All items tagged with wireless earbuds and Harman International Industries (8)

JBL Unveils Live 3 Earbuds Series with Smart Charging Cases and Bluetooth LE Audio

January 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

JBL Unveils Live 3 Earbuds Series with Smart Charging Cases and Bluetooth LE Audio

Harman presented a complete expansion of its headphone and true wireless earbuds range at CES 2024, under the JBL brand. The 2024 offerings will include the expansion of the innovative Smart Charging Case - a connected case featuring a color screen - to the three models in the new JBL Live 3 Earbuds series. The well-rounded JBL Live 3 Earbuds series, includes the Buds, Beam and Flex models, covering the most popular form-factors, all using Bluetooth 5.3, with a promised LE Audio update.

How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone

December 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone

We all know that sales of headphones are booming and that volumes are very significant, in particular true wireless earbuds. We just don't know how many exactly are sold. Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics says that it has achieved a significant new milestone, as its JBL-branded headphones have reached 200 Million units sold.

Second-Generation AirPods Pro Launch Expands Apple Market Share in the Global TWS Market

December 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Second-Generation AirPods Pro Launch Expands Apple Market Share in the Global TWS Market

As overall sales of headphones have decreased 4% in the third quarter of 2022, according to market research firm Canalys, the true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds category continues to lead in the personal audio space. Among the winners in this extremely competitive, low margin environment, Apple stands out with the second-generation AirPods Pro generating an important boost in sales in that quarter - and most likely all through the holidays.

Harman Targets Market Lead with New JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless and Tour ONE M2 Headphones

August 31, 2022 by Joao Martins

Harman Targets Market Lead with New JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless and Tour ONE M2 Headphones

It's never a small claim to announce "world’s first," but that was precisely one of the highlights from Harman's press conference at IFA 2022. JBL launched its most powerful and feature-rich headphones yet, the JBL Tour ONE M2 headphones, at the same time as it unveiled the JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless Earbuds. The new JBL Tour models combine improved audio, immersive sound, personalization, and improved ANC. The JBL Tour PRO 2 are the first true wireless earbuds to be encased in JBL’s innovative smart case.

True Wireless Stereo and Watches Became Key Smartphone Companion Devices in 2020

April 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

True Wireless Stereo and Watches Became Key Smartphone Companion Devices in 2020

Smart personal audio and wearable band devices were two consumer IoT segments which stood the test of 2020 to reach new heights, according to Canalys’ latest estimates. Smart personal audio devices grew 20% in 2020 to reach 432 million units, while wearable bands grew 10% to reach 185 million units. Both segments continued to be strategic winners as countries emerged from the extended battle against COVID-19, where people grew more health-conscious and became active outdoors.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Buds Live ANC True Wireless Earbuds

August 14, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Samsung Launches Galaxy Buds Live ANC True Wireless Earbuds

Samsung is now selling its new true wireless earbuds worldwide, following a new product announcement event for smartphones and wearable products. The most interesting thing about the new Galaxy Buds Live is the product's original design. More focused on comfortable fit, Samsung combined Harman's driver expertise in a bigger, 12mm dynamic driver, which combined with a bass duct, delivers deeper and richer sounds. To support the active noise cancellation features, the Galaxy Buds Live come with three microphones and a custom Voice Pickup Unit.

Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report

October 22, 2018 by Futuresource Consulting

Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report

The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes and substantial growth in revenue. Units are projected to grow 4.1% this year to 377 million, to generate retail revenues worth $19.9bn, a sizable increase of 27% y-o-y. Headphones continue to be a dynamic market, as average price growth is accelerated by demand from consumers for new premium features and form factors such as true wireless and noise cancellation, which provide further strong growth opportunities for the future.

Harman Enters the Truly Wireless Earbuds Segment with JBL Free

September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Enters the Truly Wireless Earbuds Segment with JBL Free

JBL cut the cord with its new truly wireless earbuds for the everyday active lifestyle, called simply JBL Free. The new product unveiled by Harman as part of his massive new products announcement at IFA 2017, allows users to take calls, listen to music, and exercise. It's not exactly a cutting edge product, there are no smart features, the battery lasts for 4 hours, and they are available for a very affordable price. Samsung also announced the second-generation Gear IconX at IFA 2017.