JBL Bar 500 5.1 Channel Soundbar with 10" Wireless Subwoofer, Multibeam and Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Technology

The Bar 500 black pairs well with my 42" tv that was in need of better sound. The sound bar is just slightly shorter than the horizontal length of my tv. I chose to have it just sit on the entertainment center. The subwoofer is sleek black in color and sits well, unnoticed next to my entertainment center.

Set up was easy. I utilized a Roku streaming stick, flatscreen tv, and the included HDMI cables to set up for my main living room tv.

The remote is small and slim. Buttons are easy to use and straightforward functions. Good remote range from across the room.

The first thing I watched after setting up was a NHL hockey game. Wow, big and clear sound as if you were there at the arena.

The bass effect outdoes the basic sound of my tv. No more boring movies. Even enhances regular tv shows with background music.

With the ability to connect to WiFi and also to Bluetooth, I plan to use the Bar 500 black to play internet streaming music services and to connect to a smartphone to play music on a playlist. Easy to connect to the Bluetooth.

Overall I'm pleased with the performance of the Bar 500 black. A great product for anyone looking to enhance their tv and music experience without committing to a full surround sound system.

The only drawback I've found so far is now needing the JBL remote to adjust volume and power on the Roku streaming stick that is plugged into the Bar 500 black. This results in needing three remotes to watch tv (tv remote for power, Roku remote to access smart apps and change channels, and the JBL remote to adjust volume and power on Roku stick). I maybe missing or overlooking an easier way to manage all the devices and how to simplify remote needs. I haven't researched enough yet though to tackle or resolve that minor con.

Not impressed. I have a JBL 5.1 system with a Yamaha processor and it is a world better, but I tried to disconnect it and use the soundbar, but no dice. I disconnected the HDMI out from the Dish Network reciever/sound processor and connected it directly to the soundbar, then to the new 65" TV and I got mild sound from the bar but no video. The accompanying picture book was useless. Everything I could see said there was nothing more to do, but I spent 2 days messing with it before giving up.
I brought the set to my son's house and we connected it in his family room and we were able to get it to work.
Volume range seems a bit too wide at the lower volumes I tend to prefer. The bass is very subtle. Even at the highest setting it doesn't have the deeper reverb of my 5.1 system with a smaller subwoofer.
Also the inputs on the back point straight towards the wall despite the intention to mount it, meaning the cords would almost certainly hit or bend, and the cords it comes with don't even make up for it by being the 90 degree kind of plugs. It would be much better if the inputs were vertically accessible.
For the cost of the soundbar/subwoofer, I'd be brutally disappointed and steer folks to a real speaker system. This thing is not quick OR easy and the sound is inadequate for the cost.

I was extremely apprensive about trying a Soundbar and Subwoofer combination as a surround sound option. It didn't seem likely that such a set-up would be able to deliver the sound you would normally expect from a traditional arrangement using 5 or more speakers. With this economical solution that was not the case. It delivered beyond my expectations and did this with a simpler, more minimalist look. The audio clarity was comparable to many higher priced products (unnecessarily high), found at audiophile stores. JBL is known for it's unflinching quality and high standards to please the most exacting customers. Give up the "stockpile" of speakers without sacrificing a true surround sound experience...

So I was pretty psyched to recieve this soundbar and subwoofer setup. Having built a full 5.1 Surround sound (Infinty speakers) setup like 5 or 6 years ago, I was curious as to how it would compare. And compare it did. First, it is a clean, quality look from JBL as far as the speaker design is. I have always been hesitant on the wireless subwoofer, but it left no questions on signal and ability to hit hard. It was easy to setup and calibrate. The only downside was having to get an audio only cable for hookup to my older TV. But to call that a downside is kinda bull to begin with. I was able to get everything unpackaged and setup while watching my three year old and 5 month old. And in less than an hour. This setup makes me question why I even need my fancy setup downstairs. Great sound and easily used. Loved the bass output button on the controller. Makes it nicer for less house shake when the kids finally fall asleep.

Soundbars have come a long ways over the years.The JBL BAR 500 appears to be a reasonably good system evolved over the years. I am in the starting phase of building a video/audio area, I used what was available to play and test this system.
And came away with some thoughts.
1. Pretty much a plug and play unit
2. Initial setup easy but a little time consuming
3. Does not look correct with a 40" TV. Needs 50" or bigger
4. The height is amazing compared to the sound output
5. The width of the soundbar too much, but did change my mind later
6. LED's under mesh on right side eliminate guessing
7. The app for my phone followed the KISS principle. (keep it simple stupid)
8. Parts included: remote, batteries, brackets, HDMI cable and so on
9. Power cords plugged straight into subwoofer and soundbar without a power block
10. The products were packaged quite well, but see below in the negatives
Changes I can and will suggest.
1. In the app change to a 5 point equalizer from the three point equalizer
2. Add a one meter optical cable
3. The power cords to the sound bar and subwoofer could be 50% longer
4. Adjustable time for the LED's . Seemed too short a time for my taste
5. In the Phone app a button for a flat sound, no boost on anything/frequency
6. Might consider a 120V plug on the back of the soundbar for the TV.
A duplex is not enough to power the TV, soundbar and woofer.
The negatives.
1. Due to the unbalanced weight the package was hard to carry and maneuver.
How about a carry strap or maybe dual handles? My Grandson did the heavy lifting.
2. Kind of shy on the instructions. Bigger and bolder print would be a bonus for tired eyes
3. On the app, said Chromecast included. Never got that figured out.
Needed more info maybe in the instruction booklet?
Sound: the important subject.
1. The soundbar produces a vocal forward sound. Vocals are enhanced - wonderful!
2. Those with reduced hearing will appreciate the enhanced vocals
3. The subwoofer is not overwhelming and balanced to the soundbar output.
4. The five steps for the subwoofer loudness is effective.
5. The sound for music is quite good, but do not compare to a true HI-FI system
6. Side note: My Grandson felt the sound for his preferred music was excellent.
7. Depending on what is playing the sound can be immersive
8. The sounds are not harsh so listening for extended periods not an issue
Final thoughts
1. The design and execution of design works for the intended purpose
2. The sound is balanced for watching a wide variety of TV shows.
3. The best sound for me was centered a reasonable distance from the system
4. Off center listening still way more than acceptable
5. The design works. Now I understand the length of the soundbar
6. I will be using this system for a long time to come.
7. Overall a very favorable rating from Grandpa and Grandson

JBL hasn't lost their touch! Sound quality and bass exposure is excellent at this price point. I did have a few issues with the bass not connecting to the sound bar but that was handled by my in-house IT (14 y/o son) with ease.

Never been a fan of "Sound Bars" because I had heard other Bars and wasn't impressed. But this Sound Bar is not what I expected. The clarity and bass is outstanding. I installed in my son's room to his gaming console.. and wow!, what a difference. It shakes the bedroom door. The Bass is Solid and Clear, no distortion so far. Music sounds great as well. He plays Rock, Hip Hop, and some Cumbias lol and Sounds awesome. Cons... Iam having to tell him to lower the volume all the time.. lol and his sister now wants to watch movies in his room all the time lol. The remote is very easy to use as well. Sound Bar also works with the HDMI ARC compatible Tv's which makes it easier to control both devices (Tv & Sound Bar) with the same Remote. Definitely recommend it!!

I have been in the market for a sound bar for a while now and I never really found one that met my expectations until now. This sound bar meets all expectations and then some. It has that JBL sound that you expect in a JBL product. The theater quality sound is above and beyond what I could of asked for. The setup out of the box was so incredibly easy and user friendly. The JBL One app made it very quick and easy to set up the Bluetooth for the subwoofer and bar. I was able to connect multiple devices to the system with ease, the whole process took about 10 minutes. One movie I watched was bond film and I was surrounded by all the action in the film thanks to the technology in this sound bar. The bass that came out of the subwoofer shook the whole house. If you're in the market for a sound bar for your home theater experience that is easy to set up and makes you feel like you're in the movie you're watching, you definitely want this for your home.

For this JBL Bar 500, I'll skip the specs since that info is really available, and I'll stick with my impressions and recommendations. Overall, the sound is incredible and whatever magic JBL uses to create an Atmos soundstage, it works. Now that being said, I'm able to directly compare this against other types of sound systems. 1: A mid-to-low end soundbar with sub and rear satellites. 2. A mid-to-high end soundbar with sub. 3. My 5.2.1 Atmos home theater system, with a full receiver and a JBL subwoofer that costs as much as the entire Bar 500 system.

In regards to sound quality, the Bar500 sits right up at the top of that group, about even with another higher end soundbar and just below my full home theater. Really crisp, rich sound, and plenty of bass.

For soundstage, this is where things get interesting. Compared to the higher end bar with no rear speakers, the immersive, surrounding sound of the Bar 500 really grabs you. Now, comparing it to my home theater, and even the lower end soundbar with rear satellites, I DO notice the lack of actual speakers behind and above me. It seems to be that the engineers are able to bounce those rear and height sounds where they need to go, BUT, since they are bouncing there, you notice them in more spatial locations then JUST above or behind you. So the sounds ARE above and behind you, but also everywhere else a bit, too. To summarize: Uh-mazing for a soundbar with no satellites, but you just can't compare to real, physical speakers.

An area where the Bar500 really shines is the setup, ease of use features, and the app. Power it on and it will boot up, find and connect the sub and then auto sense the TV and any inputs. The remote is intuitive and feels great. I installed the JBL One app which sound the unit immediately, asked for my wifi password, and then updated itself. After that I could calibrate the sound, use the equalizer, change settings, or manage built in streaming services. Everything was very slick and well done.

One thing I hope JBL will change with an update is this: when the bar senses a new sound stream, it will let you know on the display. Unfortunately, I only ever saw it say: Multi channel signal, rather than a specific description such as Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby Digital, etc. If it doesn't recognize the signal, such as when I tried to send it a direct PCM stream, or just displays Unsupported Format. At the very least, if you could get more detailed info on the app, that would be nice.

To summarize, if you want to add amazing sound (with real surround sound) with just a soundbar and sub, and you want great streaming features and plug and play setup, this is for you. However, if you are looking for this soundbar package to replace or rival a full home theater system, it won't. Frankly, I don't think a soundbar without satellites can. But if your setup doesn't allow for rear speakers, or you don't want to deal with them, this is the next best thing.

The JBL Bar 500. I must admit I was a bit skeptical when I opened the box. The bar was lighter than I expected at 6 lbs for the bar and 22 for the woofer. My other phone set is substantially heavier. I am presently surprised.

The Bar was extremely easy to set up. Best way for the system is via the eARC to the TV. This allows the TV/Bar to recognize each system and lets your TV remote control most functions of the Bar; on/off, volume, etc.

After plugging in the system, download the JBL One App which allows more settings, especially the equalizer. This bar isn't a sound beast, so crank up the settings to max. You can back off from there to your liking. Make certain to calibrate the bar from the remote. It maximizes the bar to it's environment so as to give you the best sound mix based on your room. Definitely makes a difference in surround sound.

Surround sound is not as effective as having separate speakers, but you're not paying for extras and not trying to find electrical outlets and a place to hide the speakers either. The Bar does a decent job, especially in smaller areas. When I initially plugged in the system, it sounded a bit "tinny", but after calibration and adjusting the equalizer, I am quite impressed.

The Bar 500 isn't quite the system I already had, but at about 1/3 the price, I'm impressed.

The additional attributes of the system are WiFi 6, latest Bluetooth (and simple set-up), as well as most interfaces you'd expect such as Alexa, apple airplay, etc.

Overall, a solid performer!

Superior sound with great bass. This sound bar subwoofer combo is perfect. Set up took a bit of time to get the soundbar synced with the TV remote. Other than that, superior sound, sleek design, great bass.

This sound bar get loud.that subwoofer that it comes with booms!.easy Bluetooth hookup so no wires anywhere.if you live in a condo this may be too much system for your place.will shake the walls.sub has a huge 10 inch woofer with power to spare.never distorted at maximum volume.the bar itself easily handles the mids and trebles excellently.uses HDMI and optical outputs.no rca jacks so if you have an older TV be aware of this.easily hooks up to your phone for music.has a pause skip song button on remote for easy control.can hookup to wifi but I don't have that.has a calibration button which will automatically adjust sound to fit any room.this is a cool feature I've seen on top of line home receivers.make movies incredible and music awesome with this system.love it!

I have been wanting to get a soundbar for our dining room TV. It's where we catch up on shows while eating dinner. The built in speakers on the TV just made it very hard to hear voices. My family was getting tired of me having to crank the TV up just to hear people speak.

Enter the JBL Bar 500. So far, after about two weeks I am pretty impressed. And my family is glad that I don't need to crank the TV up. Because we all know TV speakers just get loud. There is no balance. So I will start with things that I liked about the Bar 500, then go into things I feel need improved.

Starting with the unbox, it was your typical soundbar box. Big on one end for the subwoofer, long and skinny on the other. After unpacking, the first thing I noticed was the build quality. Nothing felt cheap and the subwoofer looked/felt very impressive. There was a heft to everything. One thing that really stuck out was the inclusion of hardware to mount the soundbar on the wall. I was ready for a hardware run for mounting brackets but glad I didn't have to. Another nice feature were the rubber feat on the subwoofer and the soundbar. I assume to cut down on vibrations. Whether mounted or sitting on a stand. After getting everything plugged in and mounted it was time for setup. The quick start guide was super simple and easy to follow. The remote also made setup easy with a dedicated button for calibration. No need to dig through an app. Remote also has dedicated bass and input buttons. I love bass, my wife not so much. So being able to quickly turn it down is a plus.

As far as the sound goes, I was impressed for the most part. Without rear surround speakers, it is hard to create the signature Dolby Atmos sound. I have used Atmos on over the ear headphones and it sounds phenomenal. So that part was a little disappointing. But for being just a front facing speaker with a subwoofer, I was pleased with the overall sound. I have to say some of that could also be my room. In the quick start guide it has an illustration with sound bouncing off walls to the left and right of the soundbar. I have a curtain on the left side and the room opens up to the living room on the right. So no walls for the sound to bounce off of.

Dialogue was clear and for me that was the main reason for getting a soundbar for the TV. It does lean towards heavy bass and mid sounds. Which seems to be the norm for JBL products. So I did appreciate the bass button, as mentioned before, and the App which has a basic EQ for bass, mid and treble adjustments.

Listening and watching music videos on my Apple TV 4K is a blast. I think that's where this unit shines for me. Music and music videos. Not that it's bad at movies, it's actually great. It just made watching music videos fun and it was like a time warp back to my MTV days.

On to the things I didn't like or could use some improvements.

The biggest room for improvement is the App in my opinion. Very minimalistic which is nice to look at, but it felt like it was lacking features to enhance the listening experience. Like maybe some presets for the EQ. One for music (rock, hip-hop, pop, etc.) and another for movies (speech enhancement, balanced for bass and treble). I know there was a mention of a feature called Pure Voice in the marketing materials but no setting to turn off or on in the app or remote. It would be nice to toggle off/on to hear the difference it truly makes.

No support for Apple Music in the App. Which renders the "Moment" button on the remote useless for me. Sounds like a neat feature but one I won't get to experience.

I did not like the tiny display that scrolls text when settings are changed, volume increased, inputs changed. To me it could have been made wide enough to display "Dolby Surround" without having to scroll the text. Just feels like an after thought. Looks to only be able to display 5 characters at a time.

Overall I am pleased with the Bar 500 and could recommend it to anyone that has the right setup to get the best sound from it. If you don't have a TV that supports Dolby Atmos or a set-top box like an Apple TV 4K, Roku 4K models then you won't get the full experience. Like any of these cool new video and audio technologies, they are nothing without the proper source.

Amazing sound! The JBL Bar 500 soundbar is very well constructed. Just make sure to calibrate the soundbar to your room with the settings to get it dialed in. It has 5.1 surround with Dolby Atmos. Listening to movies can be heard very clearly with dialogue enhancement technology integrated on the soundbar. Amazingly, sounds can also be heard from different angles without any rear surround speakers.The soundbar does have front and side firing speakers, but I noticed no up-firing speakers. It does connect via hdmi E-Arc and has an additional hdmi input, ethernet, usb, and optical input. However, I wish there was an additional HDMI input on the soundbar. Overall, the 10-inch subwoofer, clarity, Dolby Atmos, and punchy base do make up for an immersive sound experience. This soundbar can definitely put out some power. A whopping 590 watts total can be heard when you raise the volume with no distortion. Plus, using the JBL app and listening to music is very impressive with clear highs and lows and a boomy base from the sub. With the JBL One app, you can customize your own personal settings and connect it via WIFI. I like that you can link your voice assistant device and ask to stream your music to the soundbar. The JBL bar 500 is an excellent soundbar with great sound and base that can fill a room when watching movies or listening to music in a convenient package.

I was always hesitant to get a sound bar because I hated the idea of having to deal with another remote just to control sound. But apparently I should have done research sooner! With HDMI and the ARC or eARC function on newer TV's you don't have to. The bar and turns on and off with the tv automatically. The ARC function also makes it so you don't have to use up another HDMI port, you connect whatever device you have to the bar, and then that to the ARC port on the TV. The only hiccup I had setting it up was it didn't like my TDS receiver on the ARC input, the picture kept flickering, but once I put it through the PS4 everything was fine. One other weird bugaboo, when I turn off the TV, it just says "mute" on the display all the time instead of turning itself off. I tried switching it through another device and even tried just hooking it directly to the TV but it won't turn that word off unless I manaully turn it off with the remote. I have a JBL sound bar 300 on a different TV and it doesn't do that. I may try to reset it and start over, maybe I goofed something on setup. It works through all the gaming systems and TV sound automatically.

Now to the sound! It sounds great, and configuring was easy. It pretty much walks you through it when installing. I highly recommend downloading the JBL One app to help with the setup. It connected super easy to the sub. The sub, by the way, is a great size to double as an end table, it's tall enough. Watching movies is awesome on this, the sound bar makes hearing subtle dialogue easy, and when the scenes ramp up the sound intensifies and you really feel it! It also has Bluetooth capabilities to connect directly to your phone and you can play whatever you want on it. Just click the TV button on the remote to bring it back to the TV's sound. There's a nice rich sound with deep bass on everything you watch. There's a 1-5 setting for bass, even at 1 it's plenty for most TV you'd watch, it's kind of fun to crank it up listening to music or watching action flicks.

There's a setup function that calibrates the bar's sound to the room you're using it in to make it have a surround sound feel. This bar is nice and wide so it really creates a surround feel without adding extra speakers all over the place. You can USB or optical to this unit also but pretty much the included HDMI chord is all you use. The sub has a power plug but that's it, it has a wireless connection the bar which is a nice function.

This is a real easy sound bar to setup and use. After unboxing I had it connected to my projector in about 5 minutes. It took me a while to setup the wifi, but I was able to do that using the google home app, I was using the wrong JBL app. Once connected to wifi it did do an update, so I recommend setting up the wifi so the sound bar can get updates or use the built in chrome cast.

I really wish that the instruction manual would say what the buttons do on the remote and sound bar. I still need to do some digging to figure out what some of them do, but for now its working great. Once you have the sound bar in place and working, push the CALIBR button on the remote. This will produce a weird sound, but its setting up the sound bar to optimally work for your space. Mine is setup in the middle of the room (basement) about 8 feet away from the screen. The calibration made the way the surround work much better. even though the sound bar is 8 feet away from me and also 8 feet away from the screen, the sound engulfed the whole room. You can really hear surround effects as if you have many more speakers in the room.

I also have a JBL Bar 2.1 Deep bass which is great, but the bar 500 blows it away. First the sub with the bar 500 is much larger and sound bar speaker array is way better. The bar 500 is great for a larger space whereas the bar 2.1 deep bass is great for a smaller room. The bar 500 filled my basement with true movie like effects. The sub is large and produces strong bass! The sub even at normal volume levels was shaking cabinets on the first floor (I had the bass at the highest setting). You can adjust the bass using the remote, but I like a lot of bass. Watching movies on my projector have really come to life because of this sound bar.

I wish the sound bar had one or two more HDMI ports to connect other devices. Currently you have one input and one output. My projector only has one HDMI input so having a sound bar with one or two extra would have been nice. This is just me being nit picky but the sound bar and sub are different shades of black/gray. Its not a huge deal but something I noticed as all my other sound bars match the sub.

I think the bar 500 is another win for JBL. I would consider maybe going to the next level and get the one with true surround speakers. However the bar 500 does a great job and really made my projector come to life and make it feel like we are at the movies! JBL makes great speakers, sound bars, etc you really cant go wrong with anyone of them.

I was looking for a new sound bar to upgrade my 6 year old living room's sound system. I then came across the JBL Bar 500, and I'm glad I did! The sound is very good for a sound bar, specially when watching Atmos content, a first for me. When listening to Atmos content I could hear the sound coming from all around the room, not just from the front like with the old soundbar. The remote comes with a Calibration button so this helps set up the perfect sound for my living room. Speaking of the setup, I had a bit of a problem connecting the Bar 500 to wifi and complete the setup using the JBL One app, after restarting the router and selecting a different network the Bar 500 went through an update process that took about 10 minutes. I like how simple the JBL One is since it lets me use a digital remote and manage some EQ settings for better sound. The digital remote is a big deal since is have 2 kids that like grabbing the remotes around the house, I hid the original remote in a safe place and I'm only using the remote on the app now. The remote comes with different buttons to control each input and also the Bass Level, level 4 is the sweet spot for me. Speaking of the Bass, the subwoofer looks very sleek and fits well with the furniture in the living room. When it comes to inputs the Bar 500 will only have one HDMI input, I use it for my streaming device. The TV output goes directly to the TV and I'm able to get 4k signal through the Bar 500. I also have 3 gaming systems connected to the TV and use the Digital input for the Audio. The only weird thing is that I have to unplug the HDMI input cable from the Bar 500 in order to get audio using the TV/Digital input. Most of the time the streaming device is playing something on the TV so it's not that big of a deal to unplug the HDMI when it is time for a gaming session. The Bar 500 is loud most of the time the audio is set to 10-13. My family is very happy with this new JBL Bar 500, movies, music and games have never sounded this good.

The JBL Bar 500 is a PHENOMENAL sound system. I have been testing it out with all kinds of movies, TV shows, and music. The bar itself is pretty good, but once the subwoofer is connected, the sound has a new depth that completely revolutionizes the experience. Setup was very easy and straight forward -- plug and play. I actually use this for my home PC setup connected via Bluetooth and I love it! The bar sits on my desk underneath my monitors, and the subwoofer is underneath the desk. Both items are very sturdy and appear to have a good build quality. Being matte black, they keep a low visual profile as well.

As for sound, it checks all the boxes you want for a sound system. Vocals and acoustics are crystal clear and the bass is PUNCHY if you want it to be. There is also a calibration system that adjusts to the acoustics of the room the speaker is in. The speakers can get LOUD which perfect for parties or if you just want vibe to some tunes as well.

Love the tight bass.Most soundbars subwoofers are 6 or 8 inch.This comes with a 10 in with a total of 590 watts so this is where you'll notice the difference.While most underpowered smaller subs struggle with distorted bass this one has much to spare.From videos to movies the system is cristal clear and bass hits tight and hard.The sound is truly amazing. Coming from a smaller unit i definitely noticed the difference.Now it does have it's drawback primarily the size of the sub its 17in tall and 12 x12 wide/depth.The soundbar is 2in height 4 in depth 40 in wide.A 50 in plus tv is a must for a bar of this size.It comes with all the latest tech and sound features.The remote is simple to use and the install with hdmi arc took 2 min.The bracket and screws are included for those who prefer a cleaner look and mount it.Love that you can see the volume and settings on soundbar with its built-in lcd.The materials and quality feel and look very high end.If shopping for a soundbar you cannot go wrong with this one.

The sound bar itself is fairly compact with wireless subwoofer being the largest footprint. Sub at level 5 is not distorted but level 4 would in most cases be more natural sounding.
The remote is very basic while the smart mode works with TV. eARC initially not recognize (Sony 65 inch as a size reference in attached photo) but later for some reason works without user input.

The price/performance ratio is right here. After using my old JBL 2.1 soundbar for the last 4 years, I was curious what technical improvements and innovations I could expect with the new Bar 500.
After the package arrived (don't be surprised, the package looks like a chair was wrapped), I replaced the old soundbar and connected it to the TV and WiFi without any problems. The setup in the app was self-explanatory and worked straight away.
In connection with my Apple TV, the playback of Dolby Surround and Dolby Atmos content also worked straight away, which is why we watched a suitable film in the evening to evaluate the performance.
All in all, I am satisfied but not surprised. The soundbar does its job, but didn't knock me off my sofa either.
Since I was able to buy the soundbar for the test at a reasonable price, I didn't do much research before upgrading. That was the mistake here, because I think the surround speakers of the larger Bar 700 would have provided the real aha effect here.
All the advertised functions work flawlessly, as far as I can tell. The connection via AirPlay, Bluetooth and Arc makes it easy and intuitive to use.

I can recommend the purchase for anyone looking for a good soundbar at a reasonable price. Especially technically inexperienced people are offered an easy-to-use, good overall package here.

I bought the BAR 500 2 months ago.
First of all, the sound is really good. The subwoofer does a good job and is actually more than sufficient. Definitely a significant improvement over the normal TV sound. Voices are clearly understandable, films are extremely fun thanks to the subwoofer and concerts can also be heard well via the soundbar. What is really useless, however, is the APP JBL ONE. Also the procedure for measuring the room... I don't know if it's really supposed to work that way... I couldn't hear a difference at least. What is really good is the small remote control, all the important functions are actually summarized here. However, the soundbar could be a bit "smarter", for example I have to set the input source to "HDMI-IN" every time... twice... every time. There's just no way to set the default source, not even via the (pointless) app. There's definitely room for improvement there.

Just bought this for Christmas: really impressed with the sound experience and value for money.
Tried it with music on Spotify, TV, cinema: all great - quality, clear sound, amazing bass but not too aggressive. Loved the app: you can set up your personalised EQ and easy calibration for surround sound in your room. It's a pure source of joy if you're looking for an affordable all-in-one easy sound system!

I was always skeptical about spending so much money on a TV sound system, but this year I dared to do it.
The soundbar with subwoofer offers good bass, which I actually can't turn to the fullest level, otherwise my whole apartment vibrates: I like it very much.
The surround sound also offers a really great result, which really sounds like premium sound, especially with films that were designed for it.
I particularly like the fact that it is WiFi-capable and that I can easily control it as a WiFi speaker from my cell phone, e.g. on Spotify.
In any case, this works without any problems and the automatic switch-on as soon as the TV is switched on works perfectly.

Overall, the soundbar with subwoofer is already in a higher price segment, but it is still worth it for this price.

I'm straight in love. A really great device. The initial installation and setup was very easy. Thanks to the quickly installed app, everything went smoothly. The connection to the TV and the associated devices such as satellite receivers, Blueray players and games consoles was extremely easy. The connection to mobile devices such as mobile phones, tablets or PCs can also be quickly solved by everyone.
The sound is more than convincing, especially the bass. Watching TV is fun and the films on DVD come across very differently.

I was lucky to be able to test this soundbar from JBL. Luckily, I now have the opportunity to buy them.

The connection is child's play and the setting of the souround sound is also quick.

You can conveniently adjust the bass via app and everything else, unfortunately I miss preset equalizer settings.

All in all, a very good soundbar that I would always recommend.

Well not so happy with the sound, the bass is good but overall the sound quality is not that great what i have expected, and in my experience. Just want to get ride of this product.