JBL are one of the biggest audio brands out there, with a back catalogue of high-quality speakers, headphones, soundbars and more. And they keep on coming out with number one tech hits every single year.
But what’s some of their best gear at the moment? Well, we’ve rounded up a few of their chart-topping gadgets for you right here…
Best JBL soundbar
JBL BAR 1000 7.1.4 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
You know how Dolby sound systems are in cinemas pretty much everywhere? This soundbar comes with its very own Dolby Atmos tech, bringing that epic theatre audio straight to your living room. How good does that sound?
It works by using two up-firing drivers which create full on 3D surround sound. So, it genuinely feels like sound is coming at you from different parts of your room. Explosions will crack and boom around you. While sports cars in a high-speed chase move from left to right and back again. It makes every film and game even more realistic and immersive – putting you right in the middle of the action.
The mighty 10” wireless subwoofer adds even more low-end rumble to whatever you’re watching or playing too. It’ll feel like Hans Zimmer and his orchestra are performing on the sofa right next to you. You won’t be straining to hear that hushed conversation in a horror over the soundtrack though. As JBL’s super clever PureVoice Dialogue Enhancement Technology means you’ll catch every single word. It’s one talented soundbar!
Best JBL party speaker
JBL Partybox 310 Bluetooth Megasound Party Speaker
The JBL Partybox 310 is the life and soul of the party. With massive sound, you can bring the club vibes home with you. House and hip-hop will boom across your room, with powerful bass that’ll make everyone want to hit the dancefloor.
It’s not just all about the audio though. Create your own rave with five different light modes and sync it up to dance to the beat. And it can be as whacky and wild as you want – with crazy strobing effects – or more chilled out, with some subtle pulsing instead. Whatever the mood, there’s a light here for it.
We all know what the classic British weather can be like too. But thanks to IPX4 splashproof protection you don’t have to let a downpour rain on your party. And if someone manages to spill a drink on the speaker, you won’t have to worry about that either. Maybe just don’t play any Wet, Wet, Wet out of it.
Karaoke anyone? Fire up karaoke mode, grab a wired mic, and sing a solo as the main act or duet with your friends. It’s like your very own version of X-Factor. Just don’t be surprised if you get booed off stage! There’s even a guitar input. Perfect for that one person who always feels the need to play some Oasis. Anyway, here’s Wonderwall…
Best JBL Bluetooth speaker
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
BBQs. Parties. Chilling by the pool. All of them are made way better with some tunes from the JBL Charge 5. With a battery that’ll last up to 20 hours on just the one charge, you can listen to your perfectly curated playlist all day – and right on into the night. So, you won’t have to put the party on pause!
Two bass radiators and a separate tweeter pump out punchy bass and crystal-clear highs. Making sure that all your mates can hear every lyric and drum fill, even when they’re outdoors. It’ll literally be music to everyone’s ears…
But if that’s still not enough, and you really want to turn things up to eleven, there’s PartyBoost Link. And that’s exactly what it sounds like. You can hook your Charge 5 up to 100 other compatible speakers and throw even more of them into the mix - just with the push of a button. Sounds like a good idea to us.
You can even connect two phones at once if you want to. Perfect for when your friend wants to play DJ as well. Just make sure that they’ve got a good taste in music first. Otherwise, your guests might be out the door in record time…
Best JBL earbuds
JBL Live Pro 2 TWS Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds – Black
The Live Pro 2 are excellent everyday headphones. You two will be best buds in no time…
Most earbuds nowadays have some level of noise cancelling. But the True Adaptive Noise Cancelling here takes things up a notch. Let’s just say you’re on the morning commute. When you get off the train and head into the busy, noisy station, your buds will automatically adjust to your surroundings. So, you won’t have to keep switching up the settings to block out the noise. And you can enjoy your playlist or pod in peace. Nice.
Once you’ve made it into the office, you don’t need to keep taking the buds in and out either. Smart Ambient mode lets in any outside sound. So, you can chat to Sharon in accounts and hear all about her holiday. And when you’re done and need to get your head down, JBLs Signature Sound and 11mm dynamic drivers make your favourite albums sound epic.
Need a quick top up before you head home? A 15-minute Speed Charge will give you an extra four hours of playtime. Which is going to be more than enough to get you door to door. And prevent one of those long train journeys where you’ve got nothing to do!
Still not sure which bit of JBL audio tech is right for you? Well, listen up. Head to ShopLive and have a chat with one of our in-store experts. They’ll be able to answer all your burning questions. And you won’t even have to leave the sofa either.
