JBL Bar 500MK2
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Price | KSh 81,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL |
| Model | Bar 500MK2 |
| Announced | 2025 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| App Support | JBL ONE app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Google Assistant or Siri via connected device |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; easy sound calibration; 4K video pass-through |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1 channel |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 5 × (42 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 4 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 750 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 450 W; subwoofer 300 W) |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 450 W + subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
| Materials | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging |
| Placement / Mounting | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets; wall-mount template |
| Other Accessories | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card |