HARMAN Luxury Audio Group introduces three stunning additions to the JBL Summit Series, an extraordinary showcase of JBL’s most advanced loudspeaker craftsmanship. Debuting at HIGH END Munich 2025, the expanded lineup now features five models, including the legendary JBL Everest and K2, alongside three new designs, Makalu, Pumori, and Ama.
JBL offers a lineup that blends refined design, technology, and unmatched dynamic performance with the addition of Summit Makalu, Summit Pumori, and Summit Ama. Each model is inspired by a Himalayan peak and crafted to deliver unparalleled sound reproduction that stirs emotion and reveals new layers in every recording.
The Summit Makalu captivates with its bold presence and breathtaking sonic scale. The loudspeaker was inspired by the formidable Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world and a striking pyramid-shaped peak near Everest. As the flagship of the new additions, this 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker is designed to anchor large, immersive listening spaces with deep, articulate bass and soaring midrange detail.
A 12-inch woofer and 8-inch midrange driver — both utilizing JBL’s proprietary HC4 composite cones — work in harmony with the patented D2 compression driver and precision-molded HDI™ Sonoglass® horn to deliver stunning dynamics and crystal-clear imaging. The Makalu’s contoured cabinet, offered in rich ebony veneer with gold accents or high-gloss piano black with platinum detailing, makes a powerful visual statement befitting its namesake.
Inspired by Mount Pumori, affectionately known as the “Daughter of Everest,” the Summit Pumori captures the mountain’s grace and strength in sonic form. The 3-way floorstanding model’s 10-inch woofer and 8-inch midrange driver are tuned to bring lifelike scale and warmth to every performance. Meanwhile, JBL’s signature D2 compression driver and HDI™ horn architecture preserve nuance and clarity. With its softly contoured cabinet, luxurious finishes, and emotionally engaging performance, Pumori delivers a transcendent listening experience grounded in heritage and beauty.
Derived from Ama Dablam, one of the Himalayas’ most iconic and picturesque peaks whose name means “Mother’s Necklace,” the Summit Ama is a compact masterpiece designed to reveal the heart of the music. This 2-way stand-mount loudspeaker pairs an 8-inch HC4 cone woofer with a D2 compression driver and HDI™ horn to deliver exceptional clarity, control, and coherence across the frequency spectrum. The Summit Ama’s elegant cabinet rests on a matching steel-and-aluminum stand.
From their finely sculpted enclosures to the luxurious finishes, each Summit Series loudspeaker is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Cabinets are heavily braced, softly contoured, and built to eliminate resonance. Binding posts are wrapped in carbon fiber and plated in rhodium. JBL’s proprietary MultiCap™ crossover network ensures purity and performance throughout the entire audio chain.
Each model integrates JBL IsoAcoustics™ adjustable isolation feet — ensuring that its sound remains as pure as the mountain that inspired it. These loudspeakers are not just engineered — they are artfully crafted for those who view listening as a pursuit of something greater.
The new additions to the JBL Summit Series will be globally available later in 2025 through authorized JBL retailers and partners. The recommended retail prices are $19,995 USD per pair for the JBL Summit Ama including stands, $29,995.00 USD for a pair of JBL Summit Pumori and $44,995 USD for a set of JBL Summit Makalu, respectively.
To learn more and explore the exclusive JBL Summit Series, visit https://www.jbl.com/summit-series. Watch the JBL Summit Series launch video here.
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