CES 2025, LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2025 – Today, HARMAN International Industries, the premier audio brand, announces the second-generation JBL Stage GT Amp series. From the compact sedan to full-size SUVs, the series integrates with car stereos to deliver a stadium-quality audio experience on the road. 

“As one of the greatest audio brands in the world, we’re bringing fist-pumping, stadium-like, audio to every car owner,” said Shawn Spedding, Director of Aftermarket Audio, HARMAN. “Featuring legendary JBL Pro sound, the new Stage GT amps are perfectly designed to optimize system performance and deliver the most satisfying behind-the-wheel listening experience.” 

Ranging from 500-watts x 1 to 65-watts x 4 of power, the new JBL STAGE GT 50011 and JBL STAGE GT 60041 built-in amplifiers are equipped with major upgrades to improve audio performance and ease of use. Enjoy a seamless transition from former audio systems with the new OEM Load Detect System, designed to ensure the vehicle automatically responds to the new amplifier without negatively impacting the power grid. The new Stage GT series can interface with nearly every conventional audio source unit and speaker configuration available in the automotive market - providing endless versatility, no matter the vehicle. The Class D models now offer start-stop vehicle capabilities, allowing for consistent audio and increased battery efficiency when the vehicle is momentarily paused at a stop sign or traffic light. JBL STAGE GT 50011 has also been redesigned to include adjustment controls for Q factors, delivering a more tailored sound and enhanced bass performance. 

Remaining true to the legacy products, the new Stage GT series remains compact in size and up to 35% smaller than competitors, allowing consumers more flexibility and mounting options. The in-unit features also allow for greater customization to suit a variety of listening preferences, including selectable options between high inputs and RCA inputs, switchable EQ settings for personalized sound quality, thermal management components to reduce overheating, and a full conventional protection suite to prevent electrical issues. The JBL STAGE GT 50011 also includes a remote bass control for easy adjustments without ever leaving the vehicle’s front seat. 

The new JBL STAGE GT 50011 and JBL STAGE GT 60041 will be available on JBL.com and available for $139-$249 in Q4 2025. 

JBL STAGE GT 50011 

  • NEW OEM load detect system compatible  
  • NEW Adjustable bass and EQ tools 
  • NEW Start-stop vehicle compatible
  • Compact size
  • 500w x 1 2ohm 
  • Full on-board circuitry protection
  • Input level control that integrate into most audio inputs 
  • Crossover controls for sound adjustments and fine-tuning 
  • Remote bass control technology 

JBL STAGE GT 60041 

  • NEW OEM load detect system compatible
  • NEW Adjustable bass and EQ tools 
  • NEW Start-stop vehicle compatible 
  • Compact size 
  • 65w x 4 4ohm
  • Full on-board circuitry protection
  • Input level control that integrate into most audio inputs 
  • Crossover controls for sound adjustments and fine-tuning 

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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.