JBL Authentics 200

JBL Authentics 200

Smart home speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants with retro design

Sold from 2023 until now

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Product Specifications

Sound system
Stereo 2.0
Power supply
100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%)
90W
Transducer
2 x 25mm tweeter + 5" woofer
Networked standby power
< 2.0 W
Operating temperature
0 °C - 45 °C
Frequency response
50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Audio inputs
1 Audio in, Bluetooth/WIFI, Ethernet and USB (USB playback is available in US version. For other versions, USB is for Service only.)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm / 10.48" x 6.76" x 6.59"
Weight
3.12 kg / 6.88 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)
319 x 254 x 218 mm / 12.6" x 10" x 8.6"
Packaging Weight
4.15 kg / 9.1 lbs
USB port
Type C
USB rating
5V DC, 1A
Supporting ­formats
mp3,WAV
MP3 codec
MPEG 1 Layer 2/3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3
MP3 sampling rate
16 - 48 kHz
MP3 bitrate
80 - 320 kpbs
Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth pro­le
A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<17 dBm
Wi-Fi network
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<20 dBm
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<23 dBm
Built-in Wi-Fi
Yes
3.5 mm audio cable Input
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
JBL One App
Yes
Voice Assistant integration
Yes
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Retro style meets cutting-edge performance

Make a statement with powerful sound and distinctive retro style. The JBL Authentics 200 speaker recalls JBL’s iconic ‘70s styles—featuring a Quadrex grille, custom leather-like enclosure, and premium aluminum frame, now with even better performance and versatility. As impressive as the retro design looks in any room, it sounds even better. Turn up the music and you'll get big, balanced sound, amazing clarity, and deep bass. With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available simultaneously, you can play your favorite music, control your smart home devices, and more, hands-free, using just your voice.

Fill any room in your house with stereo sound. A pair of 25mm tweeters bring out the details in your music, while the full-range 5 inch woofer and downfiring 6 inch passive radiator deliver deep bass. These top-grade components ensure you'll get the perfect audio balance, no matter what kind of music you're listening to.
The JBL Authentics 200 is inspired by classic JBL heritage designs for a look that complements any room and fills any space—big or small—with superior JBL sound. And the speaker's premium aluminum frame, custom leather-like enclosure, and reimagined Quadrex grille really show the attention we paid to each visual detail, right down to the JBL signature pattern surrounding the down firing passive radiator.
Experience everything from podcasts to internet radio in stunning high definition. Or stream music through AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music (MRM), Chromecast built-in™, and Spotify Connect and leave the room or take a call without the music being interrupted. The Wi-Fi connection ensures your speaker gets automatic software and feature updates.
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are available simultaneously* and gives customers the most freedom and convenience to control more smart home devices, play from more music streaming services, and get the most hands-free help from either voice assistant at any given time. *See Notifications
Seamlessly share playlists by pairing the JBL Authentics 200 with any Bluetooth devices.
Personalize your audio with intuitive on-speaker controls that adjust volume, bass, and treble levels. Use Alexa or Google Assistant to control your device with your voice. Or use the JBL One app for even more options to customize EQ, settings, and find your new favorite song using the integrated music services.
Place multiple JBL Authentics speakers throughout your home for your next gathering. Using the Google Home app or Amazon Alexa app, you can set the mood in every room by connecting two or more speakers to a single playlist and get everybody moving to the same beat
Get great sound anywhere you want. The speaker automatically calibrates and optimizes audio performance for every location each time you power it up.
The Authentics 200 speaker is made with 100% recycled fabric, 85% recycled plastics and 50% aluminum, and comes in a FSC-certified carton box printed with soy ink.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Yes!
    By using the JBL ONE app, you can change the equalization settings of the soundbar to fit your personal taste by adjusting the settings of each frequency to create your personalized EQ:
    • BASS: Adjust the lower frequency sounds, such as bass or a kick drum.
    • MID: Adjust the mid-frequency sounds, such as human speech.
    • TREBLE: Adjust the higher frequency sounds for clarity.
  • Yes, however, the JBL ONE App gives you another level of control over the soundbar.
    Through the App, you can personalize the soundbar's performance, such as:
    • Customizing EQ settings
    • Setting up our new feature called: My Moment 
    • Connect your favorite streaming music services.
  • Once the sound bar is connected to the network, software updates will automatically be sent to the speaker/soundbar through Wi-Fi or the internet, if available
  • In the JBL ONE App:
    (1) Go to My Products, select your product
    (2) Select Support tile
    (3) Under General, select Product Support
  • If you cannot stream music  with AirPlay, use the JBL One App; 
    (1) Go to Settings.
    (2) Select 3rd Party Service.
    (3) Select the Airplay tile.
    (4) Select Reset AirPlay.
  • (1) Select the JBL soundbar you want to rename
    (2) Navigate to the Support tile and select "Rename My Product."
    (3) Press the current name and type in the new name
    (4) Press SAVE
  • (1) Use JBL One App to set up the My Moment Feature.
    (2) Select the JBL soundbar you want to set your favorite music to the My Moment feature.
    (3) Tap the My Moment card to assign music.
    (4) Click Add Music to manage music streaming services and specific music tracks.
    (5) Set the timer to inactive speaker/soundbar (optional)
    (6) Set the music loudness (optional)
    (7) Press SAVE
    1. Ensure that your JBL One app device is less than 10m/33ft from the soundbar during the initial set-up.
    2. Ensure your JBL soundbar is plugged into power and the power LED is illuminated on the BAR.
    3. Unplug the power cord, wait 10 seconds, reconnect the power cord and allow the speaker to power up.
    4. Temporarily relocate either the BAR or router so that they are closer together.  If the connection succeeds, the original location may be too far from the router to maintain a stable connection.
    5. Try using a different device with the JBL ONE app installed and connected to your home network.
  • It is a personalization feature that allows you to customize your favorite music track, auto-off timing, and music volume.
    Once set up, you can directly access it through the remote control or within the JBL ONE App.
  • You can manually type in the network name (SSID) and password to connect if the network does not appear.

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