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JBL
Authentics 500
4 positive 0 neutral 2 negative
Based on 6 Reddit mentions
$449.95
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I found these for $50 at an estate sale.
I have these hooked up to a Denon receiver and they sound pretty good. I'm new to this hobby so I don't have much to compare to besides a damaged pair of Bowers & Wilkins which still sound good despite the woofer noise. Before this I listened to mostly Bluetooth speakers and more recently a JBL Auth
...funkmothington in r/audiophile
April 7, 2026 8:41 PM
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Looking for an alternative to a Google Home Max for a new home
If you want something truly comparable to the Home Max, you have limited options. While also discontinued, I'd highly recommend looking into the Harman kardon Citation 500. It's essentially a slightly more premium Home Max and has received regular updates since its release a few years ago. It's curr
...Top-Wallaby-8515 in r/googlehome
September 24, 2025 5:18 PM
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Best home sound system?
I went down a whole Wi‑Fi speaker rabbit hole trying to find a just press play home sound system for casual listening, and the JBL Authentics 500 ended up being the one that finally stopped the chase. I tried a B&W Zeppelin Pro first (sound didn’t wow me, app was rough, and the seams literally split
...markbroncco in r/audio
May 22, 2026 12:54 AM
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