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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.

5.13Owner'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.

5.1.11Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Speakers: Channel 5.1.1 ch.

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.

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.

91Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Features text: With 9 total speakers. This is the 6 bar speakers, the subwoofer and the 2 rear speakers.

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.

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.

62Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 20269 speakers in total (LG USA) minus the subwoofer and the 2 rear speakers, each listed as 1 speaker in the manual specifications. The manual does not state the bar count itself.

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.

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.

11Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: Up-Firing Center Channel Yes. Features: up-firing center speaker.

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.

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Up-firing center speaker	1	Up-firing
Soundbar	Other speakers (types and sizes not published)	5	Not available
Subwoofer	1-way speaker	1	Not available
Rear speakers	1-way speaker, one per rear speaker	2	Not available

Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: the wireless subwoofer is 1-way 1 speaker and each rear speaker is 1-way 1 speaker. LG states 9 speakers in total, so the bar has 6. The up-firing center speaker is the top center speaker for overhead sound. The other 5 are not described by type or size.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026

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

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.

Wireless1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wireless Active Subwoofer Yes. The subwoofer has its own AC power cable (user manual).

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

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.

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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.

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.

21Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Warranty group: Rear Speaker Included Yes. Features text: 2.0 Ch rear surround speakers. Footnote: the rear speakers require a wired connection between them and one rear speaker requires AC power.

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

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Wireless2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Installation: the rear speakers connect to the soundbar automatically after power-up, with a LED on the rear speaker and a pairing button. The wireless receiver is in the rear speaker. The two rear speakers are joined by a speaker cable and one of them needs AC power.

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

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.

No2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026The rear speakers are separate enclosures with their own receiver and are not bar end sections.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

500W3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026General: 5.1.1 channels, 9 speakers, 500 W output.4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026General: output power 600 W reference (THD 30 percent) and 500 W rated (THD 10 percent). The 500 W rated figure is stored. The 600 W figure is not called a peak or maximum rating, so it is not stored.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Audio formats

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Audio Format: Dolby Atmos Yes.

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

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Yes2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio format includes DTS:X. Page 34: eARC supports DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. The LG USA table says DTS:X No, which conflicts.3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Audio formats list includes DTS:X.5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/qned/55qned86t6a-us70trRead 23 October 2026LG UK bundle page for the US70TR, the UK model of the S70TR: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X fill your room with a 500W 5.1.1ch surround sound system, subwoofer, and rear speakers. The page was read in Chrome. Cookies were rejected.

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 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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, PCM1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Audio Format table on this page: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround and LPCM Yes. The same table says DTS:X, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio No. The manual, LG UK, LG Canada and LG India state DTS:X, so the manual list is stored.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications, Available Digital Input Audio format: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS:X and PCM. The LG USA table lists fewer DTS formats.

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.

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI input	PCM	6

Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 34: eARC supports DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. Page 37: Dolby Atmos or DTS:X from an external device on HDMI IN supports 3.1.1 channels, and 5.1.1 with the rear speakers. The PCM 5.1 (6 channel) row over HDMI IN comes from the LG Digital Customer Care answer on the Best Buy page. No other maximum channel counts are published.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lg-5-1-1-channel-s70tr-home-theater-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-dolby-atmos-wow-orchestra-black/JJ8VPZQWVTRead 23 October 2026Questions and Answers: LG Digital Customer Care replies that the S70TR supports 5.1 channel PCM through the HDMI input. This gives the PCM row with 6 channels. The page was read in Chrome. Best Buy lists 499.99 USD and a current price, not a launch price.

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

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.

MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Audio Format table: MP3 and WAV Yes, WMA No. The manual playable file table lists MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV, so the manual list is stored.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Playable file specifications over USB: MP3, WMA and AAC at 32 to 48 kHz, FLAC and WAV (16 bit or 24 bit) at 32 to 192 kHz.

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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192kHz2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio sampling frequency 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. The line names no connection or codec. LG markets High Resolution Audio up to 24bit/96kHz, so the sources differ. The manual figure is stored.

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.

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.

192kHz2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Playable file specifications: FLAC and WAV up to 192 kHz over USB.

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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24bits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: High Resolution Audio up to 24bit/96kHz. The line names no input or codec, so this is the route-independent maker figure.

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.

Not available

24bits2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Playable file specifications: FLAC and WAV 16 bit or 24 bit over USB.

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.

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN for an external source, with video passthrough to the TV
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to the TV, eARC and ARC
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback from a USB storage device, 5 V 500 mA
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications input and output and the back panel: AC IN, HDMI IN, HDMI TV (eARC / ARC), USB port and OPTICAL IN. USB bus power 5 V 500 mA. The subwoofer and rear speakers connect wirelessly.

HDMI ARC

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: HDMI ARC Yes.

HDMI eARC

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: HDMI eARC Yes.

HDMI-CEC

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.

Yes2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026SIMPLINK is LG's name for HDMI-CEC.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: 4K Passthrough (HDCP 2.3) Yes.

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

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	120

Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026HDMI TV (eARC / ARC) output: 4K resolution is supported for 4K sources with HDCP 2.3, 4K@120 Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0). 4K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

HDR passthrough formats

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.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: Dolby Vision and HDR10 Passthrough Yes.

VRR passthrough

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Connectivity: Gaming Enhanced VRR/ALLM Yes (Up to 120 Hz). One line covers both features.

ALLM passthrough

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Connectivity: Gaming Enhanced VRR/ALLM Yes (Up to 120 Hz). One line covers both features.

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.

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.

2.31Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: 4K Passthrough (HDCP 2.3).2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026HDCP 2.3 for 4K sources.

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

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.

Yes2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026The soundbar plays music from a Bluetooth device. Function button selects Bluetooth.

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

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.

5.12Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 technology. LG India and LG Canada also say 5.1. The LG Brazil, Italy and Hungary pages show 5.3 in their tables, which this manual does not.

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

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.

SBC, AAC2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth: Codec SBC, AAC.

Wi-Fi

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

LG ThinQ2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual says to use the LG ThinQ app for the product functions. The LG USA page calls it a Smartphone Remote App.

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: Smartphone Remote App (iOS/Android) iOS / Android OS.

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

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.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: Remote Control Yes.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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AI Sound Pro, Standard, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Music, Game, Bass Blast1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Sound Modes: AI Sound Pro, Bass Blast +, Cinema, Game, Music, Sports, Standard. The US list has no Clear Voice Pro. The manual and LG Canada list it.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sound effects: AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast (Bass Blast+). Stored as one Bass Blast mode.

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.

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.

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Room calibration system

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.

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Clear Voice Pro sound effect improves the clarity of voices.

Night 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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: Night Mode Yes.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Settings: NIGHT TIME reduces the general volume and raises soft sounds.

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

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.

Bass, Mid, Treble, Subwoofer level, Center level, Rear level1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: Customize EQ Remote / App Yes.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sound tuning: Treble, Mid and Bass from -6 to 6, Subwoofer from -15 to 6, Center from -6 to 6 and Rear from -6 to 6.

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

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WOW Orchestra1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: WOW Orchestra Yes. The manual says it works on some LG TV and soundbar models over HDMI with eARC enabled.

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.

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33W3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Power consumption: main unit 33 W, rear speakers 20 W and subwoofer 33 W. Only the main unit is stored. Retailer totals of 66 W (MediaMarkt, bar and subwoofer) and 106 W (bar, subwoofer and two rear speakers) add the other parts.

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

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.

0.5W3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Standby 0.5 W for the main unit, the rear speakers and the subwoofer.

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

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.

2W6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 23 October 2026WEB INFO document for the US70TR, the UK model of the S70TR, linked from the LG UK page: standby 0.5 W, networked standby 2.0 W, also 2.0 W with all network ports activated. The document does not cover the US model code. It is the EU power management information.

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

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.

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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.

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

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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.

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.

Width950Height63Depth115mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.5 in)2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Approx. 950.0 x 63.0 x 115.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base.

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

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.

3,000g(6.6 lb)3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Weights: main unit 3.0 kg. The US page gives 6.6 lbs.

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.

AJBL 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.

BLG S70TR

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	200	377	285	5,700
Rear speaker (each)	100	176.5	120	Not available
Rear speakers (set of 2)	Not available	Not available	Not available	2,100

Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wireless subwoofer approx. 200.0 x 377.0 x 285.0 mm and rear speakers each approx. 100.0 x 176.5 x 120.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base. Weights come from the LG Canada page.3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Weights: subwoofer 5.7 kg and rear speakers (pair) 2.1 kg. The US page gives 12.7 lbs for the subwoofer.

Package dimensions

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.

Width1,013.5Height454.7Depth259.1mm(39.9 × 17.9 × 10.2 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Carton Size (WxHxD) 39.9 x 17.9 x 10.2 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. The LG USA sheet for the S70TY gives the same carton size.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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.

15,400g(34 lb)3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Weights: gross 15.4 kg. LG India and LG Spain give the same figure. The US page gives 33.9 lbs, which is 15.38 kg.

Wall mountable

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Features: this soundbar can be mounted on the wall. A wall mount bracket is in the box.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Mounting the Product to a Wall section.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Rear speakers (2), Remote control, HDMI cable, Optical cable, Rear speaker cable, Wall mount bracket, Wall bracket installation guide1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: HDMI cable, optical cable, rear speaker cable, remote control, wall mount bracket. Rear Speaker Included Yes. The soundbar and subwoofer are the product itself. The manual adds the wall bracket installation guide. LG Canada and LG India list no optical cable for their markets.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 47: components for mounting are the wall bracket, soundbar screws and the wall bracket installation guide. Page 24: the remote uses two AA batteries, and the manual does not say they are supplied.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: Wall Mount Bracket Yes. The manual lists the wall bracket, soundbar screws and a wall bracket installation guide as components. Bracket screws and wall plugs are sold separately.

HDMI cable included

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: HDMI Cable Yes.

Optical cable included

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: Optical Cable Yes, US. The LG Canada page does not list an optical cable.

General

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Series

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

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

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.

S70TR2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cover lists model S70TR (S70TR, SPT5-W, SPT8-S, SPT8-SPK). SPT5-W is the subwoofer and SPT8-S the rear speakers. The UK model US70TR and the German model DS70TR are stored as aliases.

GTIN / EAN

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.

195174074367, 88060919693851Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026UPC 195174074367 in the Warranty group. The EAN 8806091969385 comes from the LG Spain page for S70TR.DESB.10Maker product pagelg.com/es/barras-de-sonido/s70tr-desbRead 23 October 2026LG Spain page for S70TR.DESB lists EAN 8806091969385. It is a Spanish SKU. The base list holds every option.

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

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.

March 20247Press articleareadvd.de/news/lg-stellt-neue-soundbars-fuer-2024-vorRead 23 October 2026Same article of 2024-03-13 lists the DS70TR in LG's 2024 soundbar range. A second AREA DVD special of 2024-03-19 gives the same.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026The page offers the soundbar for sale at 499.99 USD. This is a current price and not a launch price.

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.

$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.

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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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€5997Press articleareadvd.de/news/lg-stellt-neue-soundbars-fuer-2024-vorRead 23 October 2026LG DS70TR from July 2024 at 599 euros. The article does not state VAT, and a German list price normally includes VAT. No US launch price was found. The 499.99 USD on LG USA is a current price.

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

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.

US, CA, GB, DE, ES, IN8Spec databasegeizhals.at/lg-ds70tr-a3189592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Geizhals lists DS70TR.ADEULLK (Germany and Austria) as 500 W 5.1.1 with a wireless subwoofer and 2 wireless surround speakers, 950 x 63 x 115 mm. US and Canada from the LG USA and LG Canada pages. United Kingdom from the LG UK page. Spain from the LG Spain page. India from the LG India page.10Maker product pagelg.com/es/barras-de-sonido/s70tr-desbRead 23 October 2026Spain from this page. The page lists the same dimensions and weights as the other LG pages.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Warranty group: Color Black.

Links

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Product page

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

www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbar1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026LG USA product page, read in Chrome because curl returns 403. Specifications tab expanded with the See All toggle.

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

ch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdf2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Owner's manual 2407_Rev02, 66 pages, for S70TR (S70TR, SPT5-W, SPT8-S, SPT8-SPK). It is a media CDN copy of the LG manual. The LG USA support page lists a newer English file dated 07/09/2026 that could not be downloaded.

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.

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.

1year1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor, US.

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