What is summer?

Summer is the luxuriant flesh of soft, ripe mangoes.

Summer is platters of freshly-caught seafood seasoned of natural brine.

Summer is the warm wind that ruffles your hair on an afternoon drive.

Summer is spending time by the beach with friends.

Summer is music.

And who better to soundtrack your summer than JBL and Harman Kardon? Available in a beautiful range of summer colours, the JBL and Harman Kardon range of wireless speakers is powerful, portable sound packed with practical features.

If you’ve ever set foot in a music performance space, studio, nightclub, or one of the millions of homes that enjoy their incredible range of products, then you’ve very likely experienced JBL audio quality. With a renowned history of professional speaker performance stretching back to 1946, every product, big or small, is engineered to provide outstanding quality, volume and clarity of sound.

JBL products have a durable outer housing and resistance to water (some models even being fully waterproof) and are super lightweight, so they’re the perfect accessory to accompany those hot days poolside or warm evenings by the beach. Their smart wireless Bluetooth connectivity connects up to 3 smart devices, so you can share the playlists around for hours with friends and family.

Among their products are the smaller, fully waterproof JBL Charge 3, with an incredible playtime of up to 20 hours, and larger splashproof JBL Xtreme, with a playtime of up to 15 hours. Both models feature rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and USB outlets for charging your smart devices on the go, so you can forget about those irritating wires and low-battery warnings. More than just a speaker, JBL speakers also double as crystal-clear echo- and noise-canceling conference call centres, for a convenient hands-free conversation with friends and family. At such a good price point, they’re very versatile.

When it comes to sound quality, JBL is an industry-standard: not only do they project an incredible amount of clear, crisp volume, but are equally matched with their bass response, so you won’t have to worry about jamming down on the volume button. Even at 50% of their maximum, you’ll feel room-filling sound!

Harman Kardon is for those that prefer a touch of elegance and style to portability. If you’ve ever sat in a luxury vehicle, chances are you’ve enjoyed the trademark Harman audio technology. They’re a brand synonymous with premium design, with the ONYX Studio 3 and GO + PLAY Mini speakers really making an impression.

The wireless ONYX Studio 3 speaker has been crafted in an iconic and unmistakable circular design that’s found incredible popularity the world over. It’s a stylish statement constructed of premium materials, with a stainless-steel handle and splashproof body ensuring its great either at home or on-the-go. Positioned around its minimalist black speaker front are 2 woofers, 2 tweeters and a passive radiator – what that means for you is full, expansive sound, and it features a handy little auto-off power-saving feature if no signal is detected for 10 minutes, so you won’t be wasting precious battery.

The Go + Play Mini reminds us a bit of a very stylish carry bag, and it weighs about as much! A smooth fabric finish and stainless steel handle complement up to 8 hours of battery life; pretty impressive for such a big package!

Much like their JBL counterparts, Harman Kardon products can be connected up to other Wireless Dual Sound, and allow you and 2 friends to hook up Bluetooth connections for party playlists. They also offer crystal-clear echo- and noise-canceling conference capability and are designed to be very responsive to multiple speakers.

With the warm breath of summer already upon us, JBL and Harman Kardon have released an impressive range of portable speakers that are incredibly easy to link up with Bluetooth. Lifeproof and lightweight, you’ll appreciate why they’ve been such a trusted brand for audio quality for 7 decades.