JBL Bar 500 MK2 5.1-Channel Soundbar System . Meticulously engineered for movie buffs, gamers, and audiophiles who demand true theater-quality sound in a streamlined package, the JBL Bar 500 MK2 sets a new benchmark for mid-sized home audio setups. Combining decades of JBL acoustic craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital signal processing, this high-performance soundbar system expands your audio horizon with incredible spatial precision, earth-shaking bass performance, and crystal-clear dialogue intelligibility.
Available at duuka.ug in a sleek, minimalist Black finish, the JBL Bar 500 MK2 easily complements modern ultra-slim 4K and 8K televisions. Whether you are watching high-octane Hollywood blockbusters, streaming immersive music playlists, gaming on next-generation consoles, or following live sports broadcasts, this soundbar system delivers an expansive, multi-dimensional soundstage without cluttering your home with endless satellite speaker wires.
True Spatial Sound: MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®
Experience audio that moves all around you. The JBL Bar 500 MK2 leverages MultiBeam™ technology —JBL’s proprietary acoustic beamforming innovation—alongside dynamic Dolby Atmos® 3D spatial decoding . Unlike conventional soundbars that project sound strictly forward, MultiBeam™ utilizes precision-angled drivers and spatial algorithms to bounce sound waves off your side walls and ceiling.
This creates a room-filling surround sound field that places audio cues precisely where they belong in 3D space. Rain falls from above, cars race across your room from left to right, and subtle environmental details envelope your listening area. Because the soundbar accomplishes this complex acoustic imaging from a single sleek bar and subwoofer setup, you achieve true surround-sound envelopment without needing to run cables or mount surround speakers behind your couch.
590 Watts of Raw Acoustic Power & 10-Inch Wireless Subwoofer
Power is essential for recreating the visceral impact of the cinema, and the JBL Bar 500 MK2 delivers it in spades. Packing an astounding 590 Watts of total system power (290W dedicated to the main soundbar unit and 300W assigned to the powered subwoofer), this system handles extreme dynamic swings with ease. Explosions resonate with punchy, physical intensity, while gentle musical orchestrations retain delicate textures.
The centerpiece of low-frequency reproduction is the 10-inch wireless down-firing subwoofer . Larger and more capable than subwoofers found in standard soundbar bundles, this massive driver moves significant volumes of air to produce deep, thunderous bass reaching all the way down to 35 Hz . Because the connection between the main soundbar bar and subwoofer is completely wireless, you have complete flexibility to place the sub anywhere in your room near a wall outlet without worrying about unsightly audio cables running across your floor.
PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement Technology
One of the most common complaints in modern film and television mixing is mumbled dialogue buried under loud sound effects or background music scores. The JBL Bar 500 MK2 solves this issue permanently with PureVoice technology , an intelligent digital signal algorithm engineered specifically for speech clarity.
PureVoice analyzes movie soundtracks in real time to isolate human vocal frequencies from surrounding sound effects, bass drops, and musical arrangements. It dynamically boosts speech frequencies to ensure that every word of dialogue remains sharp, natural, and crisp—even during chaotic action sequences or low-volume night viewing sessions. You will never have to keep reaching for the remote to turn up the volume during conversation and turn it down during action scenes again.
HDMI eARC & 4K Dolby Vision Pass-Through
Connecting your soundbar to modern high-definition displays is seamless thanks to HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) connectivity . Through a single HDMI cable connected to your TV's eARC port, the JBL Bar 500 MK2 receives uncompressed 3D audio signals—including raw Dolby Atmos and high-bitrate PCM surround sound—directly from your television's native streaming apps or connected media players.
In addition to its eARC output, the soundbar features a dedicated 4K HDMI input with Dolby Vision pass-through . This allows you to plug high-end source devices—such as 4K Blu-ray players, streaming devices, or gaming consoles—directly into the soundbar. The system passes pristine 4K HDR and Dolby Vision video signals through to your TV set without any loss of visual resolution, color depth, or frame rate, ensuring your visual experience matches its acoustic quality.
Wi-Fi Connectivity, AirPlay 2, Chromecast & Alexa Multi-Room Audio
The JBL Bar 500 MK2 is far more than a television speaker—it is a complete high-resolution wireless streaming hub for your entire home. Equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) , the soundbar integrates into your home network to unlock lossless audio streaming from your favorite services.
Stream music effortlessly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac using Apple AirPlay 2 , or cast high-resolution audio tracks directly from Android smartphones and Chrome browsers via Chromecast built-in™ . The system also natively supports Spotify Connect , Tidal Connect , and Amazon Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM) . When you want a fast, direct connection without connecting to Wi-Fi, built-in Bluetooth 5.0 allows guests to pair their devices and play tracks instantly.
Automatic Sound Calibration & The JBL One App
Every living space has unique acoustic properties—hardwood floors, plush carpets, large glass windows, and open arches all reflect sound differently. The JBL Bar 500 MK2 eliminates acoustic guesswork with its Automatic Sound Calibration feature . Activated with a single touch, the soundbar emits test tones and uses internal measurement microphones to analyze your room's precise dimensions and reflective surfaces, instantly tuning its MultiBeam™ beamforming parameters to match your room layout.
Taking control of your system is simple with the JBL One App (available on iOS and Android). The app allows you to customize 3-band graphic equalizer settings, manage Wi-Fi network settings, stream music directly from integrated music services, execute room calibration procedures, and download over-the-air firmware updates to keep your soundbar running at peak performance.
Technical Specifications Datasheet
Product Name: JBL Bar 500 MK2 5.1-Channel Soundbar System
Total System Power Output: 590 Watts RMS (Max @THD 1%)
Soundbar Power Output: 290 Watts RMS
Subwoofer Power Output: 300 Watts RMS
Soundbar Transducers: 4 x (46x90mm) Racetrack Drivers + 3 x 0.75-Inch (20mm) Tweeters
Subwoofer Transducer: 1 x 10-Inch (260mm) Down-Firing Wireless Bass Driver
Frequency Response Range: 35 Hz – 20,000 Hz (-6dB)
Spatial & Surround Formats: Dolby Atmos®, MultiBeam™, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Physical Video/Audio Inputs: 1 x HDMI Input (4K HDR / Dolby Vision Pass-Through), 1 x Optical Digital Input
Physical Video/Audio Outputs: 1 x HDMI eARC Output
Wireless Protocols: Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
Streaming Ecosystems: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in™, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Alexa MRM
Dialogue Technology: PureVoice Real-Time Dialogue Enhancement Algorithm
Room Tuning: One-Touch Automatic Acoustic Calibration
System Control & EQ: Included Infrared Remote & JBL One App (iOS & Android)
Soundbar Dimensions (W x H x D): 1017 mm x 56 mm x 103 mm (40.0" x 2.2" x 4.0")
Subwoofer Dimensions (W x H x D): 305 mm x 440 mm x 305 mm (12.0" x 17.3" x 12.0")
Soundbar Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Subwoofer Weight: 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
