JBL takes on Sonos with a new lineup of Wi-Fi speakers for your home
JBL is expanding beyond Bluetooth speakers with its new Cove lineup, a trio of Wi-Fi connected speakers designed to bring multi-room audio to your home.
JBL has entered the whole-home wireless audio market with its new JBL Cove speaker lineup. The modular system, designed to provide high-quality sound throughout a house, features three models that scale based on room size and portability needs. Each speaker operates over Wi-Fi, supports high-resolution streaming, and can be grouped together for multi-room playback using the unified JBL One app.
The JBL Cove M1 is the entry-level option, a compact speaker with three tweeters, one woofer, and AI Sound Boost technology to maintain sound quality at high volumes. It is priced at $230. The JBL Cove P1 offers portability with a battery-powered design, lasting up to 14 hours on a single charge and supporting Dolby Atmos playback for $400.
The top-of-the-line JBL Cove X1, engineered for larger spaces, features four tweeters, dual woofers, Dolby Atmos support, and delivers the biggest acoustic footprint in the lineup at $450. All models can be used standalone or grouped for multi-room setups, and they include self-tuning to optimize acoustics based on room placement.
They can also function as wireless rear surround speakers when paired with JBL MK2 series soundbars. JBL has added support for Amazon’s Alexa+ assistant via over-the-air update, enabling built-in voice controls in the US later this year. The Cove lineup competes aggressively with established players, offering all three models at competitive prices, starting at $230.
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