When JBL previewed its SEMA 2026 plans last week, the BassPro Nano 2 came with little more than a power figure. Now HARMAN has published a dedicated release for the show, dated 3 November, covering three compact powered subwoofers: a brand-new BassPro Micro 8, the BassPro Nano 2, and the dockable BassPro Go 2. Here is what’s new, and what is still missing.
The short version
- New: BassPro Micro 8, an 8-inch powered sub with 300 W RMS (600 W max) in a slim enclosure.
- Nano 2 details: 6×8-inch woofer, 200 W RMS, only 2-3/4 inches tall, with “AI Sound Boost” and daisy-chaining.
- Go 2: 100 W RMS dockable sub that doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker with Auracast.
- All three include a remote bass control.
- Still missing: prices, release dates and full dimensions.
The three models
| BassPro Micro 8 | BassPro Nano 2 | BassPro Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Powered sub | Powered under-seat sub | Dockable sub + portable speaker |
| Woofer | 8-inch | 6×8-inch | 140 mm plus passive radiators |
| Amp (JBL) | Class D, 300 W RMS / 600 W max | Class D, 200 W RMS | Class D, 100 W RMS / 200 W peak |
| Size | Slim enclosure | 2-3/4 inches tall | Not stated |
| Notable | Removable feet, high and low-level inputs, adjustable crossover, gain and bass boost | Recycled-aluminum die-cast enclosure, AI Sound Boost, DSP bass EQ, daisy-chain | Auracast, IPX4 and 8-hour battery as a speaker |
BassPro Micro 8
This is the one genuinely new model. JBL pitches it at under-seat truck installs and tight trunks, with removable feet so the sub can fire at the floor or be mounted in other orientations. It takes both high and low-level inputs, which means it works with a factory radio without a separate line output converter, and it has the usual crossover, gain and bass boost controls. At 300 W RMS it is well above the 180 W RMS retailers list for Kicker’s Hideaway HS10, on paper at least.
BassPro Nano 2
The Nano 2 now has a driver size and a height: a 6×8-inch woofer in an enclosure just 2-3/4 inches tall, made from post-consumer recycled aluminum. JBL’s “AI Sound Boost” analyzes the incoming signal and adjusts woofer output in real time, and two units can be daisy-chained for more output. Power is unchanged from the earlier preview at 200 W RMS. We’ve updated our Nano 2 preview accordingly.
BassPro Go 2
The Go 2 docks into a vehicle on a quick-disconnect harness and lifts out as a Bluetooth speaker with two 40 mm drivers, IPX4 splash resistance and up to 8 hours of playback. Auracast lets it act as a wireless sub or speaker alongside a RALLYBAR Gen 2 or JBL Flip 7, which JBL highlights for UTVs and golf carts. See our earlier Go 2 post for background.
What it means for you
- Factory radio, little space: the Micro 8’s built-in high-level input and 300 W rating make it the most interesting of the three. Compare it with the current options in our under-seat powered subwoofer guide.
- Truck cab: the Nano 2’s 2-3/4-inch height could fit under seats where nothing else does; check our truck guides for the Silverado and F-150 first.
- Can you buy them? Not yet. JBL hasn’t announced prices or dates, so don’t wait if you need bass now.
Our take
On paper the Micro 8 is a strong entry: an 8-inch driver and 300 W RMS with factory-radio inputs covers what most people want from a compact powered sub. The Nano 2’s slim aluminum box is clever, but “AI Sound Boost” is a marketing name until reviewers measure what it actually does. We’d wait for prices and the first independent tests before choosing either over today’s proven under-seat subs.