The company announced three more JBL speakers: the $149 OnBeat Mini, the $149 Charge, and the $399 Rumble (pictured above). The Charge is a portable stereo speaker bundled with Bluetooth and a high-capacity battery that lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge. It even charges mobile devices on the go while they’re being used.

The OnBeat Mini is a portable speaker dock that comes with a Lighting connector for use with Apple’s latest iOS devices, including the iPad mini, iPhone 5, and the refreshed 4th-generation iPad. The company is marketing the docks portability more than anything, rather than its sound quality, so if you’re an audiophile of any kind, the JBL Rumble might be your best bet.

The Rumble is priced at a steep $399, but it features a Lightning connector and it focuses purely on delivering an awesome sound. Plus, it can stream music with non-Lightning devices as well, and it works with various DJ mobile apps to make the Rumble a viable choice for any music-loving geek.

The JLB OnBeat Micro starts at $99 USD and will be bringing on the smaller of the two dock sizes. This device is made to be small enough to fit into your purse or backpack and works with both an (included) AC adapter and batteries for wireless action. This dock charges any of the smaller Apple mobile devices on the market while they’re docked, but anything from the iPad mini and up is going to have a tough time as the shape does not allow. This device also has a built-in USB connector for powering and playing other portable devices as well.

The JBL OnBeat Venue LT works with a “hidden” lightning dock behind the JBL logo at its base. This unit is made to work with all of the Apple mobile devices in the newest range and has been described as “ideal” for the iPad mini and iPad 4th gen by Harman. This device works with Harman TrueStream Bluetooth wireless streaming technology, too – this means it’s able to connect with up to eight devices – like magic! This larger of the two devices will cost you $199 USD straight from the online JBL store.

Both devices are available immediately if not soon from your favorite JBL retailer and would be fabulous for that iPhone 5 owner friend of yours this holiday season. Keep that in mind, too, folks: we’re ramping up on the holiday season for 2012, this meaning we’ll be inundated with products left and right from here until the end of the year. Exciting times for all those who love gadgets galore!

JBL says that these two new speakers are the first on the market to support the new Lightning Connector. The OnBeat Micro is a battery-powered speaker dock aimed at mobile users, students, and anyone else looking for audio performance on the go. The OnBeat Venue LT is a larger tabletop speaker dock with dual full-range drivers.

The Venue LT also has JBL Slipstream port technology for enhanced bass and TrueStream technology for high-quality sound via Bluetooth. The Micro can operate for up to five hours on battery power alone and can be used with an included AC adapter. It also has an integrated USB connection to our other portable devices on the go.

The Venue LT has a hidden Lightning dock connector behind the JBL logo on the front and can be paired with up to eight devices via Bluetooth. Both devices support the MusicFlow application from JBL to allow users to create customized playlists, adjust volume, and browse through album artwork. The Micro will sell for $99 and the Venue LT will sell for $199.

That free app allows users to browse through music with cover art, adjust the volume and the tone of the speaker, and customize the digital signal processing to make the sound suit their tastes. The speaker has 20 W of power and a frequency response of up to 20 kHz. The outlet prongs are on the back of the speaker allowing the entire speaker to hang from the front of an outlet in any room.

The signal-to-noise ratio for the mobile speaker is 80 dB. It’s designed to work on 100 V to 240 V making it usable who in the US and abroad. The speaker is compact measuring 190 mm deep by 92 mm tall and weighing 0.42 kg. The speaker appears to only support Apple AirPlay enabled devices.

The speaker is available for pre-order right now for $199. That price includes free ground shipping. Exactly, when the SoundFly Air will, ship is unknown. JBL simply says that it’s up for pre-order and will ship when available.

JBL says that the OnBeat Venue is powerful enough to be used as the home’s primary audio system. The device is available in multiple colors, including black, white, and white/red. While the device is designed primarily for the iPad, it also supports the iPhone and iPod. The speaker features TrueStream wireless streaming technology for high-quality sound via Bluetooth.

The speaker dock is capable of connecting the eight Bluetooth devices and supports any Bluetooth device, including Android and others. The speaker dock pairs with a free downloadable app called MusicFlow. The app allows users to create custom playlists, edit mixes, adjust volume and EQ settings, and view album artwork.

The speaker dock also has an auxiliary input jack for connecting to just about any other audio device computer out there. An available component video cable allows the OnBeat Venue to be connected to a TV. The speaker dock measures 16-inches long and five-inches in diameter and is available in Europe now for £159.99.

All of the devices in the range have an equalization switch that optimizes the audio performance for the soundbar when it’s mounted on the wall or placed on a table. The high-end SB 400 has a separate wireless subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in a room for superior bass. The SB 200 has an integrated subwoofer while the low-end SB 100 has an RCA output to add a separate powered subwoofer.

The sound bars have dual integrated woofers for enhanced bass, and the SB 100 and 200 models have a Bass Boost button to optimize low frequency performance. The midrange SB 200 and high-end SB 400 both have integrated Bluetooth allowing users to stream music and other content from Apple, Android, or other Bluetooth compatible gadgets.

The SB 100 features dual woofers, dual tweeters, and an integrated amplifier with two 30 W channels. It uses the existing TV remote and will sell for $199. The SB 200 features Bluetooth, dual 60-watt amps, two woofers, and two tweeters. It will sell for $299. The SB 400 has the same features as the SB 200 with the addition of a separate eight-inch 200-watt wireless subwoofer. The system has an MSRP of $549.

First we’ll start with the just announced JBL Power Up wireless speaker. This new speaker doesn’t have a dock, well, because it doesn’t need one. This is as wireless as it gets featuring both NFC capabilities for wireless media playback, and wireless charging with compatible Lumia devices too. JBL partnered with Lumia and the Qi wireless technology to produce a neat accessory here. Just tap the phone and speaker together for some NFC goodness to start streaming your favorite song, or lay your Lumia right on top and charge it at the same time. This is quite the cord-cutting accessory.

Then since we are talking about cord cutting they also detailed multiple other wireless charging systems too. Nokia also announced their own Lumia Wireless charging pads using the same Qi charging we’ve seen from others like HP and Palm. This still hasn’t taken off like many had hoped, but Nokia seems to be putting forth tons of effort in the technology.

When we said Nokia is going all in on wireless charging we meant it. They partnered with JBL above, and even with Fatboy to announce a wireless charging “pillow”. Yea this is actually a soft microfiber pillow with the Qi charging standard built-in. This will be a nice and comfy place to set your lovely Yellow or Cyan Lumia 920, and they’ve partnered with Virgin Atlantic, Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf to get these pillows in lounges nationwide. Yes they want you to be able to charge your Lumia while hanging out at the coffee shop — again all wirelessly.

Then while it isn’t an accessory in the usual standards the Lumia 820 also announced today will support a wide array of colors and battery covers. This will add the wireless charging options to that budget smartphone to join the 920, and they’ll be offering multiple colors such as black, yellow, cyan, purple and more. Then lastly just like leaks all last week Nokia has partnered with Monster to offer the same bright colors in multiple NFC capable wireless headphones as you can see below.

On the top of the lozenge-shaped speaker there’s a wireless charging pad and radio set: hold the Lumia 920 close to the platform, and it automatically pairs and re-routes the audio through to the JBL. As we’ve seen in other Nokia speakers before, that happens on-the-fly even if you’re in the middle of playing a song.

Because of the 920 has wireless charging support too, and that’s built into the JBL, you can stream music without running down your battery.

There’s also Monster’s new Purity Pro headphones, announced earlier in the week, which also include NFC for pairing and Bluetooth for audio streaming.

The PlayUp speakers certainly are reminiscent of the Play 360° speaker, but we’re thinking that the color has more to do with that than anything else. As you can see in the image above, the speakers come in four colors – cyan, black, white and bright yellow. On the outside, we’ve got “specially created double-shot plastic” which makes for a more durable speaker, and though we don’t get many specifics about the speaker’s innards, Nokia says that this bad boy is capable of a maximum output of 89dB. In other words, this tiny thing (its dimensions are 118 x 118 x 128mm and it weighs 760g) can get pretty loud.

You’ve got a pretty big range when it comes to frequency response, which comes in at 85Hz – 22kHz (-6dB). Users can connect their phones through Bluetooth or, in the case of next-generation Lumias running Windows Phone 8, through NFC. Of course, Nokia isn’t about to leave anyone out in the cold, so if you’ve got a phone that doesn’t have Bluetooth or NFC, you can connect your device to the speaker through a 3.5mm jack. To top things off, we’re told that the battery lasts for 10 hours before needing a recharge.

There isn’t a solid release date for the PlayUp speakers yet, but Nokia says that they’ll begin shipping “before the end of the year.” While we don’t know the release date, we do know the price – picking up one of these will set you back €149, which is around $187. The PlayUp speaker is only the first product of Nokia’s partnership with JBL, and we’re told that more is on the way in the future. Stay tuned.

There are two different sets of JBL Jembe speakers available, and both sets are designed to be used with computers or laptops and support the iPad, iPhone, and anything else that has a 3.5 mm output. There are two sets of speakers in the Jembe range including the standard wired set and the Jembe Wireless desktop speakers.

The wireless speakers use Bluetooth technology to connect to laptops, smartphones, tablets, and any other device supporting Bluetooth technology. Each speaker has its own integrated amplifier, and both wired and wireless versions have a special Slipstream port designed to enhance bass. The speakers are only offered in black.

Both wired and wireless versions have a volume control knob on top of one speaker for adjustment, and the power controls are found on top of one of the speakers. Each speaker measures 4 3/16 x 4 3/16 x 5 5/16 inches. The wired Jembe two-piece speaker system is available for £49.99 with the wireless speaker system going for £69.99. Each speaker has 6 W of power and a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz.

The JBL OnBeat Air speaker dock features adaptable docking clamps that can securely hold your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in both landscape and portrait orientations. The devices can connect to the dock either wirelessly through AirPlay or via a 30-pin dock connector.

With AirPLay, you’ll be able to stream music from your iTunes collection to the OnBeat Air no matter where it is in your home. The speaker dock includes an IR remote control that lets you conveniently navigate your iTunes songs and videos from a distance, while its tabletop design makes it convenient for gaming, watching movies, or video chatting through Apple’s FaceTime or Skype.

The OnBeat Air also features quality sound with dual Phoenix full-range transducers and it supports Android smartphones, tablets, and wireless MP3 players by connecting either wirelessly or through a built-in auxiliary input jack. The dock is priced at $249.95 and is available now.

[via JBL]

Other than the dock for playing music, the Xtreme also has Bluetooth technology for streaming audio from non-dockable devices and a 3.5mm input. The Xtreme also has an integrated mic to allow it to be used as a speaker phone. The microphone uses DSP and has echo cancellation for better sound quality. The Xtreme is engineered for high quality sound according to JBL.

It has dual Atlas bass drivers and Ridge tweeters both using DSP equalization. The docking station can be controlled using the OnBeat Xtreme app that is on the App Store as a free download. This app gives control over playlists, EQ settings, and the user can set alarms. The dock also has an RF remote for changing tracks from other rooms. The OnBeat Xtreme will sell for £399.99 in the UK.

The JBL On Air features a bright color screen for displaying album art as well as artist and song information. The On Air speaker dock also features three JBL transducers with a unique 360-degree HALO (horizontal acoustic level optimization) design that uniformly delivers a rich and full-spectrum sound across a wide listening area.

Other features include a clock with dual alarms, digital FM radio and USB port. And of course, a dock for your iPhone or iPod touch. The JBL On Air is compatible with iTunes 10.1 or later and iOS 4.2 or later. Priced at $349, it will be available later this month online and in retail stores of Best Buy and Apple. You can visit the JBL On Air product page for more information.

As you’d expect, the OnBeat charges your iPod while it’s hooked up, and there’s a USB connection so you can sync it with iTunes as well. There’s also a composite video output, so you can hook up a TV rather than squinting at a 3.5-inch screen.

JBL throw an infra-red remote in the box too, along with all the dock brackets you’ll need, while the speakers use a 2 x 7.5-watt amp with various DSP systems to massage the sound. The OnBeat is available in April, priced at $149.95.

Press Release:

HARMAN Brings Entertainment Experience on iPad® to Life with JBL OnBeat™ Speaker Dock

Company whose legendary JBL brand brought the first sound to cinema introduces a new loudspeaker dock, bringing the same dynamic sound to the next wave of technology: iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® devices

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), today announced the release of its new JBL OnBeat™ loudspeaker docking station, a JBL® dock to bring your next-generation entertainment experience to life, delivering realistic, dynamic sound with any iPad®, iPhone® or iPod® device.

“Imagine what moviegoers must have felt when they heard sound paired with film for the first time in history. This is what we hope to accomplish for the next era of entertainment experiences with products such as the JBL OnBeat for the iPad, iPhone and more”
Bringing Netflix® movie streaming, gaming, YouTube clip watching and more to an entirely new level with HARMAN’s signature sound quality, the JBL OnBeat dock features dual Phoenix full-range transducers with computer-optimized DSP equalization, creating a richly detailed soundstage. A universal connector that firmly docks an iPad, iPod or iPhone lets you rotate iPod and iPhone screens to portrait or landscape orientation for the best video display, and an infrared remote (IR) puts you in full control of system functions and music navigation from across the room.

Stream action-packed movies and intimate family photos and videos, and share the hottest content on the Web in your living room with family and friends through the addition of an optional composite cable that can send video content from the device directly to your TV.

“Imagine what moviegoers must have felt when they heard sound paired with film for the first time in history. This is what we hope to accomplish for the next era of entertainment experiences with products such as the JBL OnBeat for the iPad, iPhone and more,” said David Slump, president, HARMAN Consumer Division. “Our goal is to awaken our senses to the power that great sound and music can have on bringing media to life through the most cutting-edge devices out on the market right now.”

The new JBL OnBeat also features a USB connection to sync and charge devices when connected to the iTunes® music library (cable not included), and a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack auxiliary input that connects to virtually all portable media devices (cable not included). The dock features a dynamic JBL Weave design styling that is as sculptural as it is conversation-starting. Brackets to attach the iPod, iPhone and iPad to the dock are included in the package. The JBL OnBeat also serves as a charging station for your iPod or iPhone while it is docked.

Pricing and Availability

The JBL OnBeat loudspeaker dock is available in April in black for $149.95. For additional information or to purchase, visit http://www.jbl.com/onbeat.

• JBL Studio 190 Dual 6.5-inch (165mm) floorstanding loudspeaker, sells for $449
• JBL Studio 180 6.5-inch (165mm) floorstanding loudspeaker, sells for $349
• JBL Studio 130 4-inch (100mm) bookshelf loudspeaker, sells for $299
• JBL Studio 120c Dual 4-inch (100mm) center-channel loudspeaker, sells for $169
• JBL Studio 150P 300-watt high-performance, bass-reflex powered subwoofer sells for $399

They are available here.

From the press release:

The Studio 190 is a three-and-a-half-way dual floorstanding loudspeaker featuring dual woofers and midrange drivers with two 6 ½-inch- PolyPlas™ cones and CMMD® Lite tweeter domes with proprietary Bi-Radial® waveguides to offer exceptional clarity and realism with outstanding bass response. The Studio 180 is designed in a similar vertical tower package and is a three-way floorstanding speaker with one 6 ½-inch PolyPlas cone.

Perfect for a bookshelf or tabletop, or for someone who is looking to pack some big sound into a more convenient space-saving place, the Studio 130 bookshelf loudspeaker will do the job. The two-way speaker system offers exceptional clarity and realism with outstanding bass response. Featuring 4-inch low-frequency transducers and 1-inch high-frequency transducers, Studio 130 speakers are ideally suited for use as satellites in a Studio 1 Series home theater system, or on their own in compact-yet-captivating music-only systems. The Studio 130s will transform your home entertainment experience with both style and substance.

The last in the series, the JBL Studio 120c system is an ideal choice for the center-channel speaker in a multichannel home theater system. Voice-matched to other speakers in the JBL Studio 1 Series, and sharing the same dynamic new industrial design, the 120c renders the dialogue, music and effects of even the most challenging movie soundtracks with confidence and style. Like the other loudspeakers in the line, the two-and-a-half-way dual center channel also features two magnetically shielded 4-inch (100-millimeter) PolyPlas cones and a 1-inch CMMD Lite dome, magnetically shielded, in a Bi-Radial constant directivity waveguide.

Unfortunately neither Microsoft nor Dell is giving any sort of delivery date, so we’ve only got the previous, vague release window from the netbook’s official reveal last week. Then, the Duo was tipped to arrive in early December, in both the US and the UK.

Your $549 gets you a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 capacitive touchscreen, Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive. There’s also WiFi b/g/n and a battery good for up to 4hrs use. The Audio Station, meanwhile, has JBL-developed speakers and various connections, and also recharges the netbook while it’s docked.

[via NetbookNews.de]

Video demo after the cut

Up to eight channels can be independently managed, and there’s a 31-band graphic equalizer, preamp controls for system volume, subwoofer volume, left/right balance, front/rear fader and bass/mid/treble tone controls, and overriding DSP equalization, time correction and Logic 7 processing, and the ability to store five presets that can even tailor the audio to a specific seat in the car.  Alternatively users can create pseudo 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound from a stereo source.

In the box is an RF remote so you can flip between settings and tweak on the move, and it’s all apparently relatively straightforward to install.  $799 seems like a lot to pay for a set-it-and-forget-it system, so you’d have to be the kind of listener who likes to regularly tweak their audio, but it’s also potentially a lot less than you might pay for a new head-unit, speakers and amps.

[via CrunchGear]

Press Release:

JBL® MS-8 Revolutionizes In-Car Sound Experience

New Integration Solution Engineers Superior Sonic Performance for Any System

June 15, 2010 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR) today announced the launch the of the new JBL MS-8 integration digital processor. Unless you’re driving a classic, your car probably came from the factory with speakers, a CD player and an amplifier. If you want to make the car sound better, you have to go through a confusing, technically complicated process of choosing components from a wall of speakers, radios and amplifiers, and having the car taken apart to install the new gear.

“Literally, it is a box that encapsulates some of the most advanced technology in the world. And with it, people will never experience music in their car the same way again.”
But not anymore. JBL® engineers have found a groundbreaking way to achieve a luxurious in-car audio experience: the brand-new MS-8 sound integration solution.

For more information click here: http://press.jbl.com/ms-8

The heart of the MS-8 is a powerful digital signal processor that operates like a little computer. Intelligent custom programming within the processor maximizes frequency response, bass performance, dynamics, clarity, detail and stereo imaging – every important parameter of sonic greatness – from virtually any combination of factory-installed or aftermarket components. After an elegantly simple, step-by-step setup process that takes about 10 minutes, you’ll enjoy your favorite music like never before.

The MS-8 sends sound to the listener’s ears from all individual speakers within the car simultaneously, improving clarity and stereo imaging to a vast degree. The system includes a simple, menu-driven calibration based on detailed input from an included binaural microphone headset. It optimizes up to eight input channels, producing a full-bandwidth and flat-response signal. Its system integration processor features premier sound-optimization technology such as digital sound processing (DSP) equalization and DSP time correction – automatically improving tonal accuracy and compensating for the characteristics of your speakers, electronics and vehicle interior. The MS-8 can even store calibration settings for up to four seating positions, so you can select best-seat-in-the-house performance for almost anyone in your car. If you want to adjust the sound, the MS-8’s display and wireless controller will let you change it to suit your preferences. If you make a mistake, returning to the original settings is as simple as pressing a button.

“No one has ever invented an entirely new approach and product that transforms how consumers easily and non-invasively upgrade the music experience in their car,” said Christopher M. Dragon, director of consumer and field marketing at Harman International, parent company of the JBL brand. “Literally, it is a box that encapsulates some of the most advanced technology in the world. And with it, people will never experience music in their car the same way again.”

The MS-8 includes a sophisticated digital crossover function, which allows precise, user-selectable crossover points and crossover slopes for up to eight separate outputs. In addition, the MS-8 offers rich, crisp, realistic sound, using Logic 7® technology to create the ideal 5.1- or 7.1-channel surround-sound experience in the car from two-channel source material. “If you want to try your hand at installation, the MS-8 will let you fine-tune and manipulate the sound to customize your very own in-car listening experience, unique to your personal taste and needs,” said Gary Biggs, applications specialist, Harman Consumer, Inc. “With unrivaled, never-before-seen JBL technology, the MS-8 is redefining and reshaping the entire in-car sound customization experience.”

The MS-8 also includes capabilities such as a 31-band graphic equalizer, which allows users to adjust the system’s tonal balance to suit personal taste or to compensate for specific recordings, and the “Favorite Settings” feature, which stores up to five custom settings for one-button recall, optimizing the sound no matter what song or genre is being played.

Product Features

31-band graphic equalizer that overrides automatic equalization to suit your personal taste
Preamplifier controls that control system volume, subwoofer volume, left/right balance, front/rear fader and bass/mid/treble tone controls, and override DSP equalization, time correction and Logic 7 processing
Favorite settings to store up to five custom settings for one-button recall
LCD display that includes five-line, 128 x 64-pixel screen that displays setup menus and operation status
Wireless RF remote to control menu navigation, volume and mute function
Onboard 20 watts x 8 amplifier, eight-channel preamp-level and speaker-level inputs and outputs, full-range stereo aux input
Pricing and Availability

The JBL MS-8 system integration digital processor’s selling price is $799 and available now. For more information please visit http://press.jbl.com/ms-8

In terms of appearance, the On Stage Micro II looks little changed from its predecessor. A compact, low-profile disc – finished, in our review model’s case, in glossy black plastic and a black mesh speaker grill – hardware controls are limited to volume up/down keys on the front and a power button on the back. On the underside is a battery compartment, taking four AAA batteries – which should last for up to 24hrs solid use, volume depending – though JBL also supply a wall-wart AC adapter which plugs into a port on the back. Other connectivity includes audio in, for plugging in a third-party PMP or audio source, audio out for hooking the iPod/iPhone up to some beefier speakers, and a Mini USB port for linking your PC or Mac.

With the latter in place, the On Stage Micro II can be used to sync your iPod or iPhone as if you’d directly connected the regular sync cable, and the dock becomes a handy place to recharge the PMP and load new content. There’s also a bundled infra-red remote control, a relatively simple affair, with volume, playback and menu navigation keys. The only thing missing is a video out port, for hooking up a TV and playing back video content. JBL provide various dock adapters that slot into the top section and leave it suitable for your iPod nano, touch, classic or iPhone.

Of course, the last-gen model could do all of that, the only change being native support for the iPhone (original, 3G and 3GS). We were most interested to see how JBL’s audio changes might have affected sound quality, and happily that’s where the biggest improvement in the On Stage Micro II hides.

The first-generation Micro lacked bass, unsurprisingly, but it also fell short in terms of mid and treble clarity. Higher volumes introduced more distortion than average, and the overall feeling was that, while the setup was portable and convenient, for audio quality buyers should look elsewhere. With those expectations, the Micro II turned out to be a real surprise. Bass is never going to be the forte of a compact system like this, but it’s a real step up from what the previous version could deliver. Meanwhile mids and trebles have a clear, piping quality that feels better balanced and altogether more musical, thanks to JBL’s new Odyssey transducers.

To be blunt, JBL have taken our key criticisms of the first-gen model and addressed them in turn, while keeping the speaker dock’s compact appeal. Of course, if you’re looking for the best audio output from your iPod or iPhone there are other, larger – generally more expensive – systems out there you should look to instead, but they’re far less likely to drop comfortably into your bag or briefcase. At $99 it’s affordable, too. If you can’t sacrifice either space or sound, then the JBL On Stage Micro II should definitely be on your audition list.

The new speakers are available in black or white colors and have a 3.5mm input for connecting to Mac or PCs. The drivers in the satellites are 40mm units and the subwoofer is a 3-inch unit. The dimensions of the satellite speakers are 3″ x 3″ x 2-3/4″ and the sub measures 9″ x 9″ x 9″.

The speakers still look a lot like the Pac Man ghosts to me. JBL uses its latest Odyssey transducer technology in the speakers and the Creature II speakers are available exclusively at the Apple Store and on Apple.com. The MSRP for the speakers is $129.99.

The EQ7 takes two AA batteries and boasts up to 6hrs talktime or music playback.  It uses Class 1 Bluetooth for up to 100m range (with compatible phones, PMPs or Bluetooth dongles) and will automatically switch between music and incoming calls, resuming playback when you hang up.

As for the EQ5, it has a Li-Ion battery good for up to 8hrs talktime or music playback.  Maximum range is 10m and it has the same music/calls intelligent switching; Motorola have also given it SRS WOW HD audio processing.  Both devices have a 3.5mm input socket for plugging in a non-Bluetooth PMP.

The Motorola EQ7 is priced at €160 ($207) while the Motorola EQ5 comes in at €100 ($129).

[via Generation MP3]

The EON 500 Series speakers crank things up a notch and really make an improvement over the line that came before them. Designed by RKS, these speakers fit right in with the JBL look.

But more important than looks come impressive specs. Three speakers come in the series including the EON 510, 515 and the 518S. All of these speakers are self-powered and 10″ two-way, 15″ two-way and 18″ bass-reflex, respectively. They are also very lightweight, adding to their super portability and versatility. It’s not often that a product looks nice and packs top functionality, but these EON 500 series speakers do it with ease.

You might have an excellent surround system, but with unsightly wires poking out all over the place, it just loses a little something. But the WEM-1 is a simple solution that can be used with any speaker.

You can even use it with speakers in another room. Inputs include mini-jack, RCA and speaker level on the transmitter and the receiver has a 50-watt per channel amplifier and an output for a subwoofer. If you have $359 to spare and are dying for a wireless solution for your home entertainment system, the JBL WEM-1 will be released later this month.

[via DVICE]

With a 90 degree shape, the speakers are much easier to mount and are modular, meaning they can be connected together to wrap around a corner. Up to four speakers can bracket together in this fashion.

JBL is known for producing top quality audio products, so there shouldn’t be much of a problem there. These speakers are also known for producing evenly distributed sound and minimal distortion. But these speakers aren’t cheap. Costing $225 a piece, you’ll need to save up for a full set.

[via OhGizmo!]

The speaker system, JBL Spyro 2.1 Speaker system doesn’t give a whole lot of details. That is besides mentioning it has a subwoofer and two flower shaped speakers. However, the manufacturers seem to think that it presents rich and crisp sound quality.

Which if true, would be nice. No girl likes having a set of speakers that are pretty, but only as powerful as that of a squeaker toy you hand to Fluffy. It comes in white, black and of course, pink and is being sold for $110.19.

[via gizmodiva]

The Infinity PS212W will be selling for $679 and has a 400 watt 12-inch sub. The JBL model is a Cinema Sound CSS10W with a 300 watt 10-inch woofer retailing for $559. Like I said, they are kind of expensive, and if you’re an audiophile, you probably already know to avoid these, but if you are just looking for a simple, decent sounding, bass solution for your new system, here you go.

Infinity and jbl subwoofers go wireless [via technabob]

Like many iPod music docking system, it also charges the phone when is in use. It can be place on the table or mounted to the wall. The JBL On Call 5310 also runs on four AA batteries to provide portability and up to six hours of playback time.

The JBL On Call 5310 also takes in other audio sources such as CD players and other MP3 players using its 3.5mm mini jack. Other feature includes two 3-watt Odyssey transducers, an integrated amplifier and a computer-controlled equalizer and, to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, and an automatic power-saving standby mode. It will be available in November 2007.

[via slashphone]

They will nearly cost you their weight in gold too, ringing up at a rounded $40,000 each. JBL says they haven’t been able to keep them in stock since they began production.

Now for the anecdote, apparently the aforementioned Sheikh decided he wanted to have a small party on his small yacht, you know have some friends over to watch some movies, listen to some music, the usual gathering that requires your yacht be equipped with $4 million worth of audio/video equipment. Anyways, after the job was done, the Sheikh showed up to check out his system and basically make sure he got his money’s worth, and started flipping out when he couldn’t see any of the system, apparently everything was hidden behind panels and stuff and was out of site, in the end he heard the system and happily handed over the check.

Now for the show, JBL invited a few people out to a facility where they had dropped $300,000 on a home theater set-up. Now this setup is no ordinary setup, I mean it included theater chairs, a high end projector, and a few hundred grand worth of high end audio equipment. In the first room there was a $120 thousand worth of audio equipment including a pair of the Everest’s a $20k CD player and a $20k amp. Then in the next room there were lots of speakers surrounding everyone totaling up to 9.6 surround sound and $300k with the projector and stuff. The feature of this setup was the 3 DD66000’s.

Ears-On with JBL’s $300,000 Home Cinema Set-Up with 9.6 Surround Sound (Verdict: OMFGIWANTONE) [via Gizmodo]

The Reference 610 features integrated controls on the earpiece to adjust volume, select tracks, and play/pause your music. It’s equipped with rechargeable batteries and a universal battery charger. And should you need to be connected, it also comes with a 1.75m cable. Pricing for the Reference series ranges from $79.95 to $299.95. Shown after the break are the folded up 510 model and the 410 model.