JBL may be best known for producing an array of budget headphones and the best Bluetooth speakers, but the company is about to make waves with a new line of loudspeakers and AV receivers made for movie-loving audiophiles

Designed to be extremely easy to use, the Stage 2 loudspeakers bring a kick to the most important parts, offering a total of eight configurations in two gorgeous color variations These units include everything from simple subwoofers to powerful stand-mounts and floorstanders for punchy, big-boned home audio

JBL also announced a lineup of five new modern audio AV receivers ranging in price from $399 to a whopping $1,599 the flagship AVR, called the MA9100HP, codes home audio with a 92-channel 140W system and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to deliver unrivaled sound for everything from popular music to action movies

These new products from JBL aim for simplicity and ease of use, taking advantage of all the latest connectivity and features like VRR, ALLM, and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) JBL also recently introduced the new Dolby Atmos multi-room audio system JBL is also set to push back against major competitors in the audio field, including Klipsch and Denon, which recently announced new Dolby Atmos multi-room audio systems

JBL knows sound, and it shows thanks to its latest Stage 2 series, which features a total of eight speakers in two colors, “Expresso” and “Latte It looks like the best speakers on the market, utilizing a stacked spec sheet that can accommodate virtually any budget

Towering at the top of the range are floorstanding speakers priced at $1,199 and $999, respectively The more premium model, the JBL 280F, uses a 20 cm ribbed cone woofer along with a 25-way crossover and a 25 mm anodized aluminum tweeter for serious audio coverage; the 260F, JBL's lower-priced version, uses a 16 mm ribbed cone woofer along with a 25 mm anodized aluminum tweeter for serious audio coverage, ribbed woofer notched down to 165 cm, but the 280F's aluminum tweeter is retained

As for subwoofers, JBL has you covered: the 220P has a 30cm ribbed cone low-frequency woofer with dual rear-firing ports and 500W output; the more affordable 200P costs $500 and has a 25cm woofer and The two models are about $100 less than the 200P, and they put up a healthy fight against the Sonos Sub Mini, which has two 6-inch woofers

For $500, you can also get the all-new JBL 240H, a Dolby Atmos height module that combines an 115cm ribbed woofer and 25mm tweeter with a precision 25-inch crossover for unbeatable audio coverage You can Dolby Atmos support ensures that you stay immersed in the action, and JBL's EZ Set EQ app makes setup on all devices absolutely effortless

JBL Stage 2 loudspeaker range:

As if the new loudspeaker lineup wasn't enough, JBL has also introduced a number of AV receivers and amplifiers to differentiate it from others and explicitly express its modern characteristics [The MA310's HDMI 21 pass-through (not available on the MA310), Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and support for Dirac Live, which simplifies calibration, are just a few of the features that distinguish it from its predecessors Like the aforementioned speakers, these receivers are integrated with SmartThings, giving Samsung users the freedom to control them with intuitive Wi-Fi streaming and other one-touch features

Little is known about the general internals behind these AVRs, but JBL cited that all models are equipped with Class D amplifiers; JBL also noted that the new products are designed by the Northridge, California-based Center of Acoustic Excellence and was designed with an “easy to install” matrix in mind, aiming to “blend seamlessly into the home's interior,” it said

JBL MA (Modern Audio) AVR Series:

All of these clearly put a bow on Denon's budget and mid-range AVRs, and it will be interesting to see how JBL shakes up the market with these modern designs has a product page and is now accepting pre-orders Even though it's after Prime Day sales, if you're in need of a serious home audio upgrade, now is a great time to get in on the action