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The JBL Go Essential 2 is a compact Bluetooth speaker, launched on September 25, priced at ¥4,510, and available in blue, red, and black.
It features a lightweight, pocket-sized design weighing approximately 177g, making it highly portable and convenient for on-the-go use.
Equipped with a 40mm full-range speaker and passive radiator, the device delivers powerful and immersive sound quality.
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* Duran Duran’s 1993 ‘The Wedding Album’ and 1995 ‘Thank You’ are reissued on vinyl for the first time since original 1990s pressings.

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