JBL Xtreme 2 is well, extremely loud and clear

JBL Xtreme 2

JBL sound heritage comes to the fore in the JBL Xtreme 2. It produces a sound that is one of the best for a portable, waterproof, Bluetooth speaker this reviewer has had the pleasure to listen to.

Once you swallow the $349.95 price and look at the specs you will under why this costs what it does.

JBL Xtreme 2
  • 40 watts (2 x 20) – twice the majority of portable speakers
  • 80dB (it goes higher than that) of clean, distortion-free sound
  • Real bass kicking in at 55Hz
  • Strong, flat mids
  • Amazing treble (almost to 20kHz)
  • 15-hour battery life (depends on use) and a power bank
  • 136 x 288 x 132 mm x 2.393kg
JBL Xtreme 2

Review: JBL Xtreme 2

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It’s a big, solid, powerful, BT 4.2 speaker that can fill a large room or outdoor area – perfect for the beach. It is one of the few waterproof speakers that doesn’t sound muddy (excuse the pun) – a symptom of most waterproofing.

Battery

The 15-hour, 1000mAh battery charges quite quickly from the 19V/3A (57W) charger – in our test it was under four hours. The unit also has a USB-A port to function as a 5V/2A power bank.

Waterproof – yes

It is IPX7 (think IP67) that like most smartphones can take a 1m dunking for up to 30 minutes. The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing will also withstand sand, snow, and general pestilence like acid rain!

JBL Xtreme 2

How does it sound?

Damned good. Its superior to most of the smaller BT speakers because it has some cubic volume – something a coke can sized speaker can’t achieve.

It has 2 x 2.75” drivers,. 2 x 20mmm tweeters and a passive Bass Radiator.

JBL Xtreme 2

Real bass kicks in at 55Hz, and it is almost perfect to 20HkHz. It’s a warm and sweet JBL sound signature.

JBL Xtreme 2

We also used it as a speakerphone, and it was clear. Callers could hear me as I walked around a large office.

You can connect it to two BT sources and switch between them (multi-point) and connect to up to 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers.

GadgetGuy’s take: JBL Xtreme 2

You expect this kind of sound quality from JBL. You don’t expect it from a waterproof speaker!

On that basis alone it’s a great device for rugged outdoor types or wussy beachgoers who may appreciate the carry strap.

I mentioned the price was $349.95 but if you look around you will find it on special for $249 (check online), and that makes it a stand up bargain. Go, buy it now.

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Reader Rating0 Votes
Rugged, reliable and waterproof
Amazing frequency response from a sealed, waterproof speaker
Real bass, solid mids and even generous treble
Retail is pricey but at $249 is a steal
4.7