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JBL OnBeat Xtreme

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$407.97 - $499.00

Summary: A Bluetooth wireless home speaker system.

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About - JBL OnBeat Xtreme
A Bluetooth wireless home speaker system with analog audio input, iPod dock, and remote control.

Features & Specs - JBL OnBeat Xtreme
Wireless type The type of wireless technology used. Bluetooth works from device to device over a relatively short distance; it is well suited for wireless connections between devices in the same room. Wi-Fi works from devices to device using an existing Wi-Fi network; it's range is the range of the network and it is well suited for wireless connections between devices in different rooms of a house. Wireless type	Bluetooth
Wi-Fi content sharing technology The communication systems used to transfer (stream) data via a Wi-Fi network. The Apple AirPlay streaming system can stream audio to one AirPlay compatible device from a mobile device running AirPlay (i.e. iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) and up to six different AirPlay compatible devices from a computer running iTunes. The Sonos system can stream audio from Internet radio or the audio files from the home network computer to Sonos speaker systems and other Sonos components in up to 32 separate rooms. The maximum number of DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices that can send/receive audio streams is not specified - it depends on the Wi-Fi network bandwidth. Wi-Fi content sharing technology	NA
Optional multi-room sharing Can be used as one of many speakers in a multi-room speaker set up that allows audio to be streamed wirelessly via a Wi-Fi network to different rooms. Optional multi-room sharing	No
Audio format "Mono" systems provide audio information from a single speaker array in one enclosure. "Stereo" systems provide two channels of audio information either as two separate speaker arrays in two separate enclosures, or as two separate speaker arrays that are both housed in one enclosure. Audio format	Stereo
Remote Comes with a remote control, or an optional remote control and/or an optional remote control app is available for the system that can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet. Remote	Yes
Power source The unit can be operated on AC, batteries, or either as specified. Power source	AC
Stereo analog audio input Has a jack for a two-channel analog audio input connection from another device such as a MP3 player, TV, cable box, or satalite receiver. Stereo analog audio input	Yes
iPod Docking Allows you to physically connect and charge your iPod, iPhone, or iPad and perform at least basic functions like play, pause, and skip. iPod Docking	Yes
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General Information
Manufacturer	Harman International Industries, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.harman.com
Product Line	OnBeat
Product Model	Xtreme
Product Name	OnBeat Xtreme Loudspeaker Docking Station
Product Type	Speaker System
Packaged Quantity	1

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