JBL Reaches new heights with the launch of three new Summit Series Models.
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group has announced the world debut of three new additions to the JBL Summit Series, described as a breathtaking expression of JBL’s most advanced loudspeaker craftsmanship. Premiering at HIGH END Munich 2025, the expanded Summit Series now spans five models — including the JBL Everest and K2 — and introduces three new designs — Makalu, Pumori, and Ama.
“The JBL Summit Series is the culmination of everything JBL stands for — acoustic precision, timeless design, and an emotional connection to music,” says Jim Garrett, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning, HARMAN Luxury Audio. “With these new models, we are honouring our heritage while pushing the boundaries of sound reproduction further than ever before.”
Crafted for the Peak of Performance
From Project Everest to the present, JBL says it has spent decades reaching new altitudes in acoustic innovation. The Summit Series continues that legacy — a testament to 80 years of engineering and passion for sound. With the addition of Summit Makalu, Summit Pumori, and Summit Ama, JBL offers a lineup that is designed to blend refined design, proprietary technologies and unmatched dynamic performance. 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.
Summit Makalu: A Force of Nature
Named after Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain and an imposing pyramid-shaped peak located just 19 kilometres (12 miles) from Everest, the Summit Makalu has been created to command attention with its bold stature and sonic scale. As the flagship of the new additions, this 3-way floor-standing loudspeaker is designed to anchor large, immersive listening spaces with deep, articulate bass and soaring midrange detail. A 12in woofer and 8in midrange driver — both utilising JBL’s proprietary HC4 composite cones — work in harmony with the patented D2 compression driver and precision-moulded HDI Sonoglass horn to deliver strong dynamics and 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.
Summit Pumori: Balanced and Bold
Inspired by Mount Pumori, affectionately known as the ‘Daughter of Everest’, the Summit Pumori was conceived to capture the mountain’s grace and strength in sonic form. This 3-way floor-standing model is voiced for musical balance and purity. Its 10in woofer and 8in midrange driver are tuned to bring lifelike scale and warmth to every performance, while JBL’s signature D2 compression driver and HDI horn architecture preserve nuance and clarity. With its softly contoured cabinet, luxurious finishes and engaging performance, its maker says Pumori delivers a transcendent listening experience grounded in heritage and beauty.
Summit Ama: Clarity in Compact Form
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 8in 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 aluminium stand.
Timeless Design, Legendary Craftsmanship
From their finely sculpted enclosures to the luxurious finishes, each Summit Series loudspeaker is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, says JBL. Cabinets are heavily braced, softly contoured, and built to eliminate resonance. Binding posts are wrapped in carbon fibre 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. JBL underlines, 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 available globally later in 2025 through authorised JBL retailers and partners. Recommended retail prices (per pair) are:
- JBL Summit Ama (including stands): 19,995.00 USD / 17,498.00 EUR / 14,998.00 GBP
- JBL Summit Pumori: 29,995.00 USD / 30,998.00 EUR / 26,998.00 GBP
- JBL Summit Makalu: 44,995.00 USD / 43,998.00 EUR / 36,998.00 GBP