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JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Boombox3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 2022 - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(110 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 110 reviews
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Boombox3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 2022 - Black
Customer Rating
2
One thing ruins all good impression
on November 7, 2022
Posted by: Roman_P
from Tbilisi
The speaker is good in sound - I previously owned HK Go&Play and this one sounds not a bit less beautiful.
However there is one thing that Extremely Ruins the experience!
When you listen via cable and your music track is in low volume, the speaker goes to what can best be described as "sleep" almost immediately - 5-10 seconds. And then it requires a higher volume than before to "wake up" and start playing again, and it also takes time. I can't even describe how irritating is that when you are listening to a classical music track - they very often have long loud and almost silent periods, so you just started to listen and then in the middle of the song - voila, your speaker just stops playing because it considered your track not loud enough - but it was loud enough for you to hear! Or one more case from my life - when you decide to practice your guitar and connect boombox 3 to a guitar pedal. One second you played a chord then spent few seconds adjusting your fingers to a new one - and the chord is simply not sounding because the speaker went to sleep during that pause, so you need to play something for next ~5-6 seconds before you start to hear what you are playing again.
The described behavior is not present when you connect via bluetooth not via cable, but for cable I can describe it with only one word - AWFUL! Don't buy it if you plan to listen via cable!
The described behavior is not present when you connect via bluetooth not via cable, but for cable I can describe it with only one word - AWFUL! Don't buy it if you plan to listen via cable!
JBL, this _needs_ to be fixed!
Few minutes of battery life or some silent noise whispering in the background are not worth the loss of continuous playback. This "sleep" interruptions are awful!
Few minutes of battery life or some silent noise whispering in the background are not worth the loss of continuous playback. This "sleep" interruptions are awful!
By Customer Support, November 7, 2022
We appreciate your time for providing us your feedback with our JBL Boombox 3. We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. We're always looking for ways to improve and we'll make sure to share your feedback with the appropriate team. If you have any questions or concerns about your device, feel free to contact our customer support for further assistance
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Customer Rating
5
Great Speaker - Incredible Sound and Battery Life!
on September 2, 2022
Posted by: Kevin1015
from Sag Harbor, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great speaker with incredible sound quality, convenient portability, and a long lasting battery life! The sound quality is great, even when you turn the volume up to the top. This speaker can get very loud especially for a speaker of this size. This speaker is perfect for any situation. Great for parties, whether that party is a casual barbecue or a bumping pool party. The fact it is waterproof allows you to relax when around water. This speaker is portable so it is very convenient to bring anywhere without having to be plugged in. The battery life lasts a long time as well which means you can use it all day long. It is perfect for playing loud music during workouts as well. This speaker is my new favorite speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing Long Lasting Sound from a Compact Package!
on September 7, 2022
Posted by: Roadie81051
from Canton, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The BoomBox 3 arrived and I was instantly impressed by the compactness and ultimate breath taking sound reproduction from such a handy portable unit! The new Boom Box 3 offers all of the features of the Boom Box 2 but offers many upgrades for a truly hi fidelity experience!
Boom Box 3 was well packaged in eco friendly packaging as well as a convenient cloth type storage bag to keep the exterior clean of dust and debris. The box included the unit itself as well as a very concise Quick Start guide and charging cable for home AC charging!
Upon properly charging the unit (which only took a few short hours) I was able to power the unit on and link to my Bluetooth v5.3 connection effortlessly. The unit also offers a Line In rear port similar to a headphone jack if a wired connection is necessary. The JBL Portable app is available for Apple as well as Android applications to quickly pair the unit to phones or other devices using Bluetooth. The Portable app also serves as an adjustment for EQ parameters as well as linking other units using the Party Boost feature. You can link several Party Boost units together for a concert like experience! My ONLY downside to this unit that I could find is that Party Boost is NOT compatible with True Wireless Stereo features on the Party Box Series. So essentially you can only link the Party Boost devices with each other but not to the Party Box devices. I would love to see all the devices be able to communicate with each other in future applications.
The battery offers a strong 10000 mAh battery which usually takes around 6 hours from completely dead to and astounding 24 hours of playtime with just a nearly 6 hour charge. Perfect for those all night parties or all day outdoor events when battery performance is crucial. Another truly essential feature of this massive battery is the PowerBank feature which allows charging of USB capable devices from the rear port. No more dead cell phones on boating or beach trips so the party never ends!
Unit is IP 67 dust- and water-proof fabric design is perfect for those beach, river, or pool type outings. The unit also has a nonslip hefty metal handle (non slip grip) for easily moving the unit (a mere 14 lbs) as well as non slip grip on bottom to keep it in place even in the most slippery conditions. BoomBox3 will withstand splashes and occasional dunks or water related mishaps.
Speaker performance is a dramatic improvement over previous models! A new set of subwoofers, midranges and tweeters give this unit a one of a kind music explosion! The unit does not offer any type of light show like the Party Box offers but does deliver a must have outdoor and travel music experience that is second to none! JBL quality seems to evolve to a truly premiere products with each new release!
Our family loves to use this unit on camping trips but also on boating and beach trips. The dust proof and water proof design as well as the extended battery capacity and USB charging capabilities are must haves! We love Boom Box 3 and consider the price for all the features and performance offered well worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Seems refurbished
on September 8, 2023
Posted by: Nick ea
Radio not what I expected. Not as loud as boombox 2 and battery life nowhere near as advertised. Sorry I bought it
By Customer Support, September 8, 2023
Thanks for sharing your feedback on our JBL Boombox 3. We value your input, and we'll make sure to forward your feedback to the appropriate team. Our JBL Boombox 2 has an output power of 2x40 W RMS-woofer + 2x40 W RMS-tweeter and a maximum music playing time of 24 hours while our JBL Boombox 3 has an output power of 1x80W RMS-subwoofer + 2x40W RMS-midrange + 2x10W RMS-tweeter (AC mode) 1x60W RMS-subwoofer + 2x30W RMS-midrange + 2x8W RMS-tweeter and has a maximum music playing time of 24 hours. This may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. We'd like to work with you directly to address the issues you're experiencing with your JBL Boombox 3. If needed, we'd also like to get more information to check your options. Please contact our customer support service via our official website or toll-free hotline.
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Customer Rating
5
As usual a very happy JBL consumer
on November 21, 2023
Posted by: Drayamore
Ive had it for 24 hours now and was lucky enough to snag this for black friday. Been eyeballing this model for a year after my xtreme 2 finally died after MANY years and countless hours of quality music. As a chef its important a speaker can keep up with the abuse of a kitchen and JBL never falls short. Also got a clip4 for mom for her shower and shes in heaven with it. So far I typically use this at 60% volume and it came about 80% charged. Ive got easily 8 hours in so far and battery indicator still shows 25% full. I know this will last a longgggg time for me. Thanks JBL
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Customer Rating
5
WOW! Unbelievable sound.
on August 28, 2022
Posted by: Jim C
from Forest Lake, Minnesota.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new JBL Boombox 3 is without a second thought, Incredible! I was apprehensive at first thinking how much bass can you really get out of a boombox no matter who made it. However, JBL has done it, and they did it well. The sound on the Boombox 3 is extremely impressive and the bass is outstanding! Top notch first class, from the packaging, to the look and feel of the unit all the way to the sound. Some features I like right off, the metal handle with the slip resistant silicone under the handle. Well balanced as well so you can carry it easily without it slipping out of your hand. The look is impressive, especially the JBL logo on the front. It has a kind of 3D effect with the raised lettering and red tinting from behind. The one I have is in black, and has a non slip orange silicone under handle and black non slip silicone on the bottom which is definitely needed to keep the unit from falling over due to the incredible bass sound. Lighted control on top. On the middle towards the bottom is another lighted bar to show power usage and charging. Rugged construction with a very nice mesh screen on front. Now the sound is extremely clear due to the speakers. 2 passive radiators for bass. 2 mid range 2.27” speakers and 2-0.75” tweeters on top of them. Now the best part is the 3.18” actual sub woofer in the middle of the Boombox which delivers a powerful bass sound that truly is unbelievable. One of the best features is the ability to charge your phone or device right from the unit. The Li-ion battery gives a impressive 24 hrs of play time so you can party all night and not run out of power. If you and a friend want to D. J. The 5.3 bluetooth allow you to link two devices so each one of you can play from your device. For me I’ve wanted to be able to put good speakers outdoors by the deck and up and downstairs and run them with one unit. Now with the Boombox 3 app in the App Store through the party boost you can link up over A hundred speakers. Now, I have that option with great sound from JBL’s nice assortment of party boost speakers. You can also find other party boost speakers a friend has brought and link them, as well as getting a better sound with the equalizer in the app. One other great idea in the app. Is that you can link two speakers up and play in stereo and choose which side you want to dedicate right or left sound. All this and also water proof & dust proof so you can go to the pool or beach and not worry about the elements destroying your unit. With that being said, I can find nothing negative about the new Boombox 3. We use it everywhere even in the truck. We put it in the back seat and crank it up and people think we have a huge sound system in the truck. You won’t be disappointed with the new JBL Boombox 3 you will be impressed. I highly recommend it, especially to family and friends. Two suggestions I can make is maybe a detachable handle so if you want to put the unit on a shelf or tight area and leave it, you can have it blend into the decor easier. The second is I’m hoping they make the equalizer in the app wider and more sensitive so you can really cue in the sound to your liking. Over all, on a scale of 1-10, I give the JBL Boombox 3 a 11.
Great job to the folks at JBL! You hit it out of the park
Great job to the folks at JBL! You hit it out of the park
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Boombox 3
on August 30, 2022
Posted by: DreDay
from Port St Lucie FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm really enjoying the Boombox 3! I threw a party on the weekend. And everybody was asking about it. The sound quality is great! The ability to customize the sound with JBL app is great! I haven't used the PartyBoost feature yet. But I will in the future. The only thing is it's kinda heavy. Other than that. I love the Boombox 3!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Beware Battery Life!
on July 23, 2023
Posted by: Ozzie36
from San Antonio, TX
I purchased this last week (7/16/23) before our beach trip. This speaker lasted roughly 5 hrs on 3 separate occasions (beach and pool). Audio sounds amazing but you’ll be left hanging midway through the party. Not worth $$$$
By Customer Support, July 24, 2023
We appreciate your feedback. Our JBL Boombox 3 has up to 24 hours of battery life. This may vary depending on volume and music content. We're always looking for ways to improve. We noticed that you reached out to our customer support, and a replacement was processed. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
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