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JBL Boombox Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 24 hours of Playtime Green
Last Updated: March 30, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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Sound / Sound Quality
330bass, sound quality, jbl, sounds, amazing
+98%
-2%
" ... This unit sounds incredible , only reason it didn't get 5 stars is ... 2) would be nice to have Treble and Bass controls ... "
" ... Yes kinda expensive, but has great sound. ... Perfect for outdoor weddings. ... "
" ... Speaker is the best. ... "
" ... But all in all, the bass is soooo deep and it is probably the best speaker on the market in my opinion. ... Highly recommend this to anyone looking for loud crisp sound on a budget, while maintaining some form of portability ... "
" ... It’s got the best bass and I use it for all parties to take over the music with. ... "
" ... The base is incredible and the 24hr life at 50% volume is sweet. ... "
" ... This speaker is awesome. ... I'm a portable speaker enthusiast and never have I heard something that projects vocals and hits as hard as the Boombox does. ... "
" ... I've had such good luck with this speaker. ... The bass is amazing. ... I really haven't seen a waterproof speaker that puts out so much sound. ... It's kind of a lot of money, but I have zero regrets and feel like this speaker will be holding up for a long time. ... "
Sound / Volume
106loud, volume, louder, sound quality, boombox
+90%
-10%
" ... Great speaker, good enough sound and base for a small party. ... "
" ... I will say that I am very impressed at how much sound this boombox produces at half volume. ... "
" ... I love this speaker. ... "
" ... The good battery life, sound volume and power. ... "
" ... We listen to music on the JBL over our $4k + home theater due to the ease to connect from our phones and the the room filling bass is unbelievable. ... "
" ... Sounds great, super loud if you want it to be, easy connections, and easy to take anywhere. ... "
" ... Best speaker of all time. ... "
" ... This is definitely a nice speaker that gets very loud. ... I was kinda disappointed but its still a good speaker! ... "
Sound / Bass
99base, sounds, jbl, jbl boombox, loud
+97%
-3%
" ... Best speaker ever JBL made one awesome boombox that actually booms! ... "
" ... Sounds great with tons of base sand volume. ... "
" ... Expected a bit more bass but it is well worth the money. ... "
" ... It has bass but, it’s not going to rattle your house like a pair of 12” subs. ... "
" ... Base quality, volume level and tonal quality is exceptional ... "
" ... Don’t expect it to be louder then the JBL extreme but the sound quality and bass are so perfect ! ... "
" ... The quality of sound is amazing for this bluetooth speaker and such quality Bass coming from a small speaker. ... "
" ... Great sound for price with great bass ... "
Battery
99life, charge, battery life, lasts, amazing
+88%
-12%
" ... This whole thing is waterproof it floats and it has a long battery life. ... "
" ... Love the sound, battery life is way beyond expectations. ... "
" ... Love the phone charging ports. ... "
" ... It sounds the best with the charging cord plugged in (60 watts powered vs 40 on battery power). ... "
" ... Powered up, charged, and worked great. ... "
" ... Great Bluetooth boom box- battery lasts a good long time, sound quality is great. ... "
" ... Battery life is good I had it on full blast all day ... "
" ... It has really good sound quality and the battery level is good. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
54speaker, jbl, best bluetooth speaker, connection, devices
+94%
-6%
" ... I have been shopping for the right Bluetooth speaker for our backyard by the pool for over two years. ... "
" ... Not really much else to say other than the Bluetooth connects very quickly, it's super durable, the battery lasts forever, it's nice and loud and sounds crisp and clear. ... "
" ... If you are in the market for bluetooth speaker, look no further! ... I have purchased MANY bluetooth speakers over the years and none have come close to the JBL Boombox. ... It has the largest battery than any other bluetooth speaker on the market! ... "
" ... This is my ten'th blue tooth speaker and this is.by far more than what I expected.love it!! ... "
" ... Worth the money, by far best Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever heard. ... "
" ... Easy to pair with phone. ... "
" ... It's everything and more this is the greatest Bluetooth speaker on the market even compared to the new beats by Dre Bluetooth pill ... "
" ... They linked up very well as ONE Bluetooth connection (via the JBL app). ... "
Price
42price, worth the money, money, speaker, best
+93%
-7%
" ... Best 400 dollars i have spent. ... "
" ... It is very close in performance as a jawbone that is half the price. ... It is hands down the best speaker in this price range. ... "
" ... really love the jbl boombox , well worth the money paid for it , was not expecting it to be a bulky an big but , great quality , an I would pay it again if I bought another ... "
" ... Saved almost $50, well worth the money! ... "
" ... I was hesitant about the price, but it is SO worth it. ... "
" ... Is this worth $450? ... I think $300 is a better price point. ... "
" ... By far the best sound for the price! ... "
" ... Worth every cent I paid. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
40water, pool, beach, floats, wet
+95%
-5%
" ... On some rare occasions, I take it places with me such as the beach or park. ... "
" ... Floats in a swimming pool. ... "
" ... Definitely the best pool side speaker I've owned. ... "
" ... Enjoyed it all day out by the pool. ... "
" ... Also me being a boat owner, it’s great because it floats and is completely waterproof!!! ... "
" ... What I like is that it’s waterproof and extremely portable. ... "
" ... Took it to a pool party, and floated it. ... "
" ... This supposed to work submerged in the water (but I probably won't need to do that). ... "
Body / Size
39heavy, portability, speaker, best portable speaker, weight
+97%
-3%
" ... This is the best portable speaker, hands down. ... To top it all off, it’s ACTUALLY portable! ... "
" ... love the sound, not to heavy to carry around and battery life is great ... "
" ... Excellent portable speaker. ... "
" ... I would like to try the Big Turtle Shell to see how it compares, but I like that this one has an easy handle for carrying. ... "
" ... Looking for something for a 50' x 50' barn (relatively big / semi-outdoor space). ... "
" ... Loving the JBL Boombox! ... "
" ... Anyways still a good sounding portable Boombox. ... "
" ... The JBL Boombox to me is the best portable wireless speaker. ... "
Usage / Capacity
20pool, parties, outside, loud, theater
+100%
" ... Excellent for camping or inside parties . ... "
" ... Great for tail gate parties or small get togethers. ... "
" ... I bought 2 just for house parties skill i can put one outside and one inside. ... "
" ... I also use as a house speaker and when hosting parties. ... "
" ... But it is very good for around the house and works for me. ... "
" ... But this beast, it really shakes the house and is very clear. ... "
" ... This may or may not be due to one or more electronic devices in our room, which may not be present in others’ rooms. ... "
" ... But this beast, it really shakes the house and is very clear. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
16jbl, bluetooth, volume, speakers, speaker
+88%
-13%
" ... You can also connect to another Boombox in stereo, and yes, it kicks! ... "
" ... Just like the flip 4, it's very easy to setup and sync with your device. ... "
" ... The range from my phone to the speaker is excellent as well! ... "
" ... They linked up very well as ONE Bluetooth connection (via the JBL app). ... "
" ... Just push the bluetooth button on the front and your device will find it. ... "
" ... I use this both with my Apple TV and my phone at work. ... "
" ... Easy to pair with phone. ... "
" ... Connects to our other JBL divorces that have the connect symbol with a + on it. ... "
Product Reliability
15year, went, weeks, last, strong
+53%
-47%
" ... Last a very long time. ... "
" ... It’s been a year now and it’s still sounding strong as new! ... "
" ... I've used it for a few months now and am very happy with the product. ... "
" ... Built to last, I bought it last year still working very well. ... "
" ... With this device those problems went away. ... It has been about a year since I bought it and still going strong. ... "
" ... I so love the quality sound that this provides, I have had it for almost 5 months now but I feel that the company should have offered a warranty of some kind because of the cost of this item. ... "
" ... I'll update if any issues. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
14easy to use, easy to take, set, like, bluetooth
+100%
" ... Easy to carry around! ... "
" ... It is easy to set up. ... I would like to try the Big Turtle Shell to see how it compares, but I like that this one has an easy handle for carrying. ... "
" ... Kinda heavy but still easy to manage. ... "
" ... It's so easy to take along. ... "
" ... Very easy set up! ... "
" ... Just like the flip 4, it's very easy to setup and sync with your device. ... "
" ... Easy to take around. ... "
" ... Easy to pair with phone. ... "
Sound / Frequencies
13mids, bass, treble, sound, lows
+85%
-15%
" ... If there were some type of equalizer feature to accomodate different types of music that would be awesome ... "
" ... This thing has the perfect balance of highs, mids and lows (not looking at you audiophiles) for your everyday listening. ... "
" ... Frequency response matters! ... "
" ... No distortion, nothing but clear mid and highs accompanied by pure thunderous bass. ... "
" ... Highs, mids, and lows. ... "
" ... I even enjoy classical and classic jazz at lower levels, a couple of equalizer adjustments help to tailor the sound signature I am looking for. ... "
" ... The highs are crisp the mids are clear and the bass is thumpy and boomy depending on what you're listening too and the volume you're at. ... "
" ... The sound is great and unlike a review or 2 that said the highs and mids are not easily heard I found them to be very clear and sharp. ... "
Usage / For Travel
12trip, two, speaker, sounds, people
+100%
" ... We took it camping with us, we take it by the pool. ... "
" ... Bought it for our yearly trips to float the Guadalupe, and it worked great! ... "
" ... I recently bought 4 of these along with the carrying cases and took them on a trip to Turks and Caicos for a wedding (two of these in cases will fill up 1 medium check-in bag). ... During the trip I literally had over four different people order these after seeing them, they were definitely a hit. ... "
" ... Meets all of my needs for barbecues, camping or just listening to music around the house. ... "
" ... Great camping speaker! ... "
" ... Excellent for camping or inside parties . ... "
" ... Awesome speaker, a little large to tote around at times, but works great on the boat and camping ... "
" ... Meets all of my needs for barbecues, camping or just listening to music around the house. ... "
Body / Build Quality
10sure, scratch, material, durable, carrying
+90%
-10%
" ... Extremely well made ... "
" ... I would like to try the Big Turtle Shell to see how it compares, but I like that this one has an easy handle for carrying. ... "
" ... We also bought the case to simply cover our investment & love it too! ... "
" ... Got the protective carrying case for it too. ... "
" ... Someone needs to develop a better flat bottom case for it. ... "
" ... I teach 15 classes per week and needed something durable and depandable. ... "
" ... It need hooks and shoulder strap ... "
" ... Durability is good, very strong and well constructed. ... "
Service / Marketplace
8product, also, saw, price, far
+88%
-13%
" ... Thank you for a great product! ... "
" ... It is on the expensive side, but you can find deals like I did on Amazon. ... "
" ... Really good product And fast Delivery thanks once again ... "
" ... Best price on amazon also. ... "
" ... I also invested in a case that I found here on amazon, so I can keep it safe. ... "
" ... Far and away the fastest service I've received so far. ... "
" ... Works great and I may buy another from OneCall vendor. ... "
Features
5outdoor
+100%
" ... The indoor, outdoor Mode works great and delivers massive 40 watts of Performance power. ... "
" ... He couldn't stop showing everyone all the features. ... "
" ... The two modes are a nice touch (I tend to leave it on the outdoor mode all the time because you get a lot more bass. ... "
" ... This thing is beast mode for a boombox. ... "
" ... I typically leave it on indoor mode. ... "
Body / Design
5nice, looking, green, good, design
+100%
" ... The design looks very nice and it does not get dirty easily ... "
" ... Nice handle with rubberized texture on the bottom. ... Green looks good but looks a little more plasticky 🤔. ... Still good though but I think the black probably looks best. ... "
" ... The speaker isn't heavy and cumbersome, it is simply a perfect design. ... "
" ... Overall, it's excellent sound, price is right, portable, and very cool green looking thing! ... "
" ... It has a really nice punch to it and you can feel it when your inside. ... "
Usage / Controls
4volume, via, press, outside, equalizer
+75%
-25%
" ... Just push the bluetooth button on the front and your device will find it. ... "
" ... Button press is good backdoor flap is tight no worries about it accidentally getting open. ... "
" ... If there were some type of equalizer feature to accomodate different types of music that would be awesome ... "
Software / Apps
4jbl, connect, speakers, equalizer, bose
+100%
" ... Added app feature allows you to play multiple JBL speakers simultaneously. ... "
" ... It is big but fits nicely under the drivers console. ... "
" ... Install an audio enhancing equalizer app too! ... "
" ... The SONOS definitely sounded better than the Bose but didn’t have a way to change volume other than through the app. ... "
Service / Delivery
4+100%
" ... Really good product And fast Delivery thanks once again ... "
" ... Unit was in its original brand new box and condition. ... "
" ... This product is perfect for our needs, no complaints, we have been listening to it since it arrived ... "
" ... Shipping was fast ... "
Body / Weight
4little, heavy
+100%
" ... It’s roughly 3 times larger in size and weight. ... "
" ... Solid construction has a little weight to it. ... "
" ... it's light weight and adds very little in extra bulk! ... "
Service / Service Centers
3make, jbl
+33%
-67%
" ... This does not make for good customer relations having the customer spend over $300 and then not even make the offer to replace unseen. ... "
" ... JBL customer service was not helpful at all. ... "
Service / Returns
3went, one, new, date, weeks
-100%
" ... Just went dead. ... And, I couldn't get a refund. ... I was 2 weeks past the return date when it crapped out. ... They should have at least offered to send me a new one with return labels that I could have then used to repack the old one and hand right to the driver. ... "
" ... It just happend to be 3 days after the returning period ended. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Body / Fit
3fit, fall, could, better
+100%
" ... Great for sitting around the fire pit and jamming out! ... "
" ... It is big but fits nicely under the drivers console. ... "
" ... It also took a pretty good fall on concrete when some guy came running into me, and it held up perfectly. ... "
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