JBL's Pulse 2 is a splash-proof Bluetooth speaker with a cylindrical design and a price of $199.95. That's not entirely unique (check out the Ultimate Ears UE Boom 2 ($149.99 at Amazon) to see what I mean). What makes the Pulse 2 stand out is the dazzling LED light show it performs beneath—and projects onto—its metallic grille surface. It may be a gimmick, but it's a pretty cool one. As for audio quality, the Pulse 2 improves on the bass response of its predecessor, the Pulse ( at Amazon) , by adding passive radiators that do a decent job of beefing up the low-end. The audio is crisp, full, and doesn't distort. DesignThe Pulse 2 ($259.94 at Amazon) , with no light show running, resembles plenty of portable Bluetooth speakers out there. Its 7.6-by-3.3-inch (HW), 1.7-pound cylindrical design houses drivers and an LED system beneath the nearly 360-degree splash-proof grille. Passive bass radiators are located on the top and bottom panels of the speaker. A narrow control panel is wha...
The JBL Pulse 2 separates itself from the crowded portable Bluetooth speaker field with a dazzling LED light show, and it also provides a solid audio experience.
Powerful audio performance for the size, with full bass response and solid balance; Intriguing multicolored LED light show reacts to your music's tempo; Splash-proof design; Built-in speakerphone
Low on accessories; Digital signal processing is not for everyone; Could use more high frequency presence