JBL Xtreme Bluetooth Portable Speaker Review

Manufacturer’s Description

JBL Xtreme is the ultimate portable Bluetooth speaker that effortlessly delivers earth-shaking, powerful stereo sound by incorporating four active transducers and two visible JBL Bass Radiators.

Packing a massive rechargeable 10,000mAh Li-ion battery that supports up to 15 hours of playtime and dual USB charge out, this speaker easily keeps your music and your devices going for as long as you need them to. You can trust JBL Xtreme to bring the excitement wherever you need it – whether indoors or outdoors, poolside party or backyard barbeque – with its splashproof fabric design that’s available in black, blue, or red.

It also features a noise and echo cancelling speakerphone for clear conference calls, and JBL Connect that can wirelessly link multiple JBL Connect enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience.

Manufacturer’s Specification:

  • Frequency Response: 70 – 20 kHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >80 dB
  • Battery type: Lithium-ion Polymer
  • Weight: 2112 grams
  • Music playing time: Up to 15 hours
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB, Aux in

Design and Features:

Uniquely-designed, the JBL Xtreme is a cylindrical shaped portable Bluetooth speaker that is maybe one of the best performing speakers we’ve tested. It features a splash proof design so you can use this outdoors near the pool or the beach and not worry about the insides getting wet. It even works as a speakerphone and employs a digital signal processing technique that helps eliminate distortions when playing tunes at a high volume.

It weighs more than 2 kilograms, which may be the only thing I didn’t like about the JBL Xtreme. For that portable speaker, the added weight might put off some, but they’ll quickly change their minds when they it starts playing.

Most of the controls are located on top – volume rockers, power switch, along with several playback buttons. On the back you will find the ports for power and a 3.5 mm audio input so you can connect legacy audio devices without Bluetooth. There are also two USB ports present, which you can connect and charge your mobile devices.

Performance:

The JBL Xtreme can pair with up to three devices at once, and once setup you will immediately hear how incredibly detailed the sound output can be. I sampled tunes that range from bass-heavy music along with some classical and orchestral tracks and the results all tell one thing: detail is crisp and nearly every tone is perfectly reproduced by the JBL Xtreme.

The one thing that’s persistent on the JBL Xtreme is the booming bass – but unlike other portable speakers where it tends to overwhelm, the bass on this portable Bluetooth speaker delivers just the right amount of low frequency effect that would compliment the tune being played. Battery can last for more than 15 hours on a single charge.

Supplied Accessories:

  • Power Adaptor
  • Strap
  • Quick start guide and manuals

Pros & Cons:

Pros

  • Excellent audio output
  • Powerful bass
  • Splashproof

Cons

  • A bit heavy for a portable speaker

Conclusion:

The JBL Xtreme may be a bit pricey but what you get in return is one of the best performing Bluetooth speakers in the market. True to its name, everything about the JBL Xtreme is well, extreme.

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