To listen to your favorite music through the speakers, it is not necessary to have electrical outlets nearby. The JBL Go portable mini speaker is an ergonomic solution for having fun in nature or just for a walk accompanied by pleasant melodies. Our experts have prepared a review of the JBL Go model for those who are looking for quality mobile speakers. Check out the main features of the trendy standalone speaker.
Unlike its already quite popular “brother” JBL Clip, the JBL GO portable music speaker has a rectangular shape. Device dimensions - 68.3 x 82.7 x 30.8 mm. The invention is aimed at young people.
The speaker is made in a minimalist style and is presented in several colors. Fans of bright colors can choose a model in yellow, red, raspberry, orange. For those who prefer the classics, there are cases in gray, black, blue.
The body material has not changed - it is still plastic with a rubberized coating. This texture increases the strength of the case and reduces the risk of cracking when dropped. The front part of the speaker is dressed in a metal grill to protect the acoustics.
On the top of the panel are the control and activation buttons via Bluetooth.
On the right end, the user will find several connectors for connecting a microphone, audio cable, charger (micro-USB).
On the left there are grooves for fastening the strap. But it is worth considering that the strap itself is not included. A small LED indicator indicates which mode the device is in.
In general, the design of the JBL Go model is not original. But, perhaps, the manufacturer this time relied on the simplicity and clarity of the lines.
The JBL Go wireless speaker has the following features:
Includes documentation and cable charger. The device has a simple translucent packaging.
Despite the miniature dimensions, the acoustics of the device pleasantly surprises. The power of 3 W is enough for music to be heard within a radius of 150 meters of open space. In a small room, a miniature gadget can compete with the sound of computer wired speakers.
A big plus is that even at maximum volume there are no interference in the form of noise, wheezing, sound distortion. Special attention to the bass - for such a small speaker, they are simply excellent.
Don't expect to capture the subtlest notes of classical music or all the shades of rock, but pop tunes sound pretty decent out of this box.
Micro-US 3.5mm connector allows you to connect your wireless speaker to any mobile device to play audio files. The column is compatible with all major gadgets ( samsung galaxy, iPhone, MacBook), including with Chinese smartphones. Pairing takes place in just a few seconds through a handshake.
The speaker can be used not only to play music, but also to communicate via speakerphone. The built-in microphone transmits speech to the interlocutor without interference. However, clear voice communication can only be expected indoors. The lack of noise suppression will not allow you to communicate on the street, especially in windy weather.
If you buy a cord separately, then the speaker can be hung around your neck or attached, for example, to a bicycle.
Still, the main feature of the JBL Go speaker is mobility. The manufacturer claims that the device is capable of operating for 5 hours without interruption. At the same time, the time for a full charge is not so much - only 1.5 hours. But the documentation does not indicate at what volume the speaker will last the declared time. In fact (judging by consumer reviews), the model does not withstand more than 3 hours of battery life at full volume. If the sound is played through a cable, then you can count on an additional 30-40 minutes.
But at medium volume, the speaker really works all 5 hours.
Any device has its own disadvantages and advantages. Let's find out what is good and not so good in the JBL Go model.
Still, it is worth paying attention that the main advantage of JBL audio systems is quality. Despite some shortcomings, the speaker promises to serve for a long time. In comparison with competitive models, the case of this speaker clearly wins in terms of strength and solid assembly.
Bringing the review of the JBL Go column to an end, we can conclude that this is a completely worthy model for having fun outdoors or gatherings with friends in the yard. Under such a speaker, you are unlikely to arrange a disco, you should not count on a powerful “quality”. But the manufacturer does not give too loud promises. portable speaker corresponds to the declared qualities, and if you use it for its intended purpose, then there will be no disappointments.
The audio system is sold on our market at a very reasonable price (from 1100 to 1500 rubles) and is quite affordable for young people. In addition, such a gadget can be a great gift for friends and family.
Bought this speaker for my grandmother. The speaker on the tablet broke and she decided not to bother with the repair and just ask to buy her a speaker. In principle, for this money there are not very many options: either noname from the basement or jbl. The choice is obvious, so we order. An hour later, I took it and decided to unpack it right in the car and listen to what this pot-bellied little thing could give out. A word of caution: I'm a bit of a music lover, so I'm happy with the Bowers & Wilkins sound system at home, computer games voiced by thonet vander and harman kordon playing in the car. Well, that is to surprise me is not so easy. But you won't believe JBL did it. Because Since the column was intended only for serials and rare conversations about Skype, the sound didn’t worry me so much. But after listening to my favorite track Oscar and The Wol - Joaquim I was very surprised. Awesome tops. The instrumental just caresses the ears, you can’t say otherwise. Average is no worse by the way. I had no hopes for bass from the word at all, but even he tried to prove himself and shake his own body. In general, the column for this ridiculous money is ideal. As soon as I save up bonus points I'm going to buy one for myself the same day. I don’t know the truth why I need it, but let it be. Her sound is royal, not otherwise
Half of the summer has already passed, but the holiday season is just gaining momentum. It's time to think about not parting with your favorite music anywhere. A miniature will help with this. speaker JBL GO. Portable sound everywhere: on the beach, on a fishing trip, and just when riding a bike. We understand what else JBL offers this time.
The package bundle of the speaker is uncomplicated, as, in fact, the functionality of the device itself. Inside the transparent packaging, the future owner will find a bright orange Micro USB cable and accompanying documentation. That's all.
It would be nice if the manufacturer put some brightly colored lace in the package for attaching the speaker to a backpack or jeans. Approximately such as the reader can observe in the introductory image to this review. This would be quite a logical step, given that we are dealing with a very portable device, and the name itself speaks of the adventurous nature of the gadget.
The entire range of colors that JBL uses in its latest products is clearly aimed at a youth audience. Indeed, the colors of the speakers are bright, stylish and, as it were, toy. Mi-mi-bear mood is also present in the design of the hero of today's article. JBL GO in wildlife is found in blue colors, as well as black, gray, orange, pink, red, turquoise and yellow color. Somewhere only a white shade has disappeared, but, of course, you can live without it and, moreover, very well.
The device control buttons are placed on the upper surface and are flush with the body. They flex slightly when pressed and have excellent response.
On the right wall there is a Micro USB connector for recharging the device, a microphone hole and a 3.5 mm audio input. It is also strange that the gadget is not equipped with a cable with a mini-jack at both ends for wired connection of the speaker to the sound source. As a result, the user must purchase such a wire, and this, by the way, is additional trouble. Oh no no no!
On the left side there is an impressive loop for attaching a cord to carry the speaker. It is recessed into the body, each corner of which, by the way, is straight and not smoothed in any way.
Now the trend is slightly rounded corners in all places where it can be applied. However, in the case of JBL GO, such an approach to design that breaks this rule looks very organic. In hands, the column looks like such a brick, and together with the Soft-Touch surface, you get real pleasure from using the gadget. There is no this cheap gloss or plastic with a bevel under a specially processed metal, as is found in cheap Chinese handicrafts.
Everything is stylish, high quality, but at the same time frivolous and at ease.
From below on the surface, various, uninteresting Technical information regarding the product. It does not stand out from the general outline of appearance.
On the front side, we see a metal mesh covering the speaker.
The gadget is connected in two ways: via a Bluetooth channel or via a regular 3.5 cable from both ends. The operating time from the built-in battery in such cases does not differ much from each other, so trying to save charge by connecting the device via a wire does not make sense. Still, the data transfer version is 4.1, which means very low power consumption.
The process of connecting the speaker to a new sound source (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.) is very quick and easy. No dancing in the tambourine: turned on the visibility mode on both devices (pressing the Bluetooth key on the speaker once) and after 10-15 seconds the connection will be established.
During operation, no communication errors or random breaks were noticed. Keep the sound source nearby (up to about 5 meters), do not create obstacles in the signal path (walls, other wireless connections) and you will be fine.
If the speaker starts to turn off periodically and you have to turn it on again, then most likely this means that the built-in battery will soon run out. By the way, this is also accompanied by a flashing red LED under the metal mesh of the speaker on the front side. In playback mode, the indicator is solid blue.
Acoustics can also act as a Handsfree device. The caller's speech is heard from the main and only speaker, and the built-in noise-canceling microphone is designed to capture the speaker's owner's voice. The microphone perfectly captures the voice at a distance of up to 30 centimeters. You can also communicate at a greater distance from the speaker, but the caller will hear the voice worse.
The gadget is connected, by the way, to only one sound source. Simultaneous connection with two or more devices is not about JBL GO.
The 40mm driver delivers 3W of audio output. This is quite enough to inform the whole street about your presence, if the column is with you on a walk or when riding a bicycle. In addition, sound can fill the entire apartment (not even a room) with a footage in the range from 120 to 150 meters. I won’t vouch for larger rooms, I haven’t tried it.
It is gratifying that at maximum volume there are no wheezing, whistles and other extraneous noise from the significant voltage of the converter.
The column is quite well suited for listening to simple and medium in complexity styles of music.
Hard rock, metal or dubstep is not worth listening to. Of course, it will not be possible to hear all the juice of such compositions. In general, this is typical of any device that belongs to the portable category.
If you install the speaker on some flat, resonant surface (wooden shelf, parquet, etc.), you can hear something similar to low frequencies. Normal bass, of course, cannot be extracted, but JBL GO can still swell a little.
The manufacturer claims 1.5 hours of charging the device and 5 hours of continuous music playback. In what mode and with what settings is not specified. Perhaps it is worth supplementing this information with real recall about JBL GO.
At the maximum volume, connected to the sound source (iMac 27 '') via Bluetooth, the speaker lasted 2 hours 38 minutes. Then the constant interruptions of the wireless connection began, which I already mentioned above. Probably, for some time she would be able to play sound through the cable, but in this case, you should not count on any serious music playback time. We put the speaker on charge and wait 1 hour 39 minutes - the time it takes the gadget to charge the built-in battery by 100%. I charged using the supplied cable from the USB connector of a desktop computer. If you use a mains power supply with a current strength of about 2A, the charging speed is expected to increase.
If you set the volume to an average value, you can count on an autonomy indicator close to that declared by the manufacturer.
Now JBL GO can be bought for 1,990 rubles. The price is clearly slightly higher than the average amount that is usually given for such gadgets. However, there are devices on the market that are much cheaper than our acoustics (Chinese noname crafts), and gizmos that are many times more expensive (products from Dr. Dre and other brands). The owner of JBL GO gets a bright design and a recognizable name on the speaker system. From the point of view of sound quality and its volume, our system still does not give any obvious advantages.
Usually such devices are purchased as a gift. And what? It looks stylish, it is relatively inexpensive, the brand is famous, it sounds good, and someday it will come in handy in the household.
On the other hand, you can also buy a speaker for yourself. Just recently I saw a man aged 60+ riding a bicycle on the street, who had a small portable acoustics fixed on the frame. Music sounds, and the cyclist calmly goes about his business. And you know, this picture is inspiring. An eco-friendly, free ride to work in good weather can be complemented by your favorite music. And then people turn around, smile and nod their heads respectfully.
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The compact JBL GO speaker is a portable wireless accessory that allows true music lovers to enjoy their favorite music.
Both functionality and equipment portable speaker JBL GO are uncomplicated. The package in which the speaker is sold is made of a bright orange microUSB cable and accompanying documentation for the accessory.
Many users in their reviews on GO noted that an additional advantage of the device would be if the manufacturer added a lanyard to the kit to attach the gadget to jeans or a backpack. The column is small and portable, and therefore such an innovation would be very helpful.
The JBL company in the latest line of its products uses colors aimed at a youth audience. All colors are bright, saturated, stylish and a bit toy. This fate did not pass by the JBL GO column - on sale you can find an accessory in black, gray, blue, yellow, red, pink, orange and turquoise shades. Unfortunately, there is no classic white color in the series of acoustic gadgets, but you can live without it.
Device owners in reviews on column JBL GO note the soft keystrokes and their excellent response. The gadget control buttons are located on the top panel of the case and are flush with it. When pressed, they bend a little, which, judging by the reviews on JBL GO, feels very nice under the fingers.
On the right panel there is a 3.5 mm audio input, a microphone hole and a microUSB connector for charging the speaker. Many music lovers in their reviews of the JBL GO speaker considered the lack of a cable with a mini-jack at both ends, designed to connect a speaker to a sound source, to be a disadvantage. As a result, you have to buy it in addition, which is not good.
On the left side of the case there is a rather large loop for attaching a cord that facilitates the speaker transportation. The shape of the speaker body is rectangular, the corners are not smoothed by anything.
A non-standard approach to the appearance of the gadget during the period of popularity of rounded corners was to the taste of consumers: reviews of JBL GO portable acoustics emphasize the organic nature of the design, which is so out of trend. In the palm of your hand, the speaker looks more like a small Soft-Touch brick, the surface of which is very pleasantly felt under your fingers. The body is made of quality materials, not machined metal or glossy plastic, which is quite often found in Chinese counterparts.
The high-quality, strict and stylish execution of the column is brightened up by the ease and frivolity of the colors.
Technical information about the device is pushed aside on the bottom side of the case. To the general appearance it does not have much effect, so you can not pay any attention to it.
The speaker, located on the front side of the speaker, is covered with a metal mesh, which many music lovers, judging by the reviews on JBL GO, found a very interesting solution.
You can connect the speaker using a standard 3.5 mm cable or via Bluetooth. It makes no sense to save battery power by connecting the gadget via a wire: the operating time is practically the same. The data transmission version 4.1 indicates in advance that the power consumption of the acoustic device is very low.
To a new one - a smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop - a portable speaker connects very quickly and easily. There is no need to suffer and rush around the device with a tambourine: visibility mode is turned on on both devices, and after 10-15 seconds a connection is established. The reviews on the JBL GO portable speaker say that to turn on the visibility mode, just press the Bluetooth key on the case once.
There were no disconnections or errors during the operation of the device. The maximum distance to which the sound source can be removed is no more than 5 meters. There should be no obstacles in the path of the signal in the form of walls or other wireless connections - in this case, the sound quality and communication will be ideal.
Periodic switching on and off of the column signals a low charge of the built-in battery. Discharging the battery is also accompanied by a flashing red LED located on the front side of the case under the metal mesh of the speaker. When music is playing, the LED is solid blue.
The portable speaker can be used as a Handsfree device. The main and only speaker reproduces the subscriber's speech, the voice of the gadget owner is recorded by the built-in microphone with noise reduction function. The voice is perfectly captured by the microphone at a distance of 30 centimeters. You can also communicate on greater distance from the speaker, but the speaker's owner's voice will sound muffled and quieter.
You can connect the speaker to only one sound source. Unfortunately, the gadget cannot work with two or more devices at the same time.
The power of the sound stream emitted by a speaker with a diameter of 40 mm is 3 watts. It is quite enough to notify the whole street about their own musical preferences, as stated in the reviews on JBL GO. The music played will also be perfectly audible in a room ranging from 120 to 150 square meters.
A huge advantage is the absence of whistles, wheezing and other noise at maximum volume, which usually accompanies the converter voltage.
Music lovers in their reviews on JBL GO say that the column is perfect for playing simple and medium-sized music genres and styles.
Unfortunately, dubstep, metal or hard rock is not worth listening to in such a gadget: portable devices are not capable of playing such genres.
When placing the speaker on resonating surfaces, you can hear low frequencies. Of course, you should not expect normal bass from acoustics, but you can get something similar from JBL GO.
The manufacturer claims that the column is capable of working for 5 hours of continuous music playback. The device is charged for 1.5 hours.
According to the reviews on JBL GO, it can be judged that the maximum operating time of the speaker when connected to a sound source via a Bluetooth channel at the maximum volume level is 2 hours 38 minutes. After this time, the connection breaks and the gadget turns off. After that, the speaker can play music through a cable, but the quality suffers greatly, and the audio playback time is very short.
The speaker is fully charged in 1 hour 39 minutes. The column is connected to desktop computer or laptop using a USB cable. The charging time increases significantly if the speaker is powered through the AC adapter.
The battery life declared by the manufacturer is confirmed only if the music is played at medium volume.
The cost of the new JBL GO speaker is 1990 rubles. The cost is slightly higher than the average price of such portable gadgets, however, it is worth paying for a bright design, a recognizable brand, functionality and good characteristics. The sound quality is maintained at a high level, not inferior to many expensive analogues of acoustic devices from world famous brands, and significantly outperforms cheaper ones. Chinese models columns.
Column JBL Charge- one of budget models manufacturer, which has become a kind of bridge between Micro, Clip and JBL GO Black. Reviews on the columns of these models confirm their similarity in functionality.
For the average buyer and music lover among the entire line portable acoustics JBL's most attractive model will be the Charge. Other series have very dubious advantages noted in reviews on JBL GO Teal - carabiners or LEDs, while Charge is more practical and has acquired a large battery that can be used to charge any other portable devices. JBL recently introduced a new, fourth model in the speaker line - Charge 3.
In the box at Gharge 3, everything is standard and resembles JBL reviews GO Black: Bright orange power supply with interchangeable plugs and microUSB cable. The cover of this model is not required, thanks to IPx7 protection technology.
Early Charge models looked very much like beer cans. The design of the new Charge 3 is in many ways similar to the JBL Xtreme.
Users in their reviews on GO Black jblgoblk note that all the company's products are available in bright and saturated colors - black, red, gray, blue and turquoise.
In the center of the Charge column is the JBL logo, a little lower - a five-position charge level indicator, very convenient and bright. The charge level is easily determined, even if you look at the gadget from above - the glow of the indicator is reflected on the surface of the table.
The control keys are located symmetrically on the top panel. From right to left are the keys to pause the composition, increase the volume, connect via JBL Connect, turn on the device, decrease the volume and connect via Bluetooth.
All speaker connectors are firmly closed with a solid rubber plug. With careful use, the likelihood that it will start to leak is unlikely.
As in the previous speaker model, the connectors are standard - microUSB, 3.5 mm audio output, USB port to charge other gadgets. The output amperes in the Charge speakers are very high, for which we can say thanks to the manufacturer.
Passive radiators are located in recesses at the ends of the column. They do not pass water, like other elements.
The texture of the base of the gadget is embossed, the lower surface itself is small. You can not worry about the stability of the column - due to its weight, it is firmly held in one place.
In Charge 3, not only the charge indicator is illuminated, but also the power button: when synchronizing via Bluetooth, the blue LED is on, and when it is on, it is standard white. When the JBL Connect mode is running, the corresponding key is lit.
The manufacturer did his best by creating acoustic device with unique and unusual design. Case Charge 3 symmetrical, made of quality material with original textile cover without unnecessary additions in the form of touch buttons. Some of the manufacturer's other speakers outwardly strongly resemble this model.
The sound has become more balanced compared to the previous model, which is especially noticeable when listening to vocals in musical compositions: in many speaker models it comes out on top, while in Charge 3 it harmoniously merges with the ensemble. The openness of the sound, characteristic of this series, has remained unchanged - the main speakers look straight ahead, so there is no need to cheat with their installation.
Charge 3 speakers can handle three different schemes connections. An acoustic device can be connected to the output of a computer audio card via a cable for playing musical compositions, via a Bluetooth connection to any gadget, transferring tracks to it in high quality through any streaming service.
Refuse to use portable systems not worth it: the sound quality, depending on the specific type of connection, changes dramatically. The dynamics and sound of individual instruments almost disappear and overlap with vocals when connected via a Bluetooth connection. The sound of the tracks best quality improves significantly.
The JBL Connect mode implemented in the Charge 3 allows you to synchronize several speakers from the same manufacturer at the same time. All devices can be connected using the JBL Connect app. Also, the portable speaker can be used as a wireless headset: this mode is very easy to turn on and, of course, very convenient when traveling or jogging.
When connecting a portable Charge speaker via Bluetooth, the device turned off 40 minutes before the time specified by the manufacturer, trying to save the last remaining battery power. However, the column can work for a few more minutes after being turned on again.
Compared to the Charge 3 previous version the same model, you can notice an increase in the charging time of the device and a decrease in battery life. When the battery is low, the gadget stopped notifying the owner with sound signals, interrupting the playback of musical compositions - now only the red charge indicator notifies the battery when the battery is low.
The Charge series, like the GO, is constantly being improved by JBL. The manufacturer's priority is the design of the speakers and sound quality. A distinctive feature of Charge portable acoustic devices has become a high class of protection against moisture. As a result, JBL has created a versatile portable device that can be used at any time of the year without fear of failure.
