The JBL Bar 500MK2 in White is for living rooms where a black bar would stand out against a light TV wall, a white media unit or a bright majlis. It is a two-piece system: a 940 mm soundbar only 50.5 mm tall, and a separate wireless subwoofer with a 10-inch driver. JBL rates the system at 750W maximum output at 1% THD, and lists 375W as the RMS figure, which is the better guide to sustained volume. Inside the bar are five racetrack drivers and four tweeters, with MultiBeam 3.0, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X processing, PureVoice 2.0 for dialogue, HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, Wi-Fi streaming and Bluetooth 5.3.
Table of Contents
Why the white version, and where it fits
White electronics disappear against light walls and pale furniture, which is exactly why buyers choose the JBL Bar 500MK2 in White. Under a TV on a white or wood-tone console it reads as part of the furniture rather than a black slab, and the white subwoofer is easier to place visibly beside a sofa or in a corner. It suits modern apartments, villas with light interiors and family rooms where children’s fingerprints on a gloss black bar would show at once. The fabric and finish do show dust and marks in time, so a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth every couple of weeks keeps the grille clean; avoid sprays directly on the fabric.
What 5.1 means on this model
The JBL Bar 500MK2 is described by JBL as a 5.1-channel system, but it has no separate rear speakers in the box: the surround effect comes from the bar itself. MultiBeam 3.0 aims sound toward the side walls so part of it reaches you from the sides, and DTS Virtual:X adds surround processing. The bar decodes Dolby Atmos, but JBL’s driver list (five 42 × 80 mm racetrack drivers and four 20 mm tweeters) mentions no up-firing drivers, so the height layer comes from processing rather than sound bouncing off the ceiling. Easy sound calibration measures how sound reflects off your walls and furniture and adjusts the output.
Power: 750W maximum versus 375W RMS
JBL publishes two power figures and they are not the same thing. The 750W total is maximum output at 1% THD, split as 450W from the soundbar and 300W from the subwoofer. JBL also lists 375W RMS for the system. Maximum output describes short peaks the amplifiers can reach; RMS describes what the system sustains. When judging whether the JBL Bar 500MK2 will fill your room, use the 375W RMS figure. The subwoofer’s 10-inch (260 mm) driver handles the low end, and JBL quotes a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB.
HDMI, eARC and streaming
The JBL Bar 500MK2 has one HDMI input and one HDMI output with eARC, HDCP 2.3, and passthrough of 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so a console or streaming box can run through the bar into the TV. There is also an optical input. Wi-Fi covers 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHz, with AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready, plus Bluetooth 5.3. Setup and updates run through the JBL One app. JBL notes that USB playback is available only on the US version; on other versions the USB port is for service.
Size, weight and what comes in the box
The bar measures 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm and weighs 2.9 kg, low enough to sit in front of most TVs without blocking the bottom of the screen. The subwoofer measures 325 × 400 × 325 mm and weighs 8.1 kg; it is wireless, so it only needs a power socket. JBL lists the box contents as the soundbar, the wireless subwoofer, a remote control with batteries, power cords (the number depends on the region), an HDMI cable, two L-shaped wall-mount brackets with a template, and the printed guides. Power input is 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz, suitable for UAE sockets.
Who This Is Not For
The JBL Bar 500MK2 is not for anyone who wants true overhead sound or physical rear speakers: the height effect is virtual and there are no rear speakers in the box. Judge room size by the 375W RMS figure, not 750W. JBL lists Google Assistant and Siri compatibility but no built-in Alexa. USB music playback is limited to the US version, and with only one HDMI input, homes with several consoles will still rely on the TV’s ports.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the JBL Bar 500MK2 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Speaker range, or see the official JBL Bar 500MK2 page.
JBL Bar 500MK2 Specifications
- Brand: JBL
- Model: JBL Bar 500MK2 (soundbar) + Bar 500MK2 SUB
- Colour: White
- Channels: 5.1 (MultiBeam 3.0, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X)
- Total power: 750W max @ 1% THD (450W bar + 300W sub); 375W RMS
- Soundbar drivers: 5 × 42 × 80 mm racetrack drivers, 4 × 20 mm (0.75″) tweeters
- Subwoofer: 10″ (260 mm), wireless
- Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
- HDMI: 1 × HDMI in, 1 × HDMI out (eARC), HDCP 2.3, 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough
- Other inputs: Optical, Bluetooth, USB (playback on US version only)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
- Streaming: AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
- Dialogue and calibration: PureVoice 2.0, easy sound calibration
- Soundbar size / weight: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm, 2.9 kg
- Subwoofer size / weight: 325 × 400 × 325 mm, 8.1 kg
- Power supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- In the box: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, 2 wall-mount brackets, guides
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
JBL Bar 500MK2 FAQ
Does the JBL Bar 500MK2 include rear speakers?
No. The 5.1 effect comes from the bar using MultiBeam 3.0; the box contains the bar and a wireless subwoofer.
Is the Dolby Atmos height effect real or virtual?
JBL lists no up-firing drivers on the JBL Bar 500MK2, so the height effect comes from processing.
What is the real power output?
375W RMS according to JBL; 750W is the maximum output at 1% THD.
Can I pass a PS5 or Apple TV through it?
Yes. It has one HDMI input and an eARC output with 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough.
Does the white JBL Bar 500MK2 show dust?
Yes, light fabric shows dust over time, so brush or wipe it gently every couple of weeks.
Does it work on UAE power?
Yes. JBL lists a 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz power supply.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine JBL Bar 500MK2 in White, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
No products in the cart.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet