JBL Launches Cove Wireless Speakers as Sonos Alternative

JBL introduces the Cove M1, P1, and X1 speakers, positioning them as affordable Sonos competitors.

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JBL launched a new line of whole-home wireless speakers called the Cove series, which includes three models: the M1, P1, and X1. ^[1] As of September 3, the Sonos Era 300 smart speaker is on sale for $379 at Amazon's Labor Day sale. ^[2] The author tested the speakers at a JBL demo in New York and found them to be impressive in both sound and appearance. ^[3] The Cove M1 is priced at $229, the Cove P1 at $399, and the Cove X1 at $449. ^[4] The Cove X1 model features four tweeters and dual woofers, delivering sound comparable to the Sonos Era 300 priced at $470. ^[5] The Sonos Era 300 is discounted by $100 from its full price of $479 during this sale. ^[6] Mashable's Stan Schroeder reviewed the Sonos Era 300 and stated that it sounds absolutely amazing for the price. ^[7] The sale is tagged as a limited-time deal, implying the price may increase after the promotion ends. ^[8]

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JBL launched a new line of whole-home wireless speakers called the Cove series, which includes three models: the M1, P1, and X1. · CNET

As of September 3, the Sonos Era 300 smart speaker is on sale for $379 at Amazon's Labor Day sale. · Mashable

The author tested the speakers at a JBL demo in New York and found them to be impressive in both sound and appearance. · CNET

The Cove M1 is priced at $229, the Cove P1 at $399, and the Cove X1 at $449. · CNET

The Cove X1 model features four tweeters and dual woofers, delivering sound comparable to the Sonos Era 300 priced at $470. · CNET

The Sonos Era 300 is discounted by $100 from its full price of $479 during this sale. · Mashable

Mashable's Stan Schroeder reviewed the Sonos Era 300 and stated that it sounds absolutely amazing for the price. · Mashable

The sale is tagged as a limited-time deal, implying the price may increase after the promotion ends. · Mashable

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