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JBL Authentics 500 - Retro Style Home Speaker with Bluetooth, Voice Control, and Dolby Atmos, Multi Room Playback, Built in Alexa and Google Assistant, Automatic self tuning

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Style: Authentics 500


Features

  • Superb sound and performance: 270W of 3.1 channel sound creates an experience that makes you feel like you're hearing your music live. Three 1 tweeters and three 2.75" woofers provide such clarity that every detail of your favorite song sounds new.
  • Inspired by retro design: The JBL Authentics 500 delivers iconic style inspired by JBL retro designs, in a home speaker that fits in any decor. Its cast-aluminum handle, leather-like enclosure, and Quadrex grille show the attention we paid to each detail.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay and Qplay: Experience everything from podcasts to radio in high definition. Or stream music through AirPlay and Qplay for interruption free streaming. The Wi-Fi connection ensures your speaker gets automatic software updates.
  • Intuitive controls and JBL One app: Personalize your audio with on-speaker controls that adjust volume, bass & treble levels. Use Alexa or Google Assistant to control your device with your voice. Or use the JBL One app for even more customization options.
  • Seamless Bluetooth pairing: Seamlessly share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 200 with any Bluetooth devices.
  • Made in part with recycled materials: The Authentics 500 speaker is made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics and 50% aluminum, and comes in a FSC-certified carton box printed with soy ink.
  • Automatic self tuning: Get great sound anywhere you want. The speaker automatically calibrates and optimizes audio performance for every location each time you power it up.

Description

Fill any room with cutting-edge sound and striking retro style with the JBL Authentics 500. Inspired by JBL's iconic 1970s designs, the speaker's been updated for the 21st century with the high-definition 3D sound of Dolby Atmos® Music. Plus, with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, you can get hands-free help at home.

Brand: JBL


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 80 Watts


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Audio Output Mode: Surround Sound


Mounting Type: Tabletop


Model Name: JBL Authentics 500


Speaker Type: Multi Room


Special Feature: Dolby Enabled


Recommended Uses For Product: For Music Players


Compatible Devices: Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, Television


Subwoofer Diameter: 6.5 Inches


Unit Count: 1 1


Controller Type: App Control


Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 3.1


Color: Black


Included Components: JBL Authentics 500, Warranty Card, Power Cable, Safety Sheet, Quick Start Guide


Product Dimensions: 10.07"D x 17.6"W x 9.45"H


Age Range (Description): Adult


Item Weight: 7800 Grams


Is Waterproof: False


Warranty Type: Limited


Number of Items: 1


Control Method: Voice


Wireless Communication Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Speaker Size: 6.5 Inches


Power Source: Corded Electric


Tweeter Diameter: 1 Inches


Package Type: FFP


Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver


Bluetooth Range: 10 Meters


Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wireless


Connectivity Protocol: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Includes MP3 player?: No


Is Electric: Yes


UPC: 050036396264


Manufacturer: JBL


Item Weight: 17.2 pounds


Item model number: JBLAUTH500BLKAM


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 30, 2023


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    • Shocking audio performance
Style: Authentics 500
To give a bit of background I am an audiophile (a lover of music) and take my music quite seriously. I run some serious hardware from meze elite epoque headphones to legacy signature speakers. I say all this to give a bit of credit to my background on sound and knowing where a good set of transducers can take you. I recently changed my bedroom audio setup to move my floor standing speakers (old wharfedale diamond 9.5's) to acomidate my tv. This had the drawback of removing them from my echo and I needed a solution to provide the room with "good enough" audio that the little echo just could not muster. So I started my search for a new all in one voice assistant but did not want a second set of tower speakers in the room so I looked at the usual suspects. The echo studio, sonos, etc but none of them had what I was looking for when it came to sound quality. Enter the jbl 500 it was not on my radar at all but I stumbled across it in my searching. It had mixed reviews with an emphasis on the size of the speaker. Now for me coming from a set of tower speakers size was not the limiting factor. So I ordered one and had it at my door in no time at all. This guy was well packed and had a good presentation my only complaint is that the bass driver is exposed and you have to be cognizant not to put a finger through it as you lift it out of the box. This speaker has a good amount of weight for its size and feels well built. Physical setup is a breeze with one power cable and you are done. After that you need the app which is not the best but definitely not the worst I have used. In the app you will connect it to your wifi and then setup your voice assistants. This guy supports both google and alexa with the former being very easy to setup and the latter being a oddity. The google setup punched right in like any other google home device and setup was a breeze. The alexa app on the other hand just opened to a spinning circle with no errors. After contacting tech support I tried everything under the sun to get it to take and somewhere along the line fixed it. I am not sure if it was a wifi bug or just needed to run in for some time but after I tried the next day everything popped right in no problem. Now on to the sound... good golly this was not what I was expecting! This guy goes to show what modern tech has brought to the table vs my older diamond speakers. I started it on some tash music because I was not expecting much from this guy but what came belting out from this box was clean powerful sound. My first stop was "the used - in love and death" and there it was a musical tonality that I would described as playful or V shaped. The bass was plentiful but not overwhelming, solidly in the fun category but not drifting into bloated or slow territory. In short it sounded good, darn good... better than it had rights to sound given its size. So intrigued I switched from background music to my analytical music section to see if this was some kind of fluke. I popped on one of my favorites the live copy of "Fink - troubles what you are in" and gave this speaker my full attention. This speaker did not shirk from my critical ear as the acoustic guitar was crisp and you could distinctly pick out the difference between the sounds of his palm on the wood vs the cajon. I was gobsmacked, baffled, dare I say impressed. I tossed the kitchen sink of all the greats (steely dan, daftpunk, pinkfloyd, etc) at this box and it continued to impress. I was left wondering if I toss the diamonds in favor of picking up another one of these it is THAT GOOD. The fact that a single six inch driver could come even close to the range that four drivers of the same size is witchcraft. I love the sound profile that this uses with the heavy V shape. To me this is one of my favorites as it sets the toes a tapping and head a bobbing more than that holy grale flat profile. I would compare this to the fiio FH9 as something that I turn on and go "that sounds right" no tweaking or changes it just sounds like my ideal of what I want from music. If you made it this far into the review I commend you! If you just scrolled to the end for the TLDR buy it you wont be dissapointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by jarble
    • Great sound in a sturdy, attractive package
Style: Authentics 300
I auditioned a couple of other Bluetooth speakers before settling on this one, and the choice was easy. The first sign of the quality of this speaker is the obvious heft of it, which makes the smart looking handle a necessity for carrying it around. The second and most obvious sign is the impressive, full bodied, accurate sound that emanates from it. The bottom mounted passive radiator puts out enough bass to set tabletops to buzzing and people's heads to bobbing in even large spaces. I took it along to our recent family reunion picnic held in a medium sized family church gym and it filled the room with enough full-throated sound to make folks really take notice of it. The mid-range presence and accurate bass make this a good choice for all types of music. My only disappointment is the speaker appears in my iPad Bluetooth device pairing list as "Portable speaker", and I would much prefer "JBL Authentics 300" instead! I was not able to set it up as an Amazon device in the Amazon app, but I only use it to play from Apple Music on my iPad, so that is not a big deal for me. However, when I called JBL support to get a solution, the tech who responded was not able to offer a solution but said he would report the problem to upper-level support and keep me posted on the progress. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024 by DukeFan
    • This thing is FANTASTIC
Style: Authentics 300
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I had been toying with the idea of buying something like this since my inexpensive Block Rocker speaker crapped out a while back. I wanted something that was easy to move in and out as I like to take portable music out onto my deck when I'm cooking out there. I was introduced to this model when my friend purchased one several months back. I had some birthday gift cards to Amazon so I went out last weekend to have a look at these and I found it to be on sale for a price that was hard to pass up, so I grabbed one. First impressions out of the box... this thing is SOLID. It FEELS like a very well-made speaker. It's heavy, weighing in at nearly 10lbs. The dimensions of this speaker with the handle folded down are 13"w x 8"h x 7"d. It comes with a power cord for using it with AC power and for recharging the internal battery. The speaker boasts up to 8 hours of use on a full charge of the battery. The sound is amazing. I have never heard a portable speaker this size that produces the dynamic range response that this one does. The highs are amazing and the lows really THUMP. I don't think I could ask for better sound in a speaker this size. This speaker has Alexa and Google Assistant built in as well. You can use one, the other, or both. Both of these can be set up via the JBL One app. The app also gives you a TON of other control for the speaker, including custom EQ setups. The app can also control multiple speakers. This opens up a lot of cool situations where you can have multiple speakers running as part of a speaker network. I'd like to have a second one to play with the networking... maybe one day :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 by John Setzler John Setzler

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