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JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Partybox Encore Essential Portable Wireless Party Speaker - 2022 - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(67 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 67 reviews
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Partybox Encore Essential Portable Wireless Party Speaker - 2022 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Portable & fun
on April 22, 2023
Posted by: Soundman23
from Denver, CO
Love my latest speaker. The Encore Essential is another typical great JBL product. Small, light & portable yet packs a punch. Great sound and so much fun. We go camping a lot and the Encore Essential is just perfect before quiet time. The 1/4 in jack gives you an option to plug in a mic or instrument to expand your possibilities. I'll probably get the Encore this Black Friday and gift this Essential to a family member.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great size and sound
on July 30, 2022
Posted by: GM671
I purchased this yesterday and I’m surprised how clear and load this is! I strongly recommend this speaker!!! I do own two partybox 300s which have been great but this being much smaller n portable n pretty good sound for the price ….I’ll be buying a second one haha
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Speaker
on June 8, 2022
Posted by: Bob2737793
from La
The bass is deep with a great crisp sound. Worth every penny!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
JBL Partybox
on May 27, 2022
Posted by: Ivan cruz
from Orange County
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Partybox is an essential piece of equipment for an party. With the box itself, I was able to host a graduation party and connect a microphone to it which saved me big money on a DJ. In addition, it’s interface is easy to use, easy to charge, and is easy to move around. Overall, my experience with this party box is beyond pleasant and I will definitely consider getting a second one to make my parties twice as loud.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Great mobile speaker!
on May 26, 2022
Posted by: brian163
from Northern NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker fits very well into the product line between true smaller sizes portable speakers, larger portable “boom boxes” and significantly larger semi-pro loud speakers. Plenty of volume, three powerful bass modes, light show options controllable from an app, a karaoke mode with mic jack, all in a rechargeable package that is perfect for indoor and outdoor parties. This may be my favorite speaker for it’s size, features, and price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Very pleased!
on May 25, 2022
Posted by: Berto
from Bethlehem PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have finally gotten to spend some time with this and I'm very pleased!
After dealing with a small charging issue and the weather finally breaking, i've had the chance to spend some time with this speaker!
I've used it at work, at home and outside while grilling!
Battery life is decent. Sound is great and has nice bass!
Overall, i'm happy with the speaker and most definitely recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Sound and Quality!!
on May 20, 2022
Posted by: Roadie81051
from Canton, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upon arrival I quickly opened the JBL Party Box Encore Essential. I found the product to be very well packaged and protected by large styrofoam pieces and a protective plastic type bag. The unit has good documentation and a simple yet informative startup guide. The package comes with the Party Box itself, a charging cable, and detailed setup instructions. The unit is shown on the box and some websites with a microphone (for PA or karaoke type activites) but it must be purchased separately as the ESSENTIAL model does not include the microphone but I believe the regular Party Box Encore does comes with a wireless microphone.
The unit comes partially charged but I removed the weatherproof/splash proof cover to reveal the charging port and gave it a full charge. The full charge took around 2 hours but this charge easily gives you a full 6 hours PLUS of playback at any volume or light show setting!
The Party Box includes the Bluetooth Quick Connect feature so it quickly detects any 'area' active Bluetooth connection for input and mates effortlessly! Upon connection to an audio source either wireless (or wired port in rear/USB or Aux In) the unit comes alive with the famous sound quality that JBL is so famous for producing! I love the JBL Powerful Bass Boost feature which easily takes any party or boat outing/swim party to the next level. The Pro Sound (full 100W) has very crisp highs and amazingly LOW bass for such a small unit.
The unit also has an active light show that syncs to the music and has several settings from a solid type show to a flashy party style multi color mode. Unit is also Splash Proof for those boating or poolside activities that get wild... no it will not withstand being thrown IN the POOL but is not phased by an occasional splash. The ports in the rear (pictured) that are vulnerable even have nice weatherproof covers to keep the moisture and sand out of the unit!
Another great feature which I have not utilized is the ability to 'bridge' 2 of these units together. If you should happen to have 2 of the units you can connect them for a truly incredible sound experience in stereo so to speak.
The unit is portable and lightweight with a rubber gripped handle for easy transportation. The top control panel offers the ON/OFF Button, Light Show Customization Setting Button, Bass Boost button, Blue Tooth pairing button and a convenient rotary type volume control. You can control volume either on the unit or from whatever source you have connected!
In summary this JBL unit lives up to the reputation for famous sound quality and reliable fun for any occasion. Our family has enjoyed the unit for a month and absolutely love it! We have not really found any 'cons' to the unit. It charges, booms, and just works for all the activities we have used it for! We even use it in our basement or around the house to make our time at home more enjoyable as well. One of the best products we have purchased that JBL produces!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Everyday is a Party w JBL Partybox Encore Essentl
on May 19, 2022
Posted by: Cosmo10911
from Houston, Tx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Everywhere I take this box, it is a PARTY! Excellent sound, synchronized lights, Bluetooth connectivity (5.1), excellent bass/volume, and the ability to add dj sounds via the app. It is lightweight, and the right size to take to the pool, beach, or just listen to it at the house. The built in sturdy handle makes it easy to transport. It truly can be your only music source. If you wish to expand it by buying multiple JBL Partyboxes…you can! I also have bought the microphone and have taken to car show events where I am able to make announcements. Karaoke is a possibility too. The app that one can download supports google and Apple. From the app you can pair two speakers together, apply sound effects (dog barks/claps etc), adjust Equalizer, select light show patterns/colors and control karaoke. Super Cool Stuff! It is splashproof IPX4 rated and the built in battery lasts about 6 hours. Mine has gone to 6.5hrs before. Size is perfect too to transport around. It only weighs 13 lbs and about 11’’Wx12”Hx16”D. It truly has big sound that is clear and loud without being harsh. It is a true JBL sound that I appreciate. If you dont want to stream music from your phone for fear of running down the battery on the phone, there is a plug in USB that will charge it while the phone plays. You can also avoid this issue all together and use a flash drive that plugs into the rear of the unit. If that isn’t enough, JBL even gave the option for a 3.5mm stereo plug so you can play from ANY device you wish. Brilliant! The speaker is a 5 1/4” woofer with 2x 1 3/4” tweeters but with 100RMS of pure amplified power. It is hard to overpower this unit. It sounds fantastic all the way through the end of the volume curve. What more is there to like? Just buy the darn thing, it is a bargain for a unit that literally can do it all for most needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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