<![CDATA[ Latest from What Hi-Fi? AU in Jbl ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/au/tag/jbl Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:32:29 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Are JBL’s range-topping Summit speakers worth $160,000? I've had an exclusive listen to find out ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/hi-fi-speakers/are-jbls-range-topping-summit-speakers-worth-usd160-000-ive-had-an-exclusive-listen-to-find-out mgSY2xb2ikMTrvqEFPyiYA Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:32:29 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:34:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL adds twin peaks to its Summit range with the range-topping Everest and K2 loudspeakers ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/hi-fi-speakers/jbl-adds-twin-peaks-to-its-summit-range-with-the-range-topping-everest-and-k2-loudspeakers qgU6qBhwYrHhWav5nn3mtN Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3 Siyypu32vF5XMLLhNh3wWS Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:50 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:54:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We don't make products because we can. We want to make products because we want to address a certain need from consumers" – JBL on lifestyle trends, target audience and the wish to dominate the headphones market ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/we-dont-make-products-because-we-can-we-want-to-make-products-because-we-want-to-address-a-certain-need-from-end-consumers-jbl-on-lifestyle-trends-target-audience-and-the-wish-to-dominate-the-headphones-market 5cqFkH7s5yZG95h5DbbVRR Tue, 19 May 2026 12:02:17 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:22:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Xtreme 5 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5 qqovfapCYDq73WmWAC3na Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:43 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:56:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ We tested four premium Dolby Atmos soundbars: can JBL, LG or Sony defeat Sonos? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/we-tested-four-premium-dolby-atmos-soundbars-can-sony-lg-or-sony-defeat-sonos vrVzBRgVjY8w35AphKeF5e Wed, 13 May 2026 12:12:07 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:47:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The JBL Live 4 earbuds have a better case, new high fidelity drivers and enhanced noise cancellation ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/the-jbl-live-4-earbuds-have-a-better-case-new-high-fidelity-drivers-and-enhanced-noise-cancellation 6Pz5Ufad9AcBWqMh8d5iGZ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Go 5 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-go-5 Mecqm4SmxptePFfHjyrGzB Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:54:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought Ikea’s £10 Bluetooth speaker – don’t make the same mistake ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/i-bought-ikeas-gbp10-bluetooth-speaker-dont-make-the-same-mistake wcaPkQo6Yb9wfF5AyDAZbY Wed, 06 May 2026 08:01:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/what-is-jbl-sound-its-powerful-dynamic-and-energetic-we-chat-to-jbl-about-headphones-history-and-80-years-in-the-business JaP6HcWsukuoLzeEz6yRS5 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I heard a Dolby Atmos mix in a professional recording studio – and it’s changed my view of spatial audio ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/i-heard-a-dolby-atmos-mix-in-a-professional-recording-studio-and-its-changed-my-view-of-spatial-audio hfeGXU8DyitxMzkPxmZ5wD Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:31 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:59:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL is giving its flagship wireless headphones a big sonic boost – here’s what you need to know ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/jbl-is-giving-its-flagship-wireless-headphones-a-big-sonic-boost-heres-what-you-need-to-know yBEx486dijBUMUD9aKnKvM Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Summit Ama ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/hi-fi-speakers/jbl-summit-ama fWkLsndLvrHhD9e4PRcTaA Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:45:34 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:54:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL upgrades two of its five-star Bluetooth speakers with more bass power and some rather clever-sounding features ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-upgrades-two-of-its-five-star-bluetooth-speakers-with-more-bass-power-and-some-rather-clever-sounding-features UVa2SqPq9CS8JRu47qbehS Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:10:48 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:23:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Play ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-play R8DiJUeY6nXBKzSo398ByP Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:08:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adventures in AV: 2026 is the year of weird and wacky soundbar systems ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/adventures-in-av-2026-is-the-year-of-weird-and-wacky-soundbar-systems zHDfPVZekhWATHpiwHVmMD Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL launches two pairs of Sony-rivalling wireless headphones with “AI-trained” ANC and monster battery life ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/jbl-launches-two-pairs-of-sony-rivalling-wireless-headphones-with-ai-powered-anc-and-monster-battery-life bsSjqPkn5kCNiceQ4hFbXC Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:56:42 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:39:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ We have only just reviewed this innovative soundbar system – but it has already had a tempting price drop ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/we-have-only-just-reviewed-this-innovative-soundbar-system-but-it-has-already-had-a-tempting-price-drop GPAXvrdqHB4nX3JEmoA87R Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two things I liked about JBL’s nifty soundbar package – and two things that let it down ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/two-things-i-liked-about-jbls-nifty-soundbar-package-and-two-things-that-let-it-down zuGXXw3dbRXWLxBaRpmcqM Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Three crucial lessons Dolby Atmos soundbars could learn from “proper” home cinema audio systems ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/three-crucial-lessons-dolby-atmos-soundbars-could-learn-from-proper-home-cinema-audio-systems HGg5akWQBnXo6jePwFWtq3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:52:35 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Dolby Atmos soundbar proves separate surrounds don't always deliver a better experience ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/this-dolby-atmos-soundbar-proves-separate-surrounds-dont-always-deliver-a-better-experience zeWiAWFWpBmwUuC76oVVYS Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:43:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1000MK2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2 YetVKcFFDprzJMMG83EyH5 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:06:16 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:03:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry Sonos and LG, but your Dolby Atmos soundbars won't work in my living room until you add this feature ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sorry-sonos-and-lg-but-your-dolby-atmos-soundbars-wont-work-in-my-living-room-until-you-add-this-feature Yhy4dRWpPqht8qUsdiuVL Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:14:27 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:17:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Flip 7 against the 13-year-old original – here's everything I learned ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/i-tested-the-jbl-flip-7-against-the-13-year-old-original-heres-everything-i-learned FUQFeaEDmyBoLAK7WYCwth Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:47:14 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:19:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two things stopped this plucky Dolby Atmos soundbar from beating Sonos' reigning champ ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/two-things-stopped-this-plucky-dolby-atmos-soundbar-from-beating-sonos-reigning-champ ma5LBzQVtqSYLuds7pqGeF Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:17:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/av-receivers/2025-was-a-dud-year-for-av-amplifiers-but-2026-is-already-shaping-up-to-be-a-big-improvement tsbQWgp72tkWCUJmVzvVCY Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:37:27 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:41:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL has resurrected one of its iconic retro hi-fi speakers to celebrate its 80th ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/hi-fi-speakers/jbl-has-resurrected-one-of-its-iconic-retro-hi-fi-speakers-to-celebrate-its-80th rFovidxwaDCmgxPTz5FFDC Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony wants a slice of the wireless wearable audio pie with its LinkBuds Clip earbuds ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/sony-wants-a-slice-of-the-wireless-wearable-audio-pie-with-its-linkbuds-clip-earbuds KGVnS9p32n76VH6GTVRjpS Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is JBL PartyBoost? Is it the same as Connect+ and Auracast? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/what-is-jbl-partyboost-is-it-the-same-as-connect-and-auracast xfdYRVRXP5MtrXW5QFtrQk Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL’s clip-on open earbuds could be a stylish, comfortable alternative to traditional wireless buds ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/jbls-clip-on-open-earbuds-could-be-a-stylish-comfortable-alternative-to-traditional-wireless-buds zF2bLzmzZ659FYvSwsaHba Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:26:57 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:31:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1300Mk2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300mk2 iDXHK4g6qndUxnAxmtxcm7 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:14:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking to get serious about home cinema sound? JBL's five-star flagship AVR has had a huge price reduction ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/av-receivers/looking-to-get-serious-about-home-cinema-sound-jbls-five-star-flagship-avr-has-had-a-huge-price-reduction fkqjzdKQdBhmudDwLy3npf Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:55:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/2025-set-the-foundation-for-a-dolby-atmos-revolution-heres-hoping-it-ignites-in-2026 ULrJgxFUdqDDj6hb2CsPz8 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:02:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/this-bluetooth-speaker-upgrade-is-so-good-it-feels-like-christmas-already Rv6Ka7jqmExUbjx64zKtF4 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Seeking a funky, spacious-sounding JBL alternative? This retro-modern Bluetooth speaker is more than 25 per cent off ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/seeking-a-funky-spacious-sounding-jbl-alternative-this-retro-modern-bluetooth-speaker-is-more-than-25-per-cent-off esW9R37rUPFmgHryxTtTGL Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:38:17 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:56:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ This rugged, punchy-sounding Sony speaker is nearly half price – and a great alternative to the JBL Flip 7 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/this-rugged-fun-sounding-sony-speaker-is-nearly-half-price-and-a-great-alternative-to-the-jbl-flip-7 8H6HBdEufzGZdYmhr528E6 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:52:22 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:55:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-300mk2-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-should-you-buy JXc2LPPzeT7T6BFpw9CzPD Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:24:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/finally-the-sonos-beam-gen-2-has-a-worthy-competitor-in-this-five-star-dolby-atmos-rival hLpaYT93TNEiaZWq8txjyX Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:13:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 300MK2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-300mk2 RX3uGbqFuLDWpvkeFByFz8 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:27:50 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rotel's high-end CD player, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sennheiser's hi-res wireless headphones are being tested this month ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/av/rotels-high-end-cd-player-an-affordable-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-sennheisers-hi-res-wireless-headphones-are-being-tested-this-month XcTgpGwZkJztnkpeW4twF3 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:23:13 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:24:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pure Classic Aura ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/pure-classic-aura FvVt62Lnxruks5gyin9dXJ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:54:01 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:37:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: JBL is still the portable king, while Apple and Audio Pro cement their wireless speaker credentials ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/what-hi-fi-awards-2025-jbl-is-still-the-portable-king-while-apple-and-audio-pro-cement-their-wireless-speaker-credentials m2V5wgepN4zFqarfwdsaw7 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: we tested more than 20 soundbars to find these 5 Dolby Atmos winners ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/what-hi-fi-awards-2025-we-tested-more-than-20-soundbars-to-find-these-5-dolby-atmos-winners UKS76nUVruBdSRSx6BUCF6 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:44:06 +0000 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:18:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've listened to JBL's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system early – and it could outshine the Samsung HW-Q990F ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/ive-listened-to-jbls-latest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-early-and-it-could-outshine-the-samsung-hw-q990f M58K3jvvTPzH2rNA5uTBPU Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:26:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Maintaining that core identity of each brand is imperative” – Harman won't be tinkering with Bowers & Wilkins' sound following Sound United acquisition ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/maintaining-that-core-identity-of-each-brand-is-imperative-harman-wont-be-tinkering-with-bowers-and-wilkins-sound-following-sound-united-acquisition WVSkCyScBsayZTCxbLCdiC Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:01:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:20:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Harman now owns Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz and Denon as Masimo deal completes ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/harman-now-owns-bowers-and-wilkins-marantz-and-denon-as-masimo-deal-completes nBh5rA6g4pBUWAAszFXJKD Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:08:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you buy the five-star HW-Q990F or wait for Samsung's 2026 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar system? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/should-you-buy-the-five-star-hw-q990f-or-wait-for-samsungs-2026-flagship-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system f7aB8As2UH9jiRXymyRgbX Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dali, Bluesound and JBL: here are the five latest hi-fi and home cinema announcements that have piqued our interest ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/av/dali-bluesound-and-jbl-here-are-the-five-latest-hi-fi-and-home-cinema-announcements-that-have-piqued-our-interest BYghUWTp4MYmrsDRgenEEQ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:52:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heading to uni? Here are 7 affordable audio products every music-loving student should have ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/heading-to-uni-here-are-7-affordable-audio-products-every-music-loving-student-should-have pfuYTtStsoCvt6GGaVGivf Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:05:30 +0000 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:28:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha has gone back to its very first soundbar for its latest Dolby Atmos system, and I think that's a brilliant idea ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/yamaha-has-gone-back-to-its-very-first-soundbar-for-its-latest-dolby-atmos-system-and-i-think-thats-a-brilliant-idea kuNKVwWSjXf2DmqUTXBM3g Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:14:12 +0000