Retro Design with Dolby Atmos® Music Performance
The JBL Authentics 500 fills any room with cutting-edge sound and striking retro style. Inspired by JBL's iconic 1970s designs, featuring a Quadrex grille and custom leather-like enclosure, this speaker is updated for the 21st century with the latest sound and control technologies. Immerse yourself in high-definition lifelike sound with Dolby Atmos® Music, delivered by the Authentics 500's aluminum tweeters and patented SlipStream™ bass port. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, users can play favorite music, control smart home devices, and more, hands-free, using just their voice.
Note: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant may not be available in all countries or languages. Availability, features, and functionality may vary. Please check JBL services availability for details.
Key Features
- Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos® Music
- Inspired by retro design
- Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi
- Simultaneously available voice assistants
- Seamless Bluetooth pairing
- Intuitive controls and JBL One app
- Multi-Room Playback
- Automatic self tuning
- Made in part with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics and 50% aluminum
Supported technologies include: Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, Spotify, ENERGY STAR.
Detailed Features and Benefits
Superb Sound and Performance with Dolby Atmos® Music
Experience 270 watts of 3.1 channel sound with virtual Dolby Atmos® for a lifelike musical experience. The speaker features three 25mm Al dome tweeters, three 2.75" midrange woofers, and a 6.5" down-firing subwoofer with patented SlipStream™ bass port, delivering clear details and extended low-end bass. Dolby Atmos® Music content is accessible from compatible streaming services via the JBL One app.
Inspired by Retro Design
The JBL Authentics 500 showcases iconic JBL heritage designs, including a Quadrex grille, custom leather-like enclosure, and a premium aluminum frame, ensuring it complements any room while delivering superior JBL sound. Attention to visual detail extends to the special JBL signature pattern surrounding the downfiring woofer.
Music Streaming Services via Built-in Wi-Fi
Stream podcasts and internet radio in high definition, or music through AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast built-in™, and Spotify Connect. The Wi-Fi connection ensures automatic software and feature updates, allowing uninterrupted listening even when moving around or taking calls.
Simultaneously Available Voice Assistants
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available simultaneously, offering freedom and convenience to control smart home devices, play music, and get hands-free help from either assistant.
Seamless Bluetooth Pairing
Easily share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 500 with any Bluetooth device.
Intuitive Controls and JBL One App
Personalize audio with on-speaker controls for volume, bass, and treble. Use voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant, or utilize the JBL One app for EQ customization, settings, and integrated music services.
Multi-Room Playback
Place multiple JBL Authentics speakers throughout the home. Use the Google Home app or Amazon Alexa app to connect two or more speakers to a single playlist for synchronized audio across rooms.
Automatic Self Tuning
The speaker automatically calibrates and optimizes audio performance for its location each time it is powered up, ensuring great sound anywhere.
Made in Part with Recycled Materials
The Authentics 500 speaker is constructed with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics, and 50% aluminum. It comes in an FSC-certified carton box printed with soy ink.
#Availability of Dolby Atmos Music may depend on subscription plan.
*Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant may not be available in all countries or languages. Availability, features, and functionality may vary. Please check JBL services availability for your country/language.
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Model: Authentics 500
- Sound system: 3.1 & Dolby Atmos Music
- Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, ~50/60Hz
- Total speaker power output (Max @ THD 1%): 270W
- Transducer: 3 x 25mm Al dome tweeter + 3 x 2.75" midrange + 6.5" subwoofer
- Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
- Operating temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C
Audio Specifications
- Frequency response: 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
- Audio inputs: 1 Audio in, Bluetooth/WIFI, Ethernet and USB (USB playback available in US version; for other versions, USB is for Service only).
USB Specifications
- USB port: Type C
- USB rating: 5V DC, 1A
- Supporting formats: mp3, WAV
- MP3 codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
- MP3 sampling rate: 16 - 48 kHz
- MP3 bitrate: 80 - 320 kpbs
Wireless Specifications
- Bluetooth version: 5.3
- Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5
- Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
- Bluetooth transmitter power: <17 dBm
- Wi-Fi network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
- 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
- 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <20 dBm
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <23 dBm
Dimension Specifications
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm / 17.60" x 9.45” x 10.07"
- Weight: 7.8 kg / 17.20 lbs
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 515 x 322 x 315 mm / 20.3" x 12.7" x 12.4"
- Packaging Weight: 11.4 kg / 25.1 lbs
What's in the Box
- 1x JBL Authentics 500
- 1x Power cable
- 1x Quick start guide
- 1x Safety sheet
- 1x Warranty card
