JBL’s rival to Sonos is called the Cove, and it brings whole-home Wi-Fi audio from S$399

Hardwarezone SG - Oct 9, 2026

The Cove lineup consists of three speakers, and can even work with JBL soundbars to create a home theatre setup.

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