08
Nov
2012
Engadget: After going ears-on with some of JBL’s new holiday wares recently, today the company announced availability for four such products ahead of the impending/already-in-progress holiday shopping season. The Soundfly portable speaker ($179 to $199), the OnBeat aWake iPad dock ($139), the OnBeat Venue Bluetooth loudspeaker ($199), and the J Series headphones (which come in a variety of styles and prices, from $39 to $149) are all now available. (more…)
18
Oct
2012
Pocket-Lint: Harman has revealed its JBL OnBeat Venue Wireless Speaker system, which the audio specialist says will replace the home entertainment system when used with the Apple iPad. (more…)
30
Aug
2012
24
Aug
2012
Pocket-Lint: If the audio produced from your computer or laptop just doesn’t quite hit the right note, then plugging the JBL Jembe Desktop speakers into your device should give you that heavy hitting bass you’re after. (more…)
18
Nov
2011
iPodNN: JBL has just announced it’s shipping the OnBeat Xtreme iOS device dock. It can hold the iPad or iPad 2 as well as the smaller iPhone and iPod touch in its rotating dock connector. Bluetooth is its standout and gives it device independence, letting it pair with Android or any other Bluetooth audio source. (more…)
23
Sep
2011
Electronista: Harman, the maker of Harman/Kardon and JBL audio equipment, has launched a compact stereo music system aimed at mobile audiophiles. (more…)
25
May
2011
What Hi-fi: Given the success of Apple’s iPad, it’s hardly surprising we’re seeing an increasing number of iPad speaker docks coming to market.
JBL is the latest to join the fray with its £150 OnBeat, which can accommodate an iPad, iPhone or iPod. Users can rotate their iDevice to view it in portrait or lanscape mode. (more…)
10
Mar
2011
Engadget: When we first peeked this AirPlay-enabled speaker dock, we were admittedly excited to see how things would turn out after it made rounds through the FCC. JBL just tossed up the splash page for the On Air Wireless speaker and we’ve gotta say — it looks to be a promising means of streaming your jams. The system connects wirelessly to your AirPlay-enabled Mac and iOS device on 4.2 or later and packs a screen that’ll display the track info of the song you’re rocking out to. What’s more, the rounded grill sports a dual alarm clock, FM radio, and a USB port for future firmware updates. As you might have surmised by now, the dock is not yet available for purchase and there’s no word on price. If you’re interested, though, be sure to hit the source link, sign up for more info and get ready to headbang this spring.
18
Jun
2010
Übergizmo: Harman has rolled out its latest JBL MS-8 integration digital processor that will see action in vehicles, and will target those who already have some kind of in-car entertainment system built-in, although this one will introduce a more modern form factor. The new processor is said to boost the audio capabilities of the existing set up by some distance, making this an essential add-on component if you are always on the lookout to improve your in-car audio capability when traveling. Features of the JBL MS-8 include a graphic equalizer with 31 bands which can also override automatic equalization to suit personal taste, memory that holds calibration settings for up to four seating positions, a digital crossover function allows precise, user-selectable crossover points and crossover slopes for up to eight separate outputs, Logic 7 technology for creating the ideal 5.1- or 7.1-channel surround-sound experience from two-channel source material, a preamplifier controls manage system volume, subwoofer volume, left/right balance, front/rear fader and bass/mid/treble tone controls, and override DSP equalization, time correction and Logic 7 processing. It can be readily purchased from an in-car audio specialist near you for $799.
22
Feb
2009
BornRich: On February 25, JBL Audio will be launching its brand new Project K2 S9900. The 3-way floor-standing luxury speaker system claims to reveal subtleties you’ve never before experienced in recorded music.
Available only in mahogany finish, the K2 S9900 loudspeakers embody the finest in loudspeaker technology. The speaker system features JBL’s exclusive SFG symmetric magnetic circuit with a special reinforced diaphragm tray, which accounts for powerful bass reproduction.
With a weight of 81.6kg, the K2 S9900 have 8Ω of impedance and a frequency response of 33Hz to 50kHz (-6dB).
The beautifully designed, high-performance K2 S9900 loudspeakers are priced at approximately €34,781 for a pair.
16
Sep
2008
Crave: The digital-audio market is not hurting for portable iPod speakers, which can make sorting through the choices a bit of a hassle.
One way to narrow the playing field is to look for models that match the hue of your iPod.
Whether you have a black or silver iPod Classic, or a colorful Nano, JBL’s On Stage Micro has a paint job to match. This $99 (70 euro) speaker may not pack the low-end wallop of the big boys, but it’s cute and compact.
07
Jul
2008
HiddenWires: JBL announced the introduction of its JBL Control NOW indoor and JBL Control NOW AW outdoor high-performance loudspeakers. Both models feature a unique quarter-round shape that provides an unprecedented variety of installation possibilities, and incorporate innovative driver technologies to deliver clear, powerful and evenly distributed sound in any listening environment.
The all-new, uniquely versatile design of the JBL Control NOW loudspeakers enables them to be placed virtually anywhere – including areas where other speakers cannot be installed. The drivers are mounted behind a curved quarter-round front section, and the rear of the enclosure has three angled sections that enable the speakers to be corner-mounted between a ceiling and wall or between two walls. They can also be placed either horizontally or vertically on a shelf. The JBL Control NOW has a black finish, and the JBL Control NOW AW is available in a white finish.
Multiple JBL Control NOW speakers can be joined to create half-round, three-quarter-round, or fully round configurations, and they can be hung from a ceiling using an optional pole-mount bracket and standard ceiling-fan hardware. In addition, the speakers can be mounted with third-party stands, using included adapters.
