JBL has launched a new speaker lineup focused on whole-home audio. The new Cove series lets you connect multiple speakers over Wi-Fi via the JBL One app, so music plays across rooms without having to reset or regroup the speakers each time.
You can also pair a Cove speaker with a JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbar to use it as a rear surround speaker, turning your living room into a home theater setup without buying a separate pair of speakers.
JBL Cove M1, P1, X1 Speicifications
The Cove lineup is made up of three speakers. JBL Cove M1 is the entry-level model, built for everyday listening with three tweeters and one woofer, plus AI-based sound enhancement. It costs $230.
The JBL Cove P1 is portable, has a built-in battery rated for 14 hours and Dolby Atmos support, and retails for $400. At the top, the JBL Cove X1 is the biggest of the three, packing four tweeters and two woofers with Dolby Atmos, and is priced at $450.
All three come in black or white and go on sale September 13. The system uses a modular setup, so you don’t need to buy every speaker at once — you can start with one and add more later as your budget allows.
On the feature side, the whole-home audio system can be controlled without opening the JBL One app, while the initial setup takes three steps. The app also offers custom sound presets and access to built-in music services.
Each speaker uses a dual-channel design and can automatically adjust its tuning based on the room. JBL calls this “constant field sound,” which is designed to distribute audio more evenly throughout the space. The AI sound enhancement also helps reduce distortion when playing music at higher volumes.
For streaming, the Cove speakers support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect. Spotify users get one-tap access through the Moment button via Spotify Tap. Voice control is built in too, and JBL plans to add Alexa+ support later this year.
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