Authentics 500 Wireless Home Speaker
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Web ID: 200803277 months ago
Cool stuff
Really happy with the quality and the look of the speaker. Think the problems people have are usually software related. Downloading the JBL app was easy and works well. However, obviously you're linking your speaker to your phone and Google account as well.. And the Google Voice assist does need tweaking and often the speaker plays the wrong music when asked to .. But I think this is just a case of how you you say it. Maybe artist first then song after seems to work better.. ..
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
from London, UK
Great speaker with good sound
I love this JBL 500 cause it is a superb speaker that delivers impressive sound quality in our big integrated kitchen/dining. With a nice design and easy-to-use controls, it is perfect for our listening to music. The speaker offers a rich and clear sound that is great for our every day use. However, one downside to the JBL is the base sounds. Should be stronger although considering the size, they are enough for our needs.
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
Great sound
Got it to pair with one I had, stereo is mij d blowing
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
from West Midlands
Loud and clear sound quality
I have this speaker for quite some time now. It has wonderful quality sound. Treble and bass easy to tune and use. The knobs are turnable in very soft way. Whole speaker is sturdy and fits well in interior. I really liked that authentic vintage look. Leather all over the speaker makes it look expensive and well made. One thing disappointing is that it is not wireless and not chargeable. I just expected it too be wireless without checking, butnit has to be connected to the power at all times. Other than that is good quality item with perfect, loud and clear sound quality.
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
Fantastic Product, sound and great design.
From the moment I received my JBL Authentics 500 speaker, I knew I was in for something special. The packaging was impeccable—carefully boxed to ensure that the speaker arrived in perfect condition. Setting it up was an absolute breeze; within minutes, I had it up and running without any hassle. But the real magic happened when I played music for the first time. I was blown away by the sound quality. It felt like I was at a live concert, with the band performing right in front of me. Every sound, from the subtle background notes to the powerful bass, was crystal clear. The clarity is truly exceptional—you can hear every single detail with stunning precision. Connecting the speaker to my devices was incredibly easy, making the whole experience even more seamless. Plus, the built-in Alexa is a fantastic bonus! It adds convenience and functionality that I didn't even realize I needed. For the quality and features it offers, the JBL Authentics 500 is fantastic value for money. I would fully recommend this speaker to anyone looking to elevate their audio experience. It’s a game-changer!
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
from London
Very nice and clear sound
JBL Authentics 500 is a speaker that I really needed in my life. Jbl has always been a brand that I have always liked, and that is because of the quality of the sound. My first ever JBL product was a clock radio with a small round speaker that was working perfectly. For me the sound it's really important when choosing a speaker, and the overall features. When I first unpacked the JBL Authentics 500 I was very impressed: the design is quite simple however so elegant and on point. The sound is amazing and the base is exactly what I was expecting to be. The speaker it's indeed a bit heavier than I was expecting, but if you wish to place it in one place only, it won't bother you at all. I like the colour and the actual speaker's design. You can easily use it as the main speaker in your house, and you can even throw a party just by having the speaker. Overall I really like it, and would recommend it.
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
A Concert Experience at Home
As a mom of two, I’m thrilled wth the JBL Authentics 500. After my husband bought the first one a few weeks ago, we were so impressed that we got a second. Pairing them in stereo mode feels like having a live concert—the 360-degree sound fills any space beautifully with rich, clear audio. The speaker also shines with its built-in Chromecast and AirPlay 2, making streaming from any device effortless. The multi-room audio feature is fantastic for playing music throughout the house, and the USB-C port is a handy addition for charging our devices. Overall, it combines style and functionality, making it a perfect fit for our family's needs.
Customer review from jbl.com
9 months ago
from Bedfordshire, UK
Great sounding good looking speaker
This is a great sounding speaker, all the bass you could possibly want, and loud, really loud. I haven't been able to test just how loud for fear of upsetting the neighbours. It is a bit different from most Bluetooth speakers though, it's definitely designed to sit in one place. There's no battery in it, so has to be plugged into the mains when used, and the bass speaker on the bottom doesn't have a grill on it, so you do have to be careful if you do move it. One of the things I really liked on this (and my other JBL speaker, but didn't realise it until I got this one as well) is the WIFI play. you can send your music to multiple speakers at once, to either have them in multiple rooms, or to REALLY fill a room with music. One very niche thing I spotted that probably won't apply to most who buy this kind of speaker, is there is an amount of latency when using the aux cable. I tried to use the speaker as an amplifier for an electronic drum kit, there was however a tiny delay between the hit on the drum, and the sound being processed, which obviously makes a big difference in that scenario.. but for just listening to music will not matter at all. Most of the control is best done from the app for the device, giving you a three band EQ (only bass and treble available on the device itself), and all of the usual features like updates, and music controls. There is voice assistant capability built in, but no option for Siri, so no use for Apple users, as well as supporting some music services, but again, not ones that I use. This is also a good looking speaker to have in your house, rather than some generic block of plastic like many speakers tend to be.
Customer review from jbl.com