jbl flip 6 SPEAKER
The JBL Flip 6 is a small portable bluetooth speaker delivers great sound and is enhanced with dual passive radiators for better bass response when you're outdoors. Its rugged portable design ensures that it remains safe in wet and dusty environments. The wraparound speaker grille is flanked by rubberized end caps that give the passive radiators on each side of the speaker a bit of protection.
Above the JBL logo on the front you'll find controls for volume and playback. While controls for power and pairing are found on the bottom. Along with a USBC charging port the controls are tactile. So they're easy to find by touch not only is the flip 6 waterproof it's also resistant to dust ingress. So you won't have to worry about sand potentially ruining the speaker from a day at the beach.
The flip 6 is perfect for bringing a party atmosphere to your next outdoor event. The oval woofer delivers powerful bass and rich mid-range frequencies. A separate tweeter provides clear details in the high end while the passive radiators work with the woofer to boost its low end capabilities. If you want to extend the sound even further use the party boost feature to pair two compatible JBL speakers in stereo or multiple speakers in mono for a wall of sound. Pairing the speaker with your smartphone is quick and easy and you can pair two devices simultaneously. So you can take turns djing with your friends the battery will give you up to 12 hours of playback and fully charges in about 2 hours.
The JBL portable app is supported by the flip 6 and will let you check for software updates adjust the equalizer settings and more. If you're shopping for a portable JBL speaker that will perform well outdoors the JBL flip 6 is an excellent choice. You'll get great sound quality with plenty of low end good battery life and protection from both water and dust. Check Price
PROS :
- Graphic EQ
- Outstandingly portable
- Fully waterproof and dust-tight build
CONS :
- Volume is very low
- No Speakerphone
- Require second unit for stereo audio
The JBL's Boombox 2 speaker is built for backyard parties tailgates and anywhere else you want to bring big bluetooth audio with an extra helping of bass. Unlike the highly portable nature of the JBL flip 6 the boombox 2 is bigger and heavier and has a sturdy carrying handle built into the design of the speaker that makes it easy to grab and go. The architecture of the boombox 2 is similar to the flip 6.
Pairing the dual 4-inch 40-watt woofers with two large passive radiators. Even at high volume the low end doesn't distort and digital signal processing will kick in and compress the low end when necessary. To give the overall sound a nice bit of sparkle two 30 watt tweeters deliver high frequencies that complete the overall sound. Across the front face of the speaker there are controls for power, bluetooth pairing, volume and more. A status led strip on the front face also lets you keep tabs on how much battery life you have left and like the flip 6 the party boost button lets you link the boombox 2 with other JBL speakers to output the same audio simultaneously.
The battery will give you up to 24 hours of continuous playback and the speaker also acts as a power bank to keep your phone and other devices topped up. The entire unit is rated IPX7 so it's not going to be affected by getting wet or even being accidentally submerged. If you're looking for a JBL speaker that's perfect for backyard parties tailgates or any gathering where having big bluetooth sound is needed. The JBL boombox 2 is a solid choice while it's a bit bigger than other speakers it's still quite portable has amazing battery life and can be used as a power bank if your phone runs low. Check Price
PROS :
- Well balanced sound profile
- Can get quite loud
- Graphic EQ
CONS :
- Lacks of bit of low bass
- Somewhat narrow soundstage
last the jbl xtreme 3
The jbl xtreme 3 speaker is both highly durable and waterproof. It has a cylindrical build a wraparound grille and built-in handles to make it easier to carry. While it might be wrapped in a tough resilient shell jbl is still managed to give the xtreme 3 a certain aesthetic charm not only does it have a clean look it's pleasant to the touch too. Physical buttons for pairing, power, volume, play, pause and party boost are found along the top of the speaker a rubberized cover on the back reveals a 3.5 millimeter input + usb type C and usb type A outputs that like the boombox 2. Will let you use the xtreme 3 as a power bank. If you don't use it for charging other devices the built-in battery should give you around 15 hours of playback and takes around two and a half hours to charge from empty.
The xtreme 3 has two 25 watt 2.8 inch, woofers and two 25 watt 0.8 inch tweeters that deliver a combined frequency range of 53.5 hertz to 20 KhZ and like the flip 6 and boombox 2 each end of the speaker has a chunky passive bass radiator that you could see pulsing along enthusiastically with the baseline it's fed and boost the low end of the woofers. Those who love extra low end should be more than satisfied with the healthy amount of bass that's conjured up. But it never comes close to disrupting the overall balance of the speaker the xtreme 3 performs confidently and never appears out of its depth. No matter how complicated the musical arrangement is.
If you want the best portable speaker jbl has to offer the jbl xtreme 3 is exactly what you're looking for. It's built to stand up to daily wear and tear offers a balanced sound with plenty of low end and has enough power to keep the party going for up to 15 hours. Check Price
PROS :
- Stereo soundstage
- Well built and portable
CONS :
- Lacks low bass
- Compression artifacts at max volume
Before you buy any of these JBL Speakers, double-check the specifications.