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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 JBL launches new JBL Duet II and JBL Duet III speaker system

Compact speakers will fit any room promise JBL

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JBL has introduced two new space-saving desktop speaker solutions with the launch of the JBL Duet II and JBL Duet II speaker systems.

Compatible with all Apple Mac desktops and laptops, Apple iPods, portable MP3 devices and devices that use a 3.5mm audio jack the 2.0 speakers deliver a clear and powerful sound from a small footprint claims JBL.

Both systems incorporate onboard digital amplifier technology designed to deliver high output with minimal distortion explain JBL.

The speaker systems also feature Computer Optimized Equalization (COE), which optimizes stereo imaging and system response off-axis.

Proprietary Phoenix transducer technology ensures that each JBL Duet II speaker, despite its small footprint of 4 inches in diameter, with a height of 10 inches, delivers solid bass, a crystal-clear midrange and smooth highs promise JBL.

The slightly larger JBL Duet III system at 4-5/8 inches by 12 inches tall, uses proprietary Warrior transducer technology to ensure similarly impressive sound for the compact size.

Available in gray with silver accents, the JBL Duet II and JBL Duet III desktop speaker systems have a suggested retail price of $99.95 and $149.95

UK pricing is to be confirmed.

Apple iPhone compatible speakers

Last week at the CES trade show JBL launched several other new speaker systems, including the On Stage IIIP system is compatible with the Apple iPhone and all dockable iPods.

The system comes with an IR remote for iPod track selection, menu navigation and volume control, and it also includes a mini stereo jack for use with non-iPhone/-iPod devices. The new On Stage can be used with AC power or batteries.

JBL also launched the On Stage 200ID and the On Stage 400ID systems. Like the IIIP, the 200ID and 400ID come with an IR remote for iPod track selection, menu navigation and volume control; a mini stereo jack for non-iPod products is also included.

The 200ID and 400ID systems are compatible with all docking iPod models. The On Stage 200ID system adds iPhone compatibility.

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