JBL JBL Bar 500 Soundbar
- Soundbar
- 590 watts
- JBL
- Bluetooth
- Better rated than 68%
- More reviewed than 83%
A strong-power pick for wall mounting where a 40 in wide bar fits the TV's footprint and Bluetooth streaming covers the wireless side.
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How it ranks among the 63 soundbars we track
4.5★ across 735 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
735 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 63 soundbars we track - how the scorecard works · full soundbars data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
JBL Bar 500 is a wall-mountable soundbar rated at 590 watts across a 5.1 channel layout, measuring 40 in wide and weighing 2.8 lb.
The 590 watt figure is a combined system rating spread across the 5.1 channel layout, so most of that output likely serves the subwoofer and front channels rather than any single small driver on its own. Wall mount hardware is part of the listed spec, aimed at a low-profile placement under or beside a TV.
- 590w power rating
- 5.1 channel layout
- Wall mount design
- 40 in width
Who it's for
TV owners who want a wall-mounted soundbar with high combined power and Bluetooth streaming. Not for anyone with under 40 in of wall or stand space to work with.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 590w combined power rating
- Wall mount hardware included in spec
- 40 in width needs matching wall or stand space
- Power figure is a system total, not per channel
Performance notes
The 590w rating is spread across a 5.1 channel setup rather than delivered per channel, so the total figure reflects the whole system's output. Bluetooth handles the wireless audio link from a TV or phone.
Specifications
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | JBL Bar 500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 2.8 pounds |
| Dimensions | 4 × 40 × 2.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 590 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Mounting | Wall Mount |
| Other details | |
| Brand Tech | JBL |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar |
| Channels | 5.1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in soundbars.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBL JBL Bar 500 SoundbarThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 735 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Bose 732522-5110 SoundbarBose | 4.5 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Puriom SD03 SoundbarPuriom | 4.1 / 5 | 529 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Sony HT-S400 SoundbarSony | 4.3 / 5 | 2,200 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Yamaha SR-C20ABL SoundbarYamaha | 4.4 / 5 | 1,800 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the JBL JBL Bar 500
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the JBL Bar 500 mount on a wall?
Yes, the listed mounting type is wall mount.
How many channels does the JBL Bar 500 have?
5.1 channels, per its listed spec.
How much power does the JBL Bar 500 put out?
590 watts, listed as a combined system rating.