Description
Retro design with Dolby Atmos music performance. Fill any room with cutting-edge sound and striking retro style with the JBL Authentics 500. From its Quadrex grille to its custom leather-like enclosure, the speaker was inspired by JBL’s iconic 1970s designs, updated for the 21st century with the latest sound and control technologies. Immerse yourself in high-definition lifelike sound with Dolby Atmos Music thanks to the Authentics 500’s aluminum tweeters and patented SlipStream bass port. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, you can play your favorite music, control your smart home devices, and more, hands-free, using just your voice.
- Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos Music
- Inspired by retro design
- Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi
- Voice assistants, simultaneously on one device
- 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
- Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos Music
270 watts of 3.1 channel sound, with virtual Dolby Atmos create a lifelike musical experience that makes you feel like you’re hearing your music live. Three 2.5mm tweeters and three 2.75″ midrange woofers provide so much clarity that every detail of your favorite song sounds brand new, while a 6.5″ down firing subwoofer and the patented SlipStream bass port guarantee incredible deep bass. - Inspired by retro design
The JBL Authentics 500 delivers the iconic style inspired by classic JBL heritage designs, for a look that complements any room, easily filling even the largest space with superior JBL sound. And the speaker’s premium aluminum frame, custom leatherlike enclosure, and reimagined Quadrex grille really show the attention JBL paid to each visual detail, right down to the special JBL signature pattern surrounding the downfiring woofer. - Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi
Experience everything from podcasts to internet radio in stunning high definition. Or stream music through AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast builtin, and Spotify Connect and leave the room or take a call without the music being interrupted. The Wi-Fi connection ensures your speaker gets automatic software and feature updates. - Voice assistants, simultaneously on one device.
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available simultaneously. This gives you the most freedom and convenience to control more smart home devices, play from more music streaming services, and get the most hands-free help from either assistant at any given time. - Seamless Bluetooth pairing
Seamlessly share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 500 with any Bluetooth devices. - Intuitive controls and JBL One app
Personalize your audio with intuitive on-speaker controls that adjust volume, bass, and treble levels. Use Alexa or Google Assistant to control your device with your voice. Or use the JBL One app for even more options to customize EQ, settings, and find your new favorite song using the integrated music services. - Multi-room playback
Place multiple JBL Authentics speakers throughout your home for your next gathering. Using the Google Home app or Amazon Alexa app, you can set the mood in every room by connecting two or more speakers to a single playlist and get everybody moving to the same beat. - 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. - 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.
Main Specifications
Product Description | JBL Authentics 500 – smart speaker |
Product Type | Smart speaker – 3.1-channel |
Media Content Source | Chromecast |
Enclosure Design | Bass reflex |
Speaker Type | 3-way – active |
Peak Power | 270 Watt |
Interfaces | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 |
Intelligent Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant – direct |
AirPlay | Yes |
Streaming Services | Chromecast, Spotify Connect |
Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, MPEG1 Layer2, MPEG1 Layer3, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio |
Colour | Black |
Built-in Decoders | Dolby Atmos Music |
Power | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 44.7 cm x 25.57 cm x 24 cm |
Weight | 7.8 kg |
Extended Specifications
General
Product Type | Smart speaker – 3.1-channel |
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Features | Slipstream port, self-tuning, Dual Bass Port |
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Media Content Source | Chromecast |
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Hands-Free Function | Yes |
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Microphone | Yes |
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Enclosure Colour | Black |
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Enclosure Design | Bass reflex |
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Enclosure Material | 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastic, 50% aluminium, leather-like |
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Design Features | Retro design |
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Speaker System
Speaker Type | 3-way – active |
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Peak Power | 270 Watt |
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Frequency Response (-6dB) | 40 – 20000 Hz |
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Total Harmonic Distortion | 1% |
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Maximum Bit Rate Supported | 320 Kbps |
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Maximum Sampling Rate Supported | 48 kHz |
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Multiroom | Yes |
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Multiroom Technology | Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM) |
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Amplifier | Integrated |
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Interfaces | Bluetooth 5.3, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
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AirPlay | Yes |
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Internet Streaming Services | Chromecast, Spotify Connect |
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Recommended Placing | Table-top |
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Built-in Decoders | Dolby Atmos Music |
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Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, MPEG1 Layer2, MPEG1 Layer3, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio |
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Controls | Treble, bass, volume, power on/off, playback controls |
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App-Controlled | Yes |
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes |
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Intelligent Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
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Voice Control | Direct |
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Speaker System Details
Driver Details | Woofer driver – 6.5″ – down-firing cone 3 x tweeter driver – AI dome 3 x mid-range driver – 2.75″ |
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Connections
Connector Type | Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (service only) (24 pin USB-C) LAN (RJ-45) |
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Miscellaneous
Included Accessories | Power cable |
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Power
Power Source | AC power adapter |
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Voltage Required | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Dimensions & Weight
Width | 44.7 cm |
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Depth | 25.57 cm |
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Height | 24 cm |
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Weight | 7.8 kg |
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Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Shipping Width | 51.5 cm |
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Shipping Depth | 31.5 cm |
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Shipping Height | 32.2 cm |
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Shipping Weight | 11.4 kg |
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Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
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Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C |
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