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JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black reviews
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Manufacturer codeJBLBAR500M2BLKUK
The product, explained
About the JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black
JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black is a 5.1-channel soundbar in black. A subwoofer is included. Rear speakers are not included. Dolby Atmos is among its supported audio formats.
For JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black, the recorded details include audio output channels: 5.1 channels; audio decoders: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X; subwoofer included: Yes. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Audio channels
- 5.1 channels
- Audio decoders
- Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
- Subwoofer included
- Yes
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WIRED
4.50 / 5Original rating: 9 / 10
Family review of JBL Bar 500MK2. The UK JBLBAR500M2BLKUK package is not identified as a separate test.
Read the full review ↗Checked 8 Oct 2026
L&B Tech Reviews
4.17 / 5Original rating: 5 / 6
Family review of JBL Bar 500MK2. The UK JBLBAR500M2BLKUK package is not identified as a separate test.
Read the full review ↗Checked 8 Oct 2026
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JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black specifications
Manufacturer code: JBLBAR500M2BLKUK · Manufacturer product information · Checked 8 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Audio channels | 5.1 channels |
|---|---|
| Audio decoders | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| Subwoofer included | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Rear speakers included | No |
|---|
Design & dimensions2 details
| Product type | Soundbar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
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JBL Bar 500MK2 — Black FAQs
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Start with the complete buying guide →How to choose and place a soundbar for your TVA soundbar has to fit the room before its audio features matter. Measure the television stand, check the screen’s lower edge and decide where a subwoofer or rear speakers could actually go.HDMI eARC vs optical for a soundbarChoose the connection by the audio formats, control behaviour and sockets supported by both the exact television and soundbar.Do you need a soundbar subwoofer?Decide from desired bass, room placement, neighbours and listening level rather than package size alone.Dolby Atmos soundbars: channels, room and expectationsSeparate format decoding from the speaker geometry and room conditions that create a sense of height.