JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)

MIX MASTER ICE

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MIX MASTER ICE

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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

The Soundcore Rave sounds like booty in comparison. It's a drastic difference in overall clarity, bass and upper range detail. EEK!

MIX MASTER ICE

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Quote from tunerz

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I got one and it's perfect for home use. They can be paired up if you have 2. The 100 can mount to tripod and the 300 can't. I love the fact that u can take it camping or tailgating with built in battery.

Yep. I bought an inexpensive pair of Amazon tripods and have a pair of the PB100's behind my basement couch. I've used these for parties direct wired to my laptop and they will rock an indoor or outdoor party. Great speakers all around.

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berquay

Nov 20, 2020 05:48 AM

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berquayNov 20, 2020 05:48 AM

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Anybody has experienced this and Monster Blaster? Which one is clear and louder?

GreyBook1719

Nov 20, 2020 05:57 AM

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GreyBook1719Nov 20, 2020 05:57 AM

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Bjs.com has better version on sale for $224 https://www.bjs.com/product/jbl-p...0002327763

JBL200 Model. JBL itself is selling it at 450.

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Dhespinoza

Nov 20, 2020 06:35 AM

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DhespinozaNov 20, 2020 06:35 AM

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Quote from lebnan60

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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

I purchased the ion pathfinder 4 for 89.99 and later purchased another to pair. Basically 2 linked together sound amazing and you get water proof speakers. Each speaker also 120 watts. The jbl is great knowing it's only one speaker. While the ion will have the Costco warranty which will always win in my case.

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Stol3n

Nov 20, 2020 06:52 AM

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Quote from GreyBook1719

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Bjs.com has better version on sale for $224 https://www.bjs.com/product/jbl-p...0002327763

JBL200 Model. JBL itself is selling it at 450.

The JBL PartyBox 200 has no internal battery, therefore it can only be used if plugged into an outlet.

I have the 100 and trust me it's the one you want. Tremendous sound for it's size and true wireless portability.

Last edited by Stol3n November 19, 2020 at 11:05 PM.

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bigDeal44

Nov 20, 2020 07:01 AM

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bigDeal44Nov 20, 2020 07:01 AM

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Quote from GreyBook1719

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Bjs.com has better version on sale for $224 https://www.bjs.com/product/jbl-p...0002327763

JBL200 Model. JBL itself is selling it at 450.

It doesn't seem to be portable... No battery

TechnoSleuth

Nov 20, 2020 07:15 AM

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TechnoSleuthNov 20, 2020 07:15 AM

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Quote from Stol3n

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The JBL PartyBox 200 has no internal battery, therefore it can only be used if plugged into an outlet.

I have the 100 and trust me it's the one you want. Tremendous sound for it's size and true wireless portability.

How would one use this for Karaoke...?

bigDeal44

Nov 20, 2020 07:26 AM

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Quote from TechnoSleuth

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How would one use this for Karaoke...?

Obviously you're not a golfer

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eb50

Nov 20, 2020 07:46 AM

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eb50Nov 20, 2020 07:46 AM

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Quote from HKGDSJ0

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What else do you need to turn it into a karaoke machine?

Alcohol

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dcpoor

Nov 20, 2020 07:54 AM

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Quote from kephongluu

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I did say Anker speakers sound decent. You got what you pay for! In addition, people has different taste in music.Some people like Bose with less treble and more bass.But for me JBL sound the best in both world .

Here is a video comparing both speakers. Hear it for yourself with headphone on. The ankers lack of treble and sound muddy compared to Jbl.

https://youtu.be/1CQo4WE0wxU

Tell me what's you JBL speaker bought comparing to your Anker's speakers ?

Thanks for the comparison vid. The Anker's sound like mud compared to the JBL's. LMAO

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e.B

Nov 20, 2020 08:13 AM

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e.BNov 20, 2020 08:13 AM

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Quote from oopsz

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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.

Sold me a pair because of the outdoor movie setup. Have the same and been using a sound bar which has been a PITA. Thanks!

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kephongluu

Nov 20, 2020 08:22 AM

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kephongluuNov 20, 2020 08:22 AM

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Quote from lebnan60

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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

Ok speaker, but I don't recommend it if you want it as a portable speaker. The ION used "Sealed Lead acid battery" which make it heavy and don't hold charge over time comparing to JBL 's Lithium Polymer batteries.I owned monster rocking roller 4 which similar with this ION with better sound. The monster speaker's lead acid battery died after one year of lightly used indoor. In addition, I did charge the lead acid battery full monthly to keep the battery last, but it didn't.Partybox 100 speaker is retail for $300+ for a reason. The Lithium Polymer batteries and build in light are costly to make. For $200 I think it is a great investment!

kephongluu

Nov 20, 2020 08:27 AM

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kephongluuNov 20, 2020 08:27 AM

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Quote from dcpoor

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Thanks for the comparison vid. The Anker's sound like mud compared to the JBL's. LMAO

No problem, I did has the same mind set on people buying products because of brandname.But after owning Yeti cooler products, I don't want to go back 😅! Same principle applies to JBL speaker !

Last edited by kephongluu November 20, 2020 at 12:30 AM.

kephongluu

Nov 20, 2020 08:39 AM

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kephongluuNov 20, 2020 08:39 AM

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Quote from berquay

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Anybody has experienced this and Monster Blaster? Which one is clear and louder?

I owned monster blaster and partybox 300 (bigger brother of partybox 100). Monster blaster win for the clarity. But you want loud and shaking bass get the party box. In addition monster blaster is different category than partybox. You really want compare monster blaster to the Boombox with similar designs and purpose as small portable speaker.

JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)

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