IFA 2015, Berlin  – Today, HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced the addition of its JBL® Series II Subwoofers, JBL Series II Enclosures and JBL BassPro SL to its existing fleet of subwoofers. These new products are engineered with easy installation options for music enthusiasts looking to build and deliver the best bass solutions for their vehicle.  

The JBL Series II Subwoofers are designed with Harman’s patented Selectable Smart Impedance (SSI™) technology to enable users and installers to select the appropriate impedance based on system design and performance requirements. This, coupled with additional technologies including stitched-in tinsel leads, vented frames and high–roll surrounds, make Series II great performers at a great consumer value.

Thanks to the company’s Slipstream Port design, the JBL Series II Enclosures deliver enhanced efficiency and higher output of a vented enclosure without the distracting noise generated by a port.  Additionally, JBL’s Selectable Smart Impedance Technology provides desirable impedances (2 and 4 ohms) at the flip of a switch, allowing these enclosures to work with nearly every system design and amplifier.

The JBL Bass Pro SL is a self-powered, under the seat subwoofer system designed to take low-end bass performance in vehicles from good to exceptional with its 125-watt digital amplification. With its small footprint, BassPro SL will easily fit under the seat of most vehicles, leaving the trunk or cargo area intact. It is also designed to work in both factory and aftermarket systems allowing the addition of great bass to virtually any vehicle.

“A quality subwoofer system is one of the most important aspects of a great car audio system and our extended lineup provides consumers and installers a solution for every application.,” said Jeffery Fay, VP and GM of Aftermarket Services at HARMAN. “Whether a driver has an OEM or aftermarket sound system in their car, they can pair JBL BassPro SL, JBL Series II Enclosures and Subwoofers with their system to achieve optimal low-end bass performance, putting the richness back into the music.”

 

Features and Pricing:  

  • JBL Series II Subwoofer – Designed to turn heads, the JBL Series II Subwoofer have an aggressive, youthful styling and deliver impressive performance. Using HARMAN’s SSI™ impedance technology, system building is easy and retailers can stock just two SKUs – 12-inch SSI™ (dual 4 ohm) for 119 Euro or 10-inch SSI™ (dual 4 ohm) for 109 Euro.

  • JBL Series II Enclosures – The Slipstream design is mathematically engineered to keep airflow within the port turbulence free and avoid common noisy, inarticulate bass when driven hard.  Additionally JBL’s Polypropylene Woofer Cone design keeps distortion low and output tight in order to reproduce the deepest bass possible. Price: 179 Euro.

  • JBL BassPro SL – Designed to reinforce the low-end bass performance in vehicles with its compact, long excursion, this 8-inch subwoofer fits directly underneath or behind a car’s seat. The Class D 125-watt amplification included in the JBL BassPro SL system allows more power to be extracted from the car’s charging system and converted into output for the speaker, limiting the amount that is wasted as heat. Price: 249 Euro

Series II Subwoofers, Series II Enclosures and BassPro SL will be available in Europe in September 2015.

For additional information visit www.JBL.com.

 

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) 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 connected 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. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company's 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 27,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $6.2 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2015. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.