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JBL Authentics L8

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User ratings:
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45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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A multi-talented speaker for both music and movies, but one that needs better balance, timing and dynamics to take pride of place on our shelfRead more
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Pros

  • set of speakers with wireless connectivity can really come in handy
  • demonstrating clearer bass and more prominent treble
  • more flexibility and easy to set up

Cons

  • top frequencies sound flat to slightly rolled off
  • very few devices that support this standard
  • no remote - instead

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 120 W

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JBL Authentics L8 - Pros & Cons

JBL Authentics L8

Pros

  • set of speakers with wireless connectivity can really come in handy
  • demonstrating clearer bass and more prominent treble
  • more flexibility and easy to set up
  • classy elegant appearance first
  • the output quality of the sound will be clear and crisp
  • high quality of sound and classy elegant appearance
  • This grille looks absolutely classy and elegant

Cons

  • top frequencies sound flat to slightly rolled off
  • very few devices that support this standard
  • no remote - instead
  • Thumping basslines can feel fat
  • an actual wheel - the volume control dial
  • there is a catch - mids are a bit of a disappointment
  • thumping bass engulfed the 500 sq
  • spongy foam attracts dust
  • which becomes very apparent on the black material

JBL Authentics L8 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
120 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
7398.09 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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JBL Authentics L8 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.1
Low frequency55.0 Hz
High frequency35.0 kHz
RMS120.0 W
Peak power120.0 W
Supported formats
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • MP3
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height6.46 in
Width26.14 in
Depth12.95 in
Weight260.96 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Wenge
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Connectivity
USByes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • RCA stereo input
Type of USB connector
USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version3.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes

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