JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)

Bearclawjohnson

Nov 19, 2020 4:32 PM

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BearclawjohnsonNov 19, 2020 4:32 PM

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Nice deal! I had bought a couple of Sony's big party speakers but found the bass to be completely lacking. This speaker is a great all around party speaker and maintains that solid sound at high volumes. Bought the JBL partybox 100 last year and I don't regret it!

tyte07

Nov 19, 2020 4:50 PM

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tyte07Nov 19, 2020 4:50 PM

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My brother has one of these and it sounds great.

Been looking to buy one and almost jumped on it when it was $250. This is awesome for $200.

I've listened to a few Bluetooth speakers, and unless you're just looking for something that very portable (not saying this isn't, it's just bigger than most), I think it's very hard to beat this for this price.

It also sounds fantastic for karaoke if you're Asian and into that kind of thing Big Grin

My brother also has a Bose S1 Pro and it sounds pretty similar. I would say audio wise, the Bose sounds cleaner, but definitely not $400 better. I actually prefer the JBL for karaoke.

Just an all around great buy for $200!

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DeathCab

Nov 19, 2020 4:51 PM

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DeathCabNov 19, 2020 4:51 PM

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These things sound absolutely great, but one word of caution - they have no IP (waterproof) rating. That was the deal breaker for me unfortunately. I'll be first in line when they offer the 300 with water proofing though just because of how great these things sound. Thumbs up on the deal.

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MadJukes

Nov 19, 2020 4:53 PM

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MadJukesNov 19, 2020 4:53 PM

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For those who have this, is it bluetooth only or can you also connect via cables?

Thinking of grabbing something for on the go dj-ing so bluetooth only is a no-go

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460cidpower

Nov 19, 2020 4:58 PM

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460cidpowerNov 19, 2020 4:58 PM

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Could this be used as worlds craziest TV sound bar?

oopsz

Nov 19, 2020 5:00 PM

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oopszNov 19, 2020 5:00 PM

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Quote from MadJukes

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For those who have this, is it bluetooth only or can you also connect via cables?

Thinking of grabbing something for on the go dj-ing so bluetooth only is a no-go

It has a 3.5" headphone jack input and output and two amped 6.35" mono inputs (one for a mic and one for a guitar). I don't know if the bluetooth stereo mode works if you're using a wired input, though.

I have two of these and this speaker has been available at $199 several times this year.

It's great for outdoor movies. I use a fire TV stick hooked up to my projector, linked to one speaker over bluetooth (the fire seems to think it's a bluetooth headphone, but whatever). Turn the speakers on, hold down the bluetooth buttons on both simultaneously for five seconds and the speakers link and connect to the fire TV. I do have to use a test audio clip to figure out which is right and which is left, though.

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heavens360

Nov 19, 2020 5:02 PM

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heavens360Nov 19, 2020 5:02 PM

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I don't think there is a better party speaker around this size and price out there. Not much sound difference between the 100 and 300 and the 100 is cheaper and more portable. I love mine and use it everyday.

dirkomatic

Nov 19, 2020 5:06 PM

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dirkomaticNov 19, 2020 5:06 PM

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Why the JBL over the Anker Soundcore Rave?

https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-...B07YRNJVDQ

The one in the link is renewed, but I think WM has them for 200.

Edit. Yep. $200 at WM.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anker-...SellerId=0

Last edited by dirkomatic November 19, 2020 at 09:13 AM.

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tyte07

Nov 19, 2020 5:17 PM

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tyte07Nov 19, 2020 5:17 PM

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Quote from dirkomatic

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Why the JBL over the Anker Soundcore Rave?

https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-...B07YRNJVDQ [amazon.com]

The one in the link is renewed, but I think WM has them for 200.

Edit. Yep. $200 at WM.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anker-...SellerId=0 [walmart.com]

Not saying one product is better than the other, but one company makes nothing but audio products, another is known for portable battery packs and charging cables...

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Scootside

Nov 19, 2020 5:20 PM

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Quote from MadJukes

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For those who have this, is it bluetooth only or can you also connect via cables?

Thinking of grabbing something for on the go dj-ing so bluetooth only is a no-go

I own 2 of these and 2 party box 300. One word of caution for DJ-ing is the audio lag on these specifically. Almost 1 full second of lag, keeping them out of sync with headphones plugged into a mixer or controller (this delay exists even when using the wired connection) so if you are comfortable mixing In The headphones only can be a great solution. If you like the one headphone tactic it constantly sounds like a train wreck.

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npat12

Nov 19, 2020 5:24 PM

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npat12Nov 19, 2020 5:24 PM

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How do these compare to the Sony High power XB72 that was on sale couple weeks ago for the same price.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6336539

Link for the Sony

Last edited by npat12 November 19, 2020 at 09:26 AM.

kephongluu

Nov 19, 2020 5:24 PM

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kephongluuNov 19, 2020 5:24 PM

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Quote from dirkomatic

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Why the JBL over the Anker Soundcore Rave?

https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-...B07YRNJVDQ

The one in the link is renewed, but I think WM has them for 200.

Edit. Yep. $200 at WM.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anker-...SellerId=0

Well, you are comparing apple and orange here. JBL is top brand on audio equipment. On other hand Anker is genetic china brand with decent sound with cheap price.

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LuisO7956

Nov 19, 2020 5:49 PM

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Quote from npat12

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How do these compare to the Sony High power XB72 that was on sale couple weeks ago for the same price.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6336539

Link for the Sony

Saw a video comparing the xb60 to the jbl 100. Comments were hinting the 100 is far better.

Owning both the xb60 and xb72, I enjoy using the party chain feature, but if only had one speaker, I'd rather purchase from jbl(they specialize in music) over Sony.

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Ricochet48

Nov 19, 2020 6:06 PM

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Ricochet48Nov 19, 2020 6:06 PM

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Quote from DeathCab

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These things sound absolutely great, but one word of caution - they have no IP (waterproof) rating. That was the deal breaker for me unfortunately. I'll be first in line when they offer the 300 with water proofing though just because of how great these things sound. Thumbs up on the deal.

They just released the 310 with splash proofing, a retractable handle, and wheels.

The sound appears to be slightly improved as well as app connectivity & features.

Unfortunately it's currently $500, while the 300 is on sale for much less (like $300 I believe).

I will likely wait until Spring to get a 310 for the pool deck, etc. Not paying retail ever.

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lebnan60

Nov 19, 2020 6:51 PM

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lebnan60Nov 19, 2020 6:51 PM

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For those of you just looking for decent sound on the relatively cheaper end, Costco has the ion Pathfinder 4 for $90. I imagine this JBL has better sound but I wasn't overly concerned for a party speaker. I just bought it and it was a huge hit. Has an IP rating, wireless charging, bottle opener and some fun lights.

edit: adding link
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/14504513

Last edited by lebnan60 November 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM.

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