JBL® Synchros S400 Bluetooth Headphones

New JBL® Synchros S400 Bluetooth Headphones Marry High Resolution Sound with an Intuitive User Experience

 

CES 2014, LAS VEGASHARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is proud to announce the JBL® Synchros S400BT Bluetooth® wireless on-ear stereo headphones, full of new features and innovations, bringing world-renowned JBL professional audio sound in a wireless configuration.

 

The new JBL Synchros S400BT headphones deliver the superb sound-staging that the JBL Synchros line is known for. It combines intuitive touch-sensitive control with the on-the-go freedom and convenience of Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity with advanced aptX® audio encoding to bring you a unique combination of innovative user interface with JBL’s balanced audio and PureBass performance.

“At HARMAN, we know that technology should serve to make our audio experiences better. That's why our engineers are constantly pushing the limits to offer consumers simpler ways of engaging with their music,” said Michael Mauser, president, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN. “With these new Bluetooth headphones, we are giving consumers not only the convenience of a wireless audio connection, but an even simpler way of controlling the experience with our new touch sensor controls. Add in JBL Professional Audio sound with PureBass performance and our customers will be enveloped in a revolutionary experience of sound and simplicity.”

JBL Synchros S400BT headphones are both easy to use and powerful to experience; the intuitive touch-sensor interface on its left earcup lets you adjust music volume, switch tracks or receive calls with the simple swipe of a finger. No more fumbling for tiny buttons in hard-to-reach places: the whole surface of the earcup acts as a single touch-sensitive control system.The touch-sensitive surface of the cup tracks the movement of your fingers across the touch sensor with an LED trail, spotlighting your audio experience for all eyes to see. NFC technology enables easy pairing with other NFC devices with a simple tap.And the built-in batteries boast 15 hours of playback time via Bluetooth, with the ability to connect via cable for passive playback mode. 40 mm drivers deliver amazing JBL clarity and hard-hitting bass, while the echo-cancellation technology enables natural sounding phone calls. For comfort, ergonomics and portability, JBL Synchros S400BT headphones sport 3D-axis earcup rotation and plush leather cushions with an authentic steel headband. Viewed as a whole, the S400BT is a wireless headphone that’s meant to celebrate – as much as to simplify – premium listening.

 

 

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Pricing and Availability
For additional information on the JBL Synchros S400BT Headphones (MSRP $299.95), or to purchase, visit www.JBL.com.

About HARMAN

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of 14,600 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.5 billion for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2013.  The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.


Christopher Dragon
HARMAN
203-328-4203
chris.dragon@harman.com

Darrin Shewchuk
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
HARMAN
darrin.shewchuk@harman.com