New splashproof JBL Clip+ and JBL Charge 2+ offer more to the most adventurous listeners.
HARMAN, the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group (NYSE:HAR) introduces the JBL Charge 2+ and JBL Clip+ Bluetooth speakers to take music with you on outdoor adventures and during spring and summer months filled with days near lakes, beaches and water parks. These ultra-portable speaker systems are versatile in their durability and provide hands-free listening. Splashproof means there is no need to worry about rain or spills, and you can even clean these JBL speakers with running tap water. These full featured portable speakers are versatile in their durability and deliver powerful, high-quality JBL sound.
Before a speaker can be described as truly versatile, it must be able to handle the unexpected. And the JBL Clip+ has been created for this purpose— from its durable, splashproof design to its portability. Its built-in carabineer makes it possible to bring music on all of your adventures. Whether you toss it into your backpack at the end of your day or bring it to your kayaking outdoor adventure, the JBL Clip+ can take care of itself. Its durable, double-injection housing protects the speaker and ensures that it will always produce the same quality audio as it had on day one. During the summer months, music can complement any activity with this very convenient form factor.
The JBL Charge 2+ takes the party everywhere – be it poolside or dancing in the rain – and amplifies the excitement. It is a portable, compact stereo speaker with room-filling sound and a battery with capacity enough to power your lifestyle—however active it may be. Allowing you to listen wirelessly and charge endlessly in rain or shine, its 6,000 mAh lithium-ion battery keeps the music going for a full 12 hours, with power to spare for charging phones, tablets and other devices through its USB port to ensure that you are never left hanging without your tunes or mobile device while on any expedition. The device anticipates that some adventures will no doubt be taken with friends; the speaker’s social mode lets up to three people take turns streaming music from their mobile phone, tablet or laptop playlists.
Both the JBL Clip+ and the JBL Charge 2+’s connectivity are not just about the music, but the devices are also about staying connected while you are out and about. Use Bluetooth to communicate with others through the built-in, hands-free conference speakerphones. With noise and echo-cancelling technology, along with a built-in microphone, the JBL Clip+ and the JBL Charge 2+ will ensure that your phone conversations are never less than crystal clear—even if you are near the loudest waterfall.
“Users not only can share music and listen on the go, but they can also enjoy quality sound without worrying about taking the speakers even closer to the action,” said Michael Mauser, president, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN. “The launch of these two products simply broadens the listener’s freedom.”
JBL Clip+ Features
Wireless Bluetooth Streaming - Wirelessly stream high-quality sound from your smartphone or tablet.
Rechargable Battery - Built-in rechargable Li-ion battery supports up to 5 hours of playtime.
Speakerphone - Take crystal clear calls from your speaker thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone.
Built-in Carabiner - Hook the Clip+ onto anything you see fit and take it on all your adventures.
Splashproof - Splashproof means no more worrying about rain or spills and you can even clean it with running tap water.
Integrated 3.5mm Audio Cable - Don't worry if there's no Bluetooth, plug the audio cable into any device to enjoy your music or use it to daisy chain another Clip+ for bigger sound.
JBL Charge 2+ Features
Wireless Bluetooth Streaming - Wirelessly stream high-quality stereo sound from your smartphone or tablet.
6000mAH Rechargeable Battery - Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 12 hours of playback time and charges devices via the USB port.
Speakerphone - Take crystal clear calls from your speaker thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone.
Splashproof - Splashproof means no more worrying about rain or spills and you can even clean it with running tap water.
Social Mode - Music has never been this social, connect up to 3 music sources to the same Charge 2+ and listen to your friend’s favorite songs.
JBL Bass Radiator - Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speakers are.
Pricing and Availability
The JBL Charge 2+ Portable Speaker System (MSRP 169.99 euro) is now available in the colors Black, Blue, Grey, Red and Teal. The JBL Clip+ Ultra-Portable Speaker System (MSRP 59.99 euro) will come available half July 2015 in eight colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Teal, Yellow, Pink and Orange.
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About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. 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. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company’s software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 25,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $5.9 billion during the last 12 months ended March 31, 2015. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
Annemiek Heuvelmans-Driessen
Sr. Manager Public Relations & Brand Communication EMEA
HARMAN Lifestyle Audio
Annemiek.Heuvelmans-Driessen@harman.com