JBL® Ignites the Car Aftermarket Audio Experience with the launch of CLUB 605 CSQ and Celebrity 100 in India

by Prashant Kapadia/NHN

Bengaluru, India, September 02, 2021 – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has expanded its aftermarket car offering with the launch of JBL CLUB 605 CSQ – car speaker system and JBL Celebrity 100 – Bluetooth enabled Car Multimedia player for the optimum quality sound and convenient audio experience for customer journeys.

“The industry has been witnessing a spurt in demand of personal vehicles, which has in turn revived the car aftermarket segment. The JBL Car Aftermarket (CAM) audio has been a show stealer in this space. Backed by JBL’s 75 years of sound heritage and smart design capabilities, these new speakers and MP3 player will appeal to all car owners who wish for an immersive audio experience in their vehicles” said Vikram Kher, Vice President, Lifestyle Audio, HARMAN India.

JBL Club 605 CSQ – CAM Audio by JBL

The JBL Club 605 CSQ is a 160mm 2- way SQ Component speaker system engineered to provide a superior audio experience for car journeys. The compact design of these speakers means they’ll fit into most vehicles in India and their high sensitivity delivers outstanding performance even with modestly-powered factory systems.

The new speakers come enhanced with Carbon Fiber Woofer with Plus One™ architecture, which delivers hard-hitting bass and long performance life. Edge-driven silk dome tweeters deliver broader and smoother high frequency response, never-harsh regardless of output level. Starfish™ Tweeter Mounting Adapter and I-Mount Tweeter Mounting Kit in component speaker system for easy installation. The speakers come packed with all the required installation accessories to suit the fitment in most cars.

The speaker system contains a mix of several components such as speakers, grills, crossovers, adapter rings, tweeters, foam gaskets and other add-ons required for an easy fitment process.

Technical specifications of JBL Club 605 CSQ

• Description: 6 1/2” (160mm) Two Way SQ Coaxial Speaker 

• Power Handling: 285W Peak, 95W RMS

• Sensitivity (@2.83V): 93dB

• Frequency Response: 48Hz to 21kHz

• Nominal Impedance: 3 Ohms.

• Grills Included

The new speakers are available at various car retailer outlets across India at an introductory price of ₹15,990.

JBL Celebrity 100 – Bluetooth enabled Car Multimedia player

JBL Celebrity 100 Head unit is Single-Din, Mechless Car MP3 player with Detachable face, perfect to fit JBL speaker products as a bundled audio system. Multiple playback options like Bluetooth, USB input, Auxiliary input, SD Card, and FM Radio allows customers to choose freely for their favourite listening source.

JBL Celebrity 100 is designed to offer convenient access to music and entertainment any time in the car. The entertainment system comes with a head unit, wiring harness, removal tools, face fixing screws making it compatible with a variety of car infotainment systems.

Technical specifications of JBL Celebrity 100

• 1 Din Mechless Car MP3 player with Detachable face and Without Screen

• Multiple Playback Sources: Bluetooth, USB, AUX in, SD Card, FM Radio

• Wireless Bluetooth Streaming

• 18 Preset FM Stations

• 4 x 50 Watts Maximum Power Output

• ISO Connector (wiring harness included)

The new entertainment system is available at various car retailer outlets across India at an introductory price of ₹5,490.

ABOUT JBL: JBL creates the amazing sound that shapes life’s most epic moments. From iconic events like Woodstock and concerts at Madison Square Garden, to games at Yankee Stadium and weekend road trips, JBL elevates listeners’ experiences with award-winning audio that lets them make the most of every moment. With 75 years of unmatched professional credentials and industry leading innovation, JBL has expertly blended a bold vision of the future with the passion and talent of engineers and designers around the globe. JBL’s Signature Professional Sound is the leading technology that powers major pop culture events, and the brand has partnered with the world’s top talent across music, sports and Esports.

ABOUT HARMAN: HARMAN International (http://harman.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co, LTD., designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.  With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.