JBL on Thursday unveiled a new range of audio bars, amplifiers and other audio accessories that work with – or competitive – Apple products.
Ahead of the CES 2021 virtual conference, the audio company celebrated a series of new hardware at its ‘Harman Explore’ virtual event, which has been celebrated 75 years since the founding of JBL. The new hardware includes some models that work with AirPlay 2 and other streaming platforms.
This includes the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam. The $ 399.95 soundbar is equipped with four passive radiators and Harman’s MultiBeam technology for a surround sound experience. It will be available in the spring.
The JBL Bar 5.0 incorporates Harman’s MultiBeam technology and support for AirPlay 2.
JBL also introduced a vintage-inspired amplifier. The $ 3,000, which costs $ 3,000, supports AirPlay 2, Alexa and other modern technologies while providing enhanced sound for ‘incredible detail and accuracy’. The company says it will begin shipping in April.
With AirPlay 2 on both devices, users can use it with devices such as HomePod or Apple TV. They will also be compatible with Siri for voice-activated playback control.
The new JBL Live Pro earbuds have active noise cancellation and a “surround” mode.
In addition, JBL has unveiled some wireless earbuds known as the JBL Live Pro +. With adjustable noise cancellation and ‘ambient’ noise, the headphones compete head-to-head with Apple’s own AirPods Pro. It costs $ 179.95 and is available to order on March 14, 2021.
“If the walls of the JBL floor design center in Northridge, CA could speak, they would sing the praises of 75 years of pioneering acoustic, transducer and electronic design,” JBL said of the new announcements.