JBL Introduces Smart Transmitter For Tour One Headphones

At CES 2025, JBL unveiled its third-generation JBL Tour One M3 noise-canceling wireless headphones, set to launch on April 13, 2025, priced at $400. A unique addition is a smart transmitter that features a color touchscreen and both digital and analog audio inputs. This device allows users to wirelessly stream audio to the Tour One M3, providing the ability to connect to wired sources like computers or in-flight entertainment without a physical connection to the headphones.

JBL Smart Tx transmitter for the Tour One M3. — The JBL Smart Tx transmitter designed for the Tour One M3.
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This setup is reminiscent of JBL's design for the Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds; in that case, the smart transmitter functionalities are built directly into the charging case. For wireless earbuds, this transmitter is a game-changer since they typically can't connect to wired sources independently. The necessity of such a system for headphones, however, may be less compelling since many wireless models include analog and digital cables as standard.

The Tour One M3's smart transmitter also supports Auracast broadcasts, enabling users to share their audio with anyone nearby who has an Auracast-compatible set of headphones or earbuds. Additionally, the transmitter can scan for and connect the Tour One M3 to any Auracast broadcasts available within range.

While the transmitter is a key highlight of the M3, JBL has also made significant enhancements throughout the product:

Extended battery life, increasing to 70 hours from the previous model's 50 hours, with just a 5-minute quick charge providing an additional 5 hours of listening time.
Equipped with new 40mm Mica dome drivers.
Features JBL Personi-Fi 3.0, the latest iteration of JBL's personalized audio technology.
Incorporates True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0.
Spatial audio functionality includes head tracking capabilities.
Enhanced passive noise isolation.
Available in black, mocha, and blue.

In addition to the Tour One M3, JBL is set to launch two new models of wireless headphones for kids in March 2025:

JBL Junior 470NC, $80

Active noise cancellation
Up to 50 hours of battery life
Options to limit max volume and listening time in the JBL app
Live indicators for volume and activity, plus daily or weekly usage reports

JBL Junior 320BT, $50

Up to 50 hours of battery life
Maximum volume and listening duration can be controlled via the JBL app
Real-time tracking for volume and activity with reports on listening habits

The event also showcased updates across JBL’s entire lineup of wireless and wired headphones, set to release in March 2025. The most remarkable updates include the introduction of active noise cancellation for the Vibe 2 series — the first instance of ANC in JBL's semi-open earbuds — and the addition of spatial audio to the Tune 2 series.

JBL Endurance Race 2, $80

Color options: black, white, blue, and purple
Active noise cancellation support
IP68 rating (earbuds) and IPX2 (charging case)
Playtime of 12 hours for earbuds plus 36 hours with the charging case when ANC is disabled
VoiceAware feature

JBL Vibe Buds 2, $60

Available in black, white, pink, and blue
Bud-style design
Incorporates active noise cancellation
IP54 rating (earbuds) and IPX2 (charging case)
Playtime of 10 hours for earbuds and an additional 30 hours with the case when ANC is off
Voice Aware feature

JBL Vibe Beam 2, $60

Color options include black, white, pink, and blue
Closed, stem-style design
Features active noise cancellation
IP54 rating (earbuds) and IPX2 (charging case)
10 hours of listening time on earbuds, plus 30 hours with the charging case without ANC
Voice Aware functionality

JBL Vibe Flex 2, $70

Color options: black, white, pink, and blue
Semi-open, stem-style design
Active noise cancellation included
IP54 rating (earbuds) and IPX2 (charging case)
10 hours for earbuds and 30 hours with the case when ANC is off
Voice Aware capability

JBL Tune Buds 2, $100

Available in black, white, and turquoise
Bud-style design
Adaptive noise canceling technology
Supports LE Audio
Includes spatial audio features
IP54 rating (earbuds only)
12 hours of playback for earbuds plus 36 hours with the case while ANC is off
VoiceAware functionality

JBL Tune Beam 2, $100

Color options: black, white, and turquoise
Closed, stem-style design
Features adaptive noise cancelation
Supports LE Audio and spatial audio
IP54 rating (earbuds only)
12 hours of playtime for earbuds plus 36 hours with the case while ANC is off
VoiceAware technology

JBL Tune Flex 2, $100

Available in black, white, and turquoise
Semi-open, stem-style design
Adaptive noise cancellation included
Supports LE Audio
Includes spatial audio technology
IP54 rating (earbuds only)
12 hours of playback for earbuds with an additional 36 hours using the charging case, ANC off
VoiceAware feature included