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JBL OnBeat Xtreme

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User ratings:
41
4.5 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
58 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
10
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3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
25 %
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Pros

  • combination of features
  • sound quality and ease of use
  • tweeters dispersion was just fine and treble response was great

Cons

  • iPhone must be paired with the dock in Bluetooth mode
  • Bombastic bass never obscured even the most vulnerable vocal performances
  • JBL was on the rebound

Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • 15 Ω
  • 15 h

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme - Pros & Cons

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

Pros

  • combination of features
  • sound quality and ease of use
  • tweeters dispersion was just fine and treble response was great
  • great combination of features
  • sound quality and ease of use
  • extremely easy and lightning fast
  • It s also got a great feel in the hand
  • vocals are reasonably clear and instruments are well organised with simpler material
  • feature set and top of the pyramid performance
  • great-looking
  • well-thought-out and versatile unit

Cons

  • iPhone must be paired with the dock in Bluetooth mode
  • Bombastic bass never obscured even the most vulnerable vocal performances
  • JBL was on the rebound
  • the cable is only 4 feet long (not as convenient)
  • Hobbled by weak soundAnd the sound
  • be much room left in the dock market
  • iPod dock was subjected to a series of frequency tests
  • little hiss and a slight drop in clarity
  • overpriced JBL junk
  • poor quality control
  • good sound and have a very high end audio

JBL OnBeat Xtreme - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
40 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconImpedance
15 Ω
Best:
Sony MS-410
Impedance: 30000 Ω
IconWeight
2100.13 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
15 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency70.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Peak power40.0 W
Impedance15.0 Ω
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width11.14 in
Depth4.8 in
Weight74.08 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Docking station connection typeApple 30-pin
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Power bankyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Cherry
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Wenge
  • White
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Wireless Remote
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • SBC
  • aptX
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • 30-Pin
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredno
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time15.0 h

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme JBL - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.9
Based on 10 reviews
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  • 1
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PCMag UK
Published: 27.01.2012
JBL OnBeat Xtreme
4.5

A top performer, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a very powerful wireless Bluetooth streaming speaker system with the ability to dock, charge, and sync iPads, iPods, and iPhones.

JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme Dock
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Sound & Vision
Published: 11.04.2012
Review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme Dock

Here's a product that had three strikes with me before I ever heard it. First there's the name, which seems more appropriate for a Frito-Lay product. Then there's the lineage: JBL's smaller, less-expensive docks never impressed me. Last, Maroon 5 appears in the ads. What, I ask rhetorically, would the creators of "Moves Like Jagger" know about sound quality?

JBL OnBeat Xtreme Home review
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whathifi
Published: 11.08.2011
Home review
2.0

The design-led JBL OnBeat is style over sonic substance

JBL OnBeat Xtreme JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.03.2012
JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review | Digital Trends

Despite it's odd design, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme manages to be one of the best all-around iPod speaker docks -- offering up quality sound and an easy to use interface.

JBL OnBeat Xtreme Home review
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whathifi
Published: 19.02.2012
Home review
5.0

Awards 2012 Product of the Year - Speaker Docks. A fun-looking, fun-sounding dock that’s worth every penny

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CNET
Published: 20.01.2012
JBL OnBeat Xtreme

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

JBL OnBeat Xtreme JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.03.2012
JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review | Digital Trends

Despite it's odd design, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme manages to be one of the best all-around iPod speaker docks -- offering up quality sound and an easy to use interface.

JBL OnBeat Xtreme JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPod dock Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 11.12.2013
JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPod dock Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPod dock Audio Video. Know detailed info about JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPod dock configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

JBL OnBeat Xtreme JBL OnBeat Xtreme
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.05.2015
JBL OnBeat Xtreme

JBL OnBeat Xtreme (Dock): 3 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 11.06.2012
Review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme

Best iPad dock, superb sound