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CES 25 > JBL Tour One M3, first headset with external Bluetooth Auracast transmitter

JBL presents its latest Bluetooth 5.3 headset capable of handling unusual audio sources thanks to its external wireless transmitter.

A circumaural model, the JBL Tour One M3 headphones are [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] Hi-Res compatible and have next-generation True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 active noise reduction.

JBL Tour One M3, main specifications££££

In addition, it is accompanied - as an option - by the JBL Smart Tx (the small module visible in the photo below and which looks like a True Wireless box, like the one in the JBL Tour Pro 3, click to discover the full test of the product by the AVcesar editorial team), a wireless Bluetooth transmitter ensuring compatibility with [abc]USB[/abc]-C or analog audio sources, such as in-flight entertainment systems, PCs, tablets or televisions. In addition, thanks to Auracast technology, the latter can power an unlimited number of Blueooth headphones.

On the sound side, the headset is equipped with 40[abc][/abc]mm transducers made of mica material designed by JBL. The JBL Personi-Fi 3.0 function allowing you to perform a hearing test via the JBL Headphones application, in order to create a personalized audio profile, is present. The autonomy displays up to 70 hours and a quick 5-minute charge allows 5 additional hours of listening. Finally, the JBL Tour One M3 headset offers spatial sound (JBL 360 Spatial) with Head-Tracking function

The word to Carsten Olesen, President Consumer Audio at Harman££££

"The JBL Tour One M3 represents a major step forward in audio innovation, said Carsten Olesen, President Consumer Audio at Harman. With the integration of the first smart audio transmitter in an over-ear headphone, this launch sets a new benchmark in the industry.”

More details to come.

Available April 15, 2025 in three colors, black, mocha or blue. Recommended retail price: €399.99 with the JBL Smart Tx, €349.99 without the transmitter.

Reminder of the features of the JBL Tour One M3 headset:

• JBL Smart Tx: wireless connection to any audio source + sharing with Auracast

• JBL Pro Sound: 40 mm mica transducer dome with support for [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] files

• JBL Personi-Fi 3.0: personalized hearing profile

• Clear calls: Beamforming technology with 4 microphones

• True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0: adaptive noise reduction with 8 microphones

• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 compatibility

• Spatial audio with head tracking: total immersion with JBL 360 Spatial sound

• Long battery life: up to 70 hours of playback

• Lightweight and ergonomic design

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