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AHisense AX5140Q

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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

5.1.41Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Channels 5.1.4 CH.

5.13Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Maker channel layout for supplied bar, subwoofer and rears if present. It does not identify physical transducer counts.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

131Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Feature text: 13 speakers, 5 full-range and 3 tweeters in the soundbar, 4 full-range surround speakers and a wireless subwoofer.3Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Release: a total of 13 speakers, including up-firing drivers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer.

103Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Complete transducer inventory: nine active drivers in bar and one in supplied subwoofer. Virtual height and surround channels are excluded.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: soundbar 5 full range and 3 tweeter, which is 8 drivers.

93Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Five racetrack drivers and four tweeters in main bar.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

44Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250710ae26935Read 14 October 2026Release: a 5.1.4-channel layout and four up-firing speakers. The maker's US shop copy says the rear surround speakers add two up-firing speakers, so the soundbar has the other two.

07Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-500mk2-750wRead 8 October 2026Public Movies verdict explicitly says no upward drivers. Virtual Dolby Atmos playback does not establish physical height drivers. Supplied bar and 10-inch subwoofer only.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AHisense AX5140Q

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Full-range driver	5	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	Not available
Surround speakers (both enclosures)	Full-range driver	4	Not available
Subwoofer	Active woofer	1	165.1

Source1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table speakers row: soundbar 5 full range and 3 tweeter, surround speakers 4 full range, subwoofer 6.5 inch x 1. Only the subwoofer driver diameter is published. The 4 surround drivers are 2 in each of the 2 enclosures.

BJBL Bar 500MK2

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	42 x 80 mm racetrack driver	5	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	4	20
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	260

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published driver sizes in mm are retained literally. Rectangular racetrack sizes remain in the type text, not a fabricated circular diameter.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Subwoofer Wireless Subwoofer 6.5 inch x 1.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. One separate powered subwoofer is supplied.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: wireless subwoofer. The manual shows it needs its own AC power cord.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 12 and 17: the subwoofer pairs wirelessly with the soundbar on 5.8 GHz and has its own AC IN socket.

Wireless3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Subwoofer connection and setup sections. Wireless audio link. Subwoofer requires its own AC power cord.

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

165.1mm1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Subwoofer 6.5 inch x 1, which is 165.1 mm.

260mm3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Maker publishes 260 mm driver diameter. Marketing inches are rounded and not converted.

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

21Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Feature text: a soundbar, two wireless speakers and a wireless subwoofer. Spec table: surround speakers 4 full range.

03Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. Reference package contains main bar and subwoofer, with no separate rears.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

Wireless2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 12 and 17: the surround speakers pair wirelessly with the soundbar on 5.8 GHz and each uses an AC adapter for power.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 5 to 7: the surround speakers are separate enclosures and the soundbar has no detachable ends.

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents and product overview identify a single-piece bar with no detachable end speakers.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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JBL Cove M1, JBL Cove P16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/gb/en/howto/which-cove-speaker-models-are-compatible-with-jbl-bar-mk2-series-to-form-home-theater-groups-mttxsft6e8-emea/000055042.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly includes this exact Bar model. Requires a pair of the same Cove model. Optional speakers are not supplied. This later software ecosystem support does not change reference package channel or driver counts.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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375W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit RMS footnote at 1% THD: 375 W for the supplied system. This is audio output, not electrical power consumption.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

600W1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Max Audio Power 600W. The manual splits it as soundbar 200 W, subwoofer 280 W and surround 120 W. The feature text on this page says the subwoofer has 120W max audio power. The manual figure of 280 W is the one that adds to 600 W.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: Amplifier (Max audio power) total 600 W, soundbar 200 W, subwoofer 280 W, surround 120 W. No distortion level or RMS rating is given.

750W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit maximum output at 1% THD: 750 W for the supplied system. Separate RMS footnote is 375 W. This is not operating consumption.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

40Hz1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Response 40Hz-20KHz for the system. The manual gives the soundbar 120 Hz to 20 kHz, the subwoofer 40 Hz to 150 Hz and the surround speakers 180 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is stated.

40Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. System response lower endpoint at -6 dB. Measurement signal, room and level are not specified.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

20kHz1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Response 40Hz-20KHz for the system. No tolerance is stated.

20kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. System response upper endpoint at -6 dB. Measurement signal, room and level are not specified.

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table audio decoder: Dolby Atmos.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Feature and product title explicitly support Dolby Atmos. Height is virtual on this 5.1 system.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table audio decoder: DTS-X and DTS Virtual:X.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 14 display table lists DTS:X and DTS:X Master Audio. Page 5 names DTS:X.

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Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, LPCM1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table audio decoder: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, DTS decoder, PCM and multi-channel PCM. The manual lists the exact DTS variants.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 14 and 15 format display table: LPCM 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over TrueHD and over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS Discrete Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X. No connection is named per format.

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, PCM3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connect and surround sound sections explicitly discuss decoding this content. Partial proved list. Transport-specific TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus support is not inferred from eARC alone.12Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B500MK2/JBL-Bar-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Optical Digital Input section explicitly proves PCM decoding. Maker manual separately proves other listed formats. Partial verified list. Conflicting DTS claims for Bar 500MK2 and retailer Bluetooth errors are excluded.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AHisense AX5140Q

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BJBL Bar 500MK2

Connection	Format	Max input channels
Optical	PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	6

Source12Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B500MK2/JBL-Bar-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Optical Digital Input section states stereo PCM and Dolby Digital up to 5.1 channels. Optical does not carry Atmos or TrueHD. Generic eARC explanatory text is not used to infer codec/transport combinations. Firmware unreported. The source 5.1 layout means five main channels plus one LFE channel. max_channels stores the total decoded input count, so this row is 6. It does not count soundbar output speakers or Atmos objects.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026The spec table lists FLAC, WAV, ALAC, WMA, MP3, AAC and AAC+ as audio file formats with no route. The manual states the USB port plays WAV, WMA, MP3 and FLAC, and that list is used.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 15 USB operation: the unit plays WAV, WMA, MP3 and FLAC from USB devices up to 32 GB. Page 17 specifications: USB 2.0, FAT32 and FAT16, 32 GB max.

MP33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. US USB-A storage playback. Global 500/1000 versions only use USB for service. Does not assert network library formats or lossless USB playback.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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48kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications USB section explicitly supports 16-48 kHz sampling for MP3 storage playback on the US USB-A route. Stored 48 is this published file playback ceiling. No higher network-file or wired-input limit is inferred from a generic hi-res claim.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AHisense AX5140Q

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	HDMI IN for source devices
HDMI	1	Not available	HDMI (TV eARC/ARC) output to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	AUX audio input
USB-A	1	2.0	USB storage music playback, 5 V 500 mA
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 6 and page 17: AUX socket (3.5 mm), USB socket (USB 2.0, 5 V 500 mA), HDMI IN, HDMI (TV eARC/ARC), OPTICAL and AC IN. The USB connector type is not named in text. The subwoofer has its own AC IN socket and the surround speakers have DC IN sockets.

BJBL Bar 500MK2

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	Video output and HDMI ARC/eARC audio input
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Service and MP3 storage playback on US version
AC power	1	Power input

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview, back panel page 6. Physical sockets on main bar only. No HDMI revision is inferred from HDCP, eARC or supplied cable rating. No Ethernet port is listed or drawn for this model.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDMI eARC, CEC Yes.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDMI eARC, CEC Yes.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 6: the HDMI (TV eARC/ARC) socket supports the eARC/ARC feature.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDMI eARC, CEC Yes.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 9: ARC and eARC use needs the TV to be HDMI-CEC and ARC compliant and the volume can be controlled from the TV remote.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI-CEC control is explicitly documented. Full CEC compatibility across all televisions is not guaranteed.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDMI Input Yes, 1. The US press release states 4K 60Hz passthrough.3Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Release: support for HDMI In and 4K 60Hz passthrough.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.1 connects a digital source to HDMI IN and TV to HDMI OUT. Source video passes to the television. Per-resolution limits need separate evidence.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

AHisense AX5140Q

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source3Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Release: 4K 60Hz passthrough. Chroma, bit depth and HDR restrictions are not stated.

BJBL Bar 500MK2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes HDMI source passthrough at 4K60 and excludes 4K120. OneOS 3.0, JBL One 2.1.10. Chroma and bit depth unstated. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.

HDR passthrough formats

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HDR10+, Dolby Vision3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Both passthrough HDR formats are explicitly listed. Plain HDR10 is not added by inference.

VRR passthrough

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No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly says VRR missing. Tested OneOS 3.0 and JBL One 2.1.10. Exact HDMI source/television hardware not reported.

ALLM passthrough

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No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly says ALLM missing. Tested OneOS 3.0 and JBL One 2.1.10. Exact HDMI source/television hardware not reported.

HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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2.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published HDMI HDCP version. Not an HDMI revision.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes, BT 5.3 version.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.2. Receives source-device Bluetooth audio.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.31Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: BT 5.3 version.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: Bluetooth version V 5.3 with A2DP and AVRCP. No codec is named.

5.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Main bar audio Bluetooth version.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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AAC10Reviewheise.de/bestenlisten/testbericht/jbl-bar-500mk2-im-test-soundbar-mit-riesigem-subwoofer-und-dolby-atmos/7jt4yx5Read 8 October 2026Connections and features paragraph explicitly states Bluetooth AAC support for exact Bar 500MK2. Firmware and source device unstated. No SBC, aptX or LE Audio support inferred.

Wi-Fi

No1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-fi No. The page also has an app-control feature block with ConnectLife and voice assistants. That block conflicts with Wi-fi No and with the manual, which names no app. It is not used.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network setup section 5.3 and product specifications explicitly support Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published Wi-Fi standards, not inferred solely from bands.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit two Wi-Fi radio bands. 5 GHz wireless speaker link is a separate radio function.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 lists supported network streaming routes. Multiroom section 7.6 documents group playback with Google Cast and AirPlay. Format availability depends on route and service.8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section names network protocols, explicitly AirPlay 2. Exact test firmware OneOS 3.0, JBL One 2.1.10. This is separate from Bluetooth codecs.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers feature. Requires an external compatible assistant device. The bar has a calibration microphone, not an asserted onboard voice assistant.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview page 6 explicitly labels a built-in microphone for sound calibration. No onboard voice-assistant use is claimed.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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JBL One3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction page 4 and network setup section 5.3. Official setup and sound control app.

Companion app platforms

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Android, iOS3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 setup explicitly instructs Android or iOS users to download JBL One.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 7.6. Synchronised network playback through Google Cast groups or AirPlay selection. Uses the same home network.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table accessories: Remote Yes, 2 units AAA batteries included.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 7: remote control with 2 AAA batteries.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5 and remote overview. Separate remote supplied with two AAA batteries.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, News, Sport, Game Pro, Voice, Night, AI, Pure Surround, Surround Pro, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table sound mode: Movie, Music, News, Night, Sport, Game and AI. The manual adds Voice and the surround settings.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 7 and 13: EQ presets Movie, News, Music, Game Pro and Sport. Sound modes Sound Mode Off, Voice, Night and AI. Surround Pure, Pro and Off. The setup menu has a Virtual:X switch.

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Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Feature text: Room Acoustic Calibration automatically adjusts audio to your room. Available on select Hisense TVs (UXQG, U88QG, U78QG).2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 10: Room Fitting Tuning analyzes the listening room environment and listening position through the TV and gives optimized sound. It works when the soundbar connects to some Hisense TVs.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 6.3.1 for rear-equipped models or 6.2.1 for Bar 500MK2. Calibration tones and built-in microphone analyse room acoustics after user starts the calibration. Two listening-zone and speaker-position passes on detachable-rear packages.

Room calibration system

Room Fitting Tuning1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table other features: Room Fitting Tuning is named in the manual. The page calls the feature Room Acoustic Calibration.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 10: the feature is called Room Fitting Tuning.

JBL sound calibration3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Calibration section. Maker names the process sound calibration. No different trademark or third-party room calibration system is invented.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 13: the Voice sound mode. The setup menu also has a Dialog Control Level.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026PureVoice 2.0 feature automatically adjusts dialogue clarity.

Night mode

Yes2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 13: the Night sound mode.

No4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact launch table identifies Night Listening as No for Bar 500MK2. Current exact manual and maker page list no later Night Listening mode.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble, Subwoofer level, Center level, Front height level, Rear surround level, Rear height level, Left/right balance2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 13 and 14: bass and treble from the remote, and a Level menu for subwoofer, center, front height, rear surround, rear height surround and left and right balance.

7-band app equalizer, Subwoofer bass level1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker page proves app equalizer and manual proves five subwoofer bass levels. Band count is separately documented by the launch release or exact-model review.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026June 9 announcement states seven-band EQ for every newly listed Bar model. Exact Bar 500MK2 is in this release. Manual documents five subwoofer bass levels.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

Hi-Concerto1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Feature text: Hi-Concerto uses the TV speakers and the soundbar together. Applicable Hisense TVs are UXQG, U88QG and U78QG.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 9: the Hi-Concerto function plays the soundbar audio in sync with a Hisense TV that supports it. It needs the TV Speaker with Soundbar (Hi-Concerto) option on the TV.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

40W1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption 40W. The manual lists 40 W for the soundbar and 40 W for the subwoofer separately. This is an electrical rating and not audio output.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: soundbar power consumption 40 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 40 W and is excluded. The soundbar line has no workload stated.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Standby Consumption 0.5 W or less, published as 0.5 W or below. Stored as 0.5.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: < 0.5 W (StandBy). Stored as 0.5 and published as below 0.5.

1W1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Deep sleep feature specifies less than 1 W in standby. Stored 1 is the strict upper bound, not an exact consumption measurement.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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2W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Strict networked standby upper bound less than 2 W. Stored 2 is a limit, not an exact typical draw. Audio amplifier power is separate. Component and active-network details beyond the bar are not published.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz on the soundbar and subwoofer. Each surround speaker uses an external AC adapter with 24 V 1.5 A output.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: soundbar and subwoofer power supply 100-240V~ 50/60Hz. Surround speaker adapter DK42C-240-1500, input 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A, output 24V 1.5A.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published AC input range for main bar and supplied subwoofer. Input rating is not workload consumption.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

AHisense AX5140Q

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BJBL Bar 500MK2

Latency (ms)
160

Source9Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section reports measured 160 ms with app delay set to 0 ms. Exact reference bar and supplied sub, OneOS 3.0 firmware, JBL One 2.1.10. Passage discusses Bluetooth but does not independently label the measurement transport, so connection is left unknown. Codec, host, room correction and sound mode unreported. No connection inferred from paragraph order.

Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width1,020Height59Depth108mm(40.2 × 2.3 × 4.3 in)2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: soundbar dimension (WxHxD) 1020 x 59 x 108 mm. The Canadian page gives a height of 57 mm. The manual value is used.

Width940Height50.5Depth104mm(37 × 2 × 4.1 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

2,700g(6 lb)2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: soundbar net weight 2.7 kg. The Canadian page gives 7.04 kg, which is more than the whole 12.3 kg package allows with a 5.5 kg subwoofer and two surround speakers, so it is not used.

2,900g(6.4 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Main bar mass published in kg, exactly converted to g. Detachable speakers and subwoofer are listed separately.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

AHisense AX5140Q

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	335	335	160	5,600
Surround speaker (each)	100	202	119	700

Source1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: subwoofer 335 x 335 x 160 mm and 5.5 kg, surround speaker 100 x 201 x 119 mm with a weight of 1.4 kg that is for the pair. The manual gives the subwoofer as 163 x 338 x 335 mm and 5.6 kg and the surround speaker as 100 x 202 x 119 mm at 0.7 kg each. The subwoofer is a front-firing square cabinet in the maker image, so the page order of 335 x 335 x 160 mm is used for width, height and depth. The weights are from the manual.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 17: subwoofer net weight 5.6 kg. Surround speaker 100 x 202 x 119 mm, 1.4 kg (0.7 kg x 2). The manual subwoofer size is listed as 163 x 338 x 335 mm, which does not fit the maker image, so the page size is used for the subwoofer.

BJBL Bar 500MK2

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	325	400	325	8,100

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Each row identifies its enclosure. No combined system mass is calculated.

Package dimensions

Width1,090Height520Depth220mm(42.9 × 20.5 × 8.7 in)1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Package Dimensions 1090 x 520 x 220 mm.

Width1,020Height395Depth490mm(40.2 × 15.6 × 19.3 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Packaging W x H x D. Not the product enclosure.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

12,300g(27.1 lb)1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Package Weight (gross weight) 12.3 kg.

15,860g(35 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Reference US package shipping mass. Manual Others region mass 15.86 kg, not EMEA/UK/AU/NZ 18.0 kg and not earlier datasheet rounded 15.9 kg.

Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a wall mount kit. The manual has wall mounting chapters for the soundbar and the surround speakers.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed pages 8 and 9 describe wall mounting the soundbar and the surround speakers.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall mounting section 4.2 describes installation of supplied bar brackets.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Surround speakers (2), Remote control, AAA batteries (2), AC power cords (2), AC adapters (2), HDMI cable, User manual, warranty card and quick start guide, Wall mount kit2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 5: soundbar, wireless subwoofer, 2 surround speakers, remote control and 2 AAA batteries, 2 AC power cords, 2 AC adapters, HDMI cable, user manual, warranty card and quick start guide, wall mount kit.

Main soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cords, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Soundbar wall-mount kit, Product information and wall-mount template3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5. Power-cord quantity and plugs vary by region, so no guessed count. No optional accessory is described as supplied.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount Kit Yes, included.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 5: wall mount kit in the box. Pages 8 and 9 describe mounting the soundbar and the surround speakers.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents and section 4.2. Bar mounting brackets and installation hardware supplied.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDMI Cable 1 (1.5m).2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 5: HDMI cable in the box.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents. One HDMI cable, published length 1.2 m.

Optical cable included

No1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026The spec table lists an HDMI cable and power cables and no optical cable. The manual box list has no optical cable.2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 5 box list has no optical cable. The optical connection chapter says to use an optical cable.

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.1 explicitly says optical cable sold separately. Not inferred solely from an incomplete box list.

General

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Series

AX Series1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026The page sits in the Hisense AX soundbar range and calls the line the AX Series in its feature text.

Bar1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product belongs to the JBL Bar line. MK2 identifies this generation.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AX5140Q1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Model AX5140Q.

JBLBAR500M2BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specs section item number. Black US package. No first-generation or global 1300MK2 identifier is included.

GTIN / EAN

8881430236321Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Spec table: UPC 888143023632. The Hisense US shop barcode for the AX5140Q is the same.

05003640812711Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1897358-REG/jbl_jblbar500m2blkam_bar_500_5_1_sound.htmlRead 8 October 2026UPC paired with manufacturer part JBLBAR500M2BLKAM. Leading zero retained. Exact Abt SKU corroborates. Retailer rounded subwoofer size and RMS labels are not imported.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 March 20253Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Hisense USA press release dated March 20, 2025 introduces the AX5140Q Sound System.

9 June 20254Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Dated US maker launch announcement. Exact Bar 500MK2 is named. Flagship global 1300MK2 specification and launch timing are not imported. Availability table states June 2025 for this model, supporting release_date 2025-06.

Status

Available5Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hisense-ax5140q-5-1-4-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-hi-concerto-dolby-atmos-and-dts-x-blackRead 14 October 2026Hisense US shop lists the AX5140Q with a price of $399.99. The shop spec table on that page is for a 4.1.2 channel system with UPC 888143020402 and model HTSATURN. It does not match the AX5140Q and is not used.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model is offered for purchase and marked in stock when checked.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3993Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Release: available starting this summer for $399. US price, sales tax not stated.

$6494Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026US release price table for Bar 500MK2. Literal $649 list price, excluding US sales tax. No .95 appended from current retail pricing.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026CA from this Canadian maker page. US from the US press release and the US shop.3Press releasefiles.hisense-usa.com/download/f2767dd6ec1b3ee6Read 14 October 2026Release is for the US market.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page offers this item for US delivery. This does not assert all markets with similar names.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hisense-ax5140q-5-1-4-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-hi-concerto-dolby-atmos-and-dts-x-blackRead 14 October 2026Product title ends with Black.

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker colour selector.

Links

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Product page

www.hisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwoofer1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026

www.jbl.com/BAR-500MK2.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product page for this exact marketed model.

Spec sheet

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www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw22eaa746/pdfs/JBL_BAR_500MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw22eaa746/pdfs/JBL_BAR_500MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 500MK2.

Manual

media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdf2Owner's manualmedia.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/Hisense-370568162-GetDigitDoc.aspx-sifra-20016768-jezik-en-tipVsebine-1-docName-hisenseplusax5140qplus.pdfRead 14 October 2026AX5140Q user manual, 20 pages, English, file mark AX5140Q-IFU-EN-V1.5. The file is a Hisense manual syndicated on a content host.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 500MK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagehisense-canada.com/en/home-entertainment/soundbars/all-soundbars/AX5140Q_hisense-5-1-4-ch-soundbar-with-wireless-rear-speakers-and-subwooferRead 14 October 2026Canada: spec table Warranty 1 Year.

1year5Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026US powered Home Audio limited warranty. New product bought from authorised US reseller and used in US. Default is one year unless included product card specifies differently. No five-year passive-speaker term is applied.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.