JBL Authentics work on the time-honoured maxim – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. We think the new JBL Authentics 200, 300 and 500 ‘look so 70s – cool man’.
In fact, they use some of the 1970 JBL L100 home speakers iconic features like the Quadrex front grille, aluminium frame, and synthetic leather-wrapped enclosure – it was genuine leather back in the day, and everyone is on the cow’s side now .
They use 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastic and 50% recycled aluminium. Available in Black beginning 3 October with good stock availability from mid-November. All have JBL’s classic sound signature.
What do we know about JBL Authentics?
| Model | 500 | 300 | 200 |
| US website | Product page | Product page | Product page |
| Watts | 270 | 100 | 90 |
| Music Format | Dolby Atmos 3.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speakers | 3 x 25mm Al dome Tweeter 3 x 2.75” midrange 6.5” subwoofer | 2 x 25mm tweeter 5.25” woofer | 2 x 25mm tweeter 5” woofer 6” Passive radiator |
| Frequency range | 40Hz to 20kHz | 45Hz to 20kHz | 50Hz -20kHz |
| Simultaneous Google and Alexa voice assistants | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JBL One App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes | ||
| Multi-room playback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic self-tuning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 Fast Pair Wi-Fi 6 AX Ethernet USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | No | Up to 8 hours Consumer replaceable | No |
| Quadrex grille and retro design | Yes | Yes, and carry handle | Yes |
| Size | 44.7 x 2.4 x 25.5 cm x 7.8kg | 3.4 x 19.6 x 18 cm x 4.9kg | 26.6 x 17.1 x 16.7 cm 3.1kg |
| Pricing | $999.95 | $599.95 | $499.95 |
JBL Spinner BT Turntable
The JBL Spinner BT turntable has
- Aluminium platter
- Adjustable counterweight tonearm with removable headshell
- Black MDF wooden plinth with JBL orange or gold accents
- A contemporary front panel and a hinged dust cover
- Audio Technica AT3600L cartridge and stylus (user upgradeable)
- Connectivity via Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD codec or Stereo RCA cable.
- Size is 155mm x 435mm x 368mm x 5.3kg.
- A classic 12V/1A DC belt drive motor and optical sensor with adjustable Anti-skate to keep 33⅓ RPM albums or 45 RPM Eps/singles sounding good.
Price and Availability: $699.95 expected later in 2023.
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