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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.

9.1.55Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-stated package layout. RTINGS corrected its description to 9.1.4 on August 25, 2025 because the center upward-firing driver is not used for Atmos height channels. The maker layout is retained in this maker-claim field.

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.

172Press releaselg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-launches-its-2024-flagship-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly states 17 speakers in the supplied system. Passive radiators are described separately and are not counted.

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.

Not available

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.

52Press releaselg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-launches-its-2024-flagship-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Five physical upward-firing speakers including the center-up-firing speaker. That center driver is intended to raise dialogue to the screen.

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 S95TR

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
SPT8-W subwoofer	Woofer	1	Not available
SPT9-SL rear speaker	Rear driver	1	Front-facing
SPT9-SL rear speaker	Rear surround driver	1	Side-facing
SPT9-SL rear speaker	Rear top driver	1	Up-firing
SPT9-SR rear speaker	Rear driver	1	Front-facing
SPT9-SR rear speaker	Rear surround driver	1	Side-facing
SPT9-SR rear speaker	Rear top driver	1	Up-firing

Source6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Appendix pages 72-73. Subwoofer: one speaker. Each rear: one rear, one rear-surround side and one rear-top speaker. This is a partial published layout. Bar drivers are not listed in this table. Front and upward rear orientations also appear in the speaker diagrams.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connectivity lists Wireless Active Subwoofer. The manual identifies the supplied subwoofer as SPT8-W.

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.

Wireless5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wireless audio link. Separate AC power is required.

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.

203.2mm9Maker spec sheet (PDF)regro.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/7417349_1_P_PROD_SPEC_TeLGMD22DS95TRRead 8 October 2026LG Austrian DS95TR sheet dated May 21, 2024, page 2 specifically names subwoofer SPT8-W and gives 8 inches. The US S95TR manual identifies that same supplied SPT8-W component. Exact inch-to-mm conversion. Only this identified component fact is used. DS95TR regional power, warranty, accessories and package mass are not inherited.

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.

25Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front page names included rear surround and up-firing speakers. Dimensions identify a two-enclosure pair as 2EA. SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR are the supplied rear models.

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

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Wireless5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front page calls the included rears wireless. Each rear needs its own AC power cable.

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.

No6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Installation pages 6-8 identifies separate wireless SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR enclosures, not detachable bar ends.

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.

810W8Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026S95TR simple manual MFL05806707 revision 2407_Rev02, page 1 explicitly gives Amplifier (Total RMS Output power) 810 W RMS. Covers S95TR and the supplied SPT9-SL/SPT9-SR rears. This is package total output, not electrical consumption. Load and distortion conditions are not stated.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Pages 35 and 39 identify playback via HDMI. High-quality lossless audio requires eARC or direct HDMI input.

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

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Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Pages 35 and 39 identify playback via HDMI.

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.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Appendix page 72 Available Digital Input Audio Format. The printed Dobly Digital Plus typo is normalized to Dolby Digital Plus.

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 S95TR

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos
HDMI input	DTS:X

Source6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 35 explicitly names eARC support for DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. Page 39 explicitly names Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with a direct HDMI source. The manual does not identify Atmos transport codec for each path, so no Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD Atmos transport is inferred.

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, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 46 Playable File Specifications. USB storage route. DRM files and video files cannot be played.

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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192kHz6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 72. Digital audio input available sampling frequencies are 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. USB file limits are stored separately.

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.

192kHz6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 46. USB FLAC and WAV file playback supports sampling frequencies up to 192 kHz.

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.

Not available

24bits6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 46 lists FLAC and WAV at 16 or 24 bits via 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 S95TR

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	Not available	TV video output and eARC/ARC audio return
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	2.0	USB storage audio playback
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Back diagram page 25 and specifications page 72 show one of each HDMI IN, TV eARC/ARC HDMI, optical, USB and AC IN. USB-A shape is shown in the diagram. Page 46 lists USB 2.0 storage devices. No subwoofer audio socket is shown.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support section.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support section.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support section names CEC (Simplink).

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support section. One dedicated source input and one TV output.

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 S95TR

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

Source6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Appendix page 72 explicitly supports 4K at 120 Hz with YCbCr 4:2:0 and HDCP 2.3. RTINGS public comparison further limits the S95TR 4K120 mode to 8-bit. Full 10-bit 4K120 support is not claimed.11Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/lg/s95trRead 8 October 2026Public comparison with Samsung HW-Q990D explicitly identifies LG S95TR 4K at 120 Hz as 8-bit, compared with Samsung 10-bit. This adds the bit-depth restriction to the manufacturer 4:2:0 passthrough mode. Detailed measured numeric results are member-only and are not accessed.

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.

HDR10, Dolby Vision5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support gives HDR10 Yes, HDR10+ No and Dolby Vision 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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support names VRR / ALLM.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI Support names VRR / ALLM.

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.

2.36Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Appendix page 72 states HDCP 2.3.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth Streaming and Bluetooth 5.1 are listed.

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.

5.16Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth page 42.

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, AAC6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth page 42 explicitly lists SBC and 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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section.

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.

802.11a/b/g/n6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026System table page 73.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connectivity lists Wi-Fi (2.4G / 5G).

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.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Highlights. Google Cast is called Chromecast. Availability can depend on country and service account.

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.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Pages 48 and 51. Google Assistant and Alexa require a separate compatible assistant device. No built-in voice assistant is claimed. Country, language and service restrictions apply.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Front diagram page 20 explicitly labels a built-in microphone used for Room Calibration in LG ThinQ. This is a calibration microphone. It does not make Google Assistant or Alexa built in.

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 ThinQ6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 47 current manual names LG ThinQ. Earlier 2024 manuals named LG Soundbar. The current supported app is stored.

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, Android5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Smartphone Remote App lists 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.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Page 48 explicitly directs users to Google Home to set up multiroom with Google Cast speakers. Pages 49-50 describe playing to multiple AirPlay 2 speakers.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Included Accessories.

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Sound modes

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AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Bass Blast, Bass Blast +, Sports, Game5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Modes section. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are decoding formats, not selectable sound presets in the manual.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Highlights names AI Room Calibration.

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.

AI Room Calibration Pro7Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/tv-soundbars/soundbars/s95trRead 8 October 2026All Spec Convenience names AI Room Calibration Pro (App). Overview says it compensates rear speaker placement.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Clear Voice Pro in Sound Modes.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Pages 28-29. Night Time reduces overall volume and raises quiet sounds. Available on remote and app.

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.

Treble, Mid, Bass6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Sound Tuning page 31 explicitly lists Treble, Mid and Bass from -6 to +6, apart from per-speaker level adjustments.

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 Orchestra5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026WOW Orchestra plays the compatible LG TV speakers with the bar. TV compatibility is required and the TV is not included.

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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65W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet Power section specifies soundbar alone 65 W. Subwoofer 40 W and rear speaker 33 W are excluded. Canadian sheet has conflicting 65 W and 35 W entries. Austrian DS95TR has a different 78 W entry and is not used.

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.

0.5W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet Power section states 0.5 W or less for soundbar standby. This is an upper limit. Other components and networked standby are excluded.

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.

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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.

AC mains power. Separate power cable for the bar, subwoofer and each rear speaker.6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Installation pages 6-7 connects each supplied enclosure to an outlet. Back diagram page 25 names AC IN. Voltage range is not published in the US manual.

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 S95TR

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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.

Width1,250Height63Depth135mm(49.2 × 2.5 × 5.3 in)6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Appendix page 72 gives bar alone including its base. Metric dimensions are approximate as printed. No bracket or external cable included.

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.

5,650g(12.5 lb)7Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/tv-soundbars/soundbars/s95trRead 8 October 2026All Spec Weight Main 5.65 kg, converted exactly to grams. Same S95TR bar as US manual.

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 S95TR

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
SPT8-W subwoofer	201.7	407	403	10,000
Each SPT9-SL or SPT9-SR rear speaker	159	223	142	Not available
SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR rear speaker pair	Not available	Not available	Not available	4,080

Source7Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/tv-soundbars/soundbars/s95trRead 8 October 2026All Spec Dimension and Weight. Each rear has stated dimensions. Published 4.08 kg Rear Speaker (2EA) is pair mass, stored in a separate explicitly named pair row. No per-enclosure mass is inferred. Subwoofer 10.0 kg. Metric dimensions agree with US manual.

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.

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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.

26,400g(58.2 lb)7Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/tv-soundbars/soundbars/s95trRead 8 October 2026All Spec Weight Gross Weight 26.4 kg for complete S95TR package. Exact conversion to grams. No optional speakers included.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Pages 53-58 describe wall mounting the bar and the included rear speakers.

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.

S95TR soundbar, SPT8-W wireless subwoofer, SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR wireless rear speakers, Remote control, Two AA batteries, Power cables, Wall mount brackets, Warranty card, HDMI cable10Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US reference package. Included Accessories names remote, AA x2, wall mount bracket, warranty card and HDMI cable. Current manual cover identifies SPT8-W and SPT9-SL/SPT9-SR. Installation instructions identify power cables for all supplied enclosures. Building-fixing screws and wall plugs are not supplied. Optical cable availability for the US package is not confirmed.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Included Accessories gives Wall Mount Bracket Yes. Wall plugs and building-fixing screws are sold separately per manual.

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.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US Included Accessories gives HDMI Cable Yes. Canadian accessory contents differ and are not inherited.

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.

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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.

S95TR, S95TR.DUSALLK3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-S95TR.DUSALLKRead 8 October 2026US support page identifies S95TR.DUSALLK. The supplied components are SPT8-W, SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR in the linked manual.

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.

1951740743295Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Warranty section UPC for US reference package.

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.

19 December 20231Press releaselgcorp.com/media/release/27130Read 8 October 2026Global announcement names S95TR in the 2024 lineup. Retail availability followed in April 2024.

Status

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

Available4Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s95tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 8 October 2026US product page lists the stock S95TR for sale.

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.

$1,4992Press releaselg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-launches-its-2024-flagship-soundbarRead 8 October 2026US launch release dated April 17, 2024 states $1,499 retail price and immediate availability. US price excludes sales tax. Supports release_date 2024-04.

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.

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.

US2Press releaselg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-launches-its-2024-flagship-soundbarRead 8 October 2026US stock S95TR package. No optional speakers or TV included.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black4Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s95tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 8 October 2026US Warranty specification names 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-s95tr-home-theater-soundbar4Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s95tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 8 October 2026

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.

static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/S95TR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026LG Electronics USA one-page specification sheet dated July 25, 2024. Hosted by a retailer. The original maker PDF identifies S95TR.

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.

gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile6Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Current S95TR.DUSALLK English owner manual from LG US support, listed July 22, 2026. Cover identifies S95TR, SPT8-W, SPT9-SL and SPT9-SR.

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.

1year3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-S95TR.DUSALLKRead 8 October 2026US reference SKU. One year parts and labor. Applies to lawful US purchases only.

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