Can It Compete With Samsung Soundbars? JBL Bar 500 Review

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The JBL Bar 500 is a 5.1-channel soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos. Find out how it compares to other soundbars by watching the review!
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Video timestamps:
Price & design: 00:00
Connectivity: 01:41
Audio demo: 03:10
Audio setup: 04:47
Bass: 05:41
Treble: 06:54
Soundstage: 07:41
Dolby Atmos demo: 08:13
Atmos performance: 10:01
Verdict: 11:00
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  • @TotallydubbedHD
    @TotallydubbedHD Жыл бұрын

    Buy the JBL Bar 500 from Newegg: howl.me/clRqtFsW3J6 Buy the JBL Bar 500 from Amazon: locally.link/hDWc Buy the Bar 500 from JBL: fave.co/3HaJV51 Video timestamps: Price & design: 00:00 Connectivity: 01:41 Audio demo: 03:10 Audio setup: 04:47 Bass: 05:41 Treble: 06:54 Soundstage: 07:41 Dolby Atmos demo: 08:13 Atmos performance: 10:01 Verdict: 11:00

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yandronunez1252 not tried the other, so can't comment but generally not impressed by Sony's soundbars

  • @yandronunez1252

    @yandronunez1252

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@TotallydubbedHD what about compared to the sony ht-g700? Mostly the Dolby atmos aspect.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yandronunez1252 the Sony is poor in almost every way.

  • @GOBRADON502
    @GOBRADON5028 ай бұрын

    I just bought the system got it in actually yesterday and this thing hits hard.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you're enjoying it!

  • @xiaofengwang6653
    @xiaofengwang6653 Жыл бұрын

    Jbl bar 1300x is coming. Can't wait to see your review on it! I'll see if it worth the extra on price compare to the bar 1000. Then I'll decide which one to get.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha, not even heard of that model - let's see if and when it comes out, and if I can get it in for review! Thanks for you support :)

  • @mikeymike1854
    @mikeymike1854 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds amazing and I'm listening on my phone,I can imagine in person

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @baltukur3368

    @baltukur3368

    Жыл бұрын

    I bought this for the price nothing comes close at this price the 9.1 is better I played around with the Samsung over priced the Bose I even tried the 5.1 with upfiring speaker it was good but didn't come with sub woofer the best value is 5.1 for best sound experience 9.1

  • @zulfaqar90
    @zulfaqar905 ай бұрын

    Sir what happen if i increase the bass to level 5 with the bass eq to max . Will the bass distort or just being overwhelming?

  • @benmuraguri
    @benmuraguri9 ай бұрын

    Best review Ive come accross👌

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy, much appreciated!

  • @f1colaforyou
    @f1colaforyou5 ай бұрын

    Hello, regarding the HDMI connections, am I able to use a cable box with this soundbar? It looks like I can connect the cable box to the soundbar hdmi in and then connect the soundbar to the tv using the arc hdmi. Is that correct?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    5 ай бұрын

    That's correct.

  • @erosnvidia
    @erosnvidia Жыл бұрын

    There is dts support? It’s possibile to adjust the center channel? Because the previus 5.1 don’t have anytings and the dialogue are terrible. Thanks

  • @BamPlan

    @BamPlan

    Жыл бұрын

    Would love to know the answer on this as well, in terms of if the center channel can be adjusted

  • @nikukii
    @nikukii Жыл бұрын

    Good review, good info. I know my choice now :)

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @nimbleapparition5594
    @nimbleapparition55943 ай бұрын

    jbl bar 500 or the samsung hw q700c which is better (i have 50-50 use of movies and music as well)

  • @ensbeats946
    @ensbeats94611 ай бұрын

    If i have a tv with only hdmi arc, dolby atmos will work ? Or only if i have eArc?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes it will without issues. Just that you won't get uncompressed Atmos.

  • @necromorf_3053
    @necromorf_3053 Жыл бұрын

    I bought the JBL 3.1 with the 10” sub like 3/4 years ago , powerful sub but the only downsize is sound-bar lacks mids , when watching tv shows and movies you have to have the remote on hand because you constantly turn volume up and down ,annoying and it ruins the experience, if they fixed this issue on the 5.1 and 9.1 , I may upgrade soon , great review btw .

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you liked the review!

  • @aleksandernovak2541

    @aleksandernovak2541

    10 ай бұрын

    Did they fix it

  • @craigharrison5406

    @craigharrison5406

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, there is an app controlled equalizer that lets you change the bass, mids or treble to whatever you want.@@aleksandernovak2541

  • @davidcampbell8599
    @davidcampbell859911 ай бұрын

    Which soundbar systems come with a subwoofer that extent lower than this one, the Samsungs?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    11 ай бұрын

    Depends on the budget. Sennheiser Ambeo is the best I've come across in a soundbar system.

  • @valbal863
    @valbal8632 ай бұрын

    I don’t understand, does it have built in Alexa?

  • @earlermita
    @earlermita6 ай бұрын

    I found listening to music really good BUT tv audio via eArc sucks. My old Marshall Stanmore II is better when watching TV. Any recommended set up or EQ settings that will make it better?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    6 ай бұрын

    Other than the EQ, there's not much you can do.

  • @gabrielqueteimportante8499

    @gabrielqueteimportante8499

    6 ай бұрын

    Is not bad bro 😂

  • @ashok0166
    @ashok01666 ай бұрын

    how to off or on both features smart mode and pure voice plz tell me

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    6 ай бұрын

    Read the manual

  • @juanrios-lm3it
    @juanrios-lm3it Жыл бұрын

    which one is better between bar 500 and samsung HW-S800B?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    No idea, not tried the other

  • @GeorgeKershawBMX
    @GeorgeKershawBMX Жыл бұрын

    Just bought myself this, saved £100 through student discount 😉 if it’s anything like JBL’s portable Bluetooth speakers the sound will be amazing! EDIT: Having watched this, perhaps it’s not the best option.. what would you suggest out of this, the Denon S517 and the Samsung Q800B? Price aside, what would you say gives the best experience for films and music? Thanks!

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, there are better alternatives, namely the one from Samsung is superior in many ways; suggest checking the description for my reviews!

  • @jdmatefratus4030

    @jdmatefratus4030

    8 ай бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD how does the Jbl 5.1 subwoofer sound compare to the Samsung Q800C subwoofer. What one gets lower and has more bass? Even if the Jbl is 10 inches compared to the Samsungs 8 inch is there much difference?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jdmatefratus4030 I'd say the JBL one does a bit better.

  • @salmanminhax1808
    @salmanminhax1808 Жыл бұрын

    How to on/off pure voice faction???

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Check the manual.

  • @ManojKumar-fo4ux
    @ManojKumar-fo4ux Жыл бұрын

    Hey bro can do you suggest between Samsung Q800B and jbl bar 500? I need better audio quality and quality bass

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Suggest watching the reviews, but I'd pick the Samsung

  • @thesahilarte

    @thesahilarte

    Жыл бұрын

    Q800B. Just bought it today from Croma. While the sub of the JBL is powerful, it lacks in the overall sound coming from the bar. Compared them both side to side, for about half and hour. And for Indian homes, Q800b is a better option.

  • @theophiluschristopher2088
    @theophiluschristopher20889 ай бұрын

    Is this worth the upgrade from jbl bar 5.1?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    9 ай бұрын

    No

  • @filiptripolitis5213
    @filiptripolitis5213 Жыл бұрын

    Is this better than JBL 5.1 surround?I am between the JBL 500 and Samsung Q700B...what do you suggest brother?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Would suggest it over the other two mentioned. Although, the 700B is better across the mids

  • @filiptripolitis5213

    @filiptripolitis5213

    Жыл бұрын

    So you suggest JBL500 over Q700B?which will have better atmosphere experience and are the upfiring speakers on the Q700B worth it?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@filiptripolitis5213 I suggest you watch the reviews!

  • @filiptripolitis5213

    @filiptripolitis5213

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD I have watched all your reviews but sadly can’t find for the Q700B.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@filiptripolitis5213 ah yes, well the Q700A is very similar to the B, so would base that review to the B as well :)

  • @TheJohnseqr
    @TheJohnseqr10 ай бұрын

    Samsung q800c or Jbl bar 500 pro .. Which one is better

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    10 ай бұрын

    The Samsung is what I'd pick

  • @SadySubha
    @SadySubha Жыл бұрын

    Hi is it better then Sony g700 in turms of bass

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, almost everything is better than that Sony lol

  • @julioferraz8265
    @julioferraz826511 ай бұрын

    Is that a problem to place the subwoofer beside the sofa?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    11 ай бұрын

    not overly, but it's recommended to be by the TV; due to how the acoustics work.

  • @julioferraz8265

    @julioferraz8265

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD Thanks!!!!

  • @artathip2445
    @artathip24459 ай бұрын

    JBL bar 500 or SS q800c ? Thank you.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    9 ай бұрын

    I'd say the Samsung

  • @HuyTran-vi5ji
    @HuyTran-vi5ji7 ай бұрын

    Can you give me a recomment between JBL500 and LG S75QR?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    7 ай бұрын

    Get the JBL.

  • @HuyTran-vi5ji

    @HuyTran-vi5ji

    7 ай бұрын

    I got it already.. the bass is incredible. thank you.@@TotallydubbedHD

  • @14Tommere
    @14Tommere6 ай бұрын

    Just went from JBL 2.1 to the 500. Huge difference watching movies. Much deeper bass on lower volume.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you're enjoying it!

  • @craigharrison5406
    @craigharrison54067 ай бұрын

    Just switched from a Samsung soundbar to the JBL 500 and there is no comparison. The JBL is just so much better than my old Samsung in terms of sound quality and fullness.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    7 ай бұрын

    That's vague, which Samsung?

  • @craigharrison5406

    @craigharrison5406

    7 ай бұрын

    Samsung HW450@@TotallydubbedHD

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    7 ай бұрын

    @@craigharrison5406 yeah that would be an upgrade. Not comparable in price.

  • @craigharrison5406

    @craigharrison5406

    7 ай бұрын

    True that was the point of replacing the Samsung. The Samsung price equivalent the Q700 is 200 watts less total power so the JBL seemed like a better choice. I'm quite happy with the sound. @@TotallydubbedHD

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    7 ай бұрын

    @@craigharrison5406 glad you're enjoying it!

  • @The_Maw
    @The_Maw3 ай бұрын

    Between this and q800b which one sound better

  • @sutoprak9955

    @sutoprak9955

    17 күн бұрын

    Ses=samsung bas=jbl

  • @UnnikuttanS-om1is
    @UnnikuttanS-om1is5 ай бұрын

    Jbl bar 500 or bose 600 or sennheiser ambeo mini which is best

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    5 ай бұрын

    Would pick the Sennheiser out of that bunch, but there are others you should consider

  • @UnnikuttanS-om1is

    @UnnikuttanS-om1is

    5 ай бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD OK thanks 😊

  • @travis3567
    @travis356722 күн бұрын

    HW-Q700C or this Bar 500? Found both at an equal price. 320 watts vs 590 but it seems you had more negative input on this bar.

  • @sutoprak9955

    @sutoprak9955

    17 күн бұрын

    Kesinlikle jbl bar 500'ü alın!Samsung'un basları çok zayıf 6.5" ile 7" arası bar 500 ise 10" kalite olarakda bar 500 daha iyi.

  • @filiptripolitis5213
    @filiptripolitis5213 Жыл бұрын

    Between the Bar 500 and 5.1 surround is 500better in some areas

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    The 500 across the mid-range is better than the 5.1

  • @saksirikridakara

    @saksirikridakara

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD I have last years 5.1 - does the 500 make much of a difference? Specifically, how does it handle vocals at lower volumes compared to the original 5.1 (non Pro 500)?

  • @lightsshades9778

    @lightsshades9778

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes im curious 2

  • @sutoprak9955
    @sutoprak99558 күн бұрын

    Jbl bar 500 mü samsung q800d mi daha iyi?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    8 күн бұрын

    @@sutoprak9955 800d

  • @supafly4598
    @supafly4598 Жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to it's 5.1 predisesor?

  • @saksirikridakara

    @saksirikridakara

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same question.

  • @lightsshades9778

    @lightsshades9778

    Жыл бұрын

    Me 2

  • @filiptripolitis5213
    @filiptripolitis5213 Жыл бұрын

    Have you heard in person or reviews SAMSUNG Q800B?How does it compare?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Not the B variant, but the A was reviewed; see description - it's very similar in performance.

  • @ThatCrazyRCGuy67
    @ThatCrazyRCGuy676 ай бұрын

    Just got it and its not that good...the Denon bar itself sounds much better..this one is harsh sounding..and also the Pure Voice doesnt work..i saw on Reddit other people have the same problem..shame on JBL.. IMO

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    6 ай бұрын

    Can't really agree there, but whatever works for you!

  • @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@TotallydubbedHDI got it to sound a bit better..but after the new update Pure Voice doesnt work..i talked to JBL they said an update is coming in a month or 2.. Also told them the App should have the option for Pure Voice and Smart Mode...

  • @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello, we appreciate you reaching us about your inquiry. The 500 got an update that does not enable PureVoice. We received feedback that this is something to work out and we will be fixing and releasing a new update that will allow the functionality of enabling/disabling Pure Voice in the next few months. The update will be coming within 1-2 months

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ThatCrazyRCGuy67 thanks for sharing!

  • @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    @ThatCrazyRCGuy67

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD No prob..sad thing about update..they can help..but can also REALLY MESS STUFF UP...

  • @SonicView09
    @SonicView097 ай бұрын

    Sounds very ordinary

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    7 ай бұрын

    Mhmm

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