With Dolby Atmos content, the experience is also not very differentiated, as it does not integrate top speakers to project the sound upwards. With 590W of total system power output, entertainment will be transformed into an immersive listening experience that you can’t help but enjoy.

Each satellite speaker has a battery life of about 10 hours, and are charged when plugged into the soundbar. However, the bass frequencies are omni-directional, which means that you can place it just about anywhere in the room. The main body of the soundbar is wrapped in a perforated mesh, and disguises a small display that sits underneath it, just to the right of a small JBL logo. Unlike the JBL, it has discrete satellite speakers, supports Dolby Atmos, and has built-in voice assistant capabilities. One such alternative is the Samsung HW-Q800C, which already includes superior speakers for better playback and also supports uncompressed Dolby Atmos via Dolby True HD.Built-in Chromecast and Airplay 2 lets you stream and manage online content, and Bluetooth means your streamed music sounds great, too. Products shown, tagged or featured on YouTube by creators are sold by merchants and are subject to merchant's terms and conditions. But with so many options on the market, from the cheapest to the most expensive, is there a middle ground for those who want good sound without spending a fortune? A JBL Bluetooth soundbar for your TV offers a variety of features, including Bluetooth connectivity, a plug 'n play function for easy setup, wireless streaming from any device on your network, and TV remote control learning to reduce clutter. Bring everything you watch to life with 550 Watts of power and a 10’’ subwoofer: the driving bass of an action movie, the tension of a thriller or the beauty of a nature documentary.

although as a Dolby Atmos/DTS:X model (with four upfiring drivers in total) those ‘extra speakers’ are more to be expected. Enjoy uncompressed Dolby Atmos surround sound through a single HDMI cable thanks to the HDMI eARC connection. Soundbar reproduces a fairly balanced sound right out of the box, making it suitable for listening to lots of different music genres. It also has a better stereo soundstage and more sound enhancement features, such as dialogue enhancement.

To isolate the issue, you could try to connect it to different sources (TV, phone, Blueray, cable box etc. So much for the physical connections, as for wireless connectivity, this JBL Bar 500 has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.

To access the night mode feature that balances the volume level across different programs and commercials, simply hold the MUTE button for two seconds, then press the volume down button.The gamut of musical reproduction is underwhelming, with weak mids and an obvious ‘gap’ between what mids there are and the bass being produced by the subwoofer. The manufacturer recommends turning smart mode on with more action-packed content but keeping it off with dialogue-focused shows like the news and the weather report. The perfect option to breathe new life into your favourite music, movies, TV and games with cinema-quality MultiBeam surround sound and Dolby Atmos support from the JBL Bar 500.

If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement. I've found that completely unplugging the soundbar from power and plugging them back in somehow resets the satellites and stops them from doing that.Dialogue is clear and easy to follow, and the Bar brings all the punch and rumble to action-packed scenes. In conclusion, the JBL Bar 500 seems to be a good choice to improve the sound of your TV, as its powerful bass and clear dialogues will make you enjoy your home cinema.