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› JBL Bar 1000MK2, 960W, 7.1.4ch Soundbar versus JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer
JBL Bar 1000MK2 versus JBL Bar 500
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| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2, 960W, 7.1.4ch Soundbar | JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 126,000 | KSh 69,000 |
| Sales | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 11 - For Apr 2026 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 0 - For Apr 2026 |
| Views | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 148 - For Apr 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | June 2025 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 7.1.4ch | 5.1ch |
| Total output | 960W | 590W |
| Platform | Chromecast Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 Multibeam Alexa Multi-Room Google Assistant Siri Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Roon Ready | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam |
| Key features | Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity Apple AirPlay 2 Detachable wireless surround speakers PureVoice dialogue enhancement Easy room calibration HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatible | Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Wide soundstage with JBL Multibeam technology Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | 3 x HDMI HDMI eARC | HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Type A | Type A - Service Only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 | Yes |
| Ethernet port | RJ45 | - |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 325 x 400 x 325 mm (W x H x D) | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 9.1 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 300W 10-inch Driver | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | Wireless Subwoofer | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 854 x 52 x 128 mm (W x H x D) | 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm |
| Main unit weight | 5.5 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Main unit output | 500W 6 x (44 x 80mm) Racetrack Drivers 2 x 70mm Up-firing Full-range Drivers 2 x 25mm Tweeters | 290W 4 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters |
| Main unit features | Dolby Atmos DTS:X Dolby Vision Passthrough Room Calibration Enhanced Voice Clarity AI Sound Boost Spatial Audio | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 189 x 52 x 128 mm (W x H x D) | - |
| Surround speaker weight | 0.9 kg | - |
| Surround speaker output | 160W 2 x (44 x 90mm) Racetrack Driver 2 x 70mm Up-firing Full-range | - |
| Surround speaker features | 6600mAh Rechargeable Up to 10h Playtime | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - | - |
| Standby consumption | - | 2.0W |
| Power features | - | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |