CES 2025, LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2025 – Today,  HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is launching the second-generation of successful JBL Stage 1 speakers. Designed for seamless installation in factory vehicles of all shapes and sizes, the new speakers incorporate cutting-edge technology to ensure JBL’s signature audio quality is a part of every drive. 

“At JBL, we know the driving experience is dramatically improved by top-quality audio in the background, and are dedicated to making that reality affordable for the next generation of drivers and audiophiles,” said Kris Bellinghausen, Senior Director of Product Strategy & Planning for Car Audio Aftermarket, at JBL. “Behind their signature orange colorways, our new JBL Stage 1 speakers include our most cutting-edge automotive technologies, including Plus One™ cones and PEI tweeters, which ensure every moment spent on the road is a concert-like experience.” 

Ranging from 90-watts to 500-watts of power, the new JBL Stage 1 speakers include the latest innovations from JBL to bring in-car sound to the next level. Patented Plus One™ Polypropylene Woofer Cones offer more overall speaker-cone area than other speakers of the same size, resulting in higher sensitivity, increased low-frequency output and more overall musical character. Each speaker’s bold metallic burnt orange design establishes a direct link to JBL’s iconic flagship color and long history of sonic excellence.

Additionally, the JBL Stage1 62CF features an edge-driven PEI Dome tweeter, which ensures smoother high frequency response, and eliminates harshness regardless of output level in comparison to more common W-domes. The Stage1 62CF also includes flush-mounted tweeters to ease installation into a variety of vehicles with zero modification, and an in-line high-pass filter to produce cleaner sound and reduce the impact of unwanted, potentially damaging lower sound frequencies. 

The new JBL Stage1 62 ($29.95), Stage1 62CF ($49.95), and Stage1 962M ($49.95) will be available on JBL.com and are available for purchase as of Q4 2024. 

Model Description Continuous Power Long-term Maximum Power Sensitivity (1m/1w) Sensitivity (@2.83V) Frequency Range Price
STAGE1 62 6.5" 2-way coaxial speaker 25W 50W 86dB 89dB

55Hz-20kHz

 $29.95

 STAGE1 62CF

 6.5" 2-way component speaker 40W 80W 87dB 90dB

60Hz-20kHz

 $49.95
STAGE1 962M 6”x 9” 3-way speakers 35W 70W 88dB 91dB 45Hz-20kHz $49.95

 

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ABOUT JBL

For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.

ABOUT HARMAN

HARMAN International (harman.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co, LTD., designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.  With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.