New JBL® Synchros Headphone Lineup Brings Professional Audio Sound To Personal Listening

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is proud to announce a complete lineup of new JBL® headphones for the consumer. The new JBL Synchros in-ear, on-ear, and over-ear headphones bring world-renowned JBL professional audio sound to headphones.  Packaged in a precision design, with authentic materials, this line has a model for everyone. 

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Groundbreaking research performed by Harman engineers has revealed insights into consumer preference for headphone sound, which has been the foundation for the acoustic design of this new headphone line. JBL engineers used this proprietary insight and decades of audio engineering expertise to develop a line of headphones that deliver a balanced audio experience with amazing clarity and deep, powerful, bass.

"Many manufacturers advertise headphone sound based on a popular artist's recording expertise, but few truly understand consumer preference for headphone sound the way HARMAN does", said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle. "To achieve the audio profile we know consumers want, we went to the time tested performance of JBL professional audio speakers, the same ones used in the top clubs and concert venues around the world. Our engineers scientifically modeled the sound of these industry leading speakers and applied it to headphones, bringing the award winning JBL pro sound to consumers for the first time."

In the JBL Synchros headphone lineup, JBL debuts its patent pending JBL LiveStage™ signal processing technology. JBL LiveStage™ adds localization cues to deliver a more lifelike listening experience, recreating the warm natural feeling of being "in the room" within the headphones. The result is a headphone listening experience similar to that of listening to music from a stage in front of you. JBL LiveStage™ gives the listener a greater sense of spatial presence and separation, with individual instruments and voices sounding richer and clearer. JBL Synchros headphones with JBL LiveStage™ bring the music to life in a way that consumers have never experienced before.

JBL Synchros S700 premium powered over-ear stereo headphones are the flagship model of the line. The JBL Synchros S700 headphones are built for those who know the future when they see it: precision crafted from lightweight die cast aluminum, woven fabric, steel, and luxuriously appointed leather ear cushions. With JBL professional audio performance and JBL LiveStage™ signal processing technology, these headphones deliver an unparalleled lifelike listening experience. Nothing else looks, feels, or sounds this new.

• Precision designed die-cast aluminum frame, with woven Cordura® accents, steel headband and soft leather ear cushions
• JBL professional audio sound with JBL PureBass™ performance in passive or powered mode
• Premium 50 mm drivers
• Patent pending JBL LiveStage™ signal processing technology for a more realistic sound experience
• Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery powers JBL LiveStage™ technology for 28 hours
• Detachable cable design with iOS 3 button remote/microphone cable and universal 3 button remote/microphone cable included
• Available in Onyx and Glacier, with carrying case

JBL Synchros S500 powered over-ear stereo headphones are precision-made, lightweight and durable. Combining JBL Professional sound and JBL LiveStage™ signal processing technology, the headphone brings you all the energy and realism of a live performance.

• JBL professional audio sound with PureBass™ performance in passive or powered mode
• Lightweight steel headband and leather ear cushions
• Premium 50 mm drivers
• Patent pending JBL LiveStage™ signal processing technology for a more realistic sound experience
• 2 AAA batteries deliver 20 hours of JBL LiveStage™ performance
• Detachable cable design with iOS 3 button remote/microphone cable and universal 3 button remote/microphone cable included
• Available in Onyx and Glacier, with carrying case

JBL Synchros S300 premium on-ear stereo headphones are designed to revolutionize your portable listening. Making a clean break from conventional headphone design these lightweight yet durable headphones, with a steel headband and leather ear cushions are comfortable enough for hours and hours of listening. With JBL professional audio performance the JBL Synchros S300 reproduces your music with amazing clarity and deep, powerful bass. The design highlights portability, with cups that rotate and fold for compact storage. JBL Synchros S300 brings you flexibility, style, and power all in one piece.

• JBL professional audio sound with JBL PureBass™ performance
• Premium 40 mm drivers
• Detachable cable design with iOS 3 button remote/microphone cable or universal 3 button remote/microphone cable included
• Cutting-edge design with steel headband and soft leather ear cushions
• Collapsible design for storage, with carry case
• Available in 6 colors

JBL Synchros S200 premium in-ear stereo headphones
are ultra-light yet powerful. Precision-designed, die-cast aluminum earpieces with metal accents ensure these headphones stand out from the flock. Angled ear tips provide comfortable stable fit for hours of listening enjoyment and powerful 10 mm drivers deliver JBL Professional Audio grade performance, with amazing clarity and resonant bass.

• Ultra-light, die-cast aluminum construction
• Premium 10 mm driver
• JBL professional audio sound with JBL PureBass™ performance
• Angled ear tips for improved comfort and stability
• Tangle resistant flat cable
• 1 set of Comply™ foam tips for superior fit
• 3 sizes of silicone ear tips (S/M/L)
• Available in 2 colors and 3 configurations: Onyx and Glacier, with either Apple 3-button remote cable, universal 3-button remote cable or straight cable

JBL Synchros S100 advanced in-ear stereo headphones delivers striking sound in a contemporary design. With JBL professional audio performance the JBL Synchros S100 reproduces your music with amazing clarity and deep, powerful bass. Angled earpieces, and a variety of ear tip sizes, ensure a comfortable, stable fit. Die-cast aluminum earpieces with metal accents, these headphones complement any style.

• Ultra-light, die-cast aluminum construction
• Advanced 9 mm driver
• JBL professional audio sound with JBL PureBass™ performance
• Angled ear tips for improved comfort and stability
• Tangle resistant flat cable
• 1 set of Comply™ foam tips for superior fit
• 3 sizes of silicone ear tips (S/M/L)
• Available in 2 colors and 3 configurations: Onyx and Glacier, with either Apple 3-button remote cable, universal 3-button remote cable, or straight cable

Pricing and availability
For additional information on the JBL Synchros S700 (MSRP $349.95), S500 (MSRP $299.95), S300 (MSRP $199.95), S200 (MSRP $129.95) and S100 (MSRP $99.95), or to purchase, visit www.jbl.com

About HARMAN
HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbolNYSE:HAR. Please visit www.harman.com for more information.

© 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Synchros, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, LiveStage, and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Comply is a trademark of Hearing Components. The CORDURA® brand is a registered trademark of INVISTA, one of the world's largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers businesses. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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