Harman International Inc. announces the release of the first product in JBL’s new “JBL Summit” series, the flagship 200mm 2-way bookshelf speaker that combines tradition and innovation.

[HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INC.] Introducing the first release of the “JBL Summit” series, a new pinnacle for JBL. The top-of-the-line bookshelf speaker, the 200mm diameter 2-way “JBL Summit Ama,” combines tradition and innovation. ​
Harman International Inc. Press Release: September 3, 2025 Introducing the first release of JBL’s new “JBL Summit” series: the top-of-the-line 200mm 2-way bookshelf speaker, “JBL Summit Ama,” which combines tradition and innovation. Harman International Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuma Kuwabara) will release the 200mm diameter 2-way bookshelf speaker “JBL Summit Ama” from JBL, one of the world’s largest audio brands originating in California, USA, and the No. 1 selling wireless speaker in Japan for seven consecutive years*1, in the fall of 2025.
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The lineage of JBL’s flagship speakers, which began in the early 1950s with the introduction of the “D30085 Hartsfield” and “D44000 Paragon,” continued with the “Project EVEREST DD55000” and “Project K2 S9500” project models in the 1980s, and continued to evolve from the “Project K2 S9800” to the “K2 S9900,” and from the “Project EVEREST DD66000” to the “EVEREST DD65000/DD67000” since the 2000s. As representative models of their era, they have always strived to reach the pinnacle of audio reproduction, creating numerous innovative acoustic technologies over the years and having a profound influence on other JBL speakers. Continuing this tradition, JBL, which celebrates its 80th anniversary next year, has poured its passion for engineering and sound into this new project model, the “JBL Summit” series. The first model to be introduced in Japan is the top-of-the-line bookshelf speaker, the “JBL Summit Ama.” “Summit Ama” is named after “Ama Dablam,” a peak located southwest of Mount Everest, which means “Mother’s Necklace” in Tibetan. Due to its rugged and beautiful shape, “Ama Dablam” is also known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas” and is considered one of the most impressive and beautiful mountains in the Himalayas. The unit configuration is a two-way configuration consisting of JBL’s proprietary D2 compression driver HDI™ horn and a newly developed 200mm HC4 cone woofer, and is equipped with a unique MultiCap™ crossover network that delivers a pure audio signal to each unit. The soft contours of the design complement a variety of interiors with a timeless design, and the robust cabinet design, including a solid front baffle integrated with carbon fiber and meticulous bracing, eliminates unwanted resonance. Finished in a rich, high-gloss ebony natural wood veneer with beautiful Summit Gold accents, the speakers are also equipped with a dedicated stand featuring JBL’s custom IsoAcoustics™ isolation feet. Product points ●Equipped with JBL’s patented D2 compression driver “D2815K” ●Uses patented High Definition Imaging (HDI(TM)) Sonoglass(R) horn ●Triple-layer HC4 cone and powerful, low-distortion New Equipped with a “JW200SC” woofer equipped with an SFG magnetic circuit ●Carbon fiber-wrapped knobs and custom-designed dual binding posts with rhodium plating ●MultiCap™ crossover network with parallel connection of multiple small capacitors for improved response speed ●A meticulously crafted enclosure with beautiful details and a reinforced carbon fiber baffle ●A softly curved cabinet with robust bracing and damping structure that suppresses internal standing waves ●Summit Luxurious high-gloss ebony natural wood veneer finish with gold trimmings ●Includes a dedicated stand equipped with JBL | IsoAcoustics(TM) acoustic isolation feet ●Designed and developed at the JBL Acoustic Center of Excellence in Northridge, California, USA Appearance
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12767/488/12767-488-417cccc42729233b421cdbe28224e5b5-632×631.jpg Main specifications Product name JBL Summit Ama Type 200mm diameter 2-way bookshelf speaker Configuration 200mm sandwich cone woofer (JW200SC) 38mm D2 compression driver (D2815K) Sonoglass(R) HDI(TM) horn Recommended amplifier output 25～200W Impedance 4Ω Sensitivity (2.84V/1m) 84dB Frequency characteristics (-6dB) 34Hz～25kHz Crossover frequency 1,600Hz External dimensions Body: 308 x 476 x 336mm / Stand: 412 x 551 x 412mm Weight Body: 26.8kg / Stand: 20.5kg Standard price (tax included) ¥1,430,000/book Release date Fall 2025 *Specifications and prices are subject to change. *1The BCN Awards are awarded to companies with the highest cumulative sales volume in a year in each category based on the “BCN Ranking,” which is actual sales data collected from electronics retailers, computer specialty stores, online shops, and other retailers nationwide. 2025,” for the seventh consecutive year. About JBL> Founded with the goal of developing home speakers that combine beautiful designs with professional sound. Since then, JBL has become one of the world’s largest audio manufacturers, trusted and loved by professionals and amateurs alike in all music-related scenes around the world. From ultra-high-end home speakers to earphones, headphones, and home theater systems, the company offers a wide range of products, from consumer-grade audio and multimedia equipment for Toyota and other automobiles to professional equipment for cinemas, stadiums, concert halls, broadcasting stations, and recording studios around the world. JBL products are used in stadiums around the world for their sound systems, and are also featured in various global sporting events. About Harman International (US Headquarters/Harman International Industries, Incorporated) Harman International designs, manufactures, and markets premium audio, visual, connected car, and integrated solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. Our leading brands, including AKG®, ARCAM, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson®, and Revel®, are used and admired by audio enthusiasts, artists, and event and concert venues. Today, our audio and
infotainment systems are equipped in more than 50 million vehicles worldwide, and our software services securely connect and integrate billions of devices and systems across all platforms, including office, home, car, and mobile. HARMAN International employs
approximately 30,000 people worldwide. Customer Contact Information Harman International Inc. https://support.jbl.com/jp/ja/contact.html/ JBL Online Store ・Official brand website: https://jp.jbl.com/ ・Rakuten Market Store: https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/jblstore/ ・Yahoo! Store: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/jblstore/ ・Amazon store:
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