JBL Bar 500MK2
KSh 81,000
Transform your home audio with the JBL Bar 500MK2, featuring Dolby Atmos®, MultiBeam™ surround sound, and a 10″ wireless subwoofer for deep bass. Available in Kenya for KES 81,000.
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| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 500MK2 | Bar 800 | Bar 800MK2 | Woburn III |
| Announced | 2025 | Not specified | 2025 | Not specified |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Home Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1 channel | 5.1.2 channel | 7.1 channel | 3-way stereo home speaker |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 5 × (42 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 4 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Soundbar: 3 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 3 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; each surround: 1 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack driver; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters; detachable surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | 3-way driver system with woofer, midrange, and tweeter drivers |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 35 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 35-20,000 Hz |
| Total Power Output | 750 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 450 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 720 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 780 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 150 W total amplification |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 450 W + subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | Soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | Soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 1 x 90 W Class D woofer amplifier; 2 x 15 W Class D mid amplifiers; 2 x 15 W Class D tweeter amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | 5.1 | 5.1.2 | 7.1 | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Adjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness; Placement Correction in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; bass-reflex cabinet; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio ready; HDMI input |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 100.5 dB @ 1 m |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2; Bluetooth LE Audio ready |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | A2DP 1.2; AVRCP 1.5 | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | No |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 1 HDMI input | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input | 3.5 mm input; RCA input; HDMI input |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | 1 HDMI input |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | Not specified |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A - no microphone system |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | JBL ONE app | JBL ONE app | Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android); OTA software updates |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 10 m / 30 ft |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Not specified | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume | N/A - mains-powered |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W | Network standby power consumption: No |
| Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | N/A - mains-powered |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Port | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | N/A - mains-powered |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Source button; volume; bass; treble; play/pause; skip backward/forward; power switch |
| Materials | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Home speaker; Placement Correction in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | No water resistance rating |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Google Assistant or Siri via connected device | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers | No |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Not specified |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A - home speaker |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; easy sound calibration; 4K video pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; 11.1.4 channels; six up-firing drivers; detachable wireless surrounds | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration | HDMI input; wider stereo soundstage; Dynamic Loudness; Placement Correction |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar | Marshall Signature Sound; three-way driver system; Bluetooth LE Audio ready; OTA software updates |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Woburn III speaker |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A - no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | Remote control with 2 batteries | Remote control with 2 batteries | N/A - no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable | N/A - no audio or HDMI cable supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets; wall-mount template | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | N/A - no mounting accessories supplied |
| Other Accessories | N/A | 4 × side caps | 4 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | User manual; legal and safety information |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 366 × 481 × 366 mm | Total soundbar: 1163 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 169 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 400 x 317 x 203 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | Main soundbar: 5 kg; each surround: 0.7 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | 7.45 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | N/A - mains-powered |
Specs
JBL Bar 500MK2 specifications
General
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | Bar 500MK2 |
| Announced | 2025 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black |
Audio
| 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) |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified |
| 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 |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Not specified |
| App Support | JBL ONE app |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Fast Charging | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Charging Port | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor soundbar; no rating specified |
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
| Materials | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging |
| Placement / Mounting | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer |
Features
| 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 |
What's in the Box
| 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 |