JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Black)
Brand | JBL |
Model Name | FBA_JBLXTREMEBLKUS |
Speaker Type | Outdoor |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, wireless |
Special Feature | Stereo pairing;ultra-portable;echo-certified |
About this item
- Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speakers are
- Splashproof means no more worrying about rain or spills; you can even clean it with running tap water. Just don't submerge it
- Take Crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and Echo cancelling speakerphone
- Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery supports up to 15 hours of playtime and charges devices via dual USB ports
- Wirelessly connect up to 3 Smartphones or Tablets to the speaker and take turns playing earth-shaking, powerful stereo sound. To reset the unit, hold onto the power button and Bluetooth at the same time.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Portability | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | SoonerSoft Electronics | Verdi! | ExclusivesDirect | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) |
speaker size | 12.6 centimeters | — | — | 10 centimeters | 5.25 inches | — |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, wireless | Bluetooth | wireless, wired | wireless, wired | wireless, wired | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Outdoor | Woofer | Woofer | Portable, Outdoor | Woofer, Tweeter | Soundbar |
mounting type | Freestanding,Plug Mount | Floor Standing | Freestanding,Strap Mount | Floor Standing | Strap Mount, Floor mount | Freestanding,Plug Mount |
weight | 4.65 pounds | 4.34 pounds | 4.34 pounds | 4.34 pounds | 4.34 pounds | 14.6 pounds |
From the manufacturer
You can trust JBL Xtreme to bring the excitement wherever you need it
Packing a massive rechargeable 10,000mAh li-ion battery that supports up to 15 hours of playtime and dual USB charge out, this speaker easily keeps your music and your devices going for as long as you need them to.
You can trust JBL Xtreme to bring the excitement wherever you need it - whether indoors or outdoors, poolside party or backyard barbeque - with its Splashproof fabric design that's available in black, blue, or red. It also features a noise and echo cancelling speakerphone for clear Conference calls, and JBL connect that can wirelessly link multiple JBL connect Enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience.
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Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bassDual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speakers are. |
Splashproof - Take it anywhereSplashproof means no more worrying about rain or spills; you can even clean it with running tap water. Just don't submerge it. |
Take calls without skipping a beatTake crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and Echo cancelling speakerphone. |
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Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 8 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.65 pounds |
ASIN | B014QQAM8I |
Item model number | JBLXTREMEBLKUS |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #112,625 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,687 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 1, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Getting Fit |
Input Voltage | 19 Volts |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 40 Watts |
Item Weight | 4.65 Pounds |
Battery Capacity | 10000 |
Charging Time | 3.5 Hours |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Portable wireless speaker with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in speakerphone - Black. Frequency Response 70Hz – 20kHz.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's a great all around speaker, the treble is crisp and doesn't suffer at high volumes, and that it fits the bill for their needs. That said, some disagree on battery life, connectivity, and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is great, the volume is loud enough, and the treble is crisp and doesn't suffer at high volumes. It's a great all-around speaker for your house, dorm room, or at the pool, and you can hear every single instrument even at low volumes.
"...The loudness and clarity factor are very satisfactory to me. Bass is loud but doesn't drown out the treble as it would for the Bose Soundlink Mini...." Read more
"...With the Xtreme, one can hear every single instrument even at low volumes, and music that explores large dynamic ranges such as Edvard Grieg’s Peer..." Read more
"...The JBL is just as loud and sounds much better. The JBL has a much better mid-range and treble response, while still maintaining a powerful bass...." Read more
"...Can go way louder than the charge 2. The treble is also a lot more crisp and doesn't suffer at high volumes unlike the charge 2...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention it has a good build, sound and appearance. They say it's a solid purchase that has good water wicking away from the speaker. Customers say the sound is decent and good for rock. They are also pleased with the performance and construction.
"...It has good build but they could have made it submerge-able. The grill seems a little weak as it could easily dent if it hit something hard enough...." Read more
"...Water resistant and rugged they are in comparison to my other portable speakers...." Read more
"...extremely simple, all controls are self-explanatory, the built and materials seem sturdy enough to withstand any reasonable use, the battery lasts..." Read more
"...The Pill is more durable. The Pill XL is solid all around, so you can just toss it in your trunk and take it with you without worrying about it..." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's worth the price, the savings are huge, and it sounds pretty decent for the money. Customers also say it fits the bill for their needs and has great high and low end.
"...Aren't convince read ever single review on Amazon. In all it worth the price and could be the best speaker for $300...." Read more
"...It is well worth the money spent and I definitely recommend it to anybody who loves music, movies, or gaming...." Read more
"...high quality sound at a moderate level this is an excellent speaker for the price...." Read more
"...The whole JBL SPEAKER LINE OFFERS GREAT CHOICES FOR UR PRICE RANGE." Read more
Customers like the portability of the speaker. They mention it's lightweight, extremely portable, and the best sounding portable speaker they have ever heard. The handle makes it easy to move around, and it'll fit in a bag. Customers also say it'd be good for moving from place to place and setting down but not really great to carry it around.
"...The additional benefits of high portability, zero cable mess, and a pleasant, non-intrusive design make the Xtreme pair my current sound system of..." Read more
"...* The Pill XL is more portable. The Pill XL has a nice handle and is a little smaller and lighter than the JBL...." Read more
"tldr: arguably the best in class ($300 and portable enough to fit in a backpack). Smokes other brands like bose, beats, and sony...." Read more
"...Good for moving from place to place and setting down but not really great to carry it around, JBL is perfect for carrying around...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the base of the speakers. They mention that it can take a beating, has a rich base, and produces great sound. Some say that the build quality feels solid, and the design is pleasant and non-intrusive. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Update 10/23 (many weeks after using it)This thing is mind blowing and well Xtreme. It can get loud, how loud?..." Read more
"...The additional benefits of high portability, zero cable mess, and a pleasant, non-intrusive design make the Xtreme pair my current sound system of..." Read more
"...The JBL is solid and has a nice cover, but the woofers are exposed on each side...." Read more
"...It just sounds much better, fuller and deeper at moderate and higher listening volumes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention that it's very decent, while others say that it wouldn't keep a charge at all. Some say that the battery only lasts about 6 hours with the volume all the way up, and that it only plays for 30 minutes before just stopping. Some customers also say that there's false advertising about the capacity.
"...Battery Time: The battery life has been good too...." Read more
"...because of the weakness of the Connect option, and the faulty charging indicator issue...." Read more
"...seem sturdy enough to withstand any reasonable use, the battery lasts forever, and even the carrying strap is of excellent quality...." Read more
"...It is loud with great quality sound. It only lasts about 6 hours with the volume all the way up. It also does not connect to the Flip 4...yet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speaker. Some mention it's a great Bluetooth speaker for those who are a bit more demanding, and the Bluetooth pairing was a wiz. However, others say that the connection is horrible, and starts to break up. They also mention that the connect option is weak and the speaker has trouble pairing an Android tablet.
"...Satisfying bass and clear trebles and a good mid range.Battery Time: The battery life has been good too...." Read more
"...As I wrote above, bluetooth compresses the signal slightly, which means slightly lower fidelity...." Read more
"...hear every single instrument even at low volumes, and music that explores large dynamic ranges such as Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt or Pink Floyd’s Wish..." Read more
"...Extreme is not in the same league, however for a super portable, wireless speaker I was impressed with the clarity and volume it has...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention it really works great if you have it on a flat surface with 3' of flat. It works well in an office or home office where you would more than, while others say they're unable to use it as they hoped unless it's plugged in all the time, it'll be a little boosted and not the best for concerto's but good for most modern. They also mention it has a 1 second delay when playing music when it stops.
"...Other than this issue, everything works as expected. I haven't tried jbl connect and speaker phone, so no comment on that...." Read more
"...The Maxboom sounds pretty good, decently full, with clear lows, mids and highs, with vocals standing out, but sorely lacking the banging bass of the..." Read more
"...Cons1 second delay when playing music when it stops. But skipping tracks there no lag time. It apply to all JBL Charge speakers...." Read more
"...It's sound won't carry for long distance outdoors, but It works well on the back patio,garage,in the car, and anywhere indoors...." Read more
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Comparison
(I own all kinds of Bluetooth from the best to the worst)
It really stands out against all odds thinking especially outdoors in a noisy area. Compare to MegaBoom Xtreme is much louder and more bass. Example it sounds like a room with the surround sound bass. As MegaBoom just loud with little to no bass. Then against sad Americans claiming Bose the best (in a million years) this destroyed the Soundlink 3. (Reality Bose Soundlink 3 sounds exactly like 2 just longer battery life.) Big Jambox? I laughed so hard because sounded nothing like it. Finally Beats Pill XL due to Apple recall I sent mine back. (It was claimed that one day the battery could just explode due to huge defect in build of the battery.) Pill XL sounds decent but over whelming in bass that sort of muddy as Xtreme was clean in bass and excelled in Highs and Lows (go wild with your EDM bass heavy tracks)
Quality
It has good build but they could have made it submerge-able. The grill seems a little weak as it could easily dent if it hit something hard enough. The expose bass radiators seems to be big thing to me because if something gets between it or sharp it could cut it open. Then it become useless leaking all the sound.
Battery
10,000mAh is pretty large but could have been larger up to 22,000mAh because inside the battery is like your Laptop battery. It uses special 1 cell battery and inside has 8 of them. Doing the math 10,000 divide by 8 equals 1,250mAh a cell. The largest I've seen these cells go is 3,850mAh. Inside so compact there no room to expand the battery or change it since they purposely did that.
Portability
It isn't something that would put in your pocket but small enough for a backpack. Or use the strap that looks like a seat belt which makes it easier to carry around. One handing is possible but it put stain on your hand.
Features
Now we all know that our phones has a small battery and always carrying battery packs to keep it charged. Well this speaker could do same thing but two devices. To charge your phone or tablet you need plug your device in, turn on the speaker once it charging then you can power down the speaker. There also a USB port that's only for servicing like updating the unit firmware and not charging. I've tried and nothing happens. I did try as a USB thumb drive like my Sol Republic Deck. Sorry that doesn't work.
What's inside the box?
Your usually the speaker, manual, wall charge it's a brick with extension plug (Play Station 3 Slim plug) pretty common plug for power bricks.
Accessories
Unfortunately there no carrying case or sleeve but I'm sure there be one made and sold on Amazon. There is Connect App (honestly it's useless). There no NFC (Near by Field Commutation) it just faster way to pair but eh not a big deal.
Cons
1 second delay when playing music when it stops. But skipping tracks there no lag time. It apply to all JBL Charge speakers. Reason that people don't know why it does that because speaker goes into small power saving mode. When no music playing it cuts power from the drivers so it doesn't make that humming sound (very annoying).
Could have used a bigger battery and make a submarine. (Captain: were going under water. Marine: Sir it isn't water proof. *speaker broken* tears start rolling out.) yeah don't have it near the pool or pond. If it falls in well best solution contact customer support. Or leave it out in the sun to dry.
That pretty much my slight ramble/review of JBL Xtreme this really all the info you need about it. Aren't convince read ever single review on Amazon. In all it worth the price and could be the best speaker for $300.
Update 10/23 (many weeks after using it)
This thing is mind blowing and well Xtreme. It can get loud, how loud? Loud enough for half a college campus to hear on normal day with cars and people going by. I was in middle of campus on 4th floor of a building of balcony and cranked it to 75% and people be looking my directions. My friends turned away but I stood there proudly blasting my music and waved as people too pictures and videos. $300 was well spent and never regret. Also once getting use to the speaker the battery will charge faster but still hold your 15 hour battery life. It takes from dead battery 3 hours tops. Half power left? 1 hour charge. So this charges as fast as your phone. It's water resistant but how much can it handle? Rain and pouring water maybe spills it be fine but submerging it is chancing your luck.
Battery Time: The battery life has been good too. They've needed to be recharged after 72 hours of continuous playing at 1/5 volume level for the most time.
Recharging Time: About 2 hours, sometimes less.
JBL Connect: These speakers consistently connect up with each other using JBL's connect system. I've also paired an Extreme with a Charge 2+ and Flip3. If only JBL would implement an unlimited wireless pairing, that would be great. For now, you only have the ability to connect two JBL wireless speakers together that use the Connect system.
Anything Better? Probably, but for me, they are keeping me entertained and satisfied. However, I've heard of a system called MiniRig, that uses two small satellite speakers that can be standalone, or mated up with a subwoofer for a 2.1 system. Also, the satellites can be daisy chained for an unlimited amount of pairings.
Update 14 April 2016: Well, I've since acquired a Marshal Kilburn, pair of Libratone Zipps and Zipp Mini's and a Bang and Olufsen Beolit 15. All of them sound much better than the Xtreme. What the JBL Xtreme lacks is a well shaped Bass envelope into the low bass range. It's none existent.
The Xtreme also has a fair amount of bass boost that muddies and overpowers the sound with a punch. It can be muted some through some external EQ. For me, I have an Ipod Touch 7 and I apply the Bass Reducer in my EQ options. Mind you, it's not needed all the time, but on certain song/albums where lower Bass is predominate, like an oldie Fever by Madonna.
Verdict? I'm still keeping these. They bring a smile to my face when I pair my two Xtreme's and select stereo output via JBL's Connect App. They're my outdoor music speakers when I do yard work, washing my car, bar-b-q'ing and other outdoor thingys. They feel at home pushing tunes from the tailgate of my pickup with little fear from me of being exposed to the elements.
Con: If only JBL would provide a hand strap in addition to the shoulder strap they've included. I rarely if ever through the speaker over my shoulder, so a hand strap would make it easier to just pick up and move the speaker around. To solve this, I had a friend cut and sew a laptop strap down to size to make a hand strap for one of Xtremes.
Added 3 Sep 2016 - It's been a better part of a year that I've had these and I am still quite satisfied with them. I will admit though that I have other bluetooth portable speakers that surpass these JBL's in sound quality. I'm particularly keen on my Libratone Zipp's and Zipp Mini's. They both have a better balance and their bass response goes quite a bit lower than these Extremes. However, the big plus JBL's have over any other bluetooth portable speaker that I own are that these JBL's are very outdoor friendly. Water resistant and rugged they are in comparison to my other portable speakers. So, you would not be disappointed with these if your main sound environment would be outdoors by a pool, cookout, or just a family gathering in the backyard. If you lack any other speaker for reference, then you wouldn't really mind the sound that comes out of these JBL's. I cannot undersell the idea of having two of these. When paired through JBL's connect app and linked in a stereo mode, you will have a pretty awesome sound system for your outdoor event. Well, I would even say indoors as well. Cheers!
Battery Time: The battery life has been good too. They've needed to be recharged after 72 hours of continuous playing at 1/5 volume level for the most time.
Recharging Time: About 2 hours, sometimes less.
JBL Connect: These speakers consistently connect up with each other using JBL's connect system. I've also paired an Extreme with a Charge 2+ and Flip3. If only JBL would implement an unlimited wireless pairing, that would be great. For now, you only have the ability to connect two JBL wireless speakers together that use the Connect system.
Anything Better? Probably, but for me, they are keeping me entertained and satisfied. However, I've heard of a system called MiniRig, that uses two small satellite speakers that can be standalone, or mated up with a subwoofer for a 2.1 system. Also, the satellites can be daisy chained for an unlimited amount of pairings.
Update 14 April 2016: Well, I've since acquired a Marshal Kilburn, pair of Libratone Zipps and Zipp Mini's and a Bang and Olufsen Beolit 15. All of them sound much better than the Xtreme. What the JBL Xtreme lacks is a well shaped Bass envelope into the low bass range. It's none existent.
The Xtreme also has a fair amount of bass boost that muddies and overpowers the sound with a punch. It can be muted some through some external EQ. For me, I have an Ipod Touch 7 and I apply the Bass Reducer in my EQ options. Mind you, it's not needed all the time, but on certain song/albums where lower Bass is predominate, like an oldie Fever by Madonna.
Verdict? I'm still keeping these. They bring a smile to my face when I pair my two Xtreme's and select stereo output via JBL's Connect App. They're my outdoor music speakers when I do yard work, washing my car, bar-b-q'ing and other outdoor thingys. They feel at home pushing tunes from the tailgate of my pickup with little fear from me of being exposed to the elements.
Con: If only JBL would provide a hand strap in addition to the shoulder strap they've included. I rarely if ever through the speaker over my shoulder, so a hand strap would make it easier to just pick up and move the speaker around. To solve this, I had a friend cut and sew a laptop strap down to size to make a hand strap for one of Xtremes.
Added 3 Sep 2016 - It's been a better part of a year that I've had these and I am still quite satisfied with them. I will admit though that I have other bluetooth portable speakers that surpass these JBL's in sound quality. I'm particularly keen on my Libratone Zipp's and Zipp Mini's. They both have a better balance and their bass response goes quite a bit lower than these Extremes. However, the big plus JBL's have over any other bluetooth portable speaker that I own are that these JBL's are very outdoor friendly. Water resistant and rugged they are in comparison to my other portable speakers. So, you would not be disappointed with these if your main sound environment would be outdoors by a pool, cookout, or just a family gathering in the backyard. If you lack any other speaker for reference, then you wouldn't really mind the sound that comes out of these JBL's. I cannot undersell the idea of having two of these. When paired through JBL's connect app and linked in a stereo mode, you will have a pretty awesome sound system for your outdoor event. Well, I would even say indoors as well. Cheers!
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It was a complete waist of money