JBL GO wireless speaker: customer reviews

The compact JBL GO column is a portable wireless accessory, which allows true music lovers not to part with their favorite music.

Equipment

Both the functional and the configuration of the portable JBL GO column are uncomplicated. The packaging in which the column is realized is made of transparent plastic. Inside is a bright orange microUSB cable and accompanying documentation for the accessory.

Many users in their responses to wireless acoustics JBL GO noted that an additional advantage of the device would be the manufacturer's addition to the kit of a lanyard for attaching the gadget to jeans or a backpack. The column differs in small dimensions and portability, in connection with which such an innovation would be very handy.

Design

The company JBL in the latest line of its products uses coloring aimed at the youth audience. All colors are bright, rich, stylish and a bit toy. The JBL GO column did not bypass this fate - on sale you can find an accessory of black, gray, blue, yellow, red, pink, orange and turquoise hues. Classic white color, unfortunately, in a series of acoustic gadgets there, but without it it is possible to live.

Owners of the device in the responses to the column JBL GO note soft pressing of the keys and their excellent response. There are buttons for controlling the gadget on the top panel of the case and flush with it. When pressed, they slightly bend, which, judging by the reviews on the JBL GO, it is very pleasant to feel under your fingers.

On the right panel there is an audio input 3.5 mm, a microphone hole and a microUSB connector for charging the speaker. The disadvantage of many music fans in their responses to the column JBL GO considered the lack of a cable with a mini-jack on both ends, designed to connect the speaker to the sound source. As a result, you have to buy it, which is not good.

On the left side of the body is a large enough loop, designed to secure the lace, making it easier to transport the column. The shape of the column is rectangular, the corners are not smoothed.

A non-standard approach to the appearance of the gadget during the popularity of rounded corners fell to consumers: reviews on the portable acoustics of JBL GO underscore the organic nature of the design that is so out of trend. In the palm of your hand, the column is more like a small soft-touch brick, the surface of which is very pleasant under the fingers. The body is made of high-quality materials, and not processed metal or glossy plastic, which is often found in Chinese counterparts.

The qualitative, strict and stylish execution of the column is brightened up by the ease and frivolity of the coloring.

On the underside of the case, technical information about the device is pushed aside. It does not exert special influence on the overall appearance, so you can not pay any attention to it.

Speaker, located on the front of the column, covered with a metal grid, which many music fans, judging by the reviews on JBL GO, found a very interesting solution.

Connecting the device

The column can be connected using a standard 3.5 mm cable or via a Bluetooth link. To save the battery charge by connecting the gadget via a wire, there is no sense: the operating time is practically the same. The data transfer version 4.1 indicates in advance that the power consumption of the acoustic device is very low.

To a new source of sound - a smartphone, a tablet, a computer, a laptop - a portable speaker is connected very quickly and simply. It is not necessary to be tormented and worn around the device with a tambourine: on both devices the visibility mode is switched on, and after 10-15 seconds the connection is established. In the responses to the portable column JBL GO it is said that to activate the visibility mode it is enough to press once the Bluetooth key on the case.

Breaks in communication or errors during the operation of the device were not recorded. The maximum distance to which the sound source can be removed is no more than 5 meters. The signal path should not be obstructed by walls or other wireless connections - in which case sound quality and communication will be ideal.

Periodic turning on and off of the column signals a small charge of the built-in battery. The discharge of the battery is also accompanied by a flashing red LED located on the front side of the case under the metal mesh of the speaker. When playing music, the LED is continuously lit in blue.

Handsfree

A portable speaker can be used as a Handsfree device. The main and only speaker plays the subscriber's speech, the voice of the gadget's owner is fixed by the built-in microphone with the function of noise reduction. The voice is well captured by the microphone at a distance of 30 centimeters. You can communicate and at a greater distance from the speaker, but the voice of the speaker's owner will sound deaf and quiet.

You can connect a column to only one source of sound. Unfortunately, the gadget can not work with two or more devices at the same time.

Quality of the reproduced sound

The power of the sound flow, given out by a speaker with a diameter of 40 mm, is 3 watts. It is enough to inform the entire street about their own musical preferences, as described in the reviews on JBL GO. Playable music will also be perfectly audible in a room ranging in size from 120 to 150 square meters.

A huge advantage is the absence of whistles, wheezing and other noise at maximum volume, which usually accompanies the voltage converter.

Melomaniacs in their reviews on JBL GO say that the column is perfect for playing simple and average in complexity musical genres and styles.

Unfortunately, dubstep, metal or heavy rock in such a gadget should not be listened to: portable devices are not capable of reproducing such genres.

When installing the speaker on the resonant surfaces, you can hear low frequencies. Of course, you should not expect normal bass from acoustics, but you can get something from JBL GO.

Autonomous work

The manufacturer claims that the column is capable of operating for 5 hours of continuous music playback. The device is charged for 1.5 hours.

According to reviews on JBL GO, it can be judged that the maximum operating time of the speaker when connected to a sound source via the Bluetooth channel at the maximum volume level is 2 hours 38 minutes. After this time, connection breaks and disconnection of the gadget begin. After that, the music can be played back through the cable, but the quality suffers, and the audio playback time is very short.

The speaker is fully charged for 1 hour 39 minutes. Connect the speaker to a stationary computer or laptop using a USB cable. The charging time is significantly increased when the column is powered through the AC adapter.

The battery life declared by the manufacturer is confirmed only if the music is played at an average volume.

The cost of the new JBL GO column is 1990 rubles. The cost is slightly higher than the average price of such portable gadgets, however, for its bright design, recognizable brand, functional and good characteristics it is worth paying it. The sound quality is maintained at a height, not inferior to many expensive analogue acoustical devices from world famous brands, and considerably bypasses cheaper Chinese models of speakers.

Waterproof column JBL Charge

The JBL Charge column is one of the budget models of the manufacturer, which has become a kind of bridge between Micro, Clip and JBL GO Black. Comments on the columns of these models confirm their similarity among themselves in the functional.

For the average buyer and audiophile among the entire line of portable acoustics JBL the most attractive will be the Charge model. Other series have very doubtful advantages, marked in the reviews on the JBL GO Teal, - carbines or LEDs, while Charge is more practical and has a volumetric accumulator that can be used to charge any other portable devices. JBL company recently introduced a new, fourth model in the line of speakers - Charge 3.

Specifications

• Support for A2DP 1.3, HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.5 with the ability to connect up to three devices simultaneously through the Bluetooth protocol.
• Wired connection using a cable with a minijack connector.
• Operating mode in the form of a wireless headset.
• Two speakers with a diameter of 50 mm wide range and two passive radiators.
• The power of the speakers is 10W.
• The range of reproduced frequencies is from 65 Hz to 20 kHz.
• The noise / signal ratio is more than 80 dB.
• Waterproof protection according to the IPX7 standard - the gadget can be under water for half an hour at a depth of one meter.
• Built-in rechargeable battery, from which you can charge any other external devices via a USB connector.
• Relatively light weight - 800 grams.
• Dimensions - 213h87h88, 5 mm.

Equipment

In the case of the Gharge 3, everything is standard and reminiscent of the JBL GO Black reviews: a bright orange-colored power supply combined with replaceable plugs and a microUSB cable. A cover of this model is not required, for which thanks to the IPx7 protection technology.

Design

Early Charge models looked very much like beer cans. The design of the new Charge 3 is in many respects similar to JBL Xtreme.

Users in their responses to wireless acoustics JBL GO Black jblgoblk note that all the company's products are produced in bright and rich colors - black, red, gray, blue and turquoise.

In the center of the Charge column is the JBL logo, a little lower - a five-position indicator of the level of charge, very convenient and bright. The level of charge is easily determined, even if you look at the gadget from above - the indicator light glows in the table surface.

The control keys are located symmetrically on the top panel. On the right are the song pause keys, volume increase, JBL Connect connection, device activation, volume reduction and Bluetooth connection.

All connectors of the column are firmly closed with a plug of solid rubber. With careful use, the likelihood that it will start to leak is unlikely.

As in the previous model of speakers, the connectors are standard - microUSB, audio output 3.5 mm, USB port for charging other gadgets. Output amps in the Charge columns are very high, for which we can say thank you to the manufacturer.

Passive radiators are located in the indentations along the ends of the column. They do not miss the water, like other elements.

The texture of the base of the gadget is embossed, the very bottom surface of a small area. For the stability of the column can not survive - thanks to its weight, it firmly holds in one place.

In Charge 3, not only the charge indicator is illuminated, but also the power button: when synchronized via Bluetooth, the blue LED is lit, while the standard LED is on when it is on. When the JBL Connect mode is running, the corresponding key lights up.

The manufacturer tried to glory, creating an acoustic device with a unique and unusual design. The case of Charge 3 is symmetrical, made of high-quality material with an original textile coating without extra additions in the form of touch buttons. Some other producer columns outwardly strongly resemble this model.

Sound Quality

The sound in comparison with the previous model became more balanced, which is especially noticeable when listening to vocals in musical compositions: in many models of speakers it comes out on top, while in Charge 3 it harmoniously merges with the ensemble. Openness of sound, characteristic for this series, remained unchanged - the main dynamics look strictly forward, accordingly, do not have to be cunning with their installation.

The Charge 3 speakers can work with three different connection schemes. The acoustic device can be connected to the output of the computer's audio card via a cable for playing music tracks, via Bluetooth connection to any gadget, transferring to it tracks in high quality through any streaming service.

Refusing to use portable systems is not worth it: the sound quality depending on the specific type of connection varies drastically. The dynamics and sound of individual instruments practically disappear and overlap with the vocal parts when connected via a Bluetooth connection. The sound of tracks of better quality is greatly improved.

The JBL Connect mode implemented in Charge 3 allows you to synchronize several columns of the same manufacturer at the same time. You can connect all devices through the JBL Connect application. Also, the portable speaker can be used as a wireless headset: this mode is very easy to turn on and, of course, very convenient when traveling or jogging.

Autonomous work

When the Charge portable speaker is connected via a Bluetooth connection, the device shuts down 40 minutes before the manufacturer specified time, trying to save the last remaining battery charge. However, the column can work after a second power-up for a few more minutes.

If we compare Charge 3 with the previous version of the same model, we can note an increase in the charging time of the device and a decrease in battery life. When the battery is low, the gadget stops notifying the owner of the audio signals, interrupting the playback of music tracks - now only the red indicator of the charge is signaled about the discharge of the battery.

The Charge series, like the GO, is constantly being improved by JBL. In the priority of the manufacturer remain the design of the speakers and the sound quality. A distinctive feature of portable loudspeakers Charge was a high class of protection against moisture. As a result, JBL created a universal portable device that can be used at any time of the year, without fear of its failure.