Customer reviews from jbl.com
JBL - Refurbished Excellent - XTREME3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(150 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 150 reviews
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Star
12
93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - XTREME3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great BT Speaker for party and casual use
on January 27, 2021
Posted by: Mahimclaren
from Lake Zurich, Illinois
I have had this speaker since it launched and I’m over the moon on how it preformed. I use it daily and the speaker is the perfect addition to someone daily life or their party
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
I have the 2nd and REALLY want the 3rd iteration!
on January 25, 2021
Posted by: Nazarenergy
from East texas
Butt... what keeps me from making the jump (to be abe to hook my
Flip2, charge 3, x2 and x3 up in a symphony of utter madness is one glaring problem. The extreme series (and possibly newer models of other ones) have a deal breaker for me. They in an attempt to save battery (I can only assume) will cut power to the speaker only. The whole unit doesn't power down until 30 minutes have elapsed but if there is a (large) break in music or any silence in a movie especially if plugged into the aux the sound (or lack there of) will stop! Upon restarting when sound is detected it will effectively cut off the first part of a word or note of a song. Infuriating!!! I didn't notice this as it usually stayed playing music, but once I used it for a sound bar as mine had died I noticed and have ever since then as well!
Flip2, charge 3, x2 and x3 up in a symphony of utter madness is one glaring problem. The extreme series (and possibly newer models of other ones) have a deal breaker for me. They in an attempt to save battery (I can only assume) will cut power to the speaker only. The whole unit doesn't power down until 30 minutes have elapsed but if there is a (large) break in music or any silence in a movie especially if plugged into the aux the sound (or lack there of) will stop! Upon restarting when sound is detected it will effectively cut off the first part of a word or note of a song. Infuriating!!! I didn't notice this as it usually stayed playing music, but once I used it for a sound bar as mine had died I noticed and have ever since then as well!
Jbl please, please for the love of great sounding music movies and whatnot. You guys make great stuff! Fix this! Maybe through an update that let's you disable it in the app. But I have seen this in MANY THREADS people playing ultra low or extremely hight frequency im talking 10 or 25k htz 24/7 just to keep the darn thing running. I am willing to buy the x3 if you fix this! If it is mechanical I am also willing to pay to fix the one I have and buy the 3rd and pay to fix it as well!
Address this!
Please!
Sound quality 4.6
Visually appealing 5.0
Durability 5.0
Portability 3.9 (this doesn't count to the average)
Should be a rounded up 5
Visually appealing 5.0
Durability 5.0
Portability 3.9 (this doesn't count to the average)
Should be a rounded up 5
But I must dock 2 solid stars
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from jbl.comBy Kevin, Customer Service, February 3, 2021
We appreciate the feedback you've provided to us. We understand that our JBL Xtreme 3 did not meet your expectations. We're always looking for ways to improve so we'll make sure to submit your feedback to the right department.
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Customer Rating
5
Impressive design and sound
on January 21, 2021
Posted by: brian163
from NJ, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From the moment it came out of the box I as impressed by the design. A few weeks later I remain impressed with the features and sound. I started out a Charge 2 user and I really liked it's portability and sound quality for a smaller form factor. But it could be a bit underwhelming as an outdoor speaker. Not true for the larger Xtreme 3. Sound is well balanced and bass packs an extra punch. It is a little heavier then the charge but size makes might. The carry strap is nice with strong hooks so I would have no concern about slinging this over my shoulder and taking it out to the beach. The only larger offering is the boom box and which is considerably heavier and bulky. If your looking to choose the Charge or Xtreme, it really comes down to the size. Now that I have both, I feel like I will be grabbing the Xtreme far more often when going outside and using the Charge indoors when I'm working in the garage or my kids want to move around with a speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
JBL Extreme 3 delivers!
on January 14, 2021
Posted by: rlmoyer
from Chicago, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Xtreme 3 delivers! It feels like a callback to the days of boomboxes on shoulders. It has a decent heft and size to it, but the included strap makes carrying it a breeze. Its construction is solid and gives a premium feel. The battery lasts quite some time between charges; I'm not sure if I get the full 15 hrs promised, but it holds charge for multiple days of regular use before dying/battery light coming on. I wish I had another so I could utilize its PartyBoost feature; that would be an awesome capability to access.
Now the big question, how's it sound? I've got quite a few JBL products and I can say for certain it you like other JBL audio devices you'll like this one. It's got their touch to the audio for sure. I was hoping a little more depth from the bass, drops off any meaningful volume under 40hz (nerd speak here, it can't do REALLY really low sounds). That being said, the beauty in this speaker is in its default EQ and crossover. They really hit the nail on the head finding a setting that makes the bass very present and clear at any volume and still keeps all of its higher register fidelity. Translation? It makes everything you listen to clear crisp and lively and projects well.
Overall it's a solid speaker, my only issue with it currently (if I can even call it an issue) is it's so pretty, I don't want to get it dirty!! But that's what it's built for and it's been very easy to clean so far. I definitely recommend the JBL Xtreme 3.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
on January 13, 2021
Posted by: JuiceWrld5607
from 63 Stagecoach road
I love it so much so loud so smooth. i use it for partys
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Rugged and powerful
on January 11, 2021
Posted by: histar
from Chicago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a super heavy duty bluetooth speaker, born to be taken with wherever you go. It is rugged and robust, can take a few knocks and splashes and still keep going. And going. The battery life is awesome!! Its definitely solid in form, and pumps out some pretty good volume but still retains the clarity of sound you expect at this price point. Its dustproof and waterproof which means its safe for the beach or lake outings.
I liked the added bonus of the newer USB charging option so I don't have to mess around with different cables while traveling and I can give my phone a bit of extra juice straight from the speaker if I really need it.
I think this might be a bit of overkill for your average home speaker, but it is perfect for summer beach parties, camping and tailgating - although the neighbors might not love it, you will!
Highly recommend as a speaker to take with you while you are out there living life.
I liked the added bonus of the newer USB charging option so I don't have to mess around with different cables while traveling and I can give my phone a bit of extra juice straight from the speaker if I really need it.
I think this might be a bit of overkill for your average home speaker, but it is perfect for summer beach parties, camping and tailgating - although the neighbors might not love it, you will!
Highly recommend as a speaker to take with you while you are out there living life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Incredible product that has tons of features!
on January 9, 2021
Posted by: garveyals
from CT 06085, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an amazing product, really impressed! For the price and sound quality it truly is a great product, very well built and very sturdy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Durability and Amazing Audio
on January 9, 2021
Posted by: MattM49
from Bishop, CA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Xtreme 3 has great sound quality, amazing Durability, and is an overall amazing speaker. To get straight to the point of this review, I'd like to say that for those who are accustomed to the JBL lineup, this speaker follows in the footsteps of previously generations. What I mean by that is while it still excels in key categories that previous generations have, it also lacks in key categories like previous generations have! For it's strengths, the Xtreme 3 has loud, detailed, and bassy sound quality as to be expected from JBL. It also features a gorgeous new design, a more user friendly waterproofing seal, and finally a USB-C charging port! Those are all great features but JBL still lacks on some new technological advancements. One of those being the charging output of the speaker is limited to 10w USB charging and 7.5w USB-C charging. For most people, this wouldn't affect their decision but as someone who has a phone capable of being charged at 45w, the 7.5w charging is miniscule. Another downfall of JBL's lineup is the lack of the “previous track” button combo. This feature has been missing on JBL's bluetooth speakers since the very beginning but it becomes evermore frustrating after every generation that goes by. To top this off, JBL comes out with a new pairing mode to connect with other JBL speakers almost every generation that lacks backwards compatibility! I have purchased generations of JBL's lineup and it's frustrating that I can't connect my new Xtreme 3 to my original JBL BoomBox, my Charge 4, my Flip 4, or my original Xtreme. This is the main contributing factor of why I no longer purchase bluetooth speakers and why I've transitioned almost exclusively to smart speakers! Most (if not all) Google Assistant powered smart speakers offer the backwards compatible connecting feature that JBL lacks. In my best advice, if you don't need your speaker to be portable; please look at smart speaker lineups first. They will do you well in the long run!
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