Typically you want a Bluetooth speaker that’s going to knock folks’s socks off, not essentially by way of audio high quality (although that’s good too), however in pure, unadulterated quantity. For JBL followers, there’s one wi-fi speaker that delivers on that promise in a package deal that’s not a complete ache within the ass to cart round, and that’s the Boombox, which simply bought its fourth model and a few important upgrades in addition at IFA 2025.
The spotlight right here, in response to JBL, is that the Boombox 4 is supplying you with extra for much less, no less than within the weight division. Whereas JBL shaved two kilos off the Boombox 4 in comparison with the final era, it additionally has 50% extra output than its predecessor. Coupled with JBL’s AI Sound Increase, the corporate says the speaker ought to ship extra output whereas minimizing distortion, too. It’s best to know that this speaker continues to be 13 kilos, although, so it’s not one thing you’re going to wish to carry round for lengthy intervals. JBL says the Boombox 4 has two extra woofers and three passive radiators this time round for a complete of 210W of energy. The Boombox 3, for reference, has 180W of complete energy when plugged in, however 136W when operating on battery energy. See JBL Boombox 3 at Amazon Even with that enhance in energy, JBL says the Boombox 4 ought to ship stable battery life, with 28 hours of juice frequently and 34 hours if JBL’s Playtime Increase function is activated. One factor that I really like right here is that the battery is replaceable now, which is nice for longevity. Extra replaceable batteries in devices, please! Two different good touches embrace the flexibility to connect with an exterior machine through USB-C for lossless audio (a giant deal for the audiophiles amongst us) and a light-up JBL emblem that allows you to know when the speaker’s bass enhance is activated. JBL’s Boombox 4 is accessible for preorder now and debuts at $549.95. The speaker is slated for a full launch on Sept. 28. Meet the JBL PartyBox 720. © JBL For those who’re on the lookout for much more energy, JBL can also be introducing a brand new version of its JBL PartyBox. The PartyBox 720—a big-boy occasion speaker that makes the Boombox 4 look cute—has an entire 800W of energy. That’s the identical wattage because the PartyBox 710 speaker, however the PartyBox 720 woofers are 9 inches in comparison with the 8-inch woofers on the 710. The largest shift right here is that the PartyBox can now run on a battery versus having to be plugged in. Altogether, JBL says that its PartyBox 720 can final for as much as 15 hours by itself. Oh, there are additionally wider wheels this time round, which ought to make lugging round a house-shaking Bluetooth speaker rather a lot simpler. JBL’s PartyBox 720 is accessible for preorder now at a debut worth of $1,099 and will probably be launched broadly on Sept. 21. See JBL Social gathering Field 710 at Finest Purchase
