JBL Introduces MA Series Receivers: Advanced Features, Great Prices
JBL has unveiled its new JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers, offering home theater solutions for the next generation of music and movie enthusiasts. These receivers combine simplicity, design, and scalability at affordable prices, with five models ranging from $399 to $1,599.
The MA Series receivers are equipped with Class D amplification, Dolby and DTS surround-sound decoding, Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast compatibility, Spotify and Bluetooth streaming, and high-resolution 24-bit/192-kHz digital-to-analog converters (DACs). To simplify setup, these receivers offer an on-screen menu system and the EZ Set EQ app, which optimizes sound based on room acoustics. The Wi-Fi-enabled receivers also support Works with SmartThings integration, allowing users to create automated routines for smart-home devices.
Starting at $399, the entry-level MA310 is a 5.2-channel receiver delivering 60 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms. It includes four 4K/60 HDMI inputs, one HDMI output, two digital inputs (coax and optical), two sets of analog RCA inputs, and two subwoofer outputs.
The 5.2-channel MA510, priced slightly higher at 599.95, offers 8K/60 and 4K/120 signal compatibility, support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats, a 75-watt power rating, and eARC HDMI compatibility (the MA310 supports only ARC). Connections remain the same as the MA310.
For those seeking more power in a 7.2 configuration, the MA710HP priced at $1,195.95 offers 175 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms, a second HDMI output, Bluetooth transmission capability, and an upgrade path to Dirac Live room-correction processing.
The top model in the MA Series is the 9.2-channel MA9100HP, which delivers 140 watts per channel and supports 5.1-, 7.1-, and 9.1-channel configurations with Dolby Atmos or DTS surround processing. It features low-noise Class D amplification and is Dirac Live Ready.
