JBL adds Dolby Atmos support to smart soundbar lineup
- The JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam supports Virtual Dolby Atmos, Apple AirPlay 2, Alexa MRM and Google Chromecast.
- The JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam will retail for $ 399.95.
- JBL introduces a litany of luxury audio products for big outfits.
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam combines a lot of technology in a compact package that fits perfectly into your entertainment center. This is the first soundbar to adapt both Virtual Dolby Atmos and JBL’s beamforming technology. It’s easy to set up and can be used to play video games, listen to music, and watch movies.
JBL equipped the new device with four passive radiators so that the bass notes should sound loud. The overall space requirement of the hardware is small compared to soundbar and subwoofer combinations. An advanced DSP supports Virtual Dolby Atmos which adds dimension to your media by creating the feeling of overhead and bilateral sound.
This soundbar was designed with simplicity in mind and integrates many popular music providers. The JBL Multibeam also supports wireless streaming services such as Alexa Multi-Room Music Groups, Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast. If you don’t want to use any of these Wi-Fi streaming options, you can always resort to Bluetooth streaming instead.
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam will be available in black this spring and will retail for $ 399.95.
JBL keeps the party going with its luxury offers
JBL’s CES 2021 announcements didn’t stop with the JBL 5.0 Bar Multibeam. The Harman subsidiary also announced a range of luxury products that audiophiles are sure to please.
JBL celebrates its 75th anniversary with retrofitted hardware
The design of the JBL L100 Classic 75 pays homage to the original of the JBL L100 Classic and introduces new hardware. The teak cabinets stand on two JS-120 floor stands, and there are special edition badges on the front and back of the speakers. Inside each speaker is a 25mm titanium dome tweeter JT025Ti2-4 and a 125mm midrange JM125PC-8 that sits directly above a 300mm woofer.
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The integrated amplifier JBL SA750 is the perfect partner for the L100. This retro-look amplifier features modern technologies such as Dirac Live room calibration for optimal audio reproduction in every room. It includes a high resolution DAC, switchable MM / MC phono input and support for full decoding of MQA files. It’s Roon Ready too, so you can plug it into your Roon Core device. You can even use popular Wi-Fi streaming services like Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2.
The SA750 uses class G amplification, which reduces power consumption and increases efficiency compared to standard class A / B amplifiers. The JBL SA750 gives you a wide range of analog connection options, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Cinch, optical and coaxial cables.
There are only 750 pairs of the JBL L100 Classic 75, and each pair will retail for $ 5,500 in April. The JBL SA750 will also be available this April and will retail for $ 3,000.
Cover the halls and ceilings with JBL Synthesis speakers
To top it off, JBL also announced the SCL line (Synthesis Custom Loudspeakers). SCL-1 and SSW-1 are large-format solutions for premium, large and high-channel counting systems. The SCL-1 LCR loudspeaker is JBL’s flagship within the Synthesis SCL line. It is equipped with two 76mm drivers, two 304mm woofers and a horn to improve efficiency. You can customize it using the controls on the front and choose between bi-wire, bi-amp and full bypass of the internal crossover network. The SSW-1 subwoofer complements the SCL-1 and weighs an incredible 150 kg.
JBL rolled on with the luxury announcements and expanded its speaker range with four new architectural speaker models in its SCL series. The JBL SCL-5 In-Ceiling Speaker, SCL-6 In-Wall Speaker, SCL-7 In-Wall Speaker, and SCL-8 In-Ceiling Speaker all have annular diaphragm compression drivers and a brand new Cat Claw mounting mechanism. This is superior to the standard dog leg design. The equipment is easier to install, saving time and money.
The JBL SCL-1 and SSW-1 will retail in March for $ 1,500 and $ 7,500, respectively. All SCL ceiling and wall models will be available from February. The SCL-5 is priced at $ 2,000. The SCL-6 is priced at $ 1,500. The SCL-7 is priced at $ 1,000. and the SCL-8 is $ 1,000.
