JBL Xtreme 3

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A JBL Xtreme 3 wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: JBL's Xtreme 3 had Good overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. Bass has good impact, and goes fairly deep, but is slightly prominent and somewhat boomy. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat grainy, a bit hazy and etched. Treble is fairly extended, but slightly smeared. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and sounds a bit congested. When two units are used as a stereo pair the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. Provides a decent volume level in medium sized room. No significant difference between Bluetooth and Aux input sound quality.

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A JBL Xtreme 3 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

Dust resistant and water submersible (IP67). Has PartyBoost (Bluetooth speaker linking feature) feature that allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link over 100 compatible JBL Bluetooth speakers. PartyBoost can be turned on/off on unit and via free downloadable JBL Portable app. App also can be used for stereo pairing and unit firmware updates. Unit firmware version 0.1.3.0, Apple app version 5.3.9, Android app version 5.3.9.

Included accessories

Charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety sheet, warranty card.

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

5.5

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

5.75

Weight (lbs.)

4.4

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Yes

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

USB-A, USB-C charging ports.

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