JBL Authentics 500 (JBLAUTH500BLKEP)

The JBL speaker primarily stands out for its stylish retro design. According to the manufacturer, this is an iconic style inspired by the design of classic JBL Heritage speakers. Everything is thought out down to the details: a premium aluminum frame, leather-wrapped body and signature Quadrex grille. In addition to appearance, the developers paid special attention to sound quality.

Three 1-inch tweeters and three 2.75-inch midrange drivers ensure every detail of your music is clear, while a 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer and patented SlipStream bass port ensure deep bass. With 270 watts of 3.1-channel Virtual Dolby Atmos audio, you get plenty of volume and a life-like music experience. For connectivity, the JBL Authentics 500 offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

You can also stream music using AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect. There are several ways to control it: regular controls on the speaker itself, the JBL One mobile app, and voice assistants Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The latter will help to remotely control not only the audio system, but also other smart home devices. In addition, it is worth noting the presence of a USB port, a 3.5 mm audio jack and the Multi-Room Playback function, which allows you to synchronize several speakers into one system.