On March 16, Samsung Electronics announced that Harman’s JBL brand, its audio subsidiary, will launch the AI-powered amplifier and speaker, the “JBL Bandbox.”


The JBL Bandbox is an AI-based smart practice amplifier and portable speaker lineup designed for both beginners and experienced musicians. By combining the freedom of portable audio with powerful features tailored for musicians, it helps users practice, jam, and create music anytime and anywhere.

JBL Bandbox Solo. Samsung Electronics Harman

JBL Bandbox Solo. Samsung Electronics Harman

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At the heart of the product is “Stem AI,” an intelligent vocal and instrument separation technology that allows users to isolate or remove vocals, guitar, and drums from any track in real time directly on the device. Whether practicing solo, rehearsing with friends, or jamming along to a favorite song, users can easily transform tracks into custom accompaniment mixes tailored to their instrument.


The JBL Bandbox Solo is designed for individual performers seeking a streamlined practice environment while maintaining sound quality and creative control. Equipped with a single guitar/microphone input jack, it is ideal for guitarists, singer-songwriters, home players, or anyone who wants to practice with minimal equipment.


The JBL Bandbox Trio builds on this foundation by offering expanded features for group performance environments. Supporting four instrument inputs, it is perfect for small bands, jam sessions, and duos who want to play together without a full setup. With a built-in four-channel mixer, users can adjust levels, set tones, and apply various effects directly from the speaker, enabling high flexibility and immediate control during performances.


Grace Koh, Head of Consumer Audio at Harman International Asia Pacific, stated, “The JBL Bandbox was developed by combining cutting-edge technology with the goal of precisely meeting the real needs of musicians. As the industry’s first speaker featuring an innovative on-device Stem AI algorithm, the AI operates directly within the speaker.”



The JBL Bandbox Solo and Trio are available for purchase on Samsung.com and major online malls, with suggested retail prices of 449,000 won and 899,000 won, respectively.

JBL Band Box Trio. Samsung Electronics Harman

JBL Band Box Trio. Samsung Electronics Harman

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