JBL Releases Ultra-Portable Speakers For On-the-Go Entertainment
HARMAN International Industries announcedthe availability
of three new, ultra-portable JBL speakers built for
on-the-go music enjoyment from a smartphone or tablet.
The compact speakers - the JBL Flip (right), JBL Micro
Wireless and JBL Micro II - easily fit into a backpack or
back pocket and are designed for business travel, dorm
rooms or a second bedroom. Each speaker includes a built-in
bass port.
The three portable JBL speakers range from $39 to $99 and work with virtually any music-playing gadget, including the Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod touch as well as Android smartphones or tablets and BlackBerry or Windows Mobile phones. Each features a rechargeable battery that provides up to five hours of playing time. Two speakers ? the JBL Flip and JBL Micro Wireless - connect via Bluetooth wireless or through a cable, while the JBL Micro Wireless and JBL Micro II can be daisy-chained with other JBL Micro speakers to create a significantly louder soundscape.
The JBL Flip wireless speaker pairs with any Bluetooth-compatible device - including an iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry or tablet. The cylindrical speaker features two high-performance drivers, a built-in bass port and digital signal processing software to extend frequency response on the high end. The JBL Flip can be placed horizontally to perform like a small speaker system or flipped upright on a desktop for room-filling sound. The JBL Flip includes a built-in microphone for hands-free Bluetooth calls and a 5-hour rechargeable battery.
The JBL Micro Wireless pairs with any Bluetooth-compatible device - including an iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry or tablet. The wireless speaker also includes a built-in audio cable to connect to any device with a standard 1/8-inch (3.5-millimeter) jack and can be daisy-chained to other JBL Micro speakers for a bigger sound. It has a built-in bass port and 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter) driver, while the rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 5 hours of play time. The pocket-sized JBL Micro Wireless speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse and will be offered in multiple colors.
The JBL Micro II includes a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, a built--in bass port and a 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter). The JBL Micro II includes a built-in audio cable to connect to any portable device with a standard 1/8-inch (3.5-millimeter) jack - and, like the JBL Micro Wireless, can be daisy-chained to other JBL Micro speakers for a bigger sound. The pocket-sized JBL Micro II speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse. It will be available in multiple color options.
The JBL Flip has a suggested retail price of $99, the JBL Micro Wireless has a suggested price of $59, and the JBL Micro II has a suggested price of $39.
The three portable JBL speakers range from $39 to $99 and work with virtually any music-playing gadget, including the Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod touch as well as Android smartphones or tablets and BlackBerry or Windows Mobile phones. Each features a rechargeable battery that provides up to five hours of playing time. Two speakers ? the JBL Flip and JBL Micro Wireless - connect via Bluetooth wireless or through a cable, while the JBL Micro Wireless and JBL Micro II can be daisy-chained with other JBL Micro speakers to create a significantly louder soundscape.
The JBL Flip wireless speaker pairs with any Bluetooth-compatible device - including an iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry or tablet. The cylindrical speaker features two high-performance drivers, a built-in bass port and digital signal processing software to extend frequency response on the high end. The JBL Flip can be placed horizontally to perform like a small speaker system or flipped upright on a desktop for room-filling sound. The JBL Flip includes a built-in microphone for hands-free Bluetooth calls and a 5-hour rechargeable battery.
The JBL Micro Wireless pairs with any Bluetooth-compatible device - including an iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry or tablet. The wireless speaker also includes a built-in audio cable to connect to any device with a standard 1/8-inch (3.5-millimeter) jack and can be daisy-chained to other JBL Micro speakers for a bigger sound. It has a built-in bass port and 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter) driver, while the rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 5 hours of play time. The pocket-sized JBL Micro Wireless speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse and will be offered in multiple colors.
The JBL Micro II includes a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, a built--in bass port and a 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter). The JBL Micro II includes a built-in audio cable to connect to any portable device with a standard 1/8-inch (3.5-millimeter) jack - and, like the JBL Micro Wireless, can be daisy-chained to other JBL Micro speakers for a bigger sound. The pocket-sized JBL Micro II speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse. It will be available in multiple color options.
The JBL Flip has a suggested retail price of $99, the JBL Micro Wireless has a suggested price of $59, and the JBL Micro II has a suggested price of $39.