JBL Tune 500BT

JBL Tune 500BT

Wireless on-ear headphones

Getting started with your JBL Tune 500BT

Getting started with your JBL Tune 500BT

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Product Specifications

Driver size (mm)
32.0
Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB)
1kHz - 24dBV/Pa
Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance (ohms)
32.0
Number of drivers per ear
1.0
Weight (g)
155.0
Weight (oz)
5.7
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth profiles
BT 4.1, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.5, HFP v1.6, HSP v1.2
Bluetooth frequency
2.402 – 2.480GHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GSFK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
<4 dbm
Charging time (hours from empty)
2
Maximum music play time with ANC off (hours)
16.0
Maximum talk time (hours)
16.0
Maximum play time (hours)
16.0
Controls on Ear Cups?
Yes
On-ear
Yes
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Flat-fold design
Yes
Hands Free Call
Yes
JBL Pure Bass Sound
Yes
Multi-Point Connection
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Speed charge
No
Rechargable battery
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes

All bass, all day long.

The JBL TUNE500BT headphones let you stream powerful sound with no strings attached for up to 16 hours of pure pleasure. Easy to use and equipped with 32mm JBL drivers and JBL Pure Bass sound, these headphones provide easy access to great sound every time. And if a call comes in while you are watching a video on another device, the JBL TUNE500BT seamlessly switches to your mobile. Bluetooth enabled and designed to be comfortable, the JBL TUNE500BT headphones also allow you to connect to Siri or Google Now without using your mobile device. Available in 4 fresh colors and foldable for easy portability, the JBL TUNE500BT headphones are a grab ‘n go solution that help you to inject music into every aspect of your busy life.

Wirelessly stream high-quality sound from your smartphone without messy cords.
It features the renowned JBL Pure Bass sound, which can be found in the most famous venues all around the world.
Easily control your sound and manage your calls from your headphones with the convenient 1-button remote with mic.
For long-lasting fun, listen wirelessly for up to 16 hours and recharge the battery in as little as 2 hours. A quick 5-minute recharge gives you up to an additional hour of music.
The lightweight materials and soft ear cushions with a padded headband make the headphones comfortable to wear for extended periods. The foldable design makes it convenient for you to carry your headphones anywhere and anytime you want music.
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.
Siri or Google Now is just a button away: activate the voice assistant by pushing the multi-function button.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • This headphone does not support aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency audio codecs.
  • Yes, the headphones have Multipoint Connection, which allows you to switch seamlessly between the connected devices. 
  • • Always have clear line of sight between your Bluetooth device (speaker, headphones etc.) and source device (Smartphone/tablet/PC etc). Be aware of obstacles in front of your devices.

    • Try to shutdown other products that have Bluetooth, but are not being used. They are often the reason for interference even though they are not being used.

    • Do not stand too close to your Wi-Fi router since a Wi-Fi signal is stronger and in many cases will "overlap" the connection.

    • Be aware of walls around you. Concrete and brick walls will often interrupt the signal, as it cannot pass through such thick walls.

    • Bluetooth signals cannot travel through water, which includes the human body. Make sure with wireless headphones to keep your source device and the receiver on the same side of your body.

    • Open spaces such as parks can cause issues for your devices, as open air is "bad" for any Bluetooth signal if it cannot reflect from objects around you.
  • In order to reset the headphones: 

    Long Press of volume + and volume - at the same time while the unit is on. Make sure that bluetooth is NOT on and connected to any device. 
    When reseting, LED will blink faster. 
  • This product features Multi-Point Connection which allows you to be connect to two devices at the same time. Effortlessly switch from listening to music on your portable device to a call from your phone.

    To connect to two devices at the same time:

    1. Power on your product.
    2. Make sure that the device you wish to connect to has the BT settings on and within range.
    3. If this is the first time connecting your product, you will notice a flashing LED to indicate that it is searching for a device to connect to. (If this is not your first time, your product will automatically reconnect to the last device it was connected to)
    4. Under your BT settings, go to discoverable devices and the product name should pop up within a few seconds. Depending on the device you are using, you may have to tap on the product to complete the connection. 
    5.Now that you are connected to the first device, push the BT button on the product to connect to the second device. The product should start searching for the second device by displaying a flashing LED.
    6. Go to your BT settings on your second device. The product should pop up on your discoverable devices should pop up within a few moments.

    (Please Note: If the product does not show up on your discoverable devices while it is in pairing mode, quickly turn off your BT settings and turn it back on. This will typically result in resetting the BT search in which your product should pop up on discoverable devices within a few moments)


     
  • This product does not feature an IPX rating and is not waterproof. Over exposure to water or moisture can result in irreversible damage to this unit.

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