It’s that time of year again! Time for JBL to introduce its latest set of audio devices So far, we’ve seen the company’s newest headphones coming to the market along with its comping earbuds. However, that’s not all, and the company also announced some more exciting devices including speakers and a transmitter.
Let’s start with the JBL PartyBox
When it’s time to get the party going, you’ll need a big enough speaker to get the job done. This is where JBL’s PartyBox comes in. As the name suggests, this speaker is designed for large gatherings of people.
Not only is this speaker powerful, but it’s also portable. The JBL PartyBox comes with a rechargeable battery. You’ll be able to listen to these speakers for up to 15 hours on a single charge. If you happen to run out of battery, you’ll be able to get about two hours of play time back on just a 10-minute charge.
Are you planning on taking this speaker out by the pool, you won’t need to worry about it getting splashed. The IPX4 water resistance means that it will survive getting the occasional splash. However, just be careful not to fully submerge your speaker.
With the AI Sound Boost, everything you listen to on this speaker will sound amazing. This technology analyzes the audio signal in real time to enhance it to sound the best coming through the drivers. So, no matter what you listen to, everything will sound amazing.
This speaker isn’t only a treat for the ears, as it comes with beautiful RGB lighs around the drivers. These lights react to your music and add a visual flair to your room when you’re jamming out.
Other features include Bluetooth 5.4, Auracast compatibility, compatibility with the JBL PartyBox app, and a convenient handle to transport it.
This PartyBox comes in three variants. The PartyBox Encore Essential 2 comes in at $299, the the PartyBox Encore 2 costs $399, and the PartyBox 520 comes in at $799. The 520 comes with up to 400W of power output while the other models have 100W output.
JBL Horizon 3
While we mostly associate JLB with with headphones and earbuds, the company branches out into other types of devices. The Horizon 3, while note a pair of headphones, still incorprates audio.
I looks like a typical bed-side clock, but it’s actally designed to help improve your sleep cycles. Getting the basics out of the way, this clock has two 1.5-inch full-range transducers. These produce a rather nice sound, and it’s helped by the passive radiator.
Since this is an alarm clock, you can set several alarms to help wake you up in the morning. Be that as it may, this clock is designed to help you sleep at night. What makes this clock stand out is the fact it produces ambient audio and lights. You’ll have your choice of different nature sounds to play to help you relax. The ambient lighting will emulate the sunrise to help you regulate your circadian rhythm.
With the JBL One app, you’ll be able to adjust the speaker’s EQ, choose what sounds to play, customize your lighting, and so on. Coming in at $129.95, this isn’t quite your typical store-shelf clock. However, it’s designed to help you with your sleeping habits, so the price is worth it.
Refreshed JBL Authentics Home Speaker
JBL isn’t introducing this speaker. Rather, it’s re-introducing this speaker. It previously launched this speaker in a sleek and stylish black and gold color. Well, take a look at this beautiful speaker in a breathtaking white color. The body it a lavish white with faded gold accents. This adds a luxurious flair to it that makes it look like a million bucks!
This is a powerful and all-around amazing speaker for audio lovers and casual listeners alike. It has a set of powerful and high-quality drivers that push a 360-degree sound. So, no mattter where you’re standing or sitting, you’ll be able to hear the audio at its full quality. You’ll get rich and encompassing audio with the JBL Authentics. Whether you’re listening to music by yourself or with a group of friends, this speaker will be perfect for you.
This is both a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker. So, you have more than one option for streamin audio. If you want to stream audio from your phone or computer, you’ll be able to. However, if you want higher-quality music, then you can stream through Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi isn’t the best option, this speaker also uses Ethernet. The higher-quality music will sound great through the speaker’s team of speakers. There’s a 5.25-inch woofer and a tweeter with a 6.5-inch passive radiator.
Just like most of JBL’s other devices, you can control this speaker with the dedicated app. Using the JBL One app, you can look through the integrated music services, adjust the EQ, etc. Using the app adds a whole new level to the user experience.
We can’t forget about the available voice assistants. JBL partnered with Amazon and Google to integrate Alexa and Google Assistant into this speaker. What’s neat is that you don’t need to choose which one to use; the speaker lets you use both of them at the same time. That’s great, as both assistants have their strengths and weaknesses.
The re-introduced JBL Authentics come in two variants. There’s the Authentics 200 ($349.95) and the Authentics 300 ($449.99). Both of these speakers come with pretty much the same speakers. The main difference between these speakers is the addition of the battery in the Authentics 300. It has a replaceable battery that can last up to about eight hours on a single charge. The Authentics 200 needs to remain plugged into a power source.
JBL SMART Tx Audio Transmitter
This is the perfect device to have if you’re looking to listen to music with your friends, then you’ll want to check out the SMART Tx Audio Transmitter. This is like a central hub for your music. This device will connect to an audio source (via USB-C or auxiliary) and stream it to multiple devices at the same time.
Say, if you have five people over, and you all want to listen to music using your headphones, you can connect the transmitter to an audio source. Then, the transmitter will stream the audio to yours and your friends’ headphones. So, you’ll be able to hear the music at the same time.
