More than just sound. Get the crowd moving with JBL PartyBox 720.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2025--

JBL, the leading party speaker brand globally, unveils the new JBL PartyBox 720, with a huge 800W of powerful JBL Pro Sound and AI Sound Boost combined to deliver high-quality sound and deep bass. Along with fist-pumping volume, the PartyBox 720 is now the largest JBL party speaker to run off battery power – whether indoors or out, the party will never end. Packed with a next-gen dynamic lightshow, wider, sturdier wheels, and an ergonomic handle, you can keep the tunes playing even when you’re not plugged in. Add JBL PartyBox 720 to your guest list to keep the vibes going, all party long.

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Powerful sound with big bass

Feel every beat of the 800W power as two 9” woofers pump out clean, precise bass even at top volume. AI Sound Boost takes it to the next level, optimizing performance in real-time to make your favorite songs sound even better, no matter how loud you take it. Connect PartyBox 720 to any other Auracast™-enabled speaker to create stereo or even a wall of sound.

With ground-shaking sound big enough to fill a basketball court, it's upgraded to a multi-sensory experience with a captivating lightshow. Switch from starry to strobe depending on the vibe, and sync to your soundtrack to put a real show on for your guests. Own your party vibe with full sound and light customization through the JBL PartyBox App.

Made to party, built to last

Hosting your party indoors, out in the garden, or both? Now with wider, sturdier wheels and an improved ergonomic integrated handle, PartyBox 720 is made to move with you.

Need to go for longer? Extend your playtime with dual replaceable batteries that offer up to 15 hours of playtime, plus 2 more hours with 10 minutes of Fast Charging.

The JBL PartyBox 720 is available now for pre-sale at $1,099 on JBL.com, with a wide release scheduled for September 21.

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About JBL

For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including the 1,500th of his career, as fifth-ranked UConn overcame a poor shooting second half to hold off Texas 71-63 on Friday night.

Tarris Reed Jr. had 12 points, six rebounds and a career-high five assists for the Huskies (10-1), who concluded their rugged nonconference schedule with a sixth straight victory. Jaylin Stewart and Braylon Mullins added 10 points apiece.

UConn led by nine at halftime and despite some empty Huskies possessions in the second half, Texas was never able to get closer than five the rest of the way.

Texas trailed 61-56 when Solo Ball's desperation heave for UConn beat the shot clock with 3:39 to play. After a steal, Karaban hit an open 3-pointer to put the Huskies up by 11.

Texas answered with Tramon Mark's 3-pointer and a floater by Jordan Pope to pull within six. Baskets by Malachi Smith and Stewart helped the Huskies close it out.

Pope and Mark each had 15 points for Texas (7-4).

Mark scored six points in the first 2:48 to give the Longhorns the lead. He had just two more points in the first half.

Without the offense coming from Mark, the Huskies began to take control. Mullins and Karaban hit 3s in a 10-3 run. UConn took its first double-digit lead on a backdoor layup by Karaban.

The Huskies led by 12 in the first half. Simeon Wilcher had seven points during a 9-2 run by the Longhorns. It was a two-point game following Pope's basket, but Texas didn't make a field goal for the final 2:53 of the half. Back-to-back baskets by Reed and a layup by Karaban in the final seconds gave the Huskies a 43-34 lead at the break.

Mullins made his first career start and sank all three of his shots in the first half. He missed six of UConn's first 10 games with an ankle injury.

Texas is home against Le Moyne on Tuesday.

UConn hosts Butler next Tuesday in its Big East opener.

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UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr., left, shoots as Texas center Matas Vokietaitis (8) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)