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JBL announces many new speakers overseas. Macrevie's first headphones

The first active speaker in JBL's consumer studio monitor series, with a built-in 192kHz/24bit high-resolution DAC and class D amplifier. Although it is the smallest model in the studio monitor series of the same brand, it is said that it realizes the sound "like listening to a large floor speaker". It will be available in the first quarter of 2022 and will be priced at $2,200.

It consists of a primary speaker and a secondary speaker, and the primary side is equipped with front panel controls such as volume adjustment and input switching, as well as digital/analog input. If you wire each other with a digital link cable, you can play at a maximum of 192 kHz. You can also connect the left and right speakers wirelessly, and in this case, the maximum playback is 96kHz. It should be noted that the primary and secondary have a selectable L/R allocation function according to the user's placement preference.

The unit configuration is equipped with a 1-inch compression driver "2410H-2" and a 5.25-inch woofer, and each speaker supplies 25W to the compression driver and 125W to the woofer. Total output is 300Wrms. It also has its own HDI (High-Definition Imaging) horn.

In addition to asynchronous USB and optical digital input, it is equipped with analog 3.5mm and XLR 1/4 inch TRS phono connectors. A network playback function is also possible, it supports wired connection via Ethernet, and supports Google's Chromecast Built-in and Apple's AirPlay 2. It also supports wireless playback via Bluetooth. Other audiophile features include MQA file rendering and Roon Ready.

Three new models of JBL's complete wireless earphones, "JBL LIVE Pro 2", "JBL LIVE Free 2", and "JBL Reflect Aero" will appear. They will be priced at $149.95 each and will be available in Spring 2022.

All models support “true adaptive noise cancellation” with smart ambient function that allows you to adjust the amount of sound taken in so that you can listen to the surrounding sounds and talk to people while wearing the earphones. . Each has six microphones with noise and wind dampening technology.

As a main feature, the JBL LIVE Pro 2 is a stick type and equipped with an 11mm dynamic driver. JBL LIVE Free 2 is a canal type (earplug type) with a 10mm dynamic driver. Both are IPX5 waterproof/sweatproof.

The JBL Reflect Aero is part of the sports-focused JBL Reflect series, featuring IP68 dust and water resistance, secure-fit adjustable ear fins, reflective accents, and more. Built-in 6.8mm dynamic driver.

From JBL, a lot of various Bluetooth speakers come up. The lineup and prices are as follows.

Pulse 5 is a new product of the wireless speaker "JBL Pulse series" with built-in LED light. Adopting a smooth exterior design, it is equipped with a large passive radiator that produces deeper bass than conventional models, a woofer that produces mid-low frequencies, and a tweeter for pure sound. Enjoy 360-degree immersive sound and an ambient light show. It will be released in the summer of 2022.

Boombox 3 is a wireless speaker with IP67 water and dust resistance and a sturdy metal handle with an orange silicone grip. The unit has a 3-way configuration, adopts a new racetrack type subwoofer, and also has two midrange units and two tweeters. The exterior has also been redesigned. It is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022.

PartyBox Encore Essential is the "most compact and powerful" portable speaker in the "PartyBox series" lineup for parties, and will be released in March 2022. The limited edition PartyBox Encore comes with two digital wireless microphones and will be available in summer 2022. Both have a lighting function on the main body and support IPX4 drip-proof. The maximum output is 100W.

The Wind 3 series is a portable speaker for motorcycles that can be attached to the handlebars of scooters and bicycles. In addition to Bluetooth, it supports playback from micro SD cards and AUX input. There are two models, the Wind 3, which is also equipped with an FM radio and an LED display panel, and the Wind 3S, which is not equipped with a radio display, and both are scheduled to be released in June 2022.

As the first portable product of luxury audio brand Mark Levinson, wireless headphones with adaptive noise canceling function are introduced. Released on January 4th. The price is $990.

Equipped with a 40mm beryllium-coated driver acoustically optimized for the Harman curve. Bluetooth 5.1 compliant, compatible codecs are AAC, aptX, LDAC. There are three adaptive noise canceling modes to choose from, and it also supports Ambient Aware, which allows you to check your surroundings. It also has 4 microphones and Smart Wind Adaption for clear calls.