JBL LIVE 500BT
$149.95
JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Signature Sound - Image

JBL Signature Sound

50mm drivers and a sound signature that can be found in the most famous venues all around the world.

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Get help from your Voice Assistant

Play your favorite playlist, text your friend, check the weather and much more by simply tapping the ear cup to activate the Google voice assistant or Amazon Alexa. Use the all-new JBL App to easily set your preferred voice assistants

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Ambient Aware and TalkThru Technology

Don’t let the music stop! Stay in touch with your surroundings while listening to your tunes. A touch of the Ambient Aware button increases the ambient sound and lets you hear what’s happening around you. The TalkThru mode drops the music level down, allowing you to talk to your friends without removing your headphones.

Features

JBL LIVE 500BT Up to 30 Hours Battery Life - 2 Hours Recharging Time - Image

Up to 30 Hours Battery Life - 2 Hours Recharging Time

Rock on non-stop for a full day or more and enjoy super-fast recharging if that’s not enough.

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15 minutes charging for up to 2 hours playtime

A quick 15-minute charge lets you extend the fun for an additional 2 hours (max).

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Hands-free calls

Stay in touch with your world by managing calls with the buttons on the ear-cup. When the battery is flat, just plug-in the audio cable and continue listening and chatting.

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Multi-Point Connection

Allows you to effortlessly switch from one Bluetooth® device to another. You can simply switch from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, so that you’ll never miss a call.

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My JBL Headphones App

Personalize your listening experience by tweaking the JBL LIVE500BT sound preferences via the free My JBL Headphones App

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Comfort-fit fabric headband

Shaped around your head with a fitting fabric headband and soft ear cushions, the LIVE500BT are super comfy

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Detachable cable with remote & microphone

When the battery is flat, just plug-in the audio cable and continue listening or chatting.

Specs & Downloads

Item# JBLLIVE500BTWHTAM

Description

Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

In your world, superior sound is essential, so slip on a pair of JBL LIVE500BT wireless around-ear headphones. Equipped with massive 50mm drivers, JBL LIVE500BT headphones deliver JBL Signature Sound punctuated with enhanced bass so every track on every playlist pops. Need some help getting through the day? Easily access the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with a tap on the ear cup and play your favorite playlist, text your friend or check the weather and much more, without glancing at your phone. But that’s not all. The JBL LIVE500BT headphones can also keep you in touch with your surroundings thanks to the Ambient Aware function and TalkThru Technology letting you have a conversation without removing the headphones. Lightweight and comfortable thanks to the pillow soft padded headband, you’ll enjoy up to 30 hours of music streaming with 2 hours of recharging time, multi-point connection capabilities and a convenient detachable cable with remote/mic, that lets you rock on even when the battery goes off. Rock out while staying tuned in with the JBL LIVE500BT headphones

General Specifications

Driver size (mm)
50.0

Audio Specifications

Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB)
108dB SPL@1kHz/Pa
Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
18Hz - 20Hz
Impedance (ohms)
32.0
Number of drivers per ear
1.0

Dimensions

Headphone cable length (cm)
133.4
Headphone cable length (ft)
4.38
Weight (g)
231.6
Weight (oz)
8.51

Control and Connection Specifications

Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2
Bluetooth frequency
2.402 – 2.480GHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
0-4 dbm

Battery

Maximum talk time (hours)
33.0
Maximum music play time with ANC off (hours)
33.0
Maximum play time (hours)
33.0

Features

Touch Control
Yes
Remote control on ear cups?
Yes
Ambient Aware
Yes
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Detachable Cable
Yes
Fabric headband
Yes
Flat-fold design
Yes
Hands Free Call
Yes
JBL Signature Sound
Yes
Multi-Point Connection
Yes
TalkThru
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Speed charge
No
Over-ear
Yes
Rechargable battery
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes

What's in The Box?

  • 1 x LIVE500BT
  • 1 x Aux Cable
  • 1 x Charging Cable
  • 1 x Warranty/Warning
  • 1 x QSG/Safety Sheet
What's in The Box?

Documents & Downloads

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

Product Q&A

this model is compatible with skype?

Asked by: jcsg85
Skype does NOT even registrer my headphones,
Answered by: Cathy73
Date published: 2021-06-06

I want to listen to my analog stereo system with these headphones. Can I do this by connecting a Bluetooth transmitter to the stereo?

Asked by: Bingo
This would entirely depend on your stereo system, we advise you contacting the Stereo system manufacturer for connection details.
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Can you control the volume of the TV from the headphone 

Asked by: Vito20
Our JBL Live 500BT is designed to be connected with mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. You may experience audio-video delays when connected with your TV. The volume will be adjusted if you have it connected with the recommended devices, it may not work the same way if it is connected with your TV.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-11-16

i wanted to get these headphones for christmas and i wantes to know are they bluetooth?

Asked by: Baker711
Our JBL Live 500BT is capable of connecting via Bluetooth and though Aux cable. If you need more help, please contact us here. https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2022-12-17

When i connect my jbl live 500bt with my phone so sometimes it connects with call and audio but maximum of time it connect with only audio

Asked by: Asdasd
Please check if the Phone audio/Phone calls is selected in your Bluetooth Menu when you're using it for calls. There are times that media audio is active then the mic will not work. If you need more help, please reach out to us at https://support.jbl.com/us/en/
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-01-20

are the jbl live 500bt waterproof?

Asked by: trey610
Our JBL Live 500BT is not IPX rated. We suggest checking out our Sport headphones which has IPX ratings here. https://bit.ly/2qcCc33
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Can you plug in an external microphone?

Asked by: GK1234
Our JBL Live 500BT has a built-in microphone and can't add an external microphone. If you need more help, please contact us here: https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Does it have surround sound effect?

Asked by: Vincent5948
Our JBL LIVE 500BT's EQ setting can be adjusted via the JBL Headphones App as it provides predefined EQ presets and also allows you to create or customize EQ settings as per personal preferences.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-06-14
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