HARMAN Luxury Audio Group hosted the world debut of three new additions to the JBL Summit Series, JBL’s most advanced loudspeaker craftsmanship. Premiering last weekend at HIGH END Munich 2025, the expanded Summit Series now spans five models including the existing JBL Everest and K2, and now adds three new designs; Makalu, Pumori, and Ama.
From Project Everest to the present, the Summit Series is JBL’s 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 blends refined design, proprietary technologies, and 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.
“The JBL Summit Series is the culmination of everything JBL stands for; acoustic precision, timeless design, and an emotional connection to music,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning, HARMAN Luxury Audio. “With these new models, we are honoring our heritage while pushing the boundaries of sound reproduction further than ever before.”
Summit Makalu:
Named after Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain and an imposing pyramid-shaped peak located just 19 kilometers (12 miles) from Everest, the Summit Makalu commands attention with its bold stature and breathtaking sonic scale. As the flagship of the new additions, this 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker is designed to anchor large, immersive listening spaces with deep, articulate bass and soaring midrange detail. A 12-inch woofer and 8-inch midrange driver, both utilizing JBL’s proprietary HC4 composite cones, work in harmony with the patented D2 compression driver and precision-molded HDI Sonoglass horn, to deliver stunning dynamics and crystal-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:
Inspired by Mount Pumori, affectionately known as the “Daughter of Everest,” the Summit Pumori captures the mountain’s grace and strength in sonic form. This 3-way floorstanding model is meticulously voiced for musical balance and purity. Its 10-inch woofer and 8-inch 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 emotionally engaging performance, Pumori delivers a transcendent listening experience grounded in heritage and beauty.
Summit Ama:
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 8-inch 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-aluminum stand.
Each Summit Series loudspeaker is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Cabinets are heavily braced, softly contoured, and built to eliminate resonance. Binding posts are wrapped in carbon fiber and plated in rhodium. JBL’s proprietary MultiCap crossover network ensures high performance throughout the entire audio chain. Each model integrates JBL IsoAcoustics adjustable isolation feet, ensuring that its sound remains as pure as the mountains that inspired it.
The new additions to the JBL Summit Series will be globally available later in 2025 through authorized JBL retailers and partners. The recommended retail prices are $19,995 USD per pair for the JBL Summit Ama including stands, $29,995.00 USD for a pair of JBL Summit Pumori and $44,995 USD for a set of JBL Summit Makalu, respectively.
Erikson Consumer, JBL’s exclusive Canadian distributor anticipated the new Summit series will be available in Q3 2025.