I wanted a speaker for family nights, and outside activities that packed more features and more volume than your typical small cylinder you'd see with JBL's own flip, or the Bose Revolve speakers. At the same time, I was not in the market for some heavy tower beast you typically see with $600+ party speakers.
This really met my expectations. Not only was the price (on sale) a good budget pickup, but it's goldilocks size and performance set it apart. It's easily luggable, has some water resistance, connects quickly and clearly to my iPhone. The panels on the back allow for different connections, including a Microphone connector, and apparently a connector for USB drives with mp3's on it. It also has an auxiliary connection if you want to play some lossless HIFI audio from your phone.
The audio inside the house easily caps out at 50% before it's just ridiculously loud. This is both on battery or plugged into power. Depending on your own home, you may not need to even use the bass boost function, as it can become overpowering. When used outside, however, the bass boost is much more useful and helps round out the sound.
The sound it produces is pleasant, warm and clear. It's clearly a sculpted sound to punctuate the lows (bass), but it doesn't drown out dialogue, vocals, and other instruments. It's clearly trying to be the life of the party with it's tuning. I think it does a wonderful job given how small it is for the sound it produces.
My 2 year old uses the JBL microphone I bought separately for this speaker and loves to singe along with his favorite songs, as does my 6 year old. The Karaoke feature is basically a must if you have kids. It's a great way to keep singing a central part of your family's activities, without buying some throwaway frozen themed karaoke toy that's hard use and gets forgotten about.
Highly recommended for families who want more sound and features than a Flip or Revolve or Soundlink but still want to be able to carry the speaker from place to place without much fuss.
JBL Partybox Encore Essential: 100W Sound, Built-in Dynamic Light Show, and Splash Proof Design, Black
4.7 | 2,103 ratings
Price: 189.43
Last update: 07-17-2024
About this item
Nothing beats amazing JBL Original Pro Sound with deep bass.
The dynamic light show delivers with fun ring light and a cool strobe effect that syncs to the beat of your music.
No plug. No problem. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential keeps the party going wherever you are with up to 6 hours of play time.
Dancing on the beach. Party by the pool. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential is IPX4 splash proof so you never have to worry about the party getting too wet or wild.
One JBL PartyBox not enough. Pair two speakers wirelessly with True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for even bigger, bolder sound.
The dynamic light show delivers with fun ring light and a cool strobe effect that syncs to the beat of your music.
No plug. No problem. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential keeps the party going wherever you are with up to 6 hours of play time.
Dancing on the beach. Party by the pool. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential is IPX4 splash proof so you never have to worry about the party getting too wet or wild.
One JBL PartyBox not enough. Pair two speakers wirelessly with True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for even bigger, bolder sound.
Product information
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Partybox Encore Essential |
| Speaker Type | Tower |
| Special Feature | Wireless, Ipx4 Splash Proof, 6 Hours Of Play Time, Wired Mic Input, Stereo pairing, Amazing Jbl Original Pro Sound |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Music Players |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Color | Black |
| Battery Life | 6 Hours |
| Included Components | x JBL PartyBox Encore Essential, 1x AC power cord (AC plug and Quantity varies by region), 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Safety sheet |
| Product Dimensions | 11.54"D x 10.87"W x 12.87"H |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult,Kid |
| Item Weight | 16.1 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | TRUE |
| Charging Time | 6 Hours |
| Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | App |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Speaker Size | 276 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
| Woofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1.75 Inches |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Package Type | FFP |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor events, wet environments |
| UPC | 050036388856 |
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Item Weight | 16.1 pounds |
| ASIN | B09VMPBBY5 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | JBLPBENCOREESSAM |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,103 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #335 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #27 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 15, 2022 |
Top reviews from the United States
Nick
Kind of the ultimate BBQ speaker.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023Brock Samson
Great speaker but wait until there is a sale and buy two
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
Jonathan H.
I love this thing!
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My Dad was SO HAPPY!!!!!
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