JBL® MS-8, Breakthrough In-Car Audio Digital Sound Processor, Wins EISA Product of the Year Award

Published on Monday, 16 August 2010 09:11 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.-( Business Wire )-

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), today announced that the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has named the JBL_^® MS-8 “Best Product of the Year” for the in-car electronics category.

The prestigious EISA Awards are chosen annually by panels representing nearly 50 of the most prominent photo, video, audio, home theater and mobile electronics magazines from over 18 European countries. Every year, the EISA Awards applaud the newest products on the market that combine the most advanced technology, the most desirable features, the ultimate expression of design, the most satisfying ergonomics and the greatest value for their price.

Members of the judging panel described the JBL MS-8 as “providing a realistic soundstage to listeners in any seat of the vehicle’ and called it ‘a sophisticated device for sophisticated vehicles.”

“We are thrilled that the JBL MS-8 has been recognized by such a prestigious association not only in Europe, but around the world,” said Thijs Linthorst, general manager, EMEA, HARMAN.

The JBL MS-8 is a brand-new kind of car audio component designed to be added to your existing car audio system to make what you already have sound great. At the heart of the MS-8 is a powerful digital signal processor that maximizes frequency response, bass performance, dynamics, clarity, detail and stereo imaging in your car from any combination of factory-installed or aftermarket components. The JBL MS-8 is available now in the U.S. for $799.

To experience the JBL MS-8 yourself, please visit http://ms8.jbl.com/.

Product Features

• Graphic equalizer with 31 bands can override automatic equalization to suit personal taste
• Memory stores calibration settings for up to four seating positions
• Digital crossover function allows precise, user-selectable crossover points and crossover slopes for up to eight separate outputs
• Logic 7^® technology creates the ideal 5.1- or 7.1-channel surround-sound experience from two-channel source material
• Preamplifier controls manage system volume, subwoofer volume, left/right balance, front/rear fader and bass/mid/treble tone controls, and override DSP equalization, time correction and Logic 7 processing
• Favorite settings store up to five custom settings for one-button recall
• LCD display includes a five-line, 128- x 64-pixel screen that displays setup menus and operation status
• Wireless RF remote controls menu navigation, volume and mute function
• Other features include onboard 20W x 8 amplifier, eight-channel preamp-level and speaker-level inputs and outputs, and full-range stereo auxiliary input

About HARMAN

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com), designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. HARMAN maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. The HARMAN family of brands includes AKG, HARMAN/Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, harman kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Soundcraft and Studer. HARMAN’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the NYSE symbol “HAR.”

© 2010 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. HARMAN/Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, harman kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel and Soundcraft are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Studer is a trademark of Studer Professional Audio GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

EdelmanTian Lee, 650-762-2957tian.lee@edelman.comorHarman Consumer AmericasChris Dragon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.