FLIP 6 (Black)
As one of the new products scheduled to be released this fall and winter, Harman International introduced it at a media preview, but this time the release date, price, and detailed specifications have been officially revealed.
While inheriting the features of "FLIP 5" (released in 2019), which are easy to carry in a beverage bottle size and can be played continuously for up to 12 hours with a large capacity battery of 4,800mAh, the volume is reduced to about 94%. miniaturized. Even people with small hands and children can easily handle it. It is also possible to put it in the drink holder of a bicycle or a car. The main body size/weight is 178 x 72 x 68mm (width x depth x height)/550g, which is almost the same size as a 500ml plastic bottle.
The brand logo on the front has been renewed to the "JBL bold design" used in recent JBL portable speakers. Sandblasted metal material with brand color orange on the edges.
Regarding the toughness specifications, it has been strengthened to IP67 dustproof and waterproof (FLIP 5 is IPX7 waterproof). It can be used not only for use around water such as baths and kitchens, but also for outdoor scenes such as beaches and campsites where dust is a concern. The charging terminal (USB Type-C) on the back of the main unit is capless, dustproof and waterproof, and can be washed even if the body gets dirty.
FLIP 6 is newly equipped with a 16mm diameter tweeter with a maximum output of 10W. A 2-way configuration combining a large oval woofer with a diameter of 44 x 80 mm (maximum output of 20 W) developed for the FLIP series and a dual passive radiator for bass enhancement, dramatically improving the sound quality from the previous model. said to have improved. The frequency response is 63Hz-20kHz.
Equipped with "PartyBoost" that connects multiple speakers. In addition to operating with the JBL Portable app, simply press the PartyBoost button on the speaker itself to wirelessly connect multiple speakers equipped with the same function at the same time, enjoy three-dimensional sound images in stereo mode, and use it at parties and studios. You can use it to enjoy powerful sound in a large venue such as a dance lesson.
It also supports social mode, and you can pair up to two devices such as smartphones and tablets at the same time via Bluetooth connection and play music alternately. Of the two connected devices, the music of the device whose play button was pressed last is played. In addition, it cannot be connected to JBL Connect or JBL Connect+ compatible models.
The main body is equipped with a fabric material grill and a rubber bumper. It also comes with a strap so you can hold or hang it through your hand.
Charging time is about 2.5 hours (at 5V/3A). It comes with a USB charging cable and can be charged with an AC adapter (sold separately).
In addition, in commemoration of the release of FLIP 6, a gift campaign will be held to win "FLIP 6" signed by the performing artists of the special event "MTV VMAJ 2021 -THE LIVE-". Details will be announced on the JBL official Twitter account (@JBL_JAPAN).
