Music Phones Go On Tour; JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile portable sound system provides high-quality sound for digital music phones and mobile devices

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2006--JBL(R), the leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-fidelity loudspeakers for home and car, and of multimedia speaker systems for MP3 players and computers, has introduced JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile. The latest addition to the popular JBL On Tour family, JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile was designed specifically for mobile music lovers on the go. The JBL On Tour product line features a variety of systems to suit consumers' individual needs, including the JBL On Tour(TM), JBL On Tour Plus(TM) and JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile.

JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile provides consumers with superior sound from a sleek, compact design that can fit in almost any briefcase, backpack or purse. Students, professionals and travelers can use JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile to listen out loud to their favorite songs, games, podcasts and downloads, anytime, anywhere. JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile is shielded, eliminating cell phone interference for crisp, clear sound. JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile can also be used in conjunction with speakerphone features on many phone models, so consumers are always sure to hear the conversation. JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile's speakerphone capability is compatible with phones using 2.5mm or mini USB audio jacks; included in this category are various models from Motorola, Nokia, LG and Samsung. Designed for music-loving consumers on the go, JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile is the essential system for turning a music phone into the ultimate portable listening experience.

"The popularity of digital music players and music phones has exploded in recent years, and what's been missing are portable, attractive and great-sounding speakers to complement these devices," said Fred Faulkner, Harman Multimedia's vice president of marketing. "The JBL On Tour family of products was developed specifically for the music lover on the go, delivering high-quality sound in a small package."

JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile joins the growing line of JBL portable speaker systems, which includes the recently announced JBL On Tour Plus. Designed with the gamer-on-the-go in mind, JBL On Tour Plus comes equipped with a game-console bracket that allows users to neatly and easily attach digital devices such as the Sony(R) PSP.(TM) With 6 watts of the superb sound that has become synonymous with the JBL On Tour family of products, this is the dream machine for the mobile gamer.

Nothing says sleek and chic like black, so JBL On Tour is getting a beauty makeover. Harman Multimedia now offers the elegantly designed JBL On Tour in black, proving that great sound and style can fit in the palm of the hand. JBL On Tour's portability encourages consumers to share their music, providing them with sound at home, at their desks or on the road.

All speaker systems in the JBL On Tour line utilize a stereo pair of Odyssey(R) transducers and feature six watts of total power. The systems come equipped with touch volume controls, an integrated protective cover and stand, and white-chrome accents. All systems come with an AC power adapter, and may also be powered with four standard AAA batteries, which will provide more than 24 hours of continuous operation.

Pricing and Availability

JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile is compatible with mobile phones using 2.5mm or mini USB audio jacks, and ships with speaker phone cables. The system is also compatible with all digital music players and personal CD/DVD players, as well as laptop and desktop computers. With a suggested retail price of $129.95, JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile is available online at www.jbl.com and at quality retailers nationwide.

JBL On Tour Plus is available in fashionable black, with chrome accents, and is compatible with all portable gaming systems, digital music players and personal CD/DVD players, as well as laptop and desktop computers. With a suggested retail price of $129.95, JBL On Tour Plus is available online at www.jbl.com, and at quality retailers nationwide.

JBL On Tour in black will be available in September, and is compatible with all digital music players and personal CD/DVD players, as well as laptop and desktop computers. With a suggested retail price of $99.95, both black and white versions of the JBL On Tour will be available online at www.jbl.com and at quality retailers nationwide.

About JBL

JBL is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-fidelity loudspeakers and multimedia systems for use in homes and automobiles, and with computers. JBL is part of the Harman Consumer Group (HCG), a division of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. HCG's brands also include Infinity, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Audioaccess and Lexicon.

Harman International (www.harman.com) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HAR."

JBL and Odyssey are registered trademarks, and JBL On Tour, JBL On Tour Plus and JBL On Tour(TM) Mobile are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.