For now available just in Japan, but should arrive in Europe/US soon

Oct 26, 2011 15:54 GMT  ·  By

While there are definitely more than enough sound systems with iPhone/iPod compatibility out there, JVC Kenwood thought it should try its luck at designing such a device and came out with a series of three new soundbars in the TH-LB series.

These are called quite simply enough the TH-LB1, TH-LB2 and TH-LB3 and all three models are equipped with a special dock for Apple's devices.

When attached to the soundbars, these can be controlled either via their touchscreens or through the JVC Bar Sound remote.

The remote comes as standard for all three soundbar models, as its also the case with the two 30W speakers packed inside the TH-LB series.

If you are wondering what sets apart these latest JVC Kenwood creations, Uber Gizmo claims that TH-LB3 is the only unit to feature ARC and 3D Audio, but we don't know what differences there are between the other two soundbar models.

When it comes to pricing we have a few more info, as we know these retail for ¥23,000 ($303 or €217), ¥26,000 ($342 or €245 ), ¥36,000 ($474, roughly €340) respectively.