JBL®, a renowned audio brand from Harman International, is set to launch its latest offering in the audio technology space – the JBL sound bar series.
The series, which includes models like the JBL Bar 1300, JBL Bar 1000, JBL Bar 800, JBL Bar 500, and JBL Bar 300, will be unveiled at the “JBL® Own Your Sound Experiential Roadshow.” , held in collaboration with All IT Hypermarket, the event will take place from 17 to 21 May at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
The Roadshow will feature an experiential soundbar room, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in the capabilities of the JBL Bar 1300. Furthermore, the event will host a variety of family-friendly activities, such as Human Claw, Dance Challenge, Product Personalisation, and Gatchapon, to name a few.
“The new JBL Bar series enhances home entertainment by providing surround and height effects that place viewers at the heart of the action,” said Mr. Henry Yap, Managing Director of Global Best United (M) Sdn Bhd. He added that the series offers a range of options for audio enthusiasts, including DTS:X 3D surround sound, detachable wireless surround speakers, and subwoofers.
The new soundbars are powered by Harman’s PureVoice technology, employing a unique algorithm to optimise voice clarity, ensuring that dialogue remains clear even amidst loud sound effects. Additionally, users can easily connect their soundbar to online music services via WiFi and browse integrated music platforms through the JBL One app, which offers fully customizable EQ settings for a personalized listening experience.
The new JBL Bar range also offers enhanced connectivity and effortless control. Users can link their soundbars with voice assistant-enabled devices, such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, and stream content from over 300 online music streaming services through AirPlay 2, Alexa MRM, and Chromecast built-in.
Here’s a comparison table of the JBL Bar models and their respective retail prices:
| Product Specifications | JBL Bar 1300 | JBL Bar 1000 | JBL Bar 800 | JBL Bar 500 | JBL Bar 300 |
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 7.1.4 | 5.1.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 All-in-one |
| Power output | 1170W | 880W | 620W | 590W | 260W |
| Detachable rear channels | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X 3D surround sound | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| MultiBeamTM | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Upfiring drivers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Subwoofer | 10” Wireless | 10” Wireless | 10” Wireless | 10” Wireless | Built in |
| HARMAN PureVoice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JBL One App | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price (MYR) | 7,999 | 4,999 | 3,999 | 2,999 | 2,399 |
The new JBL sound bar series is now available for purchase at Lazada, Shopee, and various leading retailers, including ALL IT, Viewnet, Urban Republic, Thundermatch, Vivid Concepts, THT, PC Image, STY Group, Central Electric, One Living, AES, Keck Seng, Brightstar Computers, SS Audio and Style Laser. The premium JBL Bar 1300 is exclusively available at Harvey Norman.
For more information about the JBL Bar Series and other products, visit JBL Malaysia’s website.