Retro cabinet styling houses a 3.1 channel system with Dolby Atmos Music on the Authentics 500. Three 25 mm aluminium dome tweeters and three 2.75-inch midrange drivers sit above a 6.5-inch subwoofer, producing 270W total output measured at 1% THD, with frequency response extending down to 40 Hz. The cabinet weighs 7.8 kg.
Streaming arrives over dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) or Bluetooth 5.3, with Ethernet available and multi-room playback across compatible speakers. Two voice assistants can be active at the same time. Automatic self-tuning adjusts output to the room, and the unit is made in part from 100% recycled fabric and 85% recycled plastics.
Key Features
- Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos® Music
- Inspired by retro design
- Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi
- Simultaneously available voice assistants
- 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% aluminum
Technical Specifications
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 °C |
Audio 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 kpbs |
Wireless specifications
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth profile | 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 GHz ISM 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 dBm |
Dimension 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 lbs |
In the Box
- 1x JBL Authentics 500
- 1x Power cable
- 1x Quick start guide
- 1x Safety sheet
- 1x Warranty card
- #Availability of Dolby Atmos Music may depend on subscription plan.
Finish: Black
Supplied in the UAE by Cinefolks. Manufacturer warranty applies.
