
Wearable wireless sound
PERSONAL SOUND ZONE MOBILE VIRTUAL REALITY 
ENTERTAINMENT
Life at home has a soundtrack.
Introducing a totally new way of experiencing sound at home – by wearing it. Thanks to the 
JBL Signature Sound wireless performance and the Quad transducers with Bass boost, the 
Soundgear BTA creates your own personal sound zone while allowing you to remain fully aware 
of your surroundings. The around-the-neck construction, ergonomic shape, intuitive controls, 
and soft touch fabric finish provide a hands-free and ears-free audio experience unlike any 
you’ve ever had before. Bluetooth 
the JBL Soundgear BTA offers 6 hours of playback time, a quick recharge time of 2 hours and 
an echo-cancelling dual mic for crystal clear calls. The included Bluetooth® wireless audio 
transmitter enables a convenient connection to the TV to better immerse yourself in a movie. 
Whether you want to give your VR experience a boost with immersive audio, watch a video, add 
music to your daily activities around the house or take a conference call, the JBL Soundgear 
provides you with an exciting, pervasive sound experience with total freedom and comfort.
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-enabled for sound streaming from compatible devices, 
HANDS-FREE & EARS-FREE CALLS
Features
 JBL Signature Sound
 Dual mic conferencing
 Hands-free and ears-free
 6-hour battery life
 BTA, Wireless Audio Transmitter
 Comfort-fit design
 Intuitive controls
 Seamlessly switch between devices
 

Wearable wireless sound
Features and Benefi ts 
JBL Signature Sound
Enjoy an enriched and immersive audio experience that only JBL sound can provide, thanks also 
to the Quad transducers with Bass boost.
Dual mic conferencing
Hands-free, crystal clear voice calls make your conference calls easy and convenient, free from 
echo and noise.
Hands-free and ears-free
Cut the cords and conveniently stream all your content wirelessly and hands-free, staying aware 
of your surroundings, without disturbing the others.
6-hour battery life
Micro USB charging built-in battery provides 6 hours of playing time, with a quick recharge in 
just 2 hours.
BTA, Wireless Audio Transmitter
Enables a convenient Bluetooth 
Enjoy a synchronized audio experience as a result of AptX low latency. Using either input optical 
or auxiliary audio available makes your Soundgear compatible with most TVs.
Comfort-fi t design
An ergonomic shape that rests gently on your shoulders and soft touch materials that fi t all sizes 
combine to create an unbelievably comfortable audio experience.
Intuitive controls
Easily take control of your music or calls without taking off the Soundgear.
Seamlessly switch between devices
Allows you to effortlessly switch from one Bluetooth 
from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, so that you’ll never miss a call.
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 connection to the TV to better immerse yourself in a movie. 
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 device to the other. You can simply switch 
What’s in the box:
Soundgear 
BTA20 
Charging cable x2 
Optical cable
3.5mm Audio cable 
Warning card 
Warranty card 
Safety sheet 
Quick start guide
Technical Specifi cations:
 Driver size: 4 x 31mm 
 Dynamic frequency response range: 
100Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)
 Sensitivity: 96dB 
 Maximum SPL: 111dB 
 Microphone sensitivity @1kHz dB v/pa: 
-42
 Impedance: 32 ohm 
 Rated power: 2 x 3W 
 Battery type: Polymer Li-ion battery 
(3.7V, 800mAh)
 Charging time: 2 hours 
 Music play time with BT on: 6 hours 
 Talk time with BT on: 6 hours 
 Bluetooth 
 Bluetooth
GFSK, π/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
 Bluetooth
2.402GHz-2.48GHz
 Bluetooth
HSP V1.2, A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5
 Bluetooth 
 Weight: 350g
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 transmitter power: 0-4dBm
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 transmitter modulation:
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 transmitter frequency: 
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 profi les: HFP V1.6,
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 version: V4.0
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 
www.jbl.com
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International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, 
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