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JBL Ultra-Portable Speakers Let Music Fans Enjoy a Lively, On-the-Go Performance

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HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces the availability of three new, ultra-portable JBL speakers built for superior 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 ideal for business travel, dorm rooms or a second bedroom. Each speaker includes a built-in bass port to deliver a deep, more resonant sound than comparably sized portable speakers.

The three ultra-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 convenient, 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 larger - and louder - soundscape.



"These ultra-portable JBL speakers were designed specifically for the on-the-go music lover who wants a quality audio performance with portability - a desirable feature set that JBL, thanks to its pioneering role in audio development, is uniquely positioned to deliver," said Sachin Lawande, executive vice president of HARMAN and co-president of HARMAN Lifestyle and Infotainment. "We are providing technically sophisticated speakers with high-performance drivers and built-in bass ports in small packages so music fans will hear the truth. The sound is very impressive."

Details of three JBL ultra-portable speakers include:
  • The JBL Flip wireless speaker easily 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 while providing tighter low ends for deeper bass response. 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. And it offers an audio performance that stands up to products at twice the price. It is available in black or white.
  • The JBL Micro Wireless easily 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. The built-in bass port and 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter) driver deliver exceptional sound, 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) driver to deliver exceptional sound from a speaker the size of a hockey puck. 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 ultra-portable speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse. It will be available in multiple color options.
Pricing and Availability
The new, ultra-portable JBL speakers are available at JBL.com. 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.

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Who cares about these squeeking portable boxes. Why no one makes proper PC speakers anymore?!
Altec Lansing focused pretty much entirely to this portable garbage. And this sucks.
 
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If you go on JBL's website, you can see they have more than just this portable model. JBL is the best when it comes to speakers, so I wouldn't bash them like that. :slap:
 
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I remember the first laptop that i had with JBL speakers... was an old compaq with a Pentium II 233. The speakers were decent for the time...

these days it seems all laptop speakers and portable speakers suck... with the exception of this Logitech AudioHub I have, the older 2.1 model. I wish it had equalizer settings though.

I've seen some of JBL's better stuff though and they do make some good stuff

also, the price seems to match what they're advertising them to go well with... (apple products)
 
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