JBL introduces JBL Xtreme 5 and JBL Go 5 with upgraded sound, new lighting features and improved durability
JBL announces the next generation of two of its most popular portable speakers:
JBL Xtreme 5 and JBL Go 5. Both speakers offer deeper bass, louder output, refreshed designs and new ambient edge lighting. JBL Xtreme 5 now includes AI Sound Boost and SmartEQ Mode, while JBL Go 5 introduces simple stereo pairing via AirTouch. These enhancements deliver clearer audio, increased performance and more intuitive usability.
Amsterdam, 30 March 2026 – JBL Xtreme 5 features a new acoustic design with dual tweeters, a subwoofer and 30% more power output than the previous generation. AI Sound Boost reduces distortion at high volumes, and SmartEQ Mode automatically adjusts sound settings for speech or music. JBL Go 5 is 10% louder than its predecessor and incorporates a hollow contour logo that improves acoustic performance. AirTouch allows two Go 5 speakers to pair instantly with a single tap.
Both speakers include ambient lighting. JBL Go 5 and JBL Xtreme 5 provide visual cues for power, pairing, battery status and AuracastTM mode. JBL Xtreme 5 also offers multiple colour modes through JBL Edge Light UI. The speakers are designed for portability with IP68 water and dust resistance and protective rubber edges. JBL Xtreme 5 features new standing feet, designed for added stability.
JBL Xtreme 5 will be available in Black, Blue and Camo from March for €349.99 at jbl.com.
JBL Go 5 will be available in 7 colours from April for €49.99 at jbl.com.
JBL Xtreme 5 key features
- New acoustic design with dual tweeters, subwoofer and 30% more power output
- SmartEQ Mode for automatic AI speech and music optimisation
- AI Sound Boost for reduced distortion at high volumes
- JBL Edge Light UI with six lighting modes
- Up to 24 hours of playtime plus 4 hours with Playtime Boost EQ
- Link multiple JBL AuracastTM enabled speakers
- Stereo pairing via the JBL Portable app
- Lossless USB audio connection
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Colours available: Black, Blue and Camo
JBL Go 5 key features
- 10% louder JBL Sound and deeper bass
- JBL Ambient Edge Light UI with status indicators
- AirTouch for instant stereo pairing
- Link multiple JBL AuracastTM enabled speakers
- Up to 8 hours + 2 hours with Playtime Boost EQ
- Lossless USBC audio playback
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Colours available: Blue, Black, Red, White, Pink, Purple, and Camo
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For over 80 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
About HARMAN
HARMAN is a global leader in Lifestyle Audio and Automotive technology. We create intelligent experiences that enrich people’s lives on the road, in their homes, on the stage, and everywhere in between. Our iconic audio brands — including JBL®, Harman Kardon®, AKG®, Bowers & Wilkins®, Denon®, and Marantz® — bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN’s technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. HARMAN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and has approximately 30,000 employees around the world.