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JBL - Authentics 200 - Retro Style Smart Home Speaker with Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants, Alexa and Googl - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(83 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 83 reviews
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Authentics 200 - Retro Style Smart Home Speaker with Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants, Alexa and Googl - White
Customer Rating
5
on August 7, 2024
Posted by: Crazy1
from Deland, Florida
Do not sync you will find a better sounding speaker for Bluetooth devices. Sound quality is absolutely terrific.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Sound & Value!
on July 8, 2024
Posted by: Jerrari66
This is a great speaker. I love the adjustable treble and bass and the sound is incredible for it's size.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Authentic 200
on February 11, 2024
Posted by: DreDay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Authentic 200 is a very sleek design. It's throwback look is amazing. It fits the decor of my bedroom. The sound quality is good. With the use of the JBL One app. I'm able to set the eq to my liking. I really like the ability to use Google or Alexa voice commands. The setup was easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Classy, cool, composed
on January 19, 2024
Posted by: Happy_dad
from Bay Area, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first received the speaker and started listening to my usual tracks to test the sound, I noticed that the Authentics skipped quite a bit. Every few minutes it would skip for a few seconds, as if my phone was out of reach of the bluetooth signal.
But this issue went away after a software/firmware update, which itself went quickly and easily using JBL One app.
But this issue went away after a software/firmware update, which itself went quickly and easily using JBL One app.
The visual design is great. It's cool looking, with either real or faux leather covering top and the sides. The front grill matches everything else in its style, but I wish it was removable, as the images outside the box suggest. Alas, the grill is not removable.
Connection, connectivity, and usage were all good, sans the hiccup in the very beginning. The speaker wakes up reasonably quickly, and keeps the signal well.
All buttons are satisfyingly tactile, and dials are a pleasure to use. Bass and treble dials briefly light up at their base to show the respective levels. Volume knob does the same, and it also incorporates the play/ff/rw button.
The smart speaker functionality is good, as is expected.
Sound quality is what you'd expect from JBL, given that this is an indoor classy speaker. It's not as heavy on bass as some of the portable JBL speakers (Charge, Partybox to name a few), and is a bit higher in fidelity. Jazz sounds amazing on this speaker, live and present.
Overall, it is a well-done speaker that doesn't excel at anything except being a classy indoor speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Cool speaker!
on January 15, 2024
Posted by: Khuth
from Granger, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a great speaker, both in sound and looks! With the leather-like exterior and gold finishes, this is finally a speaker that I can display and it looks cool with my decor. It's easy to use, and I particularly like the rewind and fast forward function built in to the volume control button. The sound is clear and definitely big enough to fill the room. Would highly recommend this speaker!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Tiny Beast!
on January 14, 2024
Posted by: Rainbo11
from Windsor, CO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker sounds amazing! There are sounds in songs I’ve been listening to for years that I have never heard before I listened on the Authentics 200. The speaker has such clarity and definition. The bass is tremendous, Big, HUGE! You can hear it throughout our home. I am in love with the vintage style it brings to my space. I absolutely believe it guarantees it’s value! Why not 5 stars, you ask? Well, I’m not sure if this is a kink or if something is wrong with mine, but it tends to skip. I know there’s nothing wrong with my music because it plays just fine in the car. It also needs to stay plugged in at all times to work. There’s no way to charge it. Overall, though, it is a tiny beast! Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Groovy Speaker!
on January 13, 2024
Posted by: Dan Dan
from Indianapolis, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been looking for a home speaker like the Authentics 200 to use while I’m learning new songs on electric guitar. This thing is solid, compact and heavy duty. I was blown away by the sound clarity. The speakers can pack a punch when the volume is turned up. A couple great features of the Authentics 200 is the treble knob and bass knob with the LED indicating lights because I can adjust the EQ for the music I want to listen to. The subwoofer on the bottom has a really full sound and it moves a lot of air for the size. I’m actually really surprised how much I’ve enjoyed the Authentics 200. I would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Cool retro look and amazing sound.
on January 12, 2024
Posted by: DRAKSA
from Scottsdale Arizona
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really loving this speaker and the retro look. Its very intuitive to use and set up. The volume and equalizer control knobs on top are easy to use and I prefer over push button adjustments. IMO the best part is having it connected to the WiFi and setting it up with Google assistant. When it is set up on the WiFi it is always ready for action and you don’t have to initiate Bluetooth everytime you want to use it. Google assist allows you to control the speaker completely hands free. It has the perfect amount of bass and a very rich sound. Would highly recommend this speaker. There is not really any negative aspects, except maybe the volume knob feels a little cheap plasticky. Love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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