HT-Press: HARMAN Luxury Audio to Showcase @ AXPONA 2023
Harmon will showcase the Black Edition JBL Classic Series Passive Hi-Fi Loudspeakers, Limited-Edition Mark Levinson ML-50 Amplifier, and Revel Salon2 Loudspeakers
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group has made an announcement today, on March 28, 2023, stating that they will be showcasing the latest advancements in their JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel brands. This demonstration will take place in two listening rooms located at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center in Schaumburg, Illinois during the AXPONA 2023 event, set to occur on April 14-16.
“We are delighted to partake in the AXPONA 2023, an occasion that grants audiophiles an exclusive opportunity to witness the latest and finest innovations from the high-end sound industry’s most renowned fabricators,” exclaimed Jim Garrett, HARMAN Luxury Audio’s Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning. “Our showcase will feature a plethora of solutions from our preeminent brands such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, including loudspeakers, amplifiers, CD players, digital audio players, and more. We are eagerly anticipating the chance for attendees to experience the full range of their auditory capabilities.”
In room 1221 at AXPONA 2023, JBL will be demonstrating select components from its iconic Classic Series, including Black Edition versions of the Classic L100, L82, and L52 passive hi-fi loudspeakers. These special production versions all include the Black Edition Appearance package for a stylish and sophisticated new look, while the L100 and L82 have been enhanced with the Black Edition Performance Package. Additional Classic Series components at AXPONA will include the SA550 Classic integrated amplifier featuring the latest Bluetooth AptX® Adaptive technology and the CD350 Classic CD player with a robust tray loading mechanism and USB-A input.
In addition to Classic Series components, attendees will also experience JBL’s 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker system. Consisting of two speakers — each with a patented JBL 2409H 1-inch compression driver — the 4329P features an integrated streaming engine that provides both wired and wireless network audio capabilities via built-in Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth 5.3 aptX Adaptive audio. Rounding out the listening room will be JBL Studio 6 Series loudspeakers — including the floorstanding Studio 698 and bookshelf Studio 630 — which deliver professional compression driver technology at an affordable price point.
In room 1222, Mark Levinson will be highlighting the limited-edition ML-50 amplifier, which was introduced last year to commemorate the brand’s 50th anniversary. Using the popular No. 536 amplifier as a starting point, the ML-50 features upgraded audio circuits for even higher performance and physical design elements taken from Mark Levinson’s most significant products over the last five decades.
In addition, attendees will experience the No. 526 dual monaural preamplifier with its proprietary Pure Path circuit design and high-performance DAC, and the No. 519 digital audio player, which combines a traditional multiformat CD player with both wired and wireless streaming capabilities. For an unmatched listening experience, the Mark Levinson solutions will be paired with Revel Salon2 floor-standing loudspeakers. Offering an elegant, designer-friendly appearance, the four-way speakers consist of three 8-inch woofers, a 6.5-inch mid-woofer, a 4-inch midrange, and a 1-inch tweeter.
AXPONA 2023 is the largest consumer audio show in North America. More information on the event can be found at https://axpona.com.
ABOUT HARMAN
Headquartered in HARMAN’s global center of acoustic engineering in Northridge, California, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group brings together five prestigious brands — JBL, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, and ARCAM — to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems with award-winning products including loudspeakers, subwoofers, preamplifiers, amplifiers, turntables, and headphones. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. HARMAN Luxury Audio Group is a lifestyle business unit of HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.