…Aussie lounge rooms are infamously bad for that. Our pick would be the JBL BAR 1300 – 1170 Watts, 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar, or the JBL Bar 800 (5.1.2 with dedicated rear speakers) or Bar 1000 (7.1.4 with dedicated rear speakers). Our best advice is if good DA and 5…
…New records are not cheap ranging from $20-300 each. So we need to review this as a $649.95 belt drive, Audio Technica cartridge/stylus, JBL pre-amp, BT, and pretty nice retro styling. Australian review – JBL Spinner BT Turntable Website Product Page Quick Start Guide Price $649.95 From JBL Online, Harvey…
The JBL Authentics 300 belongs to its Home Audio category – the middle child with stereo sound, loads of bass, an 8-hour battery, and a carry handle for portability. Authentics is unmistakably retro – everything old is new again. We think the new JBL Authentics 200, 300 and 500 ‘look…
…audio sub-brand whose design also links back to the speakers of yesteryear. They called it the JBL Authentics range, and it is here in time for Christmas. THE JBL AUTHENTICS series (website) pays tribute to the legendary JBL L100 speaker, featuring the iconic Quadrex grille pattern. While retaining a timeless…
…better Dolby Atmos effects, it is the S95QR (my preference) or S90/S80QY with the optional rear speakers. You can’t beat the centre up-firing speaker for clear voice either. Second, if you pay $999 and want better Dolby Atmos, the JBL Bar 800 5.1.2 True Dolby Atmos with dedicated rear speakers…
…than those faux DA cheapies that also rely on psychoacoustics. If you want proper DA, you need front up-firing and discrete rear speakers. JBL’s Bar 800 5.1.2 is the best under $1000, and LG’s S95QR 9.1.5 810W soundbar is terrific at $1999. Ratings Features: 85 – it is a good,…
…been useful. All jokes aside, ‘Xtreme – like name, like nature’. JBL caters for all Before we review this, let’s look at JBL’s BT portable waterproof range – it is the largest of any brand, and there is something for everyone. Note prices are RRP as of 11 October 2023….
The JBL Charge 5 is a Bluetooth, IP67-rated, portable speaker with a superb JBL Original Pro sound signature and up to 20 hours of battery life. It is perfect for parties, the beach, and you can stereo pair, too. JBL’s comprehensive BT portable speaker range Before we review this, let’s…
…use the JBL App for updates. It has a slightly better sound signature as it has a 20mm tweeter, 90 x 52mm woofer and dual passive bass radiators. Our review stated, ‘Class leader – no better sound at this price’. The JBL Charge 5 has a better controlled top-end treble….
…the name and technology. But the Sonos Beam is half the price for similar specs, and the fabulous Sonos Arc 5.0.2 is $1499 for far higher specs. If you want to spend $1299, the $999.95 JBL Bar 800 5.1.2 or $1499.95 JBL Bar 1000 7.1.4 would be the choice. Performance:…
JBL Authentics work on the time-honoured maxim – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. We think the new JBL Authentics 200, 300 and 500 ‘look so 70s – cool man’. In fact, they use some of the 1970 JBL L100 home speakers iconic features like the Quadrex front grille,…
The JBL Buds guarantee is simple – no strings attached. Purchase an eligible JBL buds model between the 7 August 2023 and the 31 January 2024. Try, love, or return it within 30 days – that is a great offer. Buds are very personal. It can be as simple as…
