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JBL - GO3 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker - Red
Average customer rating
4.6
(183 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 183 reviews
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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1 Star
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96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - GO3 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker - Red
Customer Rating
5
on May 9, 2021
Posted by: courtney11
from Virginia
I bought this speaker a couple of weeks ago for a small bluetooth speaker I could carry around at ease but still packed a punch. Unfortunately around the 5th time of using it, I left it outside and my puppy chewed it and dropped it in our 8 foot deep pool. After retrieving the speaker and letting it dry in the sun, it started right back up as if it was brand new! Although i’m unhappy with the chew marks obviously I am in love with this product’s durability and sound quality!! 10/10 recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Sounds better than it has a right to
on February 23, 2021
Posted by: Felix Faerman
from Rochester, NY
Gotta say from the onset that the Go3's build quality, its overall feel, the positive clicks, the logical layout, the expensive-feeling materials would be at home at a significantly higher price point. Having had my hands on a Go2, this was unexpected. I'm genuinely taken by its external design. Very impressive.
Like many, I'd listened to the Go3 on Youtube. My headphone system is an Oppo105/Feliks Elise (selected NOS glass)/HD800. I have a lot of other gear, too, but that's the reference HP setup. Lossless source material. In videos, to my ears the Go3 sounded somewhat tinny, a bit overly bright, lacking foundation while projecting a one-dimensional perspective. Imagine my surprise when I turned on the speaker, fired up one of my test tracks, and heard that the Go3 sounded nothing like that. I should mention that the speakers sounds best from about 5' away on-axis with the listener's ears.
Many folks in this sector of the market judge goodness by a speaker's ability to play loud and produce a crapton of distorted, undefined bass. I don't care about either of those factors. The more recorded information that reaches the listener's ear, the better the speaker. Again, I was not ready for what I heard. The Go3's resolution is way above its price, shockingly so. Its tonal balance is slightly warm, there's layering, air between the instruments, a sense of recorded space - are you frickin' kidding me? Would not have believed it if I hadn't heard it for myself. The speaker's most striking feature is the overall scope of its presentation - it sounds significantly bigger than its size would suggest, within a reasonable volume of course.
I started auditioning BT speakers in hopes of finding some that can be recommended to an audiophile listener. The Go3 will be on that list, along with the Xtreme 2 and Harmon Studio 6, given some specific setup requirements and managed expectations. There's a stack of boxes in my shop ready to ship back. I listened to many other speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
"That little speaker packs a big punch"
on November 17, 2020
Posted by: KjmBaleo
from Cedar Park, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These were the words of one of the other players on my card as we were playing a round of disc golf entertained by the new JBL GO 3.
My journey with JBL started with the original JBL GO. In fact, to this day, it is still in my travel bag to go wherever I am traveling. This version improves on that original design substantially in Bluetooth connectivity, sound, playing time, and ruggedness for the outdoors.
Bottom line: JBL has packed a lot into a little package plus with the weatherproofing and IP67 rated construction that helps it survive both wet and dusty environments the JBL Go3 is the ultimate outdoor companion.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect travel size speaker
on November 11, 2020
Posted by: apalmo1
from Chicago, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had version 1 and gave version 2 of this speaker away as gifts to friends and family. I'm a huge fan of the JBL Go series and this one is just as good if not better then the first two. This speaker is a perfect travel speaker or just to take with you just in case you need it. The soft textured cover seems very durable and looks really nice and high end. I personally love the big JBL on the cover in a soft plastic. The bottom and backside also have soft plastic to keep it from sliding off a table. I used it for over 5 hours listening at medium to lower level (its was background music as we played card games), the battery was not dead and still played on! This speaker can fill a room with clear sound, used in the my shower and also in the kitchen while cooking and it was loud and clear. Bass is responsive but not over powering and highs come out clear. I found at almost max volume it still sounded good. I really like taking this speaker to beach as it produces enough sound for me and a friend to listen to music but doesn't disturb others. This speaker isn't going to compete with the charge or flip lines, but honestly its a dang good speaker for the price! I will probably pick up a couple more for gifts during the holiday season. Everyone who I have given previous versions too really enjoyed them and this new version should please anyone on your list!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Grippy
on November 11, 2020
Posted by: taro
from NV
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When you compare this to Go 2, the Bluetooth connection improves without drop or pop. I also appreciate the USB-C charge port. Felt in hand a improved more durable build. Base tone still could be better and I wish this speaker would have an audio out jack. Overall improvements from the last generation except the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome portable speaker for anyone on the go.
on January 7, 2024
Posted by: Mike Past
from New York, NY
This is one of the best portable speakers I’ve ever had. It’s perfect for on the go. Whether I’m at the beach or in the shower, it’s super easy to use and waterproof. I especially like how light in portable it is. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a loudspeaker and wants it for the on the go life style. Definitely my new favorite speaker!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Lotta Sound For Small Speaker!
on November 11, 2020
Posted by: greybeard70
from Alcoa, Tennessee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this speaker a few days ago to use at my desk at work. Out of the package to hooked up and playing music was about 2 minutes. It is extremely lightweight and blends right into my desk without being too obtrusive. I have listened to various radio stations, podcasts , and music to test out the sound quality. It is crisp and clear with all audio I have tried on it. Good bass response for a smaller speaker. No lag with connectivity. The casing is smooth and stylish and the controls are easy to use. It went for a good 8 hours on a full charge on my desk. Premium sound in a small package. Price is on point, as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
1
on April 17, 2023
Posted by: Jen465
This speaker/charger almost burnt my house down. I was charging with the charger provided when I started to smell something burning.
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