TABLETS

Retro design with Dolby Atmos® music performance

Fill 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.

Loudspeakers
Audio output channels: 3.1 channels
Number of drivers: 7
Tweeter: Yes
Number of tweeter drivers: 3
Tweeter diameter: 2.5 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter: 16.5 cm
Woofer: Yes
Number of woofer drivers: 1
Woofer diameter (imperial): 16.5 cm (6.5")
Audio
RMS rated power: 135 W
Subwoofer RMS power: 270 W
Frequency range: 40 - 20000 Hz
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology: Wired
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.3
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
USB connectivity: Yes
USB connector type: USB Type-C
AirPlay: Yes
Design
Product colour: Black, Gold
Housing material: Aluminium, Fabric, Recycled plastic
Built-in display: No
Performance
Recommended usage: Universal
Audio formats supported: MP3, WAV
Card reader integrated: No
Hands-free mode: No
FM radio: No
Amplifier
Amplifier: Built-in
Power
Power source type: USB
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): No
USB Type-C required charging power (min): 0 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max): 0 W
Power consumption (typical): 270 W
Power consumption (standby): 2 W
Weight & dimensions
Width: 447 mm
Depth: 255.7 mm
Height: 240 mm
Weight: 7.8 kg
Packaging data
Package width: 515 mm
Package depth: 315 mm
Package height: 322 mm
Package weight: 11.4 kg
Package type: Box
Packaging content
Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s)
Cables included: AC
AC adapter included: No
Quick start guide: Yes
Warranty card: Yes
Logistics data
Warranty period: 2 year(s)
Other features
Package weight: 13100 kg
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz