{"id":4433,"date":"2020-06-27T16:15:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T16:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/auribluz.com\/?p=4433"},"modified":"2022-11-26T10:35:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T08:35:24","slug":"review-jbl-xtreme-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auribluz.com\/en\/review-jbl-xtreme-2\/","title":{"rendered":"JBL Xtreme 2: review, features and opinions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Analyzing the characteristics of the JBL Xtreme 2 speaker we find possibly one of the best bluetooth speakers available right now<\/strong> in the market in its segment. This brand, in recent years, has focused its efforts on producing wireless BT speakers and dominating the market with excellence.<\/p>\n

The JBL Xtreme 2 lives up to its name thanks to a balanced power with very remarkable bass<\/strong>This speaker is suitable for music lovers and for those who wish to enjoy appreciable quality outdoors, where it is generally difficult to achieve an acceptable level of fidelity.<\/p>\n

Sound<\/h2>\n

If we compare the Xtreme 2 with its predecessor model, it is possible to appreciate a significant improvement, since They integrate new transducers that produce higher quality sound<\/strong>. This speaker features two 70mm subwoofers, two 200mm tweeters and dual passive radiators at the ends. The four active transducers are powered by the amplifier that transmits 10W to each driver, reaching a total of 40W, as long as the speaker is connected to a power outlet.<\/p>\n

If you are a sound connoisseur, you will realize that Sound amplification is slightly reduced when the speaker is using battery power<\/strong>, but this is something that few will notice since it still produces a very powerful result.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the strongest point in terms of sound of the Xtreme 2 speakers is how they reproduce the bass at very high volumes without losing quality<\/strong> nor presence, and at the same time it has a surprising push so that the bass does not go unnoticed and the vocal notes are perceived as clear and clean. We can conclude that in general terms this speaker has very good sound quality, with a very strong bass presence and balanced with the lows.<\/p>\n

Design and materials<\/h2>\n

The Xtreme 2 is designed with one purpose: offer maximum comfort and practicality when used outdoors<\/strong>It has an oval aesthetic covered by a robust and solid-looking mesh. At the ends you can attach a strap with a curious bottle opener attached, which allows you to carry it comfortably. It has two rubber feet so that it can be placed on any surface and the material of these helps to dampen the sound.<\/p>\n

Between the clips where the strap is attached at the top are the buttons, which include volume controls, a Bluetooth pairing control, as well as the proprietary system JBL Connect+<\/strong>, which would allow it to be connected to other JBL speakers, creating a network with multiple speakers simultaneously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is a speaker that has very balanced dimensions, in total it measures 13.6 cm high, 28.8 cm long, 13.2 cm deep and weighs just over 2 kilos<\/strong>As expected, we found the speaker available in several colors, being a wide enough variety to choose at our convenience.<\/p>\n

The design and the materials that compose it make it very water resistant<\/strong>, with a IPX7 certified<\/strong> which proves it. Thanks to this, we can take it to the pool or the beach without any problem and even submerge it, enjoying good quality music and sound without worrying about breakage.<\/p>\n

Microphone and smart assistant<\/h2>\n

It has a built-in microphone, which allows you to use Alexa or the Google Assistant, while making hands-free calls<\/strong> when the smartphone is linked to the speaker. To do this, you only need to configure a button to activate the remote control.<\/p>\n

Does not have Wi-Fi<\/strong> and therefore we will not be able to connect it to a network to play directly from it, always being necessary to pair the Bluetooth with a phone, tablet or connect it via cable to a laptop or computer.<\/p>\n

Autonomy and battery life<\/h2>\n

At the bottom of the speaker there is a Five-point battery indicator made up of micro LED lights<\/strong>, which allows us to know at what point of the charge the speaker is. battery is 10,000 mAh<\/strong>, which provides up to 15 hours of playback at medium volume, but if you turn the music up to maximum its durability will be significantly lower since it is not optimized to work at maximum power.<\/p>\n

Thanks to a USB type A connector, We can use this speaker as a charger for other devices.<\/strong>, like an external battery for our phone, in case we find that we run out of battery during a day at the beach or pool. We must highlight that this is one of the most remarkable speakers in terms of autonomy.<\/p>\n

Connections<\/h2>\n

This speaker works with the Bluetooth 4.2 technology<\/strong>, which means a good connection range, although we should avoid walls as much as possible in order to achieve optimal performance. We miss version 5.0, which significantly improves this aspect.<\/p>\n

Using the JBL Connect+ function, you can synchronize up to 100 speakers of the same brand with each other. You can also connect two devices to them at the same time, either via Bluetooth or through the 3.5 mm auxiliary jack port.<\/p>\n

Through the application you can download software that allows you to perform updates or reassign button functions<\/strong> connecting it to a micro USB service port that is included in its connections section.<\/p>\n

Who do we recommend the JBL Xtreme 2 speaker for?<\/h2>\n

For many users, we may be talking about the ultimate portable speaker, allowing you to connect up to two smartphones or tablets at the same time wirelessly, and generating surround sound. On the other hand, we find, a price somewhat higher than other models in its range<\/strong>, currently around 200 euros, but both its design and the features it has make this investment worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Technical specifications<\/h2>\n