GoKawiilJBL launches Cove series, its first Wi-Fi multiroom speaker lineup
JBL unveiled three new Wi-Fi speakers under the Cove name: the $230 Cove M1, the $400 portable Cove P1, and the $450 Dolby Atmos-equipped Cove X1. All three connect via the JBL One app for synced multiroom playback and can double as rear speakers for JBL's Bar Series MK2 soundbars, with availability starting September 13 in black and white.
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JBL has traditionally built its brand around portable Bluetooth and party speakers, so a dedicated whole-home Wi-Fi lineup signals a push into the more premium, connected smart-home audio market dominated by Sonos and similar competitors. The modular pricing structure also lets JBL court customers gradually, encouraging them to expand a multi-speaker setup over time rather than committing to a full system upfront.
- JBL's Cove series marks its first major push into whole-home Wi-Fi audio.
- The lineup ranges from $230 to $450, with the portable P1 and premium X1 both offering Dolby Atmos.
- Cove speakers can integrate with JBL's Bar Series MK2 soundbars as rear channels, and all models launch September 13.
JBL Cove M1 Wi-Fi Speaker — The Cove M1 is JBL's entry into whole-home Wi-Fi audio, with three tweeters and a woofer plus AI sound boost for everyday listening. Group several together through the JBL One app for music in every room, or add them as rear channels to a JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbar for an easy home theater upgrade.
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