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5.0 out of 5 starsBest Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016
The JBL Flip 3 is a small, portable Bluetooth speaker that definitely exceeded all of my expectations!
To start off, the packaging of this product is simple yet very elegant. The speaker comes in a magnetic flip box that is comprised of the speaker itself, a tangle free( flat) usb cable, and a manual. There is also a small string that is attached to the speaker that can be removed if desired.
The speaker has many features that easily make it the best bluetooth speaker at this price range.
Straight out of the box, the speaker lasted me about 3 hours on 100% volume. Although the company advertises a 10 hour playtime, I have noticed that on 100% volume the speaker only lasts about 6 hours on a full charge. I use this speaker for about 2 hours every day and it seems that when the speaker is on low battery, the volume slowly decreases however, it does maintain an excellent sound quality. The speaker also can be connected by an aux cable.
I use this speaker whenever I go play beach volleyball and it does a great job filling the entire court with music. I was absolutely amazed by the high volume that was produced by such a small portable speaker. I also love this speaker because it is definitely made to take beating. Obviously you wouldn't want to drop this speaker on a hard floor but it has a great, strong build quality and can take a drop or two. Overall this product is a fantastic outdoor speaker since it is splash proof and manages to pump out any small debris that get into the radiators.(I had some sand slip into the sides of the speaker where the radiators are located but, with a slight shake and a song with high bass, the bass radiators managed to push the sand out.) The four buttons on the speaker are concealed very well since they are the same color as the speaker. They do feel very clicky and are easy to use.
I have only used the bluetooth speakerphone feature a couple of times but it worked perfectly. Voice quality is very good and the mic on the speaker is pretty strong as well since it can pick up a lot of noise. I had it about 4 feet away but my friends told me they could still hear my voice very clearly. Bluetooth paring is also fairly simple and is activated by a simple click of a button.
My favorite feature about this speaker is the fantastic bass that it provides. The 2 external passive bass radiators on the sides of the speaker not only look awesome while in action but, they also provide a nice low bass. The bass radiators also seem to enhance the volume and provide a great listening experience.
Overall in my opinion, the JBL Flip 3 is the best portable blue tooth speaker that provides great sound quality, a long lasting battery, and a very classy look. At this price point (sub $100) this speaker exceeds many other speakers with regards to sound quality, loudness, and incredible build quality.
