JBLs Summit line of speakers was always a bit odd below the K2. The S4700 (~$18K pair) was a lot cheaper than the K2, but appeared similar in spec and appearance, and the S3900 (~$11K pair) could be out-performed by the Revel F208 for a lot less money. The prices of these 2 JBL models overlapped with the Revel Performa Be line, which left a $30K gap in the Summit series line to the K2. TBH, I'm not sure the S4700 and S3900 were technically part of the Summit series, but their aesthetic copied Summits for sure.
Harman/Samsung here have filled in the gap between their current "Summit" speakers - the 'Everest' and 'K2' - and the top of the Revel line with the F328Be. Note the Summit standmount 'Amu' price starts above the F328Be (at least the F328Be's long-time msrp).
JBL issued a last-chance to order Everest and K2s recently, to indicate the end of these models. The introduction of these new Summit speakers however, shows the older Summits may continue to be offered. Maybe Harman/Samsung plan to refresh the older Summits to match the aesthetic/performance of the new models?
Maybe no new Summit with a 15-inch driver is because they plan to continue to produce the 2 models they already have. This gives JBL a formidable 5-speaker line-up to compete with almost any oligarch audio line of speakers. Why would you buy a Borreson?
Although none of this stuff will ever be affordable to me, why shouldn't JBL get a cut of the highest-end audio market? I know if I had a huge mansion, Everests or K2s would be my statement audio pieces. Remember, these 2 models have been hot in Asia for ages.
