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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
(81 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 81 reviews
5 Stars
64
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
Sound and appearance spot on!
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: Heather79
from Jamestown, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another successful product from JBL. Im using this in my kitchen. Very classy looking! The sound is unbelievable. Terrific bass which can be adjusted which is new and nice!!! The voice assist is a great feature when your hands are full! Was also easy to use through the JBL one app. Only negative is I wish it would have came with an owners manual. I was so excited when it arrived and I had to wait a day to print it off at work so I knew how to work all the features. Saying it once again though. There is no other like JBL sound quality. Amazes me each time! Excellent product! Sound and appearance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Awesome sound with minor usability quirks
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: BobH1272
from Stroudsburg, PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As far as the sound - all I can say is WOW! This product really embodies the sound and quality I have come to expect from JBL. Setup was simple using the APP downloaded via a QR code in the quick-start guide... Using my home network I was quickly able to configure Amazon and Google voice control, though I don't REALLY use them much. The Bluetooth configuration was also quick and easy. I have not used the ethernet connection or direct audio connection, but hard-wired it never a problem. I do NOT like that the USB has changed from the standard USB to the tiny (USB-C?) connection, since everything I use to store music is normal thumb drives. That's probably my biggest complaint about the connections. as for the controls, I don't like that the "Play" button has multiple functions for multiple presses. Is it really that hard to have skip forward and back buttons? Simple controls are better than one button that does many things. Maybe I am just too simple a person. Besides that, the control labels for Play, Volume, Bass and Treble are labeled in black on black buttons, making it impossible to read in low light. I'm sure it's fine once you know what they are, but the first time I used it I tried to adjust things and I needed to use the flashlight on my phone to read them. For a vintage look, why not highlight the control labels in gold or silver? I'll probably paint mine.
So, in summary, if you can overlook the really minor inconveniences, the sound is AWESOME. Actually sounds better than my Partybox, with more features. If they fix the labels and return to the normal USB port, this would be perfect.
So, in summary, if you can overlook the really minor inconveniences, the sound is AWESOME. Actually sounds better than my Partybox, with more features. If they fix the labels and return to the normal USB port, this would be perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
JBL Authentics 200
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: Harley boy
from Fort Worth Texas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great speaker for the home. The Alexa feature is easy to setup and works to give amazing sound. The Bluetooth was just select and go! This has a good quality sound with nice bass notes that can fill the room or house. I would highly recommend this speaker. You won’t be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
All the bells and whistles it claims to be...
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: Mr No English
from Westchester County, New York
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] WELL, to be quite honest, JBL never fails to provide an excellent product. Rich luxurious bass, crisp clear midrange and vocal clarity even at full volume is unmatched in my opinion. With that being said on a scale of 1 to 5, my 4 is because every single portable or table sized unit consistently fails to come with woofer protection. The Authentic 200 looks super sturdy and sleek but at the same time let me mistakenly set the unit on a surface and the already be say bottle opener or a set of keys, there goes the neighborhood ( the bass woofer is on the bottom. Even a small puncture will ruin a very (not cheap) sound system. Somthing as simple as a mesh covering would be such an improvement, IJS! All things equal, this unit is another superb, quality, beautifully built, space saving, not letting anyone borrow it purchase. Again my hat is off to JBL developers for bringing yet another gem to the crown. Bravo my friends, bravo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing sound
on December 30, 2023
Posted by: MzzLibraLv
from Eastpointe Michigan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker is PERFECT! The size is a perfect size not large or small. The sound quality is very clear even at a the loudest setting. Love the bass this speaker produces. It has a handle to carry it around and it’s not that heavy. Love the retro look that makes it a perfect fit for any room decor. It’s a must have!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Vintage look, modern touches.
on December 30, 2023
Posted by: Joecudder
from Salinas, California
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like how vintage the authentics 200 looks with modern upgrades like having the Alexa built in. I also like how you can manually make adjustments to the treble and bass to the songs, this makes me want to play with the speaker a little more.The only con I see is that it does not have an on/off power button
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Small but powerful speaker
on December 30, 2023
Posted by: MMafia09
from Salt Lake City Utah
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The speaker is heavy which is a good sign it has some good hardware in it, the sound it produces is amazing and clean. Once I updated the firmware the Bluetooth audio worked really well. I highly recommend for the price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Hip hop certified bounce
on December 31, 2023
Posted by: JaeLuke13
from Tacoma Washington
Bass and audio are perfect for the guys that like that low bass.
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