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Blending retro style with immersive Dolby Atmos sound and versatile connectivity, the JBL Authentics 500 has just what it takes to impress all the senses.
Retro design meets cutting-edge audio
With its retro inspired design and premium finish, the JBL Authentics 500 immediately captures the eye. Power it up, and the Dolby Atmos enhanced audio means that you’ll quickly find that its sounds captivating, too. With versatile music streaming, multiroom connectivity and voice control options, the speaker seamlessly fits your lifestyle.
Immersive Dolby Atmos sound
Using a 3.1 channel speaker system, powered by Virtual Dolby Atmos, the Authentics 500 creates a lifelike and enveloping sound. Three tweeters and three mid-range woofers spread the sound across a wide area, delivering room-filling audio from a single cabinet.
Powerful bass response
For power to match the sonic precision, the Authentics 500 uses a downward-firing subwoofer with patented SlipStream bass port. This not only produces deep, powerful bass but also a punchy and fast-paced response that’s always perfectly instep with the rest of the music.
Auto self-tuning for the best response in any room
For the best sound, in any room and anywhere in your room, the speaker comes fitted with automatic self-tuning. At the touch of a button, the speaker automatically calibrates and optimises the audio performance to best suit its precise location.
Your choice of streaming
With support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, the Authentics makes the perfect match for both Apple iOS and Android devices. Spotify Connect is also on board (premium accounts required for full functionality), connecting you directly to your favourite music services. For a quick and easy wireless link, the speaker also has Bluetooth onboard.
Multiroom potential
The JBL Authentics 500 could be just the beginning for a whole-home, multi-room music system. Using the Google Home or Amazon Alexa apps, you can link compatible speakers around your home. Listen to different music in different rooms or connect two or more speakers to play the same music throughout your home.
Voice control
With Google Assistance and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, there’s no need to be tied to a single eco-system. Voice control gives you hands-free control of not just the music, but also to linked smart devices around your home, such as heating and lighting.
Authentics design
Inspired by iconic JBL heritage speakers, the Authentics range has a unique style that stands out from the crowd. The premium quality aluminium frame is wrapped in a custom leather-effect material for a textured, retro appearance. The fantastic attention to detail extends to the reimagined Quadrex grille and gold highlights, making this a wi-fi speaker that you’ll be proud to have on display.
Listen in authentic JBL style, with this powerful wireless music system.
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Retro design meets cutting-edge audio
With its retro inspired design and premium finish, the JBL Authentics 500 immediately captures the eye. Power it up, and the Dolby Atmos enhanced audio means that you’ll quickly find that its sounds captivating, too. With versatile music streaming, multiroom connectivity and voice control options, the speaker seamlessly fits your lifestyle.
Immersive Dolby Atmos sound
Using a 3.1 channel speaker system, powered by Virtual Dolby Atmos, the Authentics 500 creates a lifelike and enveloping sound. Three tweeters and three mid-range woofers spread the sound across a wide area, delivering room-filling audio from a single cabinet.
Powerful bass response
For power to match the sonic precision, the Authentics 500 uses a downward-firing subwoofer with patented SlipStream bass port. This not only produces deep, powerful bass but also a punchy and fast-paced response that’s always perfectly instep with the rest of the music.
Auto self-tuning for the best response in any room
For the best sound, in any room and anywhere in your room, the speaker comes fitted with automatic self-tuning. At the touch of a button, the speaker automatically calibrates and optimises the audio performance to best suit its precise location.
Your choice of streaming
With support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, the Authentics makes the perfect match for both Apple iOS and Android devices. Spotify Connect is also on board (premium accounts required for full functionality), connecting you directly to your favourite music services. For a quick and easy wireless link, the speaker also has Bluetooth onboard.
Multiroom potential
The JBL Authentics 500 could be just the beginning for a whole-home, multi-room music system. Using the Google Home or Amazon Alexa apps, you can link compatible speakers around your home. Listen to different music in different rooms or connect two or more speakers to play the same music throughout your home.
Voice control
With Google Assistance and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, there’s no need to be tied to a single eco-system. Voice control gives you hands-free control of not just the music, but also to linked smart devices around your home, such as heating and lighting.
Authentics design
Inspired by iconic JBL heritage speakers, the Authentics range has a unique style that stands out from the crowd. The premium quality aluminium frame is wrapped in a custom leather-effect material for a textured, retro appearance. The fantastic attention to detail extends to the reimagined Quadrex grille and gold highlights, making this a wi-fi speaker that you’ll be proud to have on display.
Listen in authentic JBL style, with this powerful wireless music system.
