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JBL unleashes new party speakers, earbuds, audio glasses

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JBL has just expanded its portfolio of audio offerings by releasing a wide variety of essentials. The latest lineup includes new portable and party speakers, earbuds, and even audio glasses. Whether just alone, at home, on a road trip, or at a big party that needs a boost, JBL has a product to fit your need.

These new products also feature cutting-edge innovations like OpenSound technology, Auracast, AI Sound Boost, and more. Aside from the readily available products announce, JBL will also be launching more products soon so stay tuned. For now, here’s a rundown:

JBL Soundgear Frames

Headlining the releases is the new JBL Soundgear Frames audio glasses. You read that right: while people have been “wearing” sound since the dawn of earphones, this is a brand new way to do just that.

These audio glasses are crafted from thermoplastic materials, and come in sleek, flexible, and lightweight frames, as well as a unique translucent design. The product is also water-resistant, and can be used for eight (8) hours of playtime.

The JBL Soundgear Frames come with ultra-thin speakers powered by JBL OpenSound technology for immersive audio while on the move. Controls, meanwhile, are user-friendly. For instance, one simply needs to open the temples to activate the speakers. They may also tap the JBL logo for various functions.

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JBL Live 3 Series

For smart audio essentials, JBL is introducing the JBL Live 3 series, which comes in the following variants:

  • JBL Live Beam 3 (closed-stick earbuds)
  • JBL Live Flex 3 (open-stick earbuds)
  • JBL Live Buds 3 (bud-type earbuds)

All three true-wireless, noise-cancelling earphones debut the Smart Charging Case. This novel feature allows users to navigate everything from the charging case, without needing to open their devices’ screens. They may adjust the volume and EQ, control the music, take phone calls and receive messages, and even customize the screensaver. It even supports wireless charging.

As for their sound quality, the Live 3 series variants come with JBL Signature Sound and Spatial Sound technologies. Moreover, they have six (6) built-in mics for True Adaptive Noise Canceling (ANC). Together with their respective charging cases, the earbuds can last from 40 to 50 hours on a single charge.

JBL PartyBox

For those needing bigger speakers to power up a party, JBL has also unveiled the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 and JBL PartyBox Club 120. These portable speakers boast of JBL Pro Sound and AI Sound Boost. Users may also connect multiple units at once via Auracast for a truly spectacular immersion, whatever the occasion may be.

Both also feature PartyLights Stick and Beam to add visual flair. They may also use the PartyBox wireless microphone and guitar inputs for sessions that require unleashing the inner idol or rockstar in them.

There’s also the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential variant, which is recommended for outdoor fun. The speaker supports 100 watts of JBL Pro Sound. It comes with built-in lights, a wireless mic, and more features like a bottle opener, padded shoulder strap, and even IPX4 splash-proof protection.

More speakers, headphones coming soon

In addition to three series mentioned above, JBL is dropping more topnotch products soon. That includes the USB-C compatible JBL Tune 310C in-ear headphones. Also releasing soon are the ultra-portable JBL Go 4 and JBL Clip 5 speakers, as well as the JBL Xtreme 4 speaker with deep bass.

For an elevated home entertainment experience, the sleek JBL Cinema SB510 and JBL Cinema SB550 soundbars shall also be added to JBL’s lineup soon.

Lastly, gamers will soon be able to enjoy JBL’s Quantum roster, which are all designed to enhance the setup with precise audio and seamless connectivity.

The following will be under the Quantum lineup:

  • Quantum Stream Studio
  • Quantum Stream Talk
  • Quantum Stream Wireless (lightning)
  • Quantum Stream Wireless (USB-C)
  • Quantum 50 C

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Sony unveils world’s 1st Eclipsa Audio-certified mic for smartphones

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Sony has unveiled the ECM-AX10 microphone, the world’s first Eclipsa Audio-certified microphone for smartphones.

Tailored for vloggers, content creators, and even smartphone filmmakers, the ECM-AX10 helps capture video sound that feels more natural, immersive, and true to the moment.

It features four built-in omnidirectional microphone capsules that can record sound from multiple directions. Sony’s spatial audio processing, meanwhile, recreates a sense of space, direction and distance. This makes videos feel more engaging for viewers.

The mic connects directly to compatible smartphones via USB-C and gives creators three easy ways to capture sound: Ambisonics recording for spatial audio production, binaural recording for an immersive headphone experience, and stereo recording for everyday videos and social content.

 

When used with Sony’s dedicated Spatial Audio Video Tool app, creators can shoot video, check footage, make simple edits and export content with spatial audio.

This allows users to complete the entire production workflow for spatial audio video on their smartphone.

Creators can also utilize the app for publishing in Eclipsa Audio for an immersive experience on YouTube. In addition, binaural recording can be used for 360 Reality Audio for headphone-optimized three-dimensional sound experience, even where Eclipsa Audio is not supported.

The Sony ECM-AX10 is developed with sound engineers to ensure the delivery of authentic and immersive sound.

Sony worked with Sony PCL, a Sony Group company with extensive expertise in planning and producing content and spatial experiences.

The Sony ECM-AX10 will be available in Singapore from October 2026 at selected retail shops and online stores, with suggested retail pricing at SG$ 249.

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Spotlight: Marshall Heston 60

More than just your any typical soundbar!

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Living in New York means making every square foot count, so why own multiple gadgets when one can do the job?

In this video, THE Michael Josh takes a look at the Marshall Heston 60. It’s a premium TV soundbar that brings more to the living room than just better sound.

With its sophisticated design, powerful audio, and versatile features, it sits in his living room while doing much more than you might expect from a soundbar.

CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://bit.ly/MarshallHeston

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Samsung joins the clip-on earbud trend with the Galaxy Buds On

But it’s exclusive to South Korea for now.

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Audio wearables have been getting makeovers as of late. Besides the traditional form factors, the segment is experimenting with bone conduction and clip-on headphones. Today, Samsung is joining that trend with the Galaxy Buds On.

Debuting in South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On is Samsung’s first-ever clip-on earbuds. You’re likely familiar with how these earbuds look like, having seen them grace the ears of many a passerby today. Instead of plugging right into your ear canals, they actually do clip onto your earlobes. Samsung’s take, however, is a little bit heftier, which the brand claims gives it a wider surface area to balance the weight for your ears.

Additionally, the new earbuds has a TwinBoost speaker system. While the system adds better bass to the earbuds, it also adds automatic voice adjustments to better attune the sound according to your environment. It also has an Audio Leakage Reduction feature, so others won’t be able to hear what you’re listening to.

The Galaxy Buds On has a charging case almost identical to the Galaxy Buds4 case. Powered by the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, the earbuds can reportedly last up to 9.5 hours on a single charge.

Right now, the wearable is exclusive to South Korea, but Samsung says that a global rollout will happen in the future. In South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On costs KRW 299,000 (or approximately US$ 220).

SEE ALSO: Galaxy Buds4 Pro review: I thought I was done with in-ears

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