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Audio system

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

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

5.11Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026General feature: Number of Channel 5.1. The product title says 5.1 Channel. The spec sheet system features row says 3.1.2, which is not used.

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.

75Maker product pagetcl.com/eu/en/soundbar/s65kRead 15 October 2026TCL Europe page for the S65K: Equipped with 7 high-quality drivers and 6 physical channels. The US page does not give a driver count. The EU page names the same model, 5.1 layout and rear speakers. The split between bar, rear speakers and subwoofer is not published.

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.

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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.

01Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Up-Firing Speaker No, Front Wide-firing Speaker No, Side-firing Speaker No.

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.

BTCL S65K

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	165.1

Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Overview: wireless subwoofer with 6.5 in driver. The page names a built-in center speaker and a built-in tweeter in the bar but gives no sizes or counts.

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 pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.

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.

Wireless3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3b: the subwoofer pairs automatically with the sound bar. It needs its own power cord, so only the audio link is wireless.

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.

165.1mm1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Subwoofer Driver Dimension 6.5 in, which is 165.1 mm. The spec sheet row Subwoofer Driver Dimensions 52 x 86mm does not fit a 6.5 in driver and is not used. The Amazon listing also says woofer diameter 6.5 inches.

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

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

21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Wireless Rear Speaker Included Yes. The quick start guide box list gives the count of 2.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Satellite Speaker x 2.

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

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Wireless3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3c: the satellite speakers pair automatically with the sound bar, and pairing is by button. They have their own power cord, so only the audio link is wireless.

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.

No3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: the sound bar and the two satellite speakers are separate items. The bar has no detachable end sections.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

630W1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Audio feature: Maximum Audio Power 630W. The page does not say RMS. Stored as the maximum figure.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio (soundbar): Maximum Audio Power (Watts) 630W. Sound pressure level 95 dB, measured with pink noise at 1 m, C-weighted. The product page says 98 dB.

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 pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Audio feature: Dolby Atmos Yes.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Audio feature: DTS:X Yes.

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.

PCM, Dolby Surround, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote section 6b note: the LED display shows the audio format, such as PCM AUDIO / DOLBY SURROUND / DOLBY ATMOS / DTS / DTS HD / DTS:X, etc. The list ends with etc. and does not tie a format to an input.

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.

BTCL S65K

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

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

MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Decoding format: Audio Format Support MP3, FLAC, WAV. The quick start guide also lists WMA.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB feature: Audio Format Support MP3, FLAC, WAV.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 9 USB: supported audio files MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC. USB format FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS. Max USB capacity 128 GB.

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

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

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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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.

BTCL S65K

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	HDMI eARC/ARC output to the TV
HDMI	1	2.0	HDMI IN for a source device
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	Music playback and software update
AC power	1	Not available	Detachable AC power cord input

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connections: HDMI ARC Yes, HDMI 2.1. HDMI IN Yes. USB Playback Yes. Port roles and the optical input are from the quick start guide.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3a overview: AC input, HDMI eARC connector, HDMI IN connector, optical input connector, USB Type A connector. Section 7b: the HDMI IN carries audio from an external device. The product page lists Optical In 0, which the quick start guide and TCL Europe page contradict.4Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-s65k-and-s60k-dolby-atmos-soundbarsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: HDMI 2.1 with eARC / HDMI 2.0 and Optical / Bluetooth 5.3. The two HDMI versions are read as the eARC output at 2.1, which the spec sheet also states, and the HDMI IN at 2.0.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI ARC Yes (eARC 2.1).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connections: HDMI ARC1 Yes, HDMI 2.1.

HDMI eARC

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI ARC Yes (eARC 2.1).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The footnote says the TV needs to support HDMI-eARC/ARC. The product page states Yes (eARC 2.1).

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI CEC Yes.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Footnote 1: requires TV support for HDMI-eARC/ARC and HDMI-CEC.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 7a: enable CEC on the TV. HDMI CEC ON.

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.

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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.

BTCL S65K

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Yes (Version 5.3).

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.

5.31Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Yes (Version 5.3).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connections: Bluetooth Yes (version 5.3).

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.

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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.

No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi No. The Amazon listing lists Wi-Fi in its connectivity field, which the maker page and spec sheet do not support.

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.

TCL Home1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Smart feature: TCL Home/T+ App Yes.

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, Android7Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/tcl-home-app-overviewRead 15 October 2026TCL support page: the TCL Home App has an iOS version and an Android version. The page is an air conditioner setup article. The S65K guide says to download TCL Home from the app stores.

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

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

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: One Remote Control Yes. Accessories: TCL One Remote.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Remote Control TCL One Remote.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Remote Control, battery type 1.5 V AAA x 2.

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Sound modes

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Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Sports, Night, Custom1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Audio feature: Sound Modes Standard / Movie / Music / Voice / Game / Sport / Custom. The spec sheet adds Night. Sports is the spec sheet wording.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio: EQ Settings STANDARD / MOVIE / MUSIC / VOICE / GAME / NIGHT / SPORTS / CUSTOM.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Special feature: Ai Sonic Auto Room Calibration Yes.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 11: AI Sonic-Adaptation is a room calibration technology. The cellphone microphone measures the test signals in the TCL Home App.

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.

TCL AI Sonic-Adaptation1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Overview: AI Sonic Auto Room Calibration powered by AI Sonic.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Special feature: Dialog Enhancer Yes.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote section 6b: Night Mode on/off button.

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, Treble3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED display table: Bass -6 to +6 and Treble -6 to +6. The remote also adjusts channel levels and audio delay.

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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TCL Tutti Choral1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Special feature: TCL Tutti Choral (ChoruSound) Yes and TCL TV Ready Yes. The guide says the function works with some TCL TVs.

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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35W3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nominal electrical characteristics table: S65K Power consumption 35 W. The same table gives 30 W for the subwoofer model S65K-SW and 15 W for the satellite model S65K-RS. The workload is not stated.

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.

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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.

Soundbar: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, detachable power cord. The wireless subwoofer and each satellite speaker have their own detachable power cord, also rated AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nominal electrical characteristics table: S65K 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, S65K-SW 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, S65K-RS 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz. What's in the box: Power Cord x 4.

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.

BTCL S65K

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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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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.

Width850Height64Depth90mm(33.5 × 2.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Main Unit Size (Soundbar) (WxHxD) 850 x 64 x 90 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Soundbar Dimensions (WxHxD) 850 x 64 x 90mm.

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.

2,750g(6.1 lb)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Main Unit Weight (Soundbar) 6.06 lbs | 2.75 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product and package information: Soundbar Weight 2.75 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.

BTCL S65K

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	220	290	330	4,900
Satellite speaker (each)	110	162	120	900

Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Net dimensions and weights: subwoofer 220 x 290 x 330 mm and 4.9 kg, rear speaker 110 x 162 x 120 mm and 0.9 kg. The spec sheet package table gives the surround width as 100 mm. The sheet states one Net Weight (Speaker) of 0.9 kg without saying if it is one speaker or the pair. It is read as one speaker because the size row is for one speaker.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product and package information: subwoofer 220 x 290 x 330 mm and 4.9 kg, surround 100 x 162 x 120 mm and 0.9 kg. The connections table gives the surround as 110 x 162 x 120 mm and so does the product page, so 110 mm is used.

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.

Width931Height288Depth455mm(36.7 × 11.3 × 17.9 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Total Package Size (WxHxD) 931 x 288 x 455mm.

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.

11,970g(26.4 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Total Package Weight 26.39 lbs | 11.97 kgs. The US product page gives a Shipping Weight of 9.58 kg for the same product. The spec sheet document is used.

Wall mountable

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Wall Mount Kit Yes.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5b and 5c: wall mount installation.

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.

Sound bar, Wireless subwoofer, 2 satellite speakers, 4 power cords, HDMI cable, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 2 wall mount brackets, 2 wall anchors, 2 wall mounting screws (M5 x 40 mm), Wall mount template, Quick start guide, Warranty card3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Sound Bar, Subwoofer, Satellite Speaker x 2, Power Cord x 4, HDMI Cable, Remote Control, Wall Mount Bracket x 2, Wall Anchor x 2, Wall Mounting Screw x 2 M5*40 mm, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Wall Mount Template. The product page adds 2 AAA remote batteries.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Wall Mount Kit Yes.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Wall Mount Kit Yes.3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5b: wall mount brackets, anchors, screws and a template are in the box.

HDMI cable included

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Accessories: HDMI Cable Yes.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: HDMI Cable Yes (Optional). The quick start guide box list shows an HDMI cable.

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.

No3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The box list names no optical cable.

General

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Series

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

S Class1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026The product title is TCL S-Class S65K. The page product type is S-Class.

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.

S65K1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Variant SKU S65K. The US store has one variant.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0H2NCQ9FBRead 15 October 2026Amazon item details: Model Number S65K, Model Name S65K, sold by Amazon.com.

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.

8460420544166Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0H2NCQ9FBRead 15 October 2026Amazon item details: UPC 846042054416.

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.

31 August 20264Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-s65k-and-s60k-dolby-atmos-soundbarsRead 15 October 2026TCL North America press release dated August 31, 2026. The PR Newswire copy is dated September 1.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026The US store lists the product at 249.99 USD with an Add to cart button.

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.

$399.994Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-s65k-and-s60k-dolby-atmos-soundbarsRead 15 October 2026The release says available now for 249.99 USD with a 399.99 USD MSRP. The MSRP is stored. US price, tax treatment not stated.

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.

US4Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-s65k-and-s60k-dolby-atmos-soundbarsRead 15 October 2026US launch release and US spec sheet.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026General feature: Color Black.

Links

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Product page

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

us.tcl.com/products/s65k1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 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.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6594843/2026_S65K_Soundbars_SpecSheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026TCL 2026 S65K soundbars spec sheet, 2 pages.

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.

static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdf3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6673890/S65K_QSG_NA.pdfRead 15 October 2026S65K quick start guide, 72 pages in several languages. TCL's S Series user manual page lists only this guide and the spec sheet for the S65K. The user manual PDF is not published yet.

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

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Warranty

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

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

1year1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/s65kRead 15 October 2026Warranty - Parts and Labor: 1-Year Limited. US page.

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