JBL Boombox 2

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A JBL wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: JBL's Boombox 2 had Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact and goes deep but is boomy and prominent and can be overwhelming with some content. Midrange is even but slightly grainy and hazy. Treble is extended but a bit sizzly, and ranges from a bit subdued to a bit prominent depending on the program material. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience; sounds slightly congested and lacks fine detail. When two units are used as a stereo pair the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. There was no significant difference between Bluetooth and wired sound quality. Provides a decent volume level in a large sized room.

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A JBL wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality, and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Wireless stereo pairing

Yes

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Water submersible (IPX7). With Party Boost (Bluetooth speaker linking feature), you can connect over 100 compatible JBL Bluetooth speakers. Can stereo pair with a second unit of the same model. Free JBL Portable (formerly JBL Connect) app download for Apple and Android mobile devices can be used to check battery status, update unit firmware, initiate Party Boost mode, and set up stereo pairing of two Boombox 2 speakers. Unit firmware version 0.2.3, Apple app version 5.1.5, Android app version 5.1.6.

Included accessories

Power adapter, Power cord, Quick Start Guide, Waranty Card, Safety Sheet.

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

10.5

Width (in.)

19.25

Depth (in.)

Weight (lbs.)

13.3

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Yes

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

Micro USB service port.

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Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers

JBL Boombox 2

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