JBL wants you to bring its wireless speakers indoors, with three new wi-fi enabled home options that'll have you overlooking its portable Bluetooth set

Date:
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:11:41 +0000

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JBL's new Cove line of indoor speakers swap out its cheap-and-cheerful party speakers for feature-rich options.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter JBL has just unveiled its new Cove line of home speakers 3 models which vary in shape and size (but note
the Denon resemblance) Designed for home use, and to work with various JBL technologies When you think of JBL speakers, your mind probably goes to the likes of the JBL Go 5 or JBL Xtreme 5 : portable party devices which you take on the go. However, the brand's new offerings are totally different.

JBL has unveiled its Cove range, consisting of three speakers that are designed to stay at home. That's not to say they're not portable, but you're not meant to take them camping or to the beach. The family is made up of the smaller Cove M1, larger (but portable) Cove P1, and even larger (and not
quite portable) X1. All three models are set to sell from October 2026.
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All three models have a range of useful features: they can self-tune
depending on the room they're in, automatically apply balances to avoid distortion, and pair together to create multi-room noise. They don't just
pair with each other: they can also connect with the JBL Bar Mk2 to add real surround sound to your movies and TV.

These are all Wi-Fi enabled speakers, though they can connect via Bluetooth. This means they support Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect, and they'll apparently also support Alexa+
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Their design makes us think about two things. Firstly, they'll be able to fight for a spot in our best wireless speakers guide , and second, their resemblance to the Denon 200, 400 and 600 range is hard to overlook and
given our glowing review of the Denon Home 400 , JBL's Cove X1 (main image)
is up against some stiff competition. That's not to say the new range can't wow us, just that it's tough at the top. Music at home? Head to the Cove (Image credit: JBL) The cheapest model of the family is the JBL Cove M1,
which is due to sell for 229.99 (about $260, 200, AU$400). This has 2x 30mm and 1x 20mm silk dome tweeters, and a 4" woofer. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

It's the only model to lack Dolby Atmos support, and it's designed to be compact so it can fit in various nooks of your home.

Next up, the Cove P1 will sell for 449.99 (about $520, 380, AU$760), and it has all the same drivers as the M1.

So why the higher price? Well, it's the only model with a built-in battery, letting you bring the sound into your garden. It'll last for 14 hours, with a recharging dock included to power it up. IT also has an IP56 rating, unlike the other models, in case it gets caught in a spell of rain.

For a little more, you can buy the Cove X1, which will go for 499.99 (about $580, 430, AU$860). It has 4x 30mm tweeters and 2x 4" woofers, so it'll offer a much more advanced sound than its siblings.

It's designed to offer "3D room-filling" sound, and for that price you'd hope so. The best Bluetooth speakers for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best Bluetooth speakers 1. Best overall: JBL Flip 7 2. Best cheap: JBL Clip 5 3. Best high-end option: Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd
Gen 4. Best party speaker: Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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