JBL LAUNCHES COVE MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS TO RIVAL SONOS
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JBL introduced the Cove speaker series today, expanding beyond its portable audio focus into whole-home connected audio. The system directly competes with Sonos and Bose's Lifestyle Ultra offerings.
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