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JBL Authentics 500 - Smart Home Speaker - Black | Superb sound and performance with Dolby Atmos Music, Inspired by retro design, Music streaming services via built-in Wi-Fi

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Style: Authentics 500


Color: Black/Gold


Features

  • Superb sound and performance: 270W of 3.1 channel sound creates an experience that makes you feel like you're hearing your music live. Three 1 tweeters and three 2.75" woofers provide such clarity that every detail of your favorite song sounds new.
  • Inspired by retro design: The JBL Authentics 500 delivers iconic style inspired by JBL retro designs, in a home speaker that fits in any decor. Its cast-aluminum handle, leather-like enclosure, and Quadrex grille show the attention we paid to each detail.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi with AirPlay and Qplay: Experience everything from podcasts to radio in high definition. Or stream music through AirPlay and Qplay for interruption free streaming. The Wi-Fi connection ensures your speaker gets automatic software updates.
  • Intuitive controls and JBL One app: Personalize your audio with on-speaker controls that adjust volume, bass & treble levels. Use Alexa or Google Assistant to control your device with your voice. Or use the JBL One app for even more customization options.
  • Seamless Bluetooth pairing: Seamlessly share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 200 with any Bluetooth devices.
  • Made in part with recycled materials: The Authentics 500 speaker is made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics and 50% aluminum, and comes in a FSC-certified carton box printed with soy ink.
  • Automatic self tuning: Get great sound anywhere you want. The speaker automatically calibrates and optimizes audio performance for every location each time you power it up.

Description

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 Assistance and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, you can play your favorite music, control your smart home devices, and more, hands-free, using just your voice.

Brand: JBL


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 80 watts


Frequency Response: 110 hertz


Connectivity Technology: Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi


Audio Output Mode: Surround


Audio Output Mode: Surround


Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount


Enclosure Material: Wood


Speaker Type: Multi Room


Additional Features: Bass Boost, Built In Microphone, Dolby Enabled, Hi Res Audio, Lightweight, Multi Room Audio, Stereo Pairing, USB Port


Antenna Location: For Music Players


Subwoofer Diameter: 6.5 inches


Color: Black/Gold


Is Waterproof: False


Warranty Type: Limited


Control Method: Voice


Speaker Size: 6.5 inches


Woofer Diameter: 2.75 inches


Tweeter Diameter: 1 inches


Water Resistance Level: Water Repellent


Bluetooth Range: 10 meters


Specific Uses For Product: Home Entertainment


Battery Average Life: 8 hours


Controller Type: App Control


Unit Count: 1 Count


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 10.07"D x 17.6"W x 9.45"H


Item Weight: 7800 g


Compatible Devices: Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, Television


Power Source: Corded Electric


Number of Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.


Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver


Audio Driver Size: 6.5 inches


Brand: JBL


Model Number: JBLAUTH500BLKAM


Model Name: Authentics 500


Built-In Media: JBL Authentics 500, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Warranty Card


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer, Google is a trademark of Google LLC.


Number of Items: 1


Customer Package Type: FFP


UPC: 050036396264


Global Trade Identification Number: 64,


Manufacturer: JBL


Age Range Description: Adult


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 80 watts


Frequency Response: 110 hertz


Number of Audio Channels: 3.1


Connectivity Technology: Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi


Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wireless


Connectivity Protocol: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Battery Charge Time: 3.5 hours


Battery Capacity: 4800 milliamp_hours


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    • JBL Authentic 500 is a game changer for WIFI speakers.
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
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Let me help other buyers avoid the headaches I went through. Here’s how I ended up choosing this speaker. I wanted something for casual listening. My first pick was the B&W Zeppelin Pro. The sound just wasn’t there — none of the expected B&W signature was present for me. Their earbuds and headphones are phenomenal and need no break-in, but this speaker didn’t come close. The app was also a mess, and getting it connected was a nightmare. I was willing to tolerate all of that because the design is gorgeous, until the seams split in under a week. That was the end of that. Next came a pair of Klipsch Three Plus. Beautiful to look at, but the bass gets in the way of enjoying your music (said no one ever until now) no matter how you EQ them. So at low volumes, the experience falls apart completely. So casual listining gies out the window! And the app? Thats the worst part. It took anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes just to connect both speakers in stereo mode. My frustration had reached its limit with them. Then JBL Authentics 500 came onto my radar via youtube reviews— and what a game changer. This 3.1 system delivers far more than you’d expect from a Wi-Fi speaker. The 6.5-inch woofer manages bass with surprising control. I bought two for I wanted a full stereo image. Without the hazzle of equipment and bookshelves. This is casual listining not a dream system. It fills a midsize room with ease yet still sounds great at low volumes. In stereo mode the 270 watts per channel is not multiplied to 540. That suprised me, the speakers adjust themselves so you'll get 270 watts combined.. You can get the 540 watt output on mono party mode. I perfer stereo so I don't mind, the output is plenty. It’s a large unit ( so you better make room) with a retro design that feels solid and intentionally built. Follow up April 19. 2026 The JBL Authentic 500 stereo paring is still holding strong. Not a single complaint. The break in period has made them more enjoyable. I’ve tested it with a wide variety of music, and it handles everything well. Google and Alexa integration are nice bonuses, even if I don’t use them yet. Dolby Atmos music isn’t for me — spatial audio still hasn’t matured — but that doesn’t take away from the speaker’s performance, especially if you do not use it. Most importantly, the JBL didn’t fail where the others did: the app. Not a single connectivity issue. Finally, I can just enjoy my music without fighting the software. Unless there is a serious issue, this will be a long-term go-to for casual listening (not as casual as expected, soundstage is impressive) Wireless speakers are here to stay, and the JBL Authentics 500 is a standout winner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Shocking audio performance
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
To give a bit of background I am an audiophile (a lover of music) and take my music quite seriously. I run some serious hardware from meze elite epoque headphones to legacy signature speakers. I say all this to give a bit of credit to my background on sound and knowing where a good set of transducers can take you. I recently changed my bedroom audio setup to move my floor standing speakers (old wharfedale diamond 9.5's) to acomidate my tv. This had the drawback of removing them from my echo and I needed a solution to provide the room with "good enough" audio that the little echo just could not muster. So I started my search for a new all in one voice assistant but did not want a second set of tower speakers in the room so I looked at the usual suspects. The echo studio, sonos, etc but none of them had what I was looking for when it came to sound quality. Enter the jbl 500 it was not on my radar at all but I stumbled across it in my searching. It had mixed reviews with an emphasis on the size of the speaker. Now for me coming from a set of tower speakers size was not the limiting factor. So I ordered one and had it at my door in no time at all. This guy was well packed and had a good presentation my only complaint is that the bass driver is exposed and you have to be cognizant not to put a finger through it as you lift it out of the box. This speaker has a good amount of weight for its size and feels well built. Physical setup is a breeze with one power cable and you are done. After that you need the app which is not the best but definitely not the worst I have used. In the app you will connect it to your wifi and then setup your voice assistants. This guy supports both google and alexa with the former being very easy to setup and the latter being a oddity. The google setup punched right in like any other google home device and setup was a breeze. The alexa app on the other hand just opened to a spinning circle with no errors. After contacting tech support I tried everything under the sun to get it to take and somewhere along the line fixed it. I am not sure if it was a wifi bug or just needed to run in for some time but after I tried the next day everything popped right in no problem. Now on to the sound... good golly this was not what I was expecting! This guy goes to show what modern tech has brought to the table vs my older diamond speakers. I started it on some tash music because I was not expecting much from this guy but what came belting out from this box was clean powerful sound. My first stop was "the used - in love and death" and there it was a musical tonality that I would described as playful or V shaped. The bass was plentiful but not overwhelming, solidly in the fun category but not drifting into bloated or slow territory. In short it sounded good, darn good... better than it had rights to sound given its size. So intrigued I switched from background music to my analytical music section to see if this was some kind of fluke. I popped on one of my favorites the live copy of "Fink - troubles what you are in" and gave this speaker my full attention. This speaker did not shirk from my critical ear as the acoustic guitar was crisp and you could distinctly pick out the difference between the sounds of his palm on the wood vs the cajon. I was gobsmacked, baffled, dare I say impressed. I tossed the kitchen sink of all the greats (steely dan, daftpunk, pinkfloyd, etc) at this box and it continued to impress. I was left wondering if I toss the diamonds in favor of picking up another one of these it is THAT GOOD. The fact that a single six inch driver could come even close to the range that four drivers of the same size is witchcraft. I love the sound profile that this uses with the heavy V shape. To me this is one of my favorites as it sets the toes a tapping and head a bobbing more than that holy grale flat profile. I would compare this to the fiio FH9 as something that I turn on and go "that sounds right" no tweaking or changes it just sounds like my ideal of what I want from music. If you made it this far into the review I commend you! If you just scrolled to the end for the TLDR buy it you wont be dissapointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by jarble
    • It’s JBL Authentic!
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
Perfect for what I was wanting for sound quality. I had hoped it would reside in the kitchen, wishful thinking. I bought the JBL L200 Studio Masters in the 70’s and was seeking a speaker that took up less space, yet had the clarity and bass that I’m accustomed to. The Retro appeal and WiFi components appeared an attractive addition to my space. This unit possesses the Bass, Volume and clarity that does not disappoint. Yes, the Authentics line up appears pricey, so to were the Studio speakers at that time. JBL has earned my confidence in their Quality and Value for the money. I don’t plan on getting 50 years of enjoyment from this speaker, you may. Buy it on sale and make some space, it’s larger than an average toaster oven. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025 by robru
    • Power to Spare
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
Review Image by D.K.
This thing definitely has The Power. 270W is ridiculous for a speaker this size. It easily fills my living room with sound and I'm barely scratching the surface with volume. I won't lie though, it was a bit of a fight getting this thing connected through the JBLOne app. But once I got past that, everything was up and running. And I had no problems getting Google Assistant going. Is this a true audiophile speaker? Perhaps not. But the sound is good and the speaker gets louder than you'll probably need. JBL may have dropped the ball by not including higher end Bluetooth codecs. They could have included AAC or even the older aptX codec. But that didn't happen. Bottom line, for a Prime Day deal this was a solid enough purchase. Pro Tip: I added some risers to give the down firing subwoofer a little more air and clearance from the surface. I think that helped with bass clarity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2026 by D.K.
    • Great Little Wonder
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
Bought this on Sale ,sounds sweet with big bass slam .Highly recommend this!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2026 by M.L.
    • Great speaker for the money for casual listening
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
I use this speaker in my 1200 square foot shop space. The sound quality is great at 3/4 power or so then starts to not sound so great. Its a large space and meets my needs quite well, however if you looking for big sound and more of a party style speaker this may not be the most bang for the buck. Im super satisfied with the speaker as I most often play at half power or below finding the sound quality and volume level to be excellent for my purposes. I am not an audiophile by any means, just a guy who likes music and wants to have a well balanced listening experience. For the money I am satisfied. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026 by Jonathan Hearon
    • Clear and Loud!
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
Clear and Loud! Just what I wanted in the garage to drown out all the noises in the neighborhood.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2026 by Spencer
    • Sound quality
Style: Authentics 500 Color: Black/Gold
Beautiful sound
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2026 by adrian garcia

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