JBL Bar 500 MK2 5.1-Channel Dolby Atmos® Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

Transform Your Living Room into a Home Cinema

The JBL Bar 500 MK2 is JBL’s most complete mid-range soundbar system, engineered to fill any room with rich, three-dimensional audio. Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster, binge-streaming a series, or listening to music, this 5.1-channel system delivers a performance that rivals dedicated surround-sound setups — at a fraction of the complexity.

Massive 750W Power for Any Room Size With 450W powering the soundbar and a dedicated 300W driving the subwoofer, the Bar 500 MK2 produces clean, distortion-free audio even at high volumes. The soundbar itself houses five racetrack drivers (42×80mm) paired with four 20mm tweeters to cover the full frequency range with precision and clarity.

Deep, Room-Filling Bass — No Cables Required The included 10-inch (260mm) wireless subwoofer connects to the main bar without a single wire, giving you the freedom to place it anywhere in the room. Expect punchy, impactful low-end on action sequences, music bass lines, and cinematic soundtracks that you feel as much as you hear.

Dolby Atmos® & MultiBeam™ 3.0 — True Surround Without Rear Speakers JBL’s MultiBeam™ 3.0 technology uses advanced beam-steering to project audio in multiple directions, creating convincing height and width cues that envelop you in sound. Combined with Dolby Atmos® decoding, the Bar 500 MK2 delivers a genuinely three-dimensional soundstage from a single slim bar.

HDMI eARC with 4K HDR Passthrough Connect the soundbar to your TV via HDMI eARC for lossless, uncompressed audio transmission. The HDMI input also supports full 4K HDR passthrough — including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision — so your picture quality is never compromised when gaming consoles or streaming devices are routed through the soundbar.

Universal TV Compatibility Whether you own a Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, or any other brand of TV, the Bar 500 MK2 connects seamlessly via HDMI eARC, optical, or standard inputs. No proprietary limitations — it simply works.

Built-In WiFi & Bluetooth 5.3 for Effortless Streaming Stream wirelessly from virtually any ecosystem. The Bar 500 MK2 supports AirPlay 2 (Apple devices), Chromecast (Android/Google), Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth 5.3 for direct phone and tablet pairing. Multi-room audio setups are also supported for those already in the JBL ecosystem.

PureVoice 2.0 — Never Miss a Word Dialogue clarity is a priority with JBL’s PureVoice 2.0 technology. Even during explosive action sequences or bass-heavy music, voices remain crisp and intelligible — a must-have for anyone who regularly uses subtitles to catch muffled dialogue.

Smart Control with the JBL ONE App The JBL ONE app (iOS and Android) enables automatic room calibration, customisable EQ settings, and over-the-air firmware updates. The soundbar adapts its sound output to your specific room’s acoustics, ensuring optimal performance from day one.

What’s in the Box

• JBL Bar 500 MK2 soundbar (main unit)
• Wireless 10-inch subwoofer
• Remote control (with batteries)
• HDMI cable
• Power cables (bar & subwoofer)
• Wall-mount brackets + screws
• Quick-start guide & Warranty card

Key Specifications JBL Bar 500 MK2

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the JBL Bar 500 MK2 work with all TV brands? Yes. It connects via HDMI eARC, optical, or standard inputs, making it compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, and all other major TV brands sold in Kenya.

Do I need rear speakers to get surround sound? No. MultiBeam™ 3.0 virtualises height and width channels so you get an immersive surround experience from the soundbar alone — no additional speakers required.

Is the subwoofer wireless? Yes. The 10-inch subwoofer connects to the bar wirelessly, so you can position it anywhere in the room for the best bass response.

Can I stream music from my iPhone or Android phone? Absolutely. The Bar 500 MK2 supports AirPlay 2 for Apple devices, Chromecast for Android/Google devices, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth 5.3 for universal wireless audio.

Does it support 4K video passthrough? Yes. The HDMI input passes through 4K HDR video — including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision — so you won’t lose any picture quality when your source device connects through the soundbar.

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JBL Bar 500 MK2