JBL Launches New Range of Earphones for Sports Enthusiasts ; Signs Olympics Medalist P.V. Sindhu as Brand Ambassador

• RUN, SPRINT, JUMP, DIVE – New JBL Endurance line includes waterproof earphones designed for every category of sport

Bengaluru, September 16, 2018 :  HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that Olympic medalist and top Indian Badminton Champion, P.V. Sindhu has been appointed as the brand ambassador for JBL’s new range of sports earphones in India.

HARMAN International has launched a new range of sports earphones named JBL Endurance with four new earphones – RUN, SPRINT, JUMP, and DIVE – each designed with a unique set of features tailored especially for all sportsmen. Priced between Rs.1,599 and Rs. 6,999, these are now available at the official JBL India website www.JBL.com and at the various online and retail stores, including 350 Samsung brand stores across the country.

Speaking on her association with HARMAN, P.V. Sindhu said, JBL Endurance earphones are ideal for athletes like me, who like to carry their music everywhere. From practice matches to intense workout sessions, JBL Endurance has become my constant companion now. They are designed for a perfect fit and can handle the grit and grind of an athlete’s workout perfectly – I am very impressed!

It’s an honor to have a young sports icon like P.V. Sindhu, who is idolized by millions of Indians, associated with JBL. The all-new JBL Endurance earphones are designed for athletes and sportspersons like Ms. Sindhu, and almost anyone who likes growing fit listening to their favourite tunes. Combining our award-winning patented ergonomics with technology that withstands the most intense athletic performance, JBL Endurance earphones offer a range of solutions that can work with any athlete’s routine, said Sumit Chauhan, Vice President – Lifestyle Audio, HARMAN India.

Combining durability with ultimate comfort and convenience, the Endurance earphones are engineered with JBL’s Signature Sound with Pure Bass Performance – for every athlete’s will to go that extra mile-in the swimming pool or on the pavement.

Intuitive features including on-ear touch control gives users the ability to change and control the sound volume easily. JBL Endurance wireless earphones also feature up to eight hours of playtime with the Speed Charge battery, which gives the sports earphones one hour of playback in just 10 minutes.

JBL SPRINT, JUMP, and DIVE wireless earphones are equipped with the IPX7 waterproof technology and can safely be rinsed clean even after sweaty workouts. The earbud’s form factor provides stability, along with safety of Twistlock Technology. The FlexSoft Comfort Fit silicon materials ensures that the earphones never hurt or fall out.