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JBL's got a bunch of new peripherals this holiday for your audio-obsessed friends, now available
After going ears-on with some of JBL's new holiday wares recently, today the company announced availability for four such products ahead of the impending/already-in-progress holiday shopping season. The Soundfly portable speaker ($179 to $199), the OnBeat aWake iPad dock ($139), the OnBeat Venue Bluetooth loudspeaker ($199), and the J Series headphones (which come in a variety of styles and prices, from $39 to $149) are all now available. Sadly, despite the introduction of Apple's new connection port earlier this year, all of JBL's offerings this year are only compatible with the original, 30-pin connector -- something to consider when purchasing gifts for your early-adopter audiophile friends. Said wares can be had through JBL's website, as well as via your local brick-and-mortar.
JBL's extra-tiny Soundfly BT wall outlet speaker gets spoiled by the FCC
JBL is known for its portable speakers, but an FCC filing has revealed that it's willing to make speakers that are almost inconspicuous. The Soundfly BT would represent your everyday Bluetooth speaker save for the very uncommon ability to optionally plug directly into a wall outlet, skipping the power cord. Shades of the previous-generation AirPort Express, anyone? There's not much mystery in other areas, but the 20W stereo output is unusually powerful for something small enough to hang off of a hotel room's power port. Between the manual and live photos, about the only riddles left are the Soundfly BT's official release date and price.
