JBL Launches JBL Cove: A New Whole-Home Audio System to Enjoy Superior Sound Throughout the Entire Home
JBL Launches JBL Cove: A New Whole-Home Audio System to Enjoy Superior Sound Throughout the Entire Home
Tue, September 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM UTC
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 1, 2026--
JBL today introduced JBL Cove, a whole-home Wi‑Fi audio system designed to make multi-room music listening simple. The new range includes three wireless speakers that can operate individually, as stereo pairs, or as part of a connected home audio system controlled through the JBL One app. JBL Cove combines room-filling JBL sound, Dolby Atmos ® support on select models and flexible room-by-room listening without requiring users to constantly regroup or reset speakers.
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Fill every room with powerful JBL sound The JBL Cove series features three Wi-Fi speakers designed to transform your space into an immersive listening experience.
JBL Cove M1 – compact design for effortless everyday listening
JBL Cove P1 – portable with battery-powered convenience and immersive Dolby Atmos ® sound
JBL Cove X1 – flagship performance featuring four tweeters and dual woofers for powerful room-filling audio with Dolby Atmos ®
Each speaker performs beautifully on its own, as a stereo pair, or as part of a larger multi-room audio system.
Place the speakers in any room, turn the volume up, and let JBL take care of the sound. JBL’s proprietary Constant Sound Field, automatic self-tuning, and AI Sound Boost technologies work to optimize performance based on where and how you listen.
“JBL has spent decades delivering incredible sound experiences wherever people are. Today, we’re setting a new benchmark for the future of JBL home audio. JBL Cove marks an important step in our ambition to become a leading force in home audio, combining powerful JBL Legendary Sound with the simplicity, flexibility and outstanding value that will help even more people discover how simple it is to have great sound throughout the home,” said Carsten Olesen, President, Consumer Audio at HARMAN.
A system that flows with you Setting up a home audio system should be easy. Using it should be even easier. JBL Cove is designed to make everyday listening effortless. Play music throughout the house by creating a group on the JBL One app. Want to listen in just one room? Simply start streaming there. No ungrouping. No resetting speakers. No interruptions. JBL Cove’s flexible grouping puts you in charge.
Cove speakers also work seamlessly with JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars*, making it easy to expand from music listening to immersive home theater experiences within the same connected system. Through the JBL One app, JBL Cove speakers** can be added to the soundbar as the rear channels for a fully immersive Dolby Atmos ® home theater set up.
And with JBL’s Music Follows Me feature, your playlist or TV audio moves with you. Simply press and hold the Moment button and your music flows with you, no phone or app required.
Availability and pricing JBL Cove speakers will be available in white and black at JBL.com from September 13, 2026, JBL Cove M1 for $229.95, JBL Cove P1 for $399.95, and JBL Cove X1 for $449.95.
App-optional whole-home audio made easy with simple 3-step setup
Audio customization, and in-app music services with JBL One app
Superior JBL sound performance with 2-way speaker design
Automatic self-tuning for room optimization and flexible speaker placement
Compatible with JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars
Constant Sound Field technology for well-balanced sound throughout the room
AI Sound Boost technology minimizes distortion at high volumes
Full range of connectivity with High-res audio support. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast™, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect
Spotify Tap for easy one-tap access to Spotify using the Moment button
Voice control with Alexa Built-In, including smart home control
Access to Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant***
Feature
JBL Cove M1
JBL Cove P1
JBL Cove X1
How it fits in the home
Compact home Wi-Fi speaker
Portable home Wi-Fi speaker
3D room-filling home Wi-Fi speaker
Drivers
2 x 30mm and 1 x 20mm silk dome neodymium tweeters & 1 x 4” woofer
3 x 30mm and 1 x 20mm silk dome neodymium tweeters (1 up-firing) & 1 x 4” woofer
4 x 30mm silk dome neodymium tweeters (1 up-firing) & 2 x 4” woofers
Dolby Atmos ®
No
Yes
Yes
Battery
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Up to 14 hours: just drop it on the dock to recharge
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IP rating
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IP56
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Auto room calibration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Constant Sound Field
Yes
Yes
Yes
AI Sound Boost
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo Pair
Yes
Yes
Yes
Whole-home audio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Works with JBL Bar MK2
Yes
Yes
Yes - for multi-room music only
Price
$229.95
$399.95
$449.95
Availability
September 13, 2026
September 13, 2026
September 13, 2026
* JBL Bar 300/500/700/1000/1300XMK2 Series
** JBL Cove P1 and Cove M1 at launch
***Alexa+ is available in the US to Prime members and Alexa+ subscribers.
FAQ What is JBL Cove? JBL Cove is JBL’s new whole-home audio system that allows music to be played across multiple rooms using Wi-Fi-connected speakers.
What makes JBL Cove different from other whole-home audio systems? JBL Cove combines whole-home wireless audio, room-by-room listening control, Dolby Atmos ® support on select models, automatic sound optimization technologies, and integration with compatible JBL Bar Series soundbars. The system is easy to set-up, simple to use, and is designed to provide a connected audio ecosystem for music, entertainment, and home theater listening throughout the home.
How easy to use and set-up is JBL Cove? JBL Cove is the easiest whole-home audio system to set-up and use. There is no account needed during the 3-step set-up and the Moment button enables phone-free, flexible whole-home listening.
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How does JBL Cove work? JBL Cove speakers connect through Wi-Fi and are managed through the JBL One app, allowing users to group rooms, stream music, and customize listening experiences.
Can JBL Cove work with JBL soundbars? Yes. JBL Cove works with compatible JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars to create expanded home audio and home theatre experiences.
Does JBL Cove support Dolby Atmos ®? Yes. JBL Cove P1 and JBL Cove X1 both support Dolby Atmos ® audio.
Which music services are supported? JBL Cove supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming.
How does JBL Cove differ from traditional Bluetooth speakers? Wi-Fi speakers like JBL Cove connect through the home network rather than pairing directly to a single device, and this underpins their main advantages over Bluetooth products. JBL Cove provides stable playback across the entire home, continuing uninterrupted even when the source phone leaves the room or takes a call. Multiple speakers can be grouped to play in sync across rooms or stream different music to each. The greater bandwidth of Wi-Fi also allows high-resolution, lossless audio, and content streams directly from services such as Spotify and Tidal, removing the phone from the chain entirely.
About JBL For over 80 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
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CONTACT: HARMAN Americas Consumer Lifestyle
Sabrina Pietryga, Director, Consumer Audio, North America
jbl@dkcnews.com
KEYWORD: CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS OTHER ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY MUSIC AUDIO/VIDEO HARDWARE
SOURCE: JBL
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