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JBL - Soundgear Portable Bluetooth Wearable Speaker - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(46 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 46 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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91%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Soundgear Portable Bluetooth Wearable Speaker - Black
Customer Rating
5
Groundbreaking technology in a comfortable way!
on December 3, 2017
Posted by: Nick Cappy
from Tempe, AZ, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker gives a whole new meaning to wearable technology. I was skeptical of its sound quality and even purpose before I got it, but now I believe in the soundgear! It's an immersive experience to say in the least. If I want to listen to some music while cleaning the house without blasting it throughout, pop on the soundgear. If I want to go on a walk with the dogs but still want to be able to hear cars and other road noise around me, pop on the soundgear. Even when I'm playing VR games in the living room and don't want to be completely oblivious of my girlfriend needs something or the phone rings, pop on the soundgear.
The sound quality is crisp and clear, it's comfortable to wear for its entire 6 hour battery life, and it's an entirely new way of enjoying music in my every day life. I am absolutely blown away! The bass is not as full as I had hoped, but it more than makes up for that in clarity and fullness. Its a brilliant device, and I think it's going to change the the way we listen to music! I'm in love! I haven't used headphones in a week!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Very Useful
on December 3, 2017
Posted by: Bambino1242
from Detroit, MI, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn't quite sure about the product when I received it, but I was pleasantly surprised on how useful it really was. Some suggestions have been to use it for VR which I could see being very useful, but I was using it for my workouts and viewing TV and movies on my phone or TV, and it was perfect. The sound quality is amazing which is not a shock considering sound quality has never been an issue with any JBL product I have received. I would also use this watching movies on my phone and the surround sound effect really enthralls you into what you are watching. The nice thing about using it during my workouts was I was able to listen to my mix of music but also still able to focus on other things going on around me, especially when going on run's outside, it keeps you focused on your surroundings and safe from things such as traffic. I know some people may say I could never see myself with this but when you see how convenient, lightweight, and useful it really is I believe you will love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic sound quality and super comfortable
on December 4, 2017
Posted by: cetheridge30
from Warner Robins, GA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The sound quality of this product is simply amazing. All you have to do is close your eyes and you are transported into the music. I couldn't believe how much the sound envelops you. The product is surprisingly light weight and actually fits around my large neck. Having said that, this leads me to my first complaint. I wish the device was a little bit more flexible. I read in the manual that flexing the Soundgear could cause damage to the product. After I get it on, it fits just fine, but getting it on is a little tight and I am worried that it will flex too much.
While the sound quality is really really great, this leads me to my second complaint. When facing forward, the sound it so surprising how it feels like you are in a bubble of amazing audio... until you turn your head. If you are looking around a lot, some of that sound gets lost.
This is a really neat product and again, the sound has to be heard to be believed. Despite the two complaints I have about it, it really is amazing. Everything works great from the pairing process to the operation of the device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Super sound quality.
on December 4, 2017
Posted by: Harish22
from California, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this master piece 2 days back.....I love the sound quality and the bass it gives is amazing.will update you more info about it in a week.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect device for VR Gaming and Teleconference!!
on December 5, 2017
Posted by: AshishMahi0322
from Boston, MA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another innovative product from JBL, which is perfect for crystal clear phone conversations and teleconferences and of course for music lovers who can listen to music while doing work and stay aware of their surroundings.
As soon as you take the product out the box, all you can feel is a high quality made SOUNDGEAR , soft to the touch , comfortable to wear and super easy to set up right out the box. I have connected it to my phone and laptop and I am enjoying the surround sound around my neck, which is truly amazing.
As promised by JBL it gives an amazing battery backup around 5 to 6 hours for a full charge.
If you are a technology lover and interested in trying new products, this new JBL SOUNDGEAR is for you!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!
on December 5, 2017
Posted by: JenIzzo
from Lemont Furnace, PA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to add these to my JBL Collection, as soon as I received my package I couldn’t wait to give it a try! I love how I can listen to music, take phone calls and still be able to hear my surroundings, especially having three kids! Lightweight, perfect sound quality and awesome to wear around the house while cleaning. This was a great idea JBL, keep up the awesome work!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Interesting product
on December 5, 2017
Posted by: Jwolford
from Shippensburg, PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was unsure of how to feel about the JBL Soundgear when it came in the mail. It was a concept that I hadn't ever thought of but was willing to try out. In order for my review to have the same meaning to all, I must describe my daily life. I work from home and share an office with my wife, I am on the phone approximately 6 hours a day.
The first day with the soundgear was remarkable, I could keep it at a volume comfortable for me but not intrusive to my wife's calls. The clarity was far above almost all other Bluetooth devices I have used. As time went on, the clarity stayed the same and the greatness of the product stayed around but I started to notice the weight on my neck. I have a fairly large neck and spend a significant amount of time at the gym but this thing created a weight that I wasn't ready for and decided that it only belonged on my neck during calls.
I will continue to use the product and will recommend to many other people, but in the next version... concentrate on weight.
The first day with the soundgear was remarkable, I could keep it at a volume comfortable for me but not intrusive to my wife's calls. The clarity was far above almost all other Bluetooth devices I have used. As time went on, the clarity stayed the same and the greatness of the product stayed around but I started to notice the weight on my neck. I have a fairly large neck and spend a significant amount of time at the gym but this thing created a weight that I wasn't ready for and decided that it only belonged on my neck during calls.
I will continue to use the product and will recommend to many other people, but in the next version... concentrate on weight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Solid Personal Speaker!
on December 11, 2017
Posted by: cadillac
from St. Louis, MO, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great product for listening to content while doing work around the house when you want to hear the environment around you but don’t want hardware on your head.
The unit is pretty rigid, so it might be a bit tough for people with larger necks to put on their shoulders, but it’s very comfortable when it’s on. Not too light and not too heavy, doesn’t move at all when walking around the house and doesn’t shift around when leaning over to grab something. The materials used feel very sturdy and premium translating to looking great with durability.
Connecting to the JBL Soundgear is very quick and simple (I am a huge fan of the power switch over the the power button). The strength of the connection is great, going through quite a few walls and metal objects within my apartment without ever dropping the signal.
I would describe the audio quality as okay for most music (it doesn’t satisfy my bass needs for most songs, but I like alot of bass). However, this product is perfect for podcasts! For all audio, I think it does a really good job of separating the left and right audio, so it somewhat feels like I’m wearing headphones. When the audio isn’t left or right specific, I perceive the sound to be coming from behind my head as opposed to inside the center of my head when I’m wearing headphones. It’s not bad, it’s just a different experience. The Soundgear gets louder than I would ever need it too and I don’t hear any distortion at that level. I didn’t notice and perceptible lag when watching videos (youtube, instagram, facebook) which is great!
The battery life is decent at 6 hours. I could see people wanting more, but it was plenty for me, since I used this product primarily during quick house chore sessions. Also, it only takes about two hours to charge from zero percent battery.
Having the microphones on the unit is great for answering calls when your phone isn’t within reach. I can hear the caller very clearly and the mic quality is okay.
The three control buttons are very nice having tactile feedback and answering/rejecting calls is super simple with a bump on the play/pause button. The volume control and song navigation worked as intended too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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