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JBL OnBeat Xtreme Is A Bluetooth Speaker For iOS

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9:00AM January 20, 2012 | Nick Broughall

JBL has a long history of making uniquely designed iPod docks. The OnBeat Xtreme is no exception, bringing Bluetooth audio streaming to an adjustable iOS dock. More »


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JBL On Air Wireless: AirPlay Ain’t Everything

9:20AM August 3, 2011 | Adrian Covert

When Apple rebranded AirTunes as AirPlay, they promised an entire third-party ecosystem of compatible devices. So far, we haven’t seen many, save for a few receivers and speakers. But the JBL On Air Wireless is one of ‘em. More »


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JBL’s Studio One Speakers Are Both Funky And Affordable

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1:45PM May 16, 2011 | Nick Broughall

The usual reaction around here whenever a speaker announcement is made by the likes of JBL goes something like this: “Wow! That looks amazing! How much is it? Oh, that much. Well, I’ll keep dreaming then…” But the Studio One speakers are actually within the realms of affordability for the everyman! Rejoice in the splendour of high end audio! More »


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This Isn’t A Robot In A Suit With An iPad Head

6:26AM March 30, 2011 | Matt Buchanan

I wish this was a robot in a suit with an iPad head that would listen to my problems and respond with an appropriately emotionical face and soothingly bionic voice. It is not! More »


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JBL And Philips Bring Us More Rare AirPlay Goodies

1:50AM March 9, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

I don’t know, you wait months for AirPlay products, and then two come along at once! Just like buses. JBL’s On Air Wireless speaker (left) actually includes a little screen for displaying track info, though obviously if you’re streaming over AirPlay you could just look at the iPhone screen instead. More »


JBL Creature Speakers Are Back (Baby)

4:50AM December 3, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Since the original JBL Creature speakers were released seven years ago, Apple’s designs have (d)evolved into metal bricks. But that doesn’t top JBL from selling the sci-fi-inspired Creature III exclusively through Apple channels. More »


JBL/Roxy Headphones Looks Cool And Sounds Good

6:00AM August 20, 2009 | Joanna Stern

Taking a note from Vivienne Tam and HP’s love affair, Roxy partnered with JBL to put out a line of audio gear designed “for women, by women”. The neon headphones look sweet and pack solid sound. More »


iPod Dock 8-Way Battlemodo

6:20AM April 15, 2009 | Adrian Covert

It’s that time again, kids! What time, you ask? Time for the iPod Dock Battlemodo where contestants from Bose, Sony, Altec-Lansing, Logitech, Klipsch, iHome, JBL and iLuv battle it out to the death.

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The Deaf Barn: 6400 Watts of What Recession??

11:40AM March 20, 2009 | Mark Wilson

There are those who appreciate a good stereo, and there are those who appreciate destroying their hearing one sweet watt at a time. Todd Whitworth falls into both categories, but mostly the latter.

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Iconic Ovalia Egg Chair Reissued With Tech Upgrades

6:40AM November 8, 2008 | Mark Wilson

You may not know it by name, but the classic Ovalia Egg Chair probably streamed into your consciousness via the background of some MTV hipster video or the seating at a really, really cool grandma’s house. (Actually, we’re sure that you spotted an Ovalia chair in the shot after the jump, at minimum.) Now the Ovalia Egg Chair is getting reissued with the support of JBL.

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