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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.

3.1.21Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Maker-stated 3.1.2 configuration of bar plus supplied wireless subwoofer. Virtual surround processing does not add physical rear speakers.

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.

64Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker directly labels 6 Speaker Units for exact supplied 3.1.2 package. Five in bar plus one sub driver. Passive radiators, virtual surrounds and optional products excluded.

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

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.

51Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026US maker About This Item explicitly three front-firing speakers and dual up-firing speakers. Physical five-driver bar, separately corroborated by exact JP inventory of 2 front + 1 center + 2 up. No conversion from output-channel count.

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.

21Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
SA-B600 front left/right	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	2	Not available	Front-firing
SA-B600 center	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	1	Not available	Front-firing
SA-B600 top	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	2	Not available	Up-firing
SA-WB600	Cone subwoofer	1	160	Not available

Source4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact JP front full-range 2, center full-range 1, top 2, all 46 x 54 mm, sub 160 mm. English guide printed 64–65 calls each cone type. Exact US B&H explicitly full-range 2 up + 3 front, one 160 mm sub driver. Rectangular 46 x 54 is retained as type description, not diameter.

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 pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 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.

Wireless5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

160mm5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

08Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact review bar + wireless sub two-unit package, lacks discrete rears. TechRadar exact spec No Rears and guide full content corroborate.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Playback via TV return-audio link under original guide port limits. No dedicated HDMI source input in bar.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026eARC decoding per original guide. Does not imply optical/ARC DTS:X decoding or DTS:X physical rears.

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 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 67 original guide supported-codec table visually inspected. Full listed decoding excludes MPEG-2/4 AAC because manual regional caveat prevents unconditional US assignment. Current US/JP specification tables incorrectly claim optical DD+/Atmos, rejected in favor of guide.

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
Optical	LPCM 2ch	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS 96/24	Not available

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 67: eARC all stored codecs. ARC two-channel PCM, DD, DD+, Atmos-over-DD+, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24. Optical two-channel PCM, DD, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24. No HDMI input. Max PCM input 2/6/8 channels includes LFE, not output-driver count. Dolby Atmos generic only on eARC, with DD+ transport separately on ARC and eARC. MPEG-AAC regional caveat omitted.

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.

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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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192kHz4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact JP HT-B600 wired eARC LPCM row 192 kHz/24 bit, versus ARC/optical 48 kHz/24 bit. This is the published route/codec limit, not a Bluetooth/file-playback or device-wide limit.

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.

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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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24bits4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same JP wired LPCM row: eARC 192 kHz 24 bit, ARC/optical 48 kHz 24 bit. No high-res Bluetooth implication.

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

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Connectivity

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

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC/ARC audio return
Optical	1	TV IN optical audio
USB-A	1	UPDATE, software updates only
AC power	1	Bar AC power inlet

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 7–8 rear connector inventory, 64–65 specifications. Only four bar connectors. USB-A update only, no music-file or USB audio playback claim. Supplied subwoofer separate AC inlet, wireless audio link. No physical subwoofer audio output on bar.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact own-unit review explicitly only one HDMI port, so no HDMI passthrough. Guide connector inventory independently 0 dedicated source input, one TV return HDMI.

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

5.34Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026JP exact 5.3, corroborated by exact US maker specifications and US B&H. BLE control/app connection is separate from A2DP received audio.

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, AAC5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

No8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact review no Wi-Fi music integration, phone playback Bluetooth only. Bluetooth-linked app internet updates do not establish Wi-Fi radio.

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.

Sony | BRAVIA Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Android, iOS6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US HTB600 listing explicitly Android & iOS BRAVIA Connect for adjusting settings and setup.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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Sound Field On/Off, Voice Mode, Night Mode, Dolby Speaker Virtualizer5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 40–41 surround Sound Field, Voice, Night and explicit Dolby Speaker Virtualizer setting. Printed 51 Sound Field Type setting. Voice Mode disabled when Dolby Speaker Virtualizer and Sound Field are enabled. No fabricated music/movie/game presets.

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.

No8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact own-unit review says no automatic calibration. Users manually enter listening distance and ceiling height. Printed 51 manual positioning/output level agrees. Not counted as measured acoustic 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.

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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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 level5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 15 remote BASS adjusts bass volume. App Bass level. Position/distance/output level setup is separate from multiband EQ.

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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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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35W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar On 35 W. Subwoofer 20 W excluded. Electrical consumption, not total audio output.

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.

0.5W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar 0.5 W or less with Bluetooth Standby Off. Maximum published limit, not a measured figure. Network standby separate.

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.

2W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar 2 W or less with Bluetooth Standby On. Subwoofer and US support HDMI-CEC-only 0.5 W condition excluded.

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.

120 V AC, 60 Hz for the US soundbar and supplied subwoofer6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US listing 120 V AC 60 Hz, corroborated by original Sony US reference guide 535063826-11(1), both bar YY2088C1 and sub YY2088C2. No conversion from Japanese 100 V or EU 230 V.7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3a0bbb7ec970d728862fb374308aea3297a96a9ac6e507bb2a514e8e5bf6e18b_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony US two-page Reference Guide 5-063-826-11(1), printed Vietnam 2025, YY2088C1 and YY2088C2 power 120 V AC 60 Hz. This is the original printed document, not generated Manuals+ prose. Web tool primary text readable. Ordinary local download failed and was not bypassed.

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

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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.

Width950Height64Depth110mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.3 in)5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 approximately 950 W x 64 H x 110 D mm bar alone, projection portion excluded, without optional supplied feet. Same US reference guide.

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.

3,100g(6.8 lb)5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 approximately 3.1 kg bar alone, converted exactly to 3100 g. Excludes 7.7 kg subwoofer, packaging/cables. Feet version published same 3.1 kg.

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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
SA-WB600 supplied subwoofer	210	388	388	7,700
SA-B600 bar with supplied feet	950	77	110	3,100

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65–66 approximately 950 x 77 x 110 mm/3.1 kg with feet, supplied sub 210 x 388 x 388 mm/7.7 kg. Approximation retained. What Hi-Fi sub W39 D21 cm order conflicts, guide wins.

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.

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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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

SA-B600 soundbar, SA-WB600 wireless subwoofer, RMT-AH513U remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cords for bar and subwoofer, Two feet, Foot attachment screws, Wall mounting template, Documents6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026US B&H remote + battery, HDMI, feet, AC cords. Exact US Sony support identifies supplied component names and battery inclusion in What's in the Box. Guide 19–20 proves foot quantity 2, foot screws 2, template 1, documents. AC cord count 2 or 4 is regional so no exact cord quantity stored. No optional speaker, wall screws or optical cable added.10Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-b600Read 8 October 2026US support specifications box list includes remote control, remote batteries, HDMI cable, AC cord, foot, wall template, warranty card, quick setup guide and reference guide. Original guide and exact US retailer corroborate the package.

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.

No5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 24–30 direct wall screw/keyhole mounting, wall screws and anchors must be obtained separately. Complete supplied content 19–20 has template + foot screws, no separate mounting brackets/mount.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

No5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete supplied content 19–20 has HDMI but no optical cable. Exact US retailer box list corroborates. HDMI and no optical included refers to the standard HTB600 package.

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.

BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

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.

HT-B600, HTB600, SA-B600, SA-WB600, RMT-AH513U, YY2088C6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026US exact maker support identifies SA-B600, SA-WB600, RMT-AH513U. Maker page HT-B600 and exact US retailer HTB600. Original US reference guide 535063826-11 states YY2088C. Combined exact reference identifiers, not sibling SA-G700/SA-WG700.7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3a0bbb7ec970d728862fb374308aea3297a96a9ac6e507bb2a514e8e5bf6e18b_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US Reference Guide front YY2088C. Bar YY2088C1 and sub YY2088C2 in specifications. Main marketed model HT-B600 from maker and US support.10Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-b600Read 8 October 2026Exact US support header for HT-B600 lists supplied RMT-AH513U, SA-WB600 and SA-B600. Regional variation is explicitly noted. These names agree with the exact Japanese HT-B600 table. The current US specifications page incorrectly lists older SA-G700 and SA-WG700 names, which are excluded.

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.

0272429307596Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

2 April 20252Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-02-Cinema-is-Coming-Home-Sony-Electronics-Announces-New-BRAVIA-R-Theater-Home-Audio-Products-for-Enhanced-Home-Cinema-ExperienceRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics April 2, 2025 first launch release. Pricing and availability were still stated as Spring 2025, so this announcement does not establish an exact US retail launch date.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

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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€4993Press releasesony.de/presscentre/cinema-is-coming-home-die-neuen-sony-bravia-theatre-home-audio-produkte-sorgen-fur-ein-intensiveres-heimkinoerlebnis-z60iayRead 8 October 2026German maker April 2 launch: Bar 6 available April 10, 2025, UVP 499 EUR. Exact country/market scope, not US launch price. Launch release explicitly says Sub 7/Rear 8 not compatible with Bar 6/System 6.

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, DE1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Reference US Black HT-B600 currently sold by maker. Same marketed HT-B600 in Germany is supported by separate maker launch source. Region-specific mains/box facts stay US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb6001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 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.

www.sony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.html4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Japanese HT-B600 table identifies SA-B600/SA-WB600 and correct layout, unlike current US specifications page copied SA-G700/SA-WG700 names and invalid HDMI-input/optical formats. Hardware counts/routes corroborated with original same-model English guide and US maker/retailer. Japanese 100 V, package mass/dimensions and local AAC transport capability not assigned to US package.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdf5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original English guide 2088, HT-B600/HT-BD60 shared document. Marketed reference is HT-B600. No Costco alias/bundle inference. US reference original 535063826-11 separately YY2088C. Same hardware dimensions/ports.

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.

1year6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US HTB600 listing limited one-year manufacturer warranty, no regional statutory rights or extended plan.

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