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It runs on mains power (100-240 V AC) and the maker lists no battery.","audio_channels":"Sound system is listed as 3.1 and Dolby Atmos Music, with virtual Dolby Atmos. The enum has no 3.1 option, so other is stored.","drivers":"Three 25 mm AI aluminum dome tweeters, three 69.85 mm (2.75 in) midrange drivers and one 16.5 cm (6.5 in) down-firing subwoofer, plus the SlipStream bass port. The sheet gives no per-driver power.","audio_output_power_claimed_w":"Total speaker output power (max at 1% THD): 270 W. The sheet does not say continuous or peak, so the unspecified-rating field is used.","frequency_response_min_hz":"40 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB.","frequency_response_max_hz":"40 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB.","equalizer":"Volume, bass and treble controls on the speaker. The JBL One app adds equalizer settings.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"Auto-tuning: the speaker calibrates and optimizes audio for each location every time it is powered on.","bluetooth_version":"Bluetooth 5.3.","bluetooth_profiles":"A2DP 1.3.2 and AVRCP 1.5.","wifi_standards":"IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.","network_audio_protocols":"Sheet names AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect. Alexa Cast and Roon Ready are from the manual. Tidal Connect is from reviews.","voice_assistants":"Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa work at the same time through built-in microphones. They may not be available in all countries or languages.","firmware_updatable":"With a Wi-Fi connection the speaker receives software and feature updates automatically.","dimensions_mm":"447 x 240 x 255.7 mm, listed as width x height x depth. Package is 515 x 322 x 315 mm.","weight_g":"7.8 kg for the speaker. 11.4 kg is the packed weight.","materials":"Premium aluminum frame, custom synthetic leather-wrapped enclosure and reimagined Quadrex grille. The maker says it is made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastic and 50% recycled aluminum.","other_certifications":"Shipped in an FSC-certified carton printed with soy ink.","in_the_box":"Box contents table: 1 speaker, 1 power cord, 1 quick start guide, 1 safety sheet, 1 warranty card."}},{"url":"https://support.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw3fc8d3e6/pdfs/HA_JBL_Authentics_200_&_500_OM_V8_ES-MX-.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["manual_url","manufacturer_url","bluetooth_version","bluetooth_profiles","multipoint","wireless_range_m","wifi_standards","network_audio_protocols","speaker_link_protocols","stereo_pairing","ports","controls","companion_app_platforms","automatic_sound_adjustment","firmware_updatable","battery","voice_assistants"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Mexican Spanish edition of the combined Authentics 200 and 500 owner's manual. No English edition was found on a host that could be read.","manufacturer_url":"Product page URL printed in the manual's troubleshooting section for the Authentics 500.","multipoint":"Section 5.2.3: the speaker supports multipoint connection and a second Bluetooth device can pair without disconnecting the first. The number of devices is not stated.","wireless_range_m":"Section 5.2.3: the Bluetooth connection is lost beyond 10 m (33 ft). Stored as the maker's stated range.","wifi_standards":"Section 9, Authentics 500 column: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.","network_audio_protocols":"Sections 5 and 7 name Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Alexa Cast and Spotify Connect. The trademark page names Roon Ready.","speaker_link_protocols":"Section 7.1.6 covers multi-room playback with Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa Multi-Room Music speakers. Up to 6 Chromecast speakers depending on network bandwidth. Max linked speakers is not stored because only the Chromecast limit is stated.","stereo_pairing":"The manual does not describe stereo pairing. See the JBL One app source.","ports":"Rear panel: power, USB, AUX (3.5 mm), Ethernet and a microphone slider. USB plays MP3 files only on the US version. Section 9: USB-C, 5 V DC 1 A, and USB playback in the US version while other versions use USB for service only.","controls":"Top panel: Bluetooth button, play controls (press once play or pause, twice next, three times previous), rotary volume, Moment button, treble and bass controls. Rear: voice assistant microphone slider.","companion_app_platforms":"Android or iOS device with the JBL One app.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"Section 8.1.2: auto-tuning starts each time the speaker is connected to power and music starts. It takes three minutes and uses the microphones. It is disabled when the microphone is off.","firmware_updatable":"Section 8.2: when connected to the internet the speaker software updates automatically to the latest version.","battery":"Power source is 100-240 V AC mains only, with no battery in the specifications or the box.","voice_assistants":"Section 6: Google Assistant and Alexa are set up in the JBL One app and used by voice over the home network. Bluetooth mode does not support voice commands. No phone is needed once set up."}},{"url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jbl-one/id1610239857","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["stereo_pairing","companion_app_platforms","equalizer"],"notes":{"stereo_pairing":"Harman's JBL One app version history: version 1.7.19 (25 March 2024) added stereo pairing for the Authentics 500. Pairing depends on the model.","companion_app_platforms":"App Store listing requires iOS 16 or later.","equalizer":"Version 1.9.11 (25 October 2024) upgraded the equalizer with presets and more advanced customization."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-authentics-500-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["release_date","equalizer","network_audio_protocols","ports","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review says released in September 2023, announced at IFA 2023 at the end of August 2023.","equalizer":"App equalizer lets users adjust mid as well as bass and treble. No presets at review time. The band count was not stored because the app equalizer was later upgraded.","network_audio_protocols":"Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Alexa and Chromecast listed.","ports":"Review lists USB-C, Ethernet, 3.5 mm aux and a 2-pin power port.","launch_price_usd":"Review lists $699.99 / GBP 579.99 / AU$999. The US launch price stored is $699.95 from AFTVnews. The two differ by four cents."}},{"url":"https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-authentics-500","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["network_audio_protocols","status"],"notes":{"network_audio_protocols":"Review lists AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, plus Alexa Multiroom.","status":"Review page lists the speaker with current UK retail offers from Amazon, JBL UK, Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson."}},{"url":"https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-authentics-500","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["model_numbers","markets","colors","launch_price_eur","bluetooth_playback","bluetooth_codecs","battery","ports","variants"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Spec table gives UK model JBLAUTH500BLKUK.","markets":"Spec table gives UK and EU recommended prices.","variants":"UK model JBLAUTH500BLKUK is a separate sold version. The US and EU versions are from the retailer listings. GBP prices are not stored. No UK EAN was read on an opened page.","colors":"Spec table lists Black only.","launch_price_eur":"Spec table lists EU RRP 629.99 EUR. Launch coverage by Tom's Guide and Stereonet rounds it to 629 EUR. German retailers list the same 629.99 EUR as UVP including VAT.","bluetooth_codecs":"Only SBC is stored. This review says SBC and AAC. Best Buy Canada's review says the speaker only supports SBC. SBC is the only codec all sources agree on. AAC is left out because of the conflict.","battery":"Review says there is no integrated battery and no option to add one.","ports":"Review lists a 3.5 mm aux input, an Ethernet socket and a USB-C port that is for service outside the US, plus a figure-of-8 power connector."}},{"url":"https://blog.bestbuy.ca/review/jbl-authentics-500-high-fidelity-powered-speaker-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["bluetooth_playback","bluetooth_codecs"],"notes":{"bluetooth_codecs":"Spec list says Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC codec. Review text says it only supports the basic SBC protocol."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/news/jbl-unveils-new-authentics-smart-speaker-with-obscene-270w-of-power-at-ifa-2023","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["announce_date","launch_price_eur","launch_price_usd","colors"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Published 30 August 2023 before IFA 2023 opened on 1 September. Reports the JBL launch of the Authentics series.","launch_price_eur":"Launch price quoted as $699 / GBP 579 / 629 EUR. Stored value 629.99 EUR is the retail UVP, which matches. Tax treatment is not stated here, EU prices include VAT.","launch_price_usd":"Quoted as $699, which fits both 699.95 and 699.99.","colors":"All models available in black."}},{"url":"https://www.aftvnews.com/?p=41597","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["launch_price_usd","release_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Announcement report: Authentics 500 for $699.95. TechRadar and audioXpress write $699.99. The 699.95 value follows JBL's usual US price style. Tax treatment is not stated.","release_date":"Pre-order September 12, Europe September 15, North America September 17, 2023."}},{"url":"https://www.stereonet.com/news/jbl-unveils-classic-style-authentics-wireless-speakers-at-ifa-2023","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["release_date","launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"release_date":"Available in black from September 15, 2023.","launch_price_eur":"Authentics 500 sold for 629 EUR at launch."}},{"url":"https://www.medimax.de/p/1422285/authentics-500","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["gtins","model_numbers"],"notes":{"gtins":"German listing for JBLAUTH500BLKEP gives EAN 1200130000683. The check digit is valid.","model_numbers":"Manufacturer item number JBLAUTH500BLKEP for the EU version."}},{"url":"https://electronicexpress.com/catalog/212297/jbl-authentic500-authentics-500-smart-home-bluetooth-speaker-black","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["gtins","model_numbers"],"notes":{"gtins":"US listing for JBLAUTH500BLKAM gives UPC 050036396264.","model_numbers":"US item JBLAUTH500BLKAM."}},{"url":"https://harman.com/india/pages/JBL-Introduces-Authentics-Series-of-In-Home-Audio-Speakers;-Blends-Timeless-Retro-Style-with-Premium-Sound.aspx","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["materials","voice_assistants"],"notes":{"materials":"Premium aluminium frame, custom synthetic leather-wrapped enclosure and reimagined Quadrex grille. 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastic and 50% recycled aluminum.","voice_assistants":"Alexa and Google Assistant are available at the same time on the same device."}}],"fields_filled":43,"updated":"2026-10-21"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}