
JBL Authentics 500 Retro Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker
JBL Authentics 500 Retro Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker Retro design with Dolby Atmos® music performanceFill 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% aluminumFeatures and BenefitsSuperb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos® Music270 watts of 3.1 channel sound, with virtual Dolby Atmos® create a lifelike musicalexperience that makes you feel like you’re hearing your music live—right from thefront row. Three 2.5mm tweeters and three 2.75” midrange woofers provide so muchclarity that every detail of your favorite song sounds brand new, while a 6.5” downfiring subwoofer and the patented SlipStream™ bass port extend the low end to a newlevel of bass that you can feel. Dolby Atmos® Music content is available from compatible streaming services in the JBL One app.Inspired by retro designThe JBL Authentics 500 delivers the iconic style inspired by classic JBL heritagedesigns, for a look that complements any room, easily filling even the largest space withsuperior JBL sound. And the speaker’s premium aluminum frame, custom leatherlike enclosure, and reimagined Quadrex grille really show the attention we paid toeach visual detail, right down to the special JBL signature pattern surrounding thedownfiring woofer.Music streaming services via built-in Wi-FiExperience 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 beinginterrupted. The Wi-Fi connection ensures your speaker gets automatic software andfeature updates.Voice assistants*, simultaneously on one device.Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available simultaneously*. This gives you themost freedom and convenience to control more smart home devices, play from moremusic streaming services, and get the most hands-free help from either assistant atany given time.Seamless Bluetooth pairingSeamlessly share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 500 with any Bluetoothdevices.Intuitive controls and JBL One appPersonalize your audio with intuitive on-speaker controls that adjust volume, bass, andtreble levels. Use Alexa or Google Assistant to control your device with your voice. Oruse the JBL One app for even more options to customize EQ, settings, and find your newfavorite song using the integrated music services.Multi-Room PlaybackPlace 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 roomby connecting two or more speakers to a single playlist and get everybody moving tothe same beatAutomatic self tuningGet great sound anywhere you want. The speaker automatically calibrates andoptimizes audio performance for every location each time you power it up.Made in part with recycled materialsThe Authentics 500 speaker is made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plasticsand 50% aluminum, and comes in a FSC-certified carton box printed with soy ink.#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 Specs 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 °CAudio 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 kpbsWireless specifications Bluetooth version: 5.3 Bluetooth prole: 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 GHzISM 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 dBmDimension 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 lbsWhat’s in the box1x JBL Authentics 5001x Power cable1x Quick start guide1x Safety sheet1x Warranty card