Retro Design with Dolby Atmos® Music Performance

Fill any room with cutting-edge sound and striking retro style with the JBL Authentics 500. Inspired by JBL’s iconic 1970s designs, featuring a Quadrex grille and custom leather-like enclosure, the Authentics 500 delivers high-definition lifelike sound with Dolby Atmos® Music. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously*, control music, smart home devices, and more—hands-free.

Superb Sound and Performance with Dolby Atmos® Music

270W of 3.1 channel sound with virtual Dolby Atmos® creates a lifelike musical experience. Three 1-inch tweeters and three 2.75-inch midrange woofers ensure clarity, while the 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer and patented SlipStream™ bass port deliver deep, powerful bass.

Inspired by Retro Design

The Authentics 500 combines iconic JBL heritage design with modern performance. Its premium aluminum frame, leather-like enclosure, and reimagined Quadrex grille complement any room, while attention to visual details like the JBL signature pattern surrounding the down-firing woofer elevates its classic look.

Music Streaming via Built-In Wi-Fi

Stream podcasts, internet radio, or music in high definition via AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast built-in™, or Spotify Connect. Wi-Fi ensures automatic software and feature updates.

Voice Assistants, Simultaneously

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available simultaneously for hands-free control of music, smart home devices, and more.

Multi-Room Playback

Connect multiple JBL Authentics speakers throughout your home. Using Google Home or Amazon Alexa, synchronize music across rooms and set the mood in every space.

Eco-Friendly Materials

Made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics, and 50% aluminum. Packaged in an FSC-certified carbon box printed with soy ink.

Specifications

• Sound system: 3.1 & Dolby Atmos Music
• Power supply: 100–240V AC, ~50/60Hz
• Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%): 270 W
• Transducers: 3 x 25mm aluminum dome tweeter + 3 x 2.75" midrange + 6.5" subwoofer
• Networked standby power: < 2 W
• Operating temperature: 0 °C – 45 °C
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
• Audio inputs: 1 Audio in, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB (USB playback in US version; other versions USB for service only)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm / 17.6" x 9.45" x 10.07"
• Weight: 7.8 kg / 17.2 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
• USB port: Type C, 5V DC, 1A
• Supported 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 kbps
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5
• Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400–2483.5 MHz
• Bluetooth transmitter power: <17 dBm
• Wi-Fi network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
• Wi-Fi transmitter power: 2.4G <20 dBm, 5G <23 dBm
• 3D Dolby Atmos: Yes
• JBL One App: Yes
• Built-in Wi-Fi: Yes
• 3.5 mm audio cable input: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Voice Assistant integration: Yes

Box Contains

• 1 × JBL Authentics 500
• 1 × Power cable
• 1 × Quick Start Guide
• 1 × Safety Sheet
• 1 × Warranty Card