The JBL Authentics 200 is a smart home speaker that not only delivers incredibly powerful sound, but also makes it easy to get things done around the house hands-free with a voice assistant. Unlike most JBL speakers, this one sits a bit higher at $380, but Amazon is now offering a discount that makes it a much easier buy.
The retailer just took 47% off the speaker’s retail price, bringing the total down to only $200 today. That’s just $10 more than its all-time low of $190, and you’re still saving a hefty $180. Best of all, Amazon is also throwing in a three-month free trial to Amazon Music – worth $36 – with your purchase!
Stunning design
JBL has taken design pretty seriously with this one. Authentics 200 comes in two colors; black and white, both featuring gold accents. The overall retro look with Quadrex grille, custom leather-like enclosure, and premium aluminum frame is inspired by the brand’s heritage. It’s basically going to make a statement wherever you place it!
Of course, sound is where the speaker really shines. A pair of 25mm tweeters delivers crisp, highly detailed sound, while the full-range 5-inch woofer and downfiring 6-inch passive radiator take care of the bass. Together, these get you well-balanced audio for all your tracks, whether you’re listening to a podcast early in the morning or jamming to something upbeat while working out. Music also reaches every corner of the space for an even more immersive experience.
Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to stream using different platforms. It’s fully compatible with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast built-in, and Spotify Connect. You can also quickly fine-tune volume, bass, and treble for whatever’s playing using the on-speaker controls. JBL’s smartphone app gives you access to a lot more customization options, which is a nice add-on for anyone who likes to have a bit more control over how everything sounds.
In addition to this, multi-room playback lets you connect multiple JBL Authentics speakers to a single playlist. You can spread them across the house and enjoy a wider soundstage, great vibes throughout your entire space! The speaker is also smart enough to calibrate and optimize audio for every location. And since it supports voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, you can use your Authentics 200 to control smart home devices (lights, thermostat) by simply speaking – completely hands-free.
The JBL Authentics 200 is now down to $200 on Amazon, after a really impressive 47% discount. This offer applies to both black and white colors. You also get a three-month free trial to Amazon Music for absolutely free.