2024 the best boom box review

Price: $499.95
(as of Oct 21, 2024 20:45:14 UTC - Details)

We just made our most powerful portable Bluetooth speaker even better. The iconic silhouette of the JBL Boombox 3 has a bold new update featuring a sturdy metal handle with silicone grips, twin sidecaps, and waterproof and dustproof signature fabric. It’s been redesigned inside too, added with a new subwoofer unleashing much deeper bass and massive JBL Original Pro Sound, all with lower distortion. And 24 hours of play time takes you all the way from your morning workout to a late-night hang with your friends. And for sound that’s practically limitless, instantly connect multiple speakers with the JBL Portable app.
Massive sound and deepest bass: Enjoy your music with massive JBL Original Pro Sound. The new 3-way speakers deliver higher sensitivity of our acoustic design sharpens clarity while lowering distortion for monstrous bass and a rich audio spectrum—no matter how high you turn up the volume.Waterproof : Yes
24 Hours of play time: Celebrate every moment with the sounds you love. From your early morning workout to a late-night hang with friends, we've added 24 hours of battery life to keep you in your element all day.
IP67 dust and water proof: To the pool. To the park. The JBL Boombox 3 is IP67 dustproof and waterproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere, rain or shine.
Strong, bold design: We've updated the sleek, iconic JBL silhouette. With twin sidecaps and a sturdy metal handle with an eye-catching orange silicone grip, you can take your music—and your style—anywhere. JBL is committed to more sustainable, earth-friendly packaging. That's why the Boombox 3 comes in a recyclable paper-based box, including the inner tray, with an exterior printed with soy ink.
Crank up the fun with PartyBoost:PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for endless audio possibilities all while using the JBL Portable App.
Output power (W) : 1x80W RMS-subwoofer + 2x40W RMS-midrange + 2x10W RMS-tweeter (AC mode) 1x60W RMS-subwoofer + 2x30W RMS-midrange + 2x8W RMS-tweeter (Battery mode)
Reviewer: Bobby
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great paired with tv as well 👍🏽
Review: I recently purchased a JBL speaker, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance. The sound quality is outstanding, with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs that fill the room, despite its compact size. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or watching movies, the audio is consistently rich and immersive.The Bluetooth connectivity is seamless and quick, allowing me to pair it with my devices in seconds. The battery life is another standout feature—I’ve gotten hours of playtime on a single charge, which makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.I also appreciate the rugged design of the speaker. It feels durable and has already proven to be splash-proof, which is great for outdoor gatherings or trips to the beach. The controls are intuitive, and the built-in speakerphone function is a convenient bonus for taking calls without having to disconnect.Overall, this JBL speaker delivers exceptional sound and portability. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a high-quality speaker that’s easy to take on the go. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!

Reviewer: Greensnapper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Strong Bass
Review: Worth the $ , very loud Bass. Sounds the best indoors better then in the car or outside. Very strong. We did purchase the dust cover for it and the carrying bag for it. Use it every single day. Works well. It does have some weight to it. And it's waterproof !!

Reviewer: Joe Sage
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Loud, big, heavy, clear, loud
Review: Okay, this beast is heavy. It is big. But... It is loud! It has a nice loudness to it, it doesn't struggle to play loud, so I love it for music in a noisy setting at work when I need music to help me focus and get the job done. For some reason I need to pair anew almost every time - my Pixel 9 XL remembers every device except this one. And pairing is kind of slow. But that's Bluetooth, I suppose. Otherwise, it runs almost four hours on a charge at volume levels that are really - wow -impressive.I will say, I upgraded from a Flip 5 which is loud for its size, but not nearly loud enough. This is huge, but at least it is loud enough. Not something you'll take on an airplane ride to listen at your destination like the Flip, though!

Reviewer: John K.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Talking Point
Review: This thing is awesome. Waterproof, loud, and definitely the center of attention. I wish it were louder for the price, but you get excellent sound quality out of it, and can link other JBL devices to it. We use it for the river, and the pool. It really sets the mood and works well. You will appreciate the bass response if you're a sound junkie. My wife hated I spent so much at first, and now hates if I forget it for the pool. Looks cool, sounds great.

Reviewer: Micha S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Super expensive but sounds great!
Review: Super expensive but sounds great! I don't regret buying it at all. But it is way more expensive than it needs to be. Battery life lasts about 3 hours when cranked up all the way. The best thing is that you can continue to use it while it is plugged in. It is waterproof and does float. Anytime it gets dirty i just rinse it off. But beware it will continue to drain water out of it for hours so don't set it on a surface that it will ruin after you get it wet. Sound quality is very good. Bass is strong and it is very loud. If I am in the garage with the doors closed you can here it in the street so don't under estimate it. Also you have to use the app to set it up which was kinda of dumb but it does allow you to tweak the sound which was a very nice feature. you will notice though it lags a bit when connecting when you turn it on and when it disconnects when you shut it off which is no big deal but definitely can be improved upon. Over all for a portable speaker system there isn't really anything out there that can touch this for sound quality, durability or how loud it can go while still have clarity. This is probably why JBL charges a serious premium for it. You will also notice it does have some weight to it so it is not something you would want to carry around all day. I also notice it does improve the sound a bit if you leave it plugged in while using it is you are going to listen to it real loud. If you buy it, you wont regret it. I sure don't. I use it very frequently to the dismay of my neighbors

Reviewer: Tim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Mid Range Frequencies
Review: I like it, but the mid range frequencies are way too pronounced. The Bass is great, but on only songs that have strong Bass as the mids kind of takeover. It is quite awesome, hope this does help somebody though.

Reviewer: Bryan H.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: JBL BOOMBOX 3 non-wifi
Review: This thing rocks. Camo looks cooler that I thought it would. Sturdy. Loud. Deeper bass than my 1st Boombox. 5 speakers inside. Disappointed that they took away one of the USB's and there's no indoor/ outdoor button anymore. WILL NOT PAIR WITH BOOMBOX 1. App needs more than 3 EQ frequency slides.Overall happy with purchase.

Reviewer: Mr. Underhill
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pricey... but sounds good
Review: Had this on my wish list for over a year! I have a Jeep Wrangler TJ that needed a sound-system upgrade. I wrestled with idea of spending $700 for new head-unit, amp, subwoofer, and all four speakers... BUT, if I did, I knew the music would be limited to only the Jeep.So I figured, for less money (i.e. $500 for Boombox), I could not only have improved sound-system in the Jeep, but could also take it with me wherever I go. The question was... would the sound be worth it (or adequate) in the Jeep?When I saw the price drop a $100, I decided to finally pull the trigger. Upon arrive I immediately took it out to the Jeep and set it in the back (without the rear seat), turned her on, and played Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass". Holy crap!! I was so glad I got the Boombox! Sounds really, really, good. Not going to blow any windows... but the bass really hits well. Especially in an enclosed space like the back of a Jeep TJ. Plus now I can take it with me wherever I go.For added security, I also purchased a heavy-duty bike lock which I run through the metal handle on the Boombox, and around one of the roll-bars. Works great! (Also built little wooden stand out of 1"x2" boards to stabilize so Boombox doesn't roll around while driving.)Highly recommend.

Reviewer: Jesús Roberto López Hernández
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Llevo semanas poniéndola a prueba y es increíble su batería y potencias para ser portátil.Recientemente la usamos en un viaje en coche de 7 horas, sonido al 50-60 % (más que suficiente para el coche), luego durante el viaje la usamos en la playa varias horas (sin problemas con el agua y la arena). Regresamos otras 7 horas de viaje y quedó al 30% la batería. Por lo que puedes confiar que 1 carga te durará para lo que necesites.La bocina si está conectada suena aún más, los bajos son muy nítidos y a máximo volumen no pierden fidelidad.Es una bocina muy bonita y muy llamativa por lo que no pasarás desapercibido. JBL es sinónimo de calidad.

Reviewer: Mitchell Malkoski
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Pricy, but worth it. Great sound quality, when at higher volume. Good base. Works nicely for any music style. Battery life is incredible. Only thing to note is that it is heavy so not the most portable. If you need something for on the go get a size down. Otherwise, this speaker is amazing.

Reviewer: Kyle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I couldn't be more happy after purchasing this. It's a huge upgrade from me JBL Extreme v1 in every way.The sound quality actually surprised me. Not just in the bass, but all across the sound spectrum. The EQ right out of the factory is perfect. The bass is punchy but not boomy, the treble is clear and shimmery, and the mids (especially vocals) are seperated and clear. I wasn't expecting this to sound as good as it does. I am hearing details in my music that I would normally only expect to hear on a good set of headphones.The battery was the main selling feature for me. I think the 24hr rating is conservative if you are like us and don't push the volume a lot. We listened for an entire long weekend pretty much all afternoon and night (3 full days) and didn't even drain it by 1/4. Definitely this if you do a lot of camping trips where you won't have the opportunity to recharge.So far it seems rugged and well built as well. The only complaint I have is that it is *large*, but it's worth the tradeoff for sound quality and battery life.10/10 speaker.

Reviewer: Nik G
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is an impressive speaker! Incredibly powerful (for the size of the speaker the base power is unreal!). Not only powerful but also the quality of the sound is crisp and impressively clear. One might say it is not cheap, but I believe it is absolutely value for money. Gone are the days of having to purchase a massive hi-fi system, this is an amazing speaker!

Reviewer: Tyrese Roker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Don’t really have anything bad to say about this speaker…the sound quality is amazing and camo looks great probably the best speaker i ever bought will definitely get a next one in the near future