A Preview of What’s Coming from ARCAM and JBL Synthesis

HARMAN is kicking off the 2026 show season in a big way, and Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona is shaping up to be one of their most important appearances in years. ISE is the largest residential and commercial integration show in Europe, and this year HARMAN’s Luxury Audio team is using it to debut a huge wave of new products across ARCAM and JBL Synthesis.

If you are attending ISE, you can find the team at stand 2F150 in the Residential and Smart Building hall. Even if you are not making the trip, this preview gives a clear look at where both brands are headed next.

ARCAM Introduces an All-New Radia AV Platform

One of the biggest announcements is ARCAM’s new Radia AV electronics lineup. This is a ground-up platform, not a cosmetic refresh, and it is designed to set a new standard for ARCAM home theater systems.

The Radia AV range includes three AV receivers, a dedicated AV processor, and two power amplifiers. Buyers will be able to choose between 12 and 16 channel platforms, with the AVRs offering nine channels of onboard amplification. Full color front panel displays, a modern on-screen setup interface, and a Bluetooth remote are all part of the experience, with a strong focus on making advanced systems easier to set up and live with.

A Complete Radia Speaker Ecosystem

To complement the new electronics, ARCAM is also launching a full Radia loudspeaker lineup. With bookshelf, floorstanding, center channel, and subwoofer options, this creates a true single-brand solution for two-channel and multi-channel systems.

ARCAM has also added speaker-specific anechoic EQ filters to the SA35, SA45, and the new Radia AVRs. When paired with Radia speakers, these filters help tighten integration and optimize system performance in real rooms.

We already have hands-on experience with ARCAM home audio and home theater products, and we are especially excited to spend more time with this expanded Radia ecosystem.

JBL Synthesis Expands Its Cinema Platform in a Big Way

JBL Synthesis is arriving at ISE 2026 with twelve new products that expand nearly every part of its lineup. This includes two new AV processors, a new AVR, the brand’s first powered subwoofer, and eight new SCL loudspeakers for in-wall, on-wall, and in-room applications.

At the heart of the system are new 16 and 24 channel AV processors and a 16 channel AVR, designed to work seamlessly with JBL Synthesis SMA power amplifiers. Support for HDMI 2.1, the latest immersive audio formats, DANTE and AES67 networking, and Dirac Live ART room correction places these firmly in reference-level home cinema territory.

New SCL Speakers and Powered Subwoofer Options

JBL Synthesis is also expanding its SCL and SSW speaker families to better support medium and large-scale theaters. New in-wall models bridge the gap between smaller architectural speakers and the flagship SCL-1, giving installers more flexibility when designing scalable systems.

At ISE, attendees will be able to hear these new speakers in dedicated cinema demo rooms, along with an on-wall demo featuring a large-format display and the new powered subwoofer.

If you have spent time with JBL Synthesis systems before, this next generation looks like a meaningful step forward rather than a minor update.

The Audio Advice Take

This ISE 2026 preview makes one thing clear. HARMAN is doubling down on serious home theater and integrated system design. Between ARCAM’s new Radia AV platform and the expanded JBL Synthesis ecosystem, the focus is clearly on scalable, high-performance systems that work just as well in media rooms as they do in dedicated cinemas.

We already have in-depth reviews of JBL Synthesis systems and extensive coverage of ARCAM home audio and home theater gear, and we are genuinely excited about what is coming next. Expect more hands-on impressions, reviews, and system guidance as these products roll out.

ISE 2026 takes place February 3 through 6 in Barcelona, Spain. If you are attending, the HARMAN Luxury Audio stand is absolutely worth a visit. If not, we have plenty more content coming soon.