JBL Authentics 500 Hi-fidelity Smart Home Speaker

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Black

Price

$549.99

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Overview

Give your listening experience a retro vibe with the Authentics 500 Hi-fidelity Smart Home Speaker. Inspired by ‘70s retro designs, this portable speaker is made in part with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastic and 50% aluminum. Stream your favorite music services through the built-in Wi-Fi, or pair it seamlessly with your phone using the Bluetooth® connection. Use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously to select songs.¹ Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos breathes new life into your music with automatic self-tuning. And, the built-in battery allows you to take your portable speaker on the go.

Go further with the app.
Intuitive controls, multi-room playback and the JBL One app allow you to customize an immersive listening experience.

¹ Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant may not be available in all countries or languages. Features and functionality may vary.

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Reviews

4.9

70 reviews

100% of reviewers recommend this product.

Great sound

Not you . 3 months ago

Got it to pair with one I had, stereo is mij d blowing

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Wow! No way this sounds this good

Len114 . 5 months ago

Extraordinarily musical with great balance and dynamics. I havent listened toy audiophile system since the 500 arrived

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Specs

Features

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatible¹
Inspired by retro design
Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi
Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos
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

Specs

Dimensions: 7.10 x 13.46 x 7.70 in.
Weight: 10.8 lbs.

SKU#

JBLAUTH500BLKAM

What's in the box

JBL Authentics 500 Hi-fidelity Smart Home Speaker
Power cable
Quick start guide
Safety sheet
Warranty card

Reviews

JBL Authentics 500 Hi-fidelity Smart Home Speaker Reviews

4.9

70 reviews

100% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Great sound

Not you . 3 months ago

Got it to pair with one I had, stereo is mij d blowing

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Wow! No way this sounds this good

Len114 . 5 months ago

Extraordinarily musical with great balance and dynamics. I havent listened toy audiophile system since the 500 arrived

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Love it!

Terence88 . 8 months ago

This Auth 500 sounds Amazing! I felt like i was listening to them in person. Would recommend and would buy again! Keep up the amazing work JBL.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Very good , but slight flaws

Whistist . 8 months ago

Very good , one issue I had is that it wouldn't connect to wifi untill I plugged in an ethernet cord after which I'm assuming it updated for who knows how long

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Best sound ever. Beautiful classy sleek

storm144 . 9 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Authentics 500 impresses with a perfect blend of retro design and cutting-edge technology. Inspired by JBL's iconic 1970s designs, the speaker boasts a Quadrex grille, custom leather-like enclosure, and a premium aluminum frame, capturing the essence of classic JBL heritage. Sound enthusiasts will appreciate the 270 watts of 3.1 channel sound, complemented by virtual Dolby Atmos for a truly immersive musical experience. The speaker features three 2.5mm tweeters, three 2.75" midrange woofers, and a 6.5" down firing subwoofer with a patented SlipStream bass port, ensuring clarity and depth in every note. Dolby Atmos Music content enhances the audio further, available from compatible streaming services accessible through the JBL One app. Connectivity options are extensive, with Wi-Fi enabling seamless access to podcasts, internet radio, and various streaming services such as AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in, and Spotify Connect. The ability to take calls without interrupting the music adds to its user-friendly design. Simultaneous availability of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa on one device provides flexibility in controlling smart home devices and accessing music streaming services. Bluetooth streaming is also seamless, allowing easy playlist sharing with any Bluetooth-enabled device. Intuitive controls on the speaker, along with the JBL One app, allow users to personalize their audio experience by adjusting volume, bass, and treble levels. Multi-room playback, facilitated by the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app, makes it easy to set the mood throughout the house. A notable feature is the automatic self-tuning, calibrating audio performance for every location each time the speaker powers up. Additionally, the Authentics 500 is crafted with sustainability in mind, incorporating 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics, and 50% aluminum. The FSC-certified carton box further aligns with eco-friendly practices. Technical specifications reveal the speaker's versatile capabilities, from a broad frequency response of 40Hz - 20kHz to various audio inputs including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB. The speaker's dimensions and weight provide a balance between substantial presence and practicality. In conclusion, the JBL Authentics 500 is not just a speaker; it's an audio masterpiece that seamlessly blends retro aesthetics with modern technology, delivering a rich and sustainable audio experience.I highly recommend JBL’s Authentics 500.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Attractive and Formidable

Van Goghs Ear . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Authentics 500 is a masterwork of engineering sure to please even the most demanding "ear"! Solidly built to be a welcome fixture in your home, owing to it's impeccable good looks and retro styling. It has all the functionality of a modern system regarding interfacing with other devices. The Bluetooth engineering works particularly well and delivers beautiful, well balanced sound, from highs to lows. A worthy purchase for any audiophile who values his music and the overall listening experience.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great speaker

Bamaboy81 . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of the best sounding speakers from jbl i have used yet. I love jbl products. One of the best companies. All there products are great. Haven’t had an anything bad from them and I’ve probably tried every product they have almost.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Phenomenal Speaker with great looks & sound.

Heath23 . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautiful speaker! Its sharp look & modern design is not only classy but nostalgic. The vintage style knobs illuminate as they are dialed up. The trebile and bass knobs also glow when being adjusted. The sound quality is rich and has an unimaginable volume capacity. Full of crisp sound, the bass if desired can be added at full force & not be overwhelming. It is very easy to customize sound to the user's enjoyment. Even at a lower volume setting, one's listening experience is exceptional. While using this speaker your music is elevated similar to that of a music studio.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

This is sooo impressive!!!!

jca5 . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker came exceptionally packaged as usual. This piece complements any room and almost looks like a guitar amp sitting on your furniture. Beautiful retro look. The sound is amazing! I turned this up full blast and nothing was distorted, no popping or crackling. Crystal clear sound! My only complaint was a sticker advertisement they had stuck to it. It was ridiculously hard to get off and left the sticky residue behind. Complete overkill with the glue in my opinion. But otherwise, exceptional product. Very happy.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Here comes the boom!!!!

jduun2 . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is definitely a quality speaker with retro looks that has AMAZING sound!! The retro look has let my wife allow me to place it in our family room (thank you mid century house). And i thought this would provide whole room sound. This thing puts our whole house sound!! WOW!! The bass is incredible, the highs are perfect, and the ATMOS makes sure everyone in earshot gets those quality tones. I love this speaker and it provided excellent background music during a recent holiday party. The controls are simple on the unit itself, but you can really get the best sound when you use the JBL One app to calibrate the speaker for its location, wherever you decide to put it. I highly recommend this speaker!!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL Authentics 500 Hi-fidelity Smart Home Speaker FAQs

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Pro2know . Jan 10, 2024

Can you connect multiples of the Authentic 500 together for stereo pairing or group play in a room?

Answer from Customer Support11 months

Thanks for your inquiry. Our JBL Authentics 500 offers a multi-room playback feature allowing you to stream music from your Android or iOS device to several Authentics speakers.

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Mike222 . Dec 29, 2023

Can I use the 500 as a TV soundbar?

Answer from Customer Support11 months

Thanks for your question. Our JBL Authentic 500 can connect to a TV via Bluetooth or an aux cable, it is not optimized to function as a dedicated soundbar. Soundbars are specially designed for home theater audio with features like multiple drivers, and advanced audio decoding. Our Authentic 500 offers excellent audio quality for music and general use. However, it lacks some of the key features that enhance the TV viewing experience.

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Sin7070 . Dec 5, 2023

Can I connect a charge 4 to authnic 500

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for your question. Our JBL Authentics 500 can't be connected with a JBL Charge 4 as both speakers have different features. The JBL Authentics 500 uses its built-in Wi-Fi feature to connect with other speakers that have Chromecast, AirPlay, and Alexa MRM via speaker grouping over the same home network. Meanwhile, the JBL Charge 4 has a Connect+ that lets you connect to another speaker with the same feature, such as the JBL Flip 4, JBL Xtreme 2, or the JBL Pulse 3.

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