Music, movies, and games. Sound is an essential part of modern entertainment. We live in an age where we can enjoy all kinds of content from the comfort of our homes, not to mention live performances and movie theaters. So why not pay a little more attention to audio products? This time, we went inside the "HARMAN ExPLORE TOKYO 2024 Autumn New Product Preview" held by Harman International Inc! We were able to check out a large number of devices, including the previously unreleased " JBL Quantum 360 WIRELESS " and the " JBL TOUR PRO 3 "!
HARMAN ExPLORE TOKYO 2024 Autumn New Product Preview
Harman International, Inc. is a company that develops solutions in all areas of audio devices and in-vehicle displays for professionals and the general public. With major brands such as AKG, harman/kardon, JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, its products are widely used by consumers, professionals, event venues, and movie theaters.
Harman International Inc. held the "HARMAN ExPLORE TOKYO 2024 Autumn New Product Preview! We had a chance to experience not only the products that are already on sale, but also the latest models that have not yet been announced!
Car Audio
The JBL brand is one of the best in the world in the car audio field. The first thing that caught my attention at the show was the Toyota Land Cruiser "250"!
JBL has been working with Toyota Motor Corporation since the early stages of development. JBL has been working with Toyota Motor Corporation since the early stages of development to create a sound system optimized for the Land Cruiser 250...
- 9cm wide dispersion speakers in the instrument panel
- 2.5cm horn tweeter
- Front door 20cm x 23cm mid-woofer
- Rear door 2.5cm horn tweeter
- Rear door 15cm mid-woofer
- 8cm satellite speaker
- 22.4cm subwoofer
- Dedicated amplifier
The system is realized by installing a total of 15 devices.
The design is based on a calculation of the space inside the car, and the sound is powerful and expressive. The music you hear in this well thought-out configuration for the driver and front passenger, as well as the rear seats, will make your drive even more enjoyable!
Many stylish and portable speakers
This is the " Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 ", a Bluetooth-enabled portable speaker. It is one of the larger portable speakers, but it features an elegant design that fits in with your interior and a built-in rechargeable battery that can provide up to 8 hours of playback. ...
The JBL Xtreme 4 is a portable speaker featuring AI Sound Boost, the next generation of amplifier technology. It is perfect for outdoor use with its convenient carrying strap and IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating!
The " JBL Go 4 " weighs 190 grams and the " JBL Clip 5 " weighs 285 grams, making them two very small ultra-portable speakers. They are IP67 dustproof and waterproof, so they are perfect for small outdoor gatherings or for use in the bathtub! Connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and your bath karaoke is complete!
This product was released simultaneously with the " JBL Authentics 200 " in November 2023 and offers high-quality music playback via Wi-Fi streaming. The authentic design of this product will also make it a great addition to your home decor.
The " JBL PartyBox Stage 320 " is the largest of the JBL products, with two 165mm woofers covering the bass and two 25mm dome tweeters covering the treble, delivering high-quality sound to a tennis court-sized area, even outdoors. The body weighs 16.5 kilograms, but the telescoping handle and wheels allow it to be carried around like a suitcase on a colossal scale.
New soundbars will also be available
The Harman kardon Enchant 1100 is an all-in-one soundbar that delivers authentic 3D sound with Dolby Atmos compatibility and proprietary MultiBeam technology. A total of 11 speaker drivers deliver 5.1.2ch stereoscopic sound, and the total output power is a whopping 315W.
- HDMI input
- HDMI output (eARC compatible)
- Optical digital input
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
A wide variety of input/output terminals are provided. 4K pass-through support allows flexible connection to TVs and video equipment.
More details on the "Harman kardon Enchant 1100" will be announced soon, so stay tuned...!
This is the " JBL Cinema SB580 " 3.1ch soundbar system with wireless subwoofer released in July 2024.
This compact but very cost-effective model comes with a 200W high-power output subwoofer for 39,600 yen (tax included).
Newly released AV amplifier "JBL MA" series
JBL's first "MA Series" AV amplifiers. The minimal number of buttons and the easy-to-use LCD panel are designed to minimize resistance to AV amplifiers.
The JBL MA9100HP 9.2-channel AV amplifier is priced at253,000 yen (including tax), while the JBL MA710 7.2-channel AV amplifier is priced at 121,000 yen (including tax). The HDMI is compatible with 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz, so it can be used with PlayStation 5 as well!
"JBL TOUR PRO 3" is finally available!
The most notable product is the flagship model of completely wireless earphones, "JBL TOUR PRO 3", the latest model of JBL TOUR PRO series!
The JBL TOUR PRO 3 is JBL's first dual-driver headphone that reproduces bass to treble. The JBL TOUR PRO 3 is also tuned for the wearer's ear canal and wearing conditions with Hybrid Noise Cancellation 2.0, which compensates in real time according to the surrounding environment.
The Smart Charging Case screen is approximately 29% larger than all models! In addition, this smart charging case can be used as a transmitter to send audio signals to the earphones when connected with the included Type-C to 3.5mm cable or Type-C to Type-C cable. Combined with AURACAST, it can transmit to multiple earphones and speakers simultaneously, allowing for a variety of uses both at home and on the go!
More details on the JBL TOUR PRO 3 will be announced soon.
New gaming headsets are also available
Other new products include the " JBL Quantum TWS ", a completely wireless earphone for sports use that is waterproof and dustproof...
JBL Endurance Peak 3 ": waterproof and dustproof fully wireless earbuds for sports.
Just announced gaming headset " JBL Quantum 100M2 ".
JBL QUANTUM 360 WIRELESS" was also on display.
JBL JUNIOR 470NC" are smart children's headphones developed to protect children's ears from the risk of hearing loss from smartphones.
The crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to run from early October 2024 to late November 2024, so if you are interested in the product, please pre-register on the GREEN FUNDING page!
JBL TOUR PRO 3 will be reviewed at a later date!
There were many products at the "HARMAN ExPLORE TOKYO 2024 Autumn New Product Preview"! Not only JBL, which handles gaming devices, but also Harman Kardon, ARCAM, and many others were on display.
We will be uploading a review of the JBL TOUR PRO 3, our top pick, at a later date, so please look forward to it!