JBL Enters Multi-Room Audio Market with New Cove Speaker Series

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JBL has launched the Cove series, a new line of connected whole-home audio speakers designed to compete with Sonos and Bose's Lifestyle Ultra speakers. The range includes three models — the Cove M1, Cove X1, and Cove P1 — available in black or white. The speakers can be used independently, as a stereo pair, or linked together across multiple rooms. The entry-level Cove M1 is priced at $229.95 and features three tweeters and a 4-inch woofer. All three models are set to go on sale starting September 13th.

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