This thing just blows everything out of the water. The bass is heavy, mids are out in front and clean while the treble does sound pushed a little, however still controlled. Bring it to 70% and this thing fills a massive area with sound and bass that can be felt.

JBL Boombox: A thunderous outdoor Bluetooth speaker with stupendous bass

Thunderous bass; IPX7 waterproofing; Charges devices via USB

Expensive; Average sound quality at this price; Heavy

If you’ve ever seen Say Anything, the classic 1989 Cameron Crowe-John Cusack romance flick, you may have had fantasies about taking a boombox and serenading your crush in the wee hours of the morning, possibly to Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes. JBL’s new Boombox speaker can make that fantasy a reality — though it is a little hefty to hold above your head for hours on end. Not only is JBL’s Boombox massively powerful, it’s fully waterproof and capable of charging your phone. We put it through the wringer, and, for the most part, this stylish tube of sound proved itself worthy as a great outdoor option – if you’ve got the cash. Like most JBL products, the Boombox arrives encased in an orange-and-white cardboard box with lots of branding. It’s got more of a “fun” feel than a premium feel, but it’s a boombox, so that’s appropriate. Included with the speaker: Product literature (quick-start guide, warranty info, troubleshooting) and a two-piece, brick style power adapter. Presumably, such pow...

Bombastic bass response; Good outdoor performance; Waterproof; Charges two devices at once; 24-hour battery life;

A little heavy for backpacking or camping; Poor clarity in treble register; Limited EQ control;

If the bass boosting sounds like it might be too full for you, there are Bluetooth speakers that still deliver solid low frequency presence in this price range (and lower), but don't necessarily sound like they're packing a subwoofer.

Exceptionally powerful audio performance with booming bass and crisp highs; Portable despite its power; Waterproof

Expensive; App lacks EQ; Not for purists seeking flat response-style sound signature

It must be fun to work at JBL. For years now, we've covered various JBL Bluetooth speakers, and they've become increasingly ... bonkers. Where some companies put out relatively predictable iterations on the prior year's portable speakers, we've seen JBL's speakers become waterproof, gain the ability...

The influence of the boombox on music is indisputable. These portable sound systems gave rise to sub-cultures (think breakdancing and hip hop) in the '80s and '90s. Fast-forward to today, and JBL has taken its penchant for splash-proof and portable Bluetooth audio into a bygone era with its...

Really loud and balanced sound; Water-resistant + splash-proof; 24-hour battery life

It's pricey; No audio cables included; Buzzing sound at low battery

The speaker feels extremely rugged, sturdy and well-made, with good quality materials. Indoors rocks, outdoors it feels like something is missing, although still pretty loud and more than enough (unless you plan to host a party with 50+ people).

At Rs 27,999, JBL BoomBox is an interesting portable Bluetooth speaker and yes, it even comes with a 20,000mAh rechargeable battery.

Had the JBL Charge 2 three years ago and still loved it so when this came out I waited. It's massive, powerful and heavy. Love it, powerful thumping sound. If you want it I'd wait when it gets around ￡200 as ￡300 seems a little steep.

Even if you don’t remember the days of carrying your boombox speaker with you on your shoulder wherever you went, it’s hard to ignore the impact that devices like this have had on the music industry.

Colors, Weight

Expensive, Durability