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Perfect Little Bluetooth - BEWARE OF FAKES

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017

I am really surprised at the full sound that you get with the Charge 2+. It puts out a really balanced sound for such a small speaker. The bass is nice compared to other bluetooth speakers of this size. At lower volumes (20% and below), the bass may overpower the mids and highs slightly, but it still sounds pretty good in comparison to other speakers in this price range. I find it a perfect compliment to myAll-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Black. For the price of the Dot and Charge 2+ combined, I feel that you get a better combo than theAmazon Echo - Blackalone and for less money. It is more versatile and has better sound in my opinion.

As you can see in the attached picture, it is about 1.5 times the size of theCambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 Next Generation Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker : Louder Volume 10W+, More Bass, Water Resistant, Perfect Speaker for Golf, Beach, Shower & Home (Black)and 2.5-3 times the price, but it is worth every penny for the upgrade to the Charge 2+. The Oontz is an amazing little speaker for the price, but the sound quality will leave you wanting more.

One of the coolest features of the Charge 2+ is the small woofers on each end of the tube. They sound great and add a certain "cool factor" as you watch them pump out the bass. I don't listen to a lot of bass heavy music, but when I do this little speaker likes to show off. I also appreciate the fact that JBL has limiting software that will keep you from turning it up beyond its capabilities. When you turn up the volume to ten, this speaker will limit its output at certain frequencies if it is beyond the speaker's capabilities. This gives you distortion free sound at all levels. It also extends the life of your speaker.

One thing that I will caution you on is fakes. There is at least one company making Charge 2+ fakes in China. While the real version is made in China also, it is of much better quality. The fakes are hard to distinguish at first glance, but you will definitely tell a difference in sound quality. Be sure that you are purchasing from a reputable vendor, even on Amazon. While I bought mine on Amazon, it was still being supplied by a brick and mortar stereo store that is an authorized JBL dealer. Beware of eBay!

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ERICH

GREAT WHILE IT LASTED — This was our 2nd JBL ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

GREAT WHILE IT LASTED — This was our 2nd JBL charge product. The sound is very good but the bluetooth connectivity was inconsistent and eventually it stopped working all together. However, JBL customer service was very quick in replacing with a newer JBL Charge 3 speaker.

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Perfect Little Bluetooth - BEWARE OF FAKES

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017

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I am really surprised at the full sound that you get with the Charge 2+. It puts out a really balanced sound for such a small speaker. The bass is nice compared to other bluetooth speakers of this size. At lower volumes (20% and below), the bass may overpower the mids and highs slightly, but it still sounds pretty good in comparison to other speakers in this price range. I find it a perfect compliment to my All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Black . For the price of the Dot and Charge 2+ combined, I feel that you get a better combo than the Amazon Echo - Black alone and for less money. It is more versatile and has better sound in my opinion.

As you can see in the attached picture, it is about 1.5 times the size of the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 Next Generation Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker : Louder Volume 10W+, More Bass, Water Resistant, Perfect Speaker for Golf, Beach, Shower & Home (Black) and 2.5-3 times the price, but it is worth every penny for the upgrade to the Charge 2+. The Oontz is an amazing little speaker for the price, but the sound quality will leave you wanting more.

One of the coolest features of the Charge 2+ is the small woofers on each end of the tube. They sound great and add a certain "cool factor" as you watch them pump out the bass. I don't listen to a lot of bass heavy music, but when I do this little speaker likes to show off. I also appreciate the fact that JBL has limiting software that will keep you from turning it up beyond its capabilities. When you turn up the volume to ten, this speaker will limit its output at certain frequencies if it is beyond the speaker's capabilities. This gives you distortion free sound at all levels. It also extends the life of your speaker.

One thing that I will caution you on is fakes. There is at least one company making Charge 2+ fakes in China. While the real version is made in China also, it is of much better quality. The fakes are hard to distinguish at first glance, but you will definitely tell a difference in sound quality. Be sure that you are purchasing from a reputable vendor, even on Amazon. While I bought mine on Amazon, it was still being supplied by a brick and mortar stereo store that is an authorized JBL dealer. Beware of eBay!

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Gregory M Martin

Great speaker for the price! (Buy a cheaper color option)

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017

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Pros: Loud, decent low end, great price, doubles as a charger, exceptional bluetooth range, no distortion at high volume.
Cons: Charger looks kinda cheesy, rolls around in vehicles

After a lot of online searching and looking through reviews I decided to purchase the JBL Charge 2+ (Orange).
My original price range for a Bluetooth Speaker was around $30 - $50. After reading reviews for speakers in that price range they all seemed to lack in one area or another (battery life, distortion at high volume, bluetooth distance, tinny sound). This was the first speaker I found that didn't have to make a sacrifice in quality because of the price. I purchased in Orange because it was $40-$50 cheaper than the Black version. The speaker is very loud for it's size, (just keep in mind that it is still a bluetooth speaker). The bluetooth distance is very impressive. I can play music from several rooms away, and across the yard. I didn't think I would use the social pairing feature, but I use it to switch between playing music on my laptop and on my phone because neither of them are very loud. I haven't used it in water because it is only splash-proof, but it is loud enough to reach across the pool.

Overall, if you are looking to buy a bluetooth speaker between $30-$50, I'd recommend spending the extra $30 and getting this one.

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Green18

Missing some capabilities of the Charge 3, but simply sounds better

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2016

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I can't believe the quality bluetooth sound this produces. I would really like to give it 5 stars but with competitors and even the new model offering waterproof designs I am knocking off a half star. I really struggled with which speaker to purchase as I wanted to water proof capability but the JBL Charge 3 just did not sound as good as this model. The 3 looks much cooler but the point of a speaker is sound and this one really blew away the other models I auditioned, including the newer model Charge. The orange color looks pretty great, the bass digs so deep for such a small, inexpensive speaker...and the party mode would be hard to ever give up. The fact that it charges my phone while listening to all of that great sound...well, that is just the icing on the cake. Well done JBL, you really found the sweet spot for a warm sound signature with real bass presence on this model. I hope the Charge 4 or a firmware update in the 3 will get it sounding as strong as this one and I will add another to my collection.

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Scott

Absolute best speaker for the price. GREAT sound

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016

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This is the best Bluetooth speaker for my needs. I like to listen to music while I golf. I purchased this speaker because I knew it would fit in the cup holder of the golf cart. Not only did it do that perfectly, but it lasted for 45 holes of golf and charged two phones, all while putting out some of the best sound from a speaker of its size. No matter which genre we chose it produced crisp sound, clear vocals and a good amount of bass. The fact that it also splash proof is a huge bonus. Two of my friends ordered the speaker for themselves after the day of golf.

I also own a Bose sound link color for my home use and when compared, I preferred the sound of the JBL. Hands down best speaker for the price because of the great sound, ability to charge your device and it fit in my cup holder.

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ERIC

awesome price and quality

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016

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amazing sound, gray build quality, great bass
the orange color is pretry bright and the texture shows that will be difficult to get it dirty
the build stand makes it better than oder series JBL have, making sound to reach and cover areas without using max volume
if you get a TV with Bluetooth this can be a great option to have in mind, home theater I have use it this week This way and it have amaze 9 of 10 people with the sound quality and audio coverage
the charger that comes with it I am still trying to see the amh but it seems greater then a 2.1 amh charger for tablets...
next week is office Xmas party and you can swear I will take it
*shame I have no way to upload pics of it

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AmazonDude2020

Ger this! Don't buy the newer one!

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017

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It's not completely waterproof like the charge 3, and doesn't sync with another speaker like the charge 3 does. It also has a slightly smaller battery. Why do I recommend this over the charge 3, then?

1.) Battery life is still excellent.
2.) The unit is more compact.
3.) It's about half the price as of Jan. 2017.
4.) Though not waterproof, it's still splashproof. Seeing water bounce on the passive radiator is a lot of fun. JBL says you can run it under the spigot and it'll be fine. I haven't tested this particular claim.
5.) IT SOUNDS MUCH BETTER!!! Seriously, get this. You won't regret it.

I got an orange unit for $80. Won't find a better sounding unit without spending at about twice as much.

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ERICH

GREAT WHILE IT LASTED — This was our 2nd JBL ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

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Wylen Won

I love this little speaker and am amazed at the output ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018

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I love this little speaker and am amazed at the output sound quality that it has. I know the Charge 2+ is no longer available, but the reviews that I've read on the internet states that the Charge 3+ is not as good as the Charge 2+...glad I have the Charge 2+. I use this speaker with my digital music while riding my beach cruiser bike along the boardwalk on the weekends. Great tunes, great sounds, and some other bike riders have complimented me on the "great tunes"...meaning both song and sound. JBL has always been my favorite speaker manufacturer.

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MetalMan462

Has a great mixture of frequencies to get a full powerful punch ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017

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This blue tooth speaker is very solid sound wise. Has a great mixture of frequencies to get a full powerful punch out of a smaller form factor. However, the internal battery is not very good. I have had to keep mione plugged in when I want to use it because the battery quit holidng a charge after only a couple months of extremely light use.

Other then the battery issue, I can not complain about this speaker. I have nothing but love for JBL/Harman products as far as sound quality goes.

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I cicatelli

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017

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This little package provides a big sound. Fantastic. I wanted a small speaker I could use when I am out playing Disc Golf and this baby provides everything I need. The sound is clear, the bass is full and the 12 hour battery life is a huge plus. I link this up with my iPhone 6 and play music through Amazon Music as well as Spotify. I am still amazed at the quality of sound this thing pushes out. The buttons on the side of the unit are quite receptive. Nicely lit indicators. Go ahead and pick up the MoKo carrying case as well. The perfect companion that will protect your JBL Charge 2. Highly recommended!!

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