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Product highlights
three 1\" tweeters, three 2-3/4\" midrange drivers, and one 6-1/2\" down-firing subwooferrear-firing JBL SlipStream™ bass portstotal power output: 270 wattsfrequency response: 40-20,000 Hzbuilt-in Bluetooth 5.3built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)Apple AirPlay 2 for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac®Chromecast built-in lets you stream music using a range of compatible appscompatible with Amazon Alexa Multi-room music (MRM)built-in microphonecompatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commandssupports Dolby Atmos Music from streaming services like TIDAL, Apple Music, and Amazon Music UnlimitedJBL One app:
- free download from Apple App Store and Google Play
- makes it quick and easy to connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi network
- EQ and audio calibration
- wirelessly group compatible JBL speakers for multi-room audio
Additional info:
- aluminum frame and Quadrex grille
- automatic room calibration for optimal sound
- 3.5mm stereo minijack input
- USB Type-C port
- requires AC power
- weight: 28.9 lbs.
- 17-5/8\"W x 9-3/8\"H x 10-13/16\"D
- warranty: 1 year
What\'s in the box
- Grille
- 6.5\' AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions and Warranty Card
About this item
Written by Crutchfield\'s Ralph Graves
Retro look, modern tech
The \'70s-inspired look of the Authentics 500 powered speaker celebrates JBL\'s history, with its aluminum frame and iconic JBL Quadrex grille. Inside, the speaker is all 21st-century tech. It has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can stream from virtually any source. It\'s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls. And its 3.1-channel design produces a spacious soundstage with Dolby Atmos Music tracks available on streaming services like TIDAL, Apple Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited (subscriptions required).
Superior sound
The Authentics 500 features three 1" dome tweeters for clean, clear highs. Three 2-3/4" midrange drivers reproduce rich detail. And a single 6-1/2" down-firing subwoofer delivers strong, precise bass.
Stereo sources sound spacious, and Dolby Atmos mixes take on a three-dimensional quality. This speaker even automatically calibrates itself every time you turn it on, so your music always sounds its best.
Part of a multi-room audio system
You have many ways to make your Authentics 500 part of your whole-home audio system. The free JBL One app lets you wirelessly connect your speaker to other compatible JBL speakers. You can also stream content using Apple AirPlay 2 or Chromecast built-in, depending on your device. Both allow you to group this speaker with compatible speakers throughout your home for convenient multi-room streaming from a range of apps and services.
