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JBL Authentics 500 Wireless Powered Speaker
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€678.52
Last price update: 11/13/26
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Features
- Three 1-inch tweeters, three 2.75-inch midrange drivers, and one 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer
- Up to 270 W total power output
- Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Dolby Atmos Music from supported streaming services
- Requires AC power
- 3.1-channel configuration with virtual Dolby Atmos
A wireless powered speaker with a 3.1-channel configuration and virtual Dolby Atmos. It has Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a 3.5 mm stereo minijack input, and a USB Type-C port.
General specs
- Brand: JBL
- Model: Authentics 500
- Seller: Electronics Expo
- ID: 43145360507055
- Brand: JBL
- Depth: 10-1/8 in
- Width: 17-5/8 in
- Height: 9-1/2 in
- Weight: 17.2 lb
- Drivers: Three 1-inch tweeters, three 2.75-inch midrange drivers, and one 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer
- Controls: Onboard controls, JBL One app, and Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commands
- Bass ports: Rear-firing JBL SlipStream bass ports
- Microphone: Built-in
- Model Name: Authentics 500
- Part Number: JBLAUTH500BLKAM
- Construction: Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille
- Power Source: Requires AC power
- Product Type: Wireless powered speaker
- Warranty term: 1 year
- Product family: Authentics
- Audio adjustment: EQ, audio calibration, and automatic room calibration
- Multi-room audio: Compatible with Amazon Alexa Multi-room Music; compatible JBL speakers can be grouped wirelessly using the JBL One app
- Streaming Support: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Dolby Atmos Music from supported streaming services
- Wired connections: Ethernet, 3.5 mm stereo minijack input, and USB Type-C port
- Frequency Response: 40–20,000 Hz
- Total Power Output: Up to 270 W
- Speaker Configuration: 3.1-channel with virtual Dolby Atmos
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- First listed by seller: November 13, 2026
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| Brand | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Authentics 500 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 300 | 700MK2 |
| Price | €678.52 | €343.76 | €343.76 | €452.33 | €452.33 | €814.23 |
| Seller | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo |
| Update | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Depth | 10-1/8 in | 6-5/8 in | 6-5/8 in | 7-1/8 inches | 7-1/8 inches | |
| Width | 17-5/8 in | 10-1/2 in | 10-1/2 in | 13-1/2 inches | 13-1/2 inches | |
| Height | 9-1/2 in | 6-3/4 in | 6-3/4 in | 7-3/4 inches | 7-3/4 inches | |
| Weight | 17.2 lb | 6.88 lb | 6.88 lb | 10.8 lb | 10.8 lb | |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | |
| Model Name | Authentics 500 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 300 | 700MK2 |
| Part Number | JBLAUTH500BLKAM | JBLAUTH200BLKAM | JBLAUTH200BLKAM | JBLAUTH300BLKAM | JBLAUTH300BLKAM | |
| Construction | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle wrapped in the same material | Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle | |
| Product Type | Wireless powered speaker | Wireless powered speaker | Wireless powered home speaker | Portable wireless powered speaker | Portable wireless powered speaker | Powered soundbar system |
| Warranty term | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | |
| Product family | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Bar |
| Streaming Support | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Dolby Atmos Music from supported streaming services | Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 | ||
| Frequency Response | 40–20,000 Hz | 50–20,000 Hz | 50–20,000 Hz | 45–20,000 Hz | 45–20,000 Hz | |
| Total Power Output | Up to 270 W | Up to 90 W | Up to 90 W | 100 W | Up to 100 W | |
| Speaker Configuration | 3.1-channel with virtual Dolby Atmos | 2.1-channel design with two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-inch woofer, and one 6-inch down-firing passive radiator | 2.1-channel design with two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-inch woofer and one 6-inch down-firing passive radiator | |||
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) | Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-band Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | |||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |||
JBL Authentics 500
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