JBL Bar 500 | 590W vs Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 500 | 590W |  Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 71,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Rechargeable battery |
| Weight | — | 4.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 500 | Tufton |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black and Brass |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 229 x 350 x 163 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | — | 4.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Rechargeable battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 30 ft |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | aptX |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| Wired Inputs | — | 3.5 mm input |
| HDMI | — | N/A |
| USB | — | N/A |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | No - stand-alone speaker; cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups |
| App Support | — | Not supported by Marshall branded apps |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | — |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A - not a party-speaker product |
| Voice Assistant | — | No |
| Home Cinema Features | — | N/A - not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | — | 20+ hours playtime; aptX; carrying strap; stand-alone speaker |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery; 100-240 V AC mains input |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | 20+ hours |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Power Consumption | — | Network standby power consumption: No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor mains-powered design | IPX2 |
| Controls | — | Bluetooth button; power/volume knob; bass knob; treble knob; battery indicator |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Portable speaker; carrying strap |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bar 500 | Tufton Portable Stereo Loudspeaker |
| Power Cable | AC power cable(s) | Mains lead |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide; Legal and Safety Information |
| Subwoofer | — | N/A - no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | — | N/A - no remote control supplied |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | — | 3-way stereo portable speaker |
| Drivers | — | Dynamic driver system with woofer, full-range drivers, and tweeters |
| Frequency Response | — | 40-20,000 Hz |
| Total Power Output | — | 80 W total amplifier power (40 W woofer + 2 x 15 W full-range + 10 W tweeter) |
| Maximum SPL | — | 102 dB @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 1 x 40 W Class D woofer amplifier; 2 x 15 W Class D full-range amplifiers; 1 x 10 W Class D tweeter amplifier |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | — | Bass-reflex cabinet; aptX support; carrying strap |
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