IFA 2016, BERLIN – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today introduced the next generation of JBL® E-Series. The new line of five versatile wireless and wired lifestyle headphones includes in-ear, on-ear and around-ear styles. A complement to music lovers’ everyday lifestyle, the JBL E-Series offers great convenience whether on-the-go, in the office or at home.  

The JBL® E-Series wireless models, the E25BT, E45BT and E55BT, connect to smart devices through Bluetooth® technology, enabling users to have a hands-free experience throughout their day, no matter the activity. Each model allows users to seamlessly switch between devices providing an uninterrupted listening experience. Users can effortlessly switch from music on a portable device to a call on a smartphone, guaranteeing they never miss a beat or phone call.  

The JBL® E-Series’ new stylish design combines both comfort and fashion, creating a visual statement as striking as its sound. Featuring comfort-fit fabric headbands and tangle-free fabric cables, the JBL® E-Series boasts best-in-class ergonomics providing a comfortable fit for all listeners. The E45BT and E55BT come with music control buttons on the ear cup to use in wireless mode and also include a detachable fabric cable with 1-button remote for wired listening mode.

The JBL® E-Series incorporates JBL’s signature sound featuring excellent bass performance and providing listeners with a high quality audio experience. Also offering a built-in microphone, the JBL® E-Series gives users the ability to take phone calls with the simple touch of a button.

“When creating the next generation of our JBL E-Series, we wanted to design headphones that resonated with our energetic, yet spontaneous, music lovers who are constantly on the move,” said Michael Mauser, President, Lifestyle Audio Division at HARMAN. “Our new line of E-Series offers something for everyone with five different lifestyle models all featuring HARMAN’s new fabric design for an even more comfortable fit.”

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Availability

The JBL® E-Series (MSRP: €39,99 - €129,-) will be available for purchase in Europe end of October 2016. Colors include black, blue, red and white.