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.
Features
- 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
 
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Model: Authentics 500
 
- Sound system: 3.1 & Dolby Atmos Music
 
- Power supply: 100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
 
- Total speaker power output (Max @ THD 1%): 270W Transducer: 3 x 25mm Al dome tweeter + 3 x 2.75” midrange + 6.5” subwoofer
 
- Networked standby power: < 2.0 W
 
- Operating temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C
 
Audio Specifications
- Frequency response: 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
 
- Audio inputs: 1 Audio in, Bluetooth/ WIFI, Ethernet and USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
 
USB Specifications
- USB port: Type C
 
- USB rating: 5V DC, 1A
 
- Supporting formats: mp3,WAV
 
- MP3 codec: MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
 
- MP3 sampling rate: 16 - 48 kHz
 
- MP3 bitrate: 80 - 320 kpbs
 
Wireless specifications
- Bluetooth version: 5.3
 
- Bluetooth pro le: A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5
 
- Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
 
- Bluetooth transmitter power: <17 dBm
 
- Wi-Fi network:IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
 
- 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <20 dBm
 
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
 
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: <23 dBm
 
Dimension Specifications
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm / 17.60” x 9.45” x 10.07”
 
- Weight: 7.8 kg / 17.20 lbs
 
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 515 x 322 x 315 mm / 20.3” x 12.7” x 12.4”
 
- Packaging Weight: 11.4 kg / 25.1 lbs
 
 
What’s in the box
- 1x JBL Authentics 500
 
- 1x Power cable
 
- 1x Quick start guide
 
- 1x Safety sheet
 
- 1x Warranty card
 
*Availability of Dolby Atmos Music may depend on subscription plan.
*Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant may not be available in all countries or languages. Availability, features, and functionality may vary. Please check here for your country/language: https://www.jbl.com/services-availability