New JLab Flex Open Clip and JBuds Open Sport Earbuds Reinforce Open-Ear Designs

Unveiled at IFA 2024 and now available, the latest JLab earbuds are affordable open-ear and air conduction designs, with extended playtime, stylish comfort and audio quality. The Flex Open Clip Wireless Earbuds feature an ear-clip cuff design, that delivers powerful sound while keeping users aware of their surroundings. The JBuds Open Sport True Wireless Earbuds take open-ear to the next level for workouts with a sport ear hook for optimal comfort and performance.

A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.

During IFA 2024, beyerdynamic introduced two new additions to its wireless headphones and earbuds lineup. The all-new flagship AVENTHO 300, packed with advanced features, hybrid ANC, and Dolby Head Tracking technology, now leads beyerdynamic’s headphone range, while the AMIRON 300 offers a fresh approach to the company's true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Both products represent a bold reinvention of the AVENTHO and AMIRON lines, combining cutting-edge wireless technology and chipsets with premium materials.

Knowles Corporation announced its second key design win with JLab in its latest Epic Sport ANC 3 True Wireless Earbuds. Designed to deliver an unparalleled listening experience with an ultra-secure fit, the JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 earbuds feature Knowles balanced armatures in a hybrid configuration that delivers superior treble and crystal-clear sound. This configuration enabled JLab to deliver both the Knowles Preferred Listening Response Curve as well as personalization options.

Harman unveiled its new flagship true wireless earbuds, JBL Tour PRO 3. The most advanced design from the brand, the JBL Tour PRO 3 combine dual drivers per earbud with JBL Spatial 360 with Head Tracking, True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, AI-based voice call processing, and a Smart Charging Case packing truly unique features and already supporting Auracast. A product that is set to redefine the user experience in this extremely competitive category.

Harman International, an independent subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced a strategic distribution and marketing partnership with Aqipa for its AKG consumer headphones in Europe. The partnership with the consumer products logistics and marketing experts at Aqipa reflects Harman's plans to restore AKG's market position in headphones, with new products scheduled to be presented at IFA 2024.