JBL Authentics 500 — Black, Single

The JBL Authentics 500 is a mains-powered home music speaker finished in black, with a heritage-inspired grille and a multi-driver 3.1 audio system. Three 25 mm aluminium dome tweeters, three 2.75-inch midrange drivers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer handle different parts of the audio range. JBL specifies 270 W maximum total speaker output at 1% total harmonic distortion; this is not described as an RMS rating. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support compatible music sources, with Ethernet and an analogue audio input providing additional connections. Dolby Atmos Music is supported with appropriate content and services, rather than being a promise that every source plays in Atmos. The speaker requires mains power and has no built-in battery or portable playback runtime. The UK version's USB-C connection is for service only, not USB music-file playback. This listing contains one speaker, not a multiroom bundle or a separate home-cinema speaker package. No unverified water-resistance rating or waterproof claim is assigned.