Three new models. Powerful sound. MultiBeam™ tech
IFA 2019, BERLIN - 05 SEPTEMBER 2019 – Slimmer, punchier bass and more immersive sound; JBL has taken home entertainment to the next level. With three brand new products launching today at IFA including a compact, all-in-one solution, a deep bass beauty and a surround-sound room-filler, there is something for everyone in JBL’s new soundbar range.
For ultimate movie fans, the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround provides a panoramic surround sound experience from a single bar and 10” wireless subwoofer. Thanks to JBL's proprietary MultiBeam technology, panoramic surround sound is now available without additional rear speakers and cables. The special configuration of five full range drivers and two side-firing tweeters delivers a room-filling experience. JBL’s Bar 5.1 Surround seamlessly becomes part of your home wireless music system, with built in Wi-Fi, Airplay 2 and Chromecast too.
It’s all about that bass, next in the range with the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass, turning your living room into your own private cinema or stadium. Get the popcorn out and enjoy the bass with built in Dolby Digital. Offering 300W of powerful sound and a slim design, Bar 2.1 Deep Bass also lets you stream music from a mobile or tablet with Bluetooth.
The compact yet powerful JBL Bar 2.0, is an all-in-one soundbar with a built-in bass port and incredibly simple set up. Perfect for those looking to boost the audio of a bedroom or small living room TV, Bar 2.0 also features built in Bluetooth for music streaming.
The entire range is designed to fit effortlessly into your life (and in front of your TV!) with premium materials and, of course, best in class, JBL Signature sound.
“JBL designs soundbars for every home environment and use case and we’ve just raised the bar with our new collection. Whether customers are looking for a full surround-sound system, an amped-up bass or a sonic solution for a small space JBL soundbars turn the everyday into the epic ,” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Audio.
| Product | JBL BAR 2.0 All-In-One | JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass | JBL BAR 5.1 Surround |
| Price | £149.99 | £699.99 | |
| Max. System Power (Watt) | 80 | 300 | 550 |
| JBL Sound experience | JBL Surround Sound | JBL Surround Sound | JBL MultiBeam |
| Dimensions | 614 x 58 x 90 (mm) / 24.17” x 2.28” x 3.54” |
Soundbar: 965 x 58 x 85 (mm) / 38" x 2.28" x 3.35" Subwoofer: 240 x 240 x 379 (mm) / 8.9” x 8.9” x 14.6” |
Soundbar: 1018 x 58 x 100 (mm) / 40" x 2.28" x 3.94" Subwoofer: 305 x 305 x 440(mm) / 12" x 12” x 17.3" |
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-FI | No | No | ✔ |
| HDMI | 1 OUT (ARC) | 1 IN/1 OUT (ARC) | 1 IN/1 OUT (ARC) |
| Source Inputs | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| Sub Size/Power (Watt) | NA | 14L 6.5“ | 23L 10” |
| Audio Decoding | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital |
| Other Features | Front display | HDMI 4K and Dolby Vision pass-through; Chromecast and Airplay 2 music streaming |
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ABOUT JBL
JBL creates the amazing sound that shapes life’s most epic moments. From iconic events like Woodstock and concerts at Madison Square Garden, to games at Yankee Stadium and weekend road trips, JBL elevates listeners’ experiences with award-winning audio that lets them make the most of every moment. With unmatched professional credentials and over 70 years of delivering industry leading innovation, JBL is the authority in engineering superior sound.
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 50 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 March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.
Marije Bakker
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HARMAN
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