JBL J55 on-ear headphones launched, starting at Rs 4,490

JBL has a good track record when it comes to its audio equipment and the brand is famous the world over. In India, JBL has an extensive market and the brand is known for its high-end audio equipment. Building up on its existing portfolio, JBL has recently announced the J Series headphones that are available in four options.

Commenting on the JBL J Series headphones, the brand states, “High-performance drivers let consumers hear the truth from their music by producing outstanding frequency response and high-output sound. With pure bass that is deep, powerful and accurate. Fresh design and quality materials make them as pleasing to the eyes as they are to the ears.”

New offering from JBL

The brand claims that the JBL J55 drivers generate clarity and extended bass. A unique, DJ-pivot mechanism lets you rotate either ear cup up to 180 degrees, which frees up one ear to hear outside sound. 

Commenting on the design, JBL states, “Bold styling, including brushed, stainless-steel ear cup and headband accents, makes the JBL J55 headphones an aesthetic, as well as acoustic, triumph. Plus, the padded headband and ear cushions make these headphones comfortable for everyone except our competitors.”

The product is priced at Rs 5,490 for the J55i with microphone and Rs 4,490 for the J55 without microphone.

In August, JBL had announced the availability of the Jembe, a speaker system that will be ideal for a computer set up.

According to the announcement, JBL states that the Jembe is a two-piece entertainment loudspeaker system and includes a built-in power amplifier and a Slipstream port that creates rich bass with low distortion from a 2.0 computer system or a multimedia device.

The 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone jack connects easily to PC, laptop or portable MP3 music device. The Jembe loudspeakers fit unobtrusively on any desk or bookshelf and can enhance the multimedia experience by offering a realistic sound quality, claims JBL.

The JBL Jembe combines form, functionality and affordability. It has a very interesting user interface inspired by the Jembe drums, a musical instrument of African origins.

Key highlights of the JBL Jembe loudspeaker system are:

• Slipstream port technologies: The Jembe loudspeaker system’s JBL Slipstream port technologies ensure powerful, smooth-sounding bass with low distortion.
• Built-in power amplifier: The Jembe system’s built-in amplifier provides sufficient power and high-quality audio for rock music and high-action movies. JBL claims that the result sounds as if you’re sitting in a concert or at the movie theatre listening in 2.0 mode, with an enhanced acoustic experience that adds depth and space.
• 3.5mm headphone jack for personal audio devices: To secure an intimate sonic experience, JBL engineers have designed the Jembe system’s integral 1/8-inch headphone jack to work with all personal headphones.
• Stylish JBL Weave design: The Jembe system looks sharp and stylish in any room. The speakers’ JBL Weave design represents a perfect convergence of form and function.

Late last month, we reviewed these speakers and we gave them a rating of 6 out of 10.