Seattle Times

JBL speaker wireless in name only

Brain-teaser: Which uses more wires, a traditional loudspeaker or a wireless loudspeaker? Answer: You’ve been punk’d! A wireless speaker, contrary to its name, often needs even more wiring to get started. It’s not like a wireless phone, a wireless ...
Digital Trends

JBL’s retro-style wireless speakers could spark serious envy among Sonos fans

These are not the first wireless JBL speakers to bear the Authentics label. That name goes back to 2014, when JBL introduced the Authentics L8 and L16, a set of wooden veneer, Quadrex foam grille speakers that sounded fantastic — if you could get around ...
TechHive

JBL Bar 1300X review: Wireless surround sound—with a catch

The JBL Bar 1300X delivers an immersive surround experience and offers truly wireless rear speakers; they’re battery powered. But once you live with that feature for a while—and charged those batteries a few times—you might decide you prefer the ...
Guru3D

JBL BAR 1000MK2 Wireless Soundbar With MultiBeam 3.0 Technology

JBL is preparing to launch the BAR 1000MK2, the latest addition to its lineup of wireless surround sound systems. The official release date is October 2, 2025, with pricing set at around $936 USD on the JBL online store.
Digital Trends

JBL shows off new true wireless earbuds and speakers at CES 2022

JBL’s stem-based true wireless earbuds get better battery life and better protection from water when compared to the previous Live Pro+ model. If you prefer a more compact, stemless design, the Live Free 2 might be the way to go. They get an entirely new ...
Forbes

Reviewed: The New JBL Flip 6 Wireless Speaker Is A Genuine Party Animal

The new JBL Flip 6 is now fully water and dustproof. It's the ideal wireless speaker for an intimate pool party. For bigger parties, use The JBL PartyBoost feature to link up with more compatible JBL speakers. JBL is a classic audio brand that always seems ...

JBL’s Next-Gen Soundbar Series Arrives in Australia

After announcing its upgraded Bar Series back in June, JBL has now launched the lineup in Australia, offering five new soundbars with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AI-powered audio enhancements. The range, led by the flagship Bar 1300MK2,

Spotify Lossless Audio Rollout Now Features JBL Speaker Support to Stream Hi-Fi Quality

As per the report, JBL's Authentic 200, 300, and 500, as well as the Boombox 3 and Charge 5, support this Lossless audio streaming via Spotify Connect. To manually configure the settings, users need to go over to their Spotify app's Settings, head over to Media & Streaming Quality, and select Lossless for the said JBL speaker.
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