comes with hooks for hanging. I will probably do that again to save space.
The soundbar itself in terms of design is straightforward, with a metal grille, a rubber coating with unlit keys at the top. The design of the 3.1 and Q600B are completely made of metal and feel a bit more luxurious. The display is clear and easy to read.
The Bar 500 has many options on board, including WiFi and ARC HDMI 4k as standard features, although the Dolby Atmos is not the most modern version (translated to Stereo on Soundbar). The direct App integration with Spotify, for example, is also useful for streaming music at a higher quality / bit rate.
Updating and installing is also easy with the JBL One app. It is hoped that in the future there will be an update that expands/refines the possibilities.
The sound itself is warm with a strong bass, which suits the content I play on my TV, namely Gaming / Music / Movies, etc. Action scenes are a pleasure to experience. The surround options are less than those of the Q600B, but on the other hand it offers much volume and fuller sound than the Samsung.
the JBL Bar 500 is comparable and slightly louder and clearer than the Bar 3.1 due to the Surround simulation. Compared to the Q600B, Surround is somewhat less detailed and clear.
You can notice that when streaming films and series online, the Bar 500 has a good and full sound projection due to the bass and more speakers than the Samsungg, mainly due to the bass and midrange.
The bass can sound very strong and overwhelming, so for people in a small house or apartment it may be useful to adjust it lower to avoid nuisance to neighbors.
In terms of adjustment and sound options, I find the older Bar 3.1 that I also own to be much more precise than the Bar 500. The Bar 500 relies on calibration and the JBL One app to adjust the sound to the room.
I find the JBL One App quite disappointing (Bass Mid Treble), although it is easy to set up the soundbar and connect it to WiFi, etc.
Highly recommended for the price, mainly due to the powerful sound that can compete with more expensive soundbars. JBL will hopefully allow better tuning and more sound modes with the next iteration, and a more modern version of Dolby Atmos and other options.