Tuesday, September 17, 2013

HARMAN unveils JBL Charge in India

HARMAN unveils JBL Charge in India
HARMAN India, synonymous with providing legendary sound, announced the availability of the ‘JBL Charge’ in India. With over 12 hours of playback time from a single charge, a built in USB port to charge mobile devices on the go and seamless Bluetooth connectivity, this portable audio powerhouse is the perfect companion for house parties, family trips, picnics and everyday use around the house.

The new Bluetooth-powered portable speaker packs a mean double punch as its two drivers and built-in bass port brings big performance, while its 12-hour battery can charge smartphones and tablets while on the go. The JBL Charge speaker wirelessly streams audio from any Bluetooth-equipped smartphone or tablet, and lets you enjoy unsurpassed portable-audio performance from your mobile devices and tablets. With two 1-5/8-inch (41mm) drivers, a built-in bass port, 2 x 5 watts of amplification and digital signal processing, it delivers full-range JBL sound with exceptional bass.

JBL Charge with an unmatched listening time on battery power for over 12 hours is ideal for active, outdoor lifestyles; the portable JBL Charge speaker fits into a backpack and plays from either a vertical or horizontal position, so you can use it just about anywhere.

JBL Charge is priced at Rs. 9990/- and will be available from October 2013 in India. The product is offered in three vibrant colours – Grey, Blue and Green.

Key Product Highlights:
    Bluetooth technology
    Built-in bass port
    Digital signal processing
    More than 12 hours, 6,000mAH Li-ion
    rechargeable battery
    USB recharging for external devices
    Versatile, portable design
    LED indicator
    Neoprene carrying pouch

Technical Specifications:
    Transducers 2 x 1-1/2" (38mm)
    Amplifier power 2 x 5W
    Frequency Response 150Hz – 20kHz
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio >80dB
    Battery Type Li-ion Rechargeable
    Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz
    Bluetooth Transmitter Power 0~20dBm (EIRP)
    Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK
    Listening time on battery power >12 hours
    Battery charge time 3.5 hours
    Dimensions (d x h) 2-29/32" x 6-29/32" (74mm x 175mm)

For more information, visit us at www.jbl.com.

About SAHIL INTERNATIONAL
Sahil International is India’s leading Importer & Exclusive representative for various brands in consumer electronics since 1999. The portfolio of products includes Home Theatre, Car Audio, Headphones, Multimedia and DJ Electronics. Spread across the country through a robust sales network they aim to continuously excel in sales and service support to millions of satisfied customers. Sahil International is the distributor for HARMAN International Lifestyle Division Products and the exclusive distributor for HARMAN car audio products in India.

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 symbol NYSE:HAR. Please visit www.harman.com for more information.