JBL Boombox 3 Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker

Radio not what I expected. Not as loud as boombox 2 and battery life nowhere near as advertised. Sorry I bought it

We bought this item directly from JBL as we purchased a Boombox 2 from amazon that only lasted 8 hours while playing music. It was not even at full volume. We thought purchasing from you we could trust we were getting a quality product. We were excited about the Boombox 3 and it did sound fantastic. Unfortunately it only lasted under 8 hours and the volume was at 75% while playing music. We were extremely disappointed and returned it. If we are going to spend close to $500 the product should live up to the hype you claim it has.

I've been using my new Boombox 3 for 4 months now. It sounds great! The battery only lasts 6 hours on max volume. It last about 12 hours on 3/4 volume and 18 hours on half volume.

Here's three massive improvements that are required, in my opinion.

1. Make the bottom flat all the way from end to end and widen the bottom so that it is more stable. It rolls around all the time. If you even slightly bump it, it becomes a rolling pin.

2. Put the LED battery/charging light on top of the unit by the on/off button and volume buttons. Why did you think it was a good idea to put it on the bottom of the speaker where you can't see it?

3. Make the LED battery/charging light a digital readout. Level 0 through 10. You have a limited idea of how much battery life is left until the light bar turns red. At that point you're down to 15 minutes to an hour left of play time depending on the volume you're at. That's also providing you pick it up and check the light periodically.

I just upgraded the jbl Boombox 3 to Software version : 0.6.9.0 and I don't like the bass quality anymore. With this new update he no longer has the classic club jbl bass. Maybe the bass is a little stronger now but I prefer the sophisticated bass typical jbl than before

I just got the Boom box 3 and it's sad to say that it doesn't live up to the 24 hours of play as advertised. I charged my Boombox 3 over night as it states it takes 6.5 hours to charge, now I bought this speaker because it say it supposed to last 24 hours but here I am in the 7th hour of play time and the red light is already flashing. It sounds amazing, I don't even have it but less than half way because I'm at work... But I am disappointed in this for dying so early compared to the promise of 24 hours. Wish there was something that could be done, $500 for this I could have just kept my JBL Charge 4 for this.

I got this for Christmas last year, my favorite present ever!

I ordered this for my husband as a birthday gift. He loves it. The sound is amazing! He couldn't be happier!

The sound quality is a definite improvement over an already good speaker. The addition of the midrange speakers add a definite depth of field. The only downside is the battery. They apparently used the same battery as the Boombox 2 because I get 25% more life out of a 2.5 year old Boombox 2 battery than a new one

I bought the Boombox 3 and it has been amazing. The sound is impeccable.

I purchased this last week (7/16/23) before our beach trip. This speaker lasted roughly 5 hrs on 3 separate occasions (beach and pool). Audio sounds amazing but you'll be left hanging midway through the party. Not worth $$$$

I just received it today and it sounds amazing. So happy I got one. So powerful... I love it

The sound this speaker produce is crazy the bass is incredible, I use it when I'm taking shower,I'll just say this my shower sessions are longer than usual it sounds so good. When placed in a small room it's just amazing can't believe what I be hearing. I have a SB 2 as well but I like my boom box 3 way more. This thing is a monster and I love it.

I bought this 2 weeks ago and I'm happy I did. It's an amazing Speaker. The Sounds are great and the battery last long. It was also a booster for my outdoor boat cruise with my friends.

Keep it up JBL!!!

I initially had purchased a refurbished Boombox 2 and I put a tear in the side radiator/subwoofer :( I contacted JBL and they took the damaged product and upgraded me to a Boombox 3. Definitely impressed! I love this thing, amazing customer service as well! ??

I bought this 3 wks ago. Sounds great. But now I see they changed boombox 3 to wifi ?! Why would consumers not know this when product is not on sale. $500 for an outdated version less than a month would make anyone feel scammed. I read the quality is much better. Exchange?

Great sounding JBL Boombox 4. sleek design ease of use

I definitely have to say that I'm very impressed on how thisBoombox 3 sounds! My volume levels are usually around 50-60% and wow this thing is loud and the bass packs a punch! Especially having control over the EQ on the JBL app, have access to the bass and mids and treble definitely makes a huge difference! This is my first JBL speaker and yeah it's pricey but money well worth! I'm literally thinking on picking up a second Boombox 3! Hopefully JBL comes out with a Boombox 4! Great job!

I use it primarily on the beach when I'm boating. It sounds amazing and the battery lasts forever. My friends love it because they can easily Bluetooth connect to it. Truly a great product!

I use it primarily on the beach when I'm boating. It sounds amazing and the battery lasts forever. My friends love it because they can easily Bluetooth connect to it. Truly a great product!

mrrbil here, I'm 70, started buying extra-fine high quality musical and stereo equipment in 1972 when I spent $4000 on stereo equip.. This IS FINE EQUPMENT, the JBL Boombox 3 is a sweet Blast and a mellow friend - with fine music. IT'S FUN! P.S. Get the APP with the EQ, OH YEAH

A very balanced and huge sound

Concert hall sound from a small package. I really enjoy my JBL.

I bought this speaker about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it you can bring it anywhere with you and always listen to excellent quality audio and the batter life this speaker has is insane how the batter can support the speaker for such a long time at high volume.. overall I'm 18 and was scared about wasting money on a $500 speaker but jt was one of the best purchases ever. Absolutely love it

this sounds way more better than the partybox encore the encore cant handle low deep bass only high frequency bass but the boombox3 can handle it ez encore tends to be distort when you play songs with deep bass

I had a Monster Sound blaster from 2016-17. I thought the sound from that boom box would never be matched. As time went on, it lost its ability to keep a charge. I needed another boombox and did some research. After reading a few reviews, I decided to look at JBL's boomboxes. The boombox 2 popped up. I read about it and thought...why not. It had good reviews. Then I heard that there was a boombox 3. I figured it was a little pricey, but, if they were charging this much, they were confident in their product. Man....was I pleasantly surprised. I never heard such solid, tight bass from a portable. They added a subwoofer to boombox 3. Add to that the nice midrange, with crisp, sparkling highs. I'm sold. While the Monster was my introduction to Bluetooth boomboxes...and an awesome one, the boombox 3 took it to another level. If you're willing to spend the extra money, the boombox 3 is well worth it.

Great sound quality and bass but if you have it turned all the way up it only lasts 3.5 hrs

I had purchased the Boom Box 3 several months ago..

The speaker is good in sound - I previously owned HK Go&Play and this one sounds not a bit less beautiful.

However there is one thing that Extremely Ruins the experience!

When you listen via cable and your music track is in low volume, the speaker goes to what can best be described as "sleep" almost immediately - 5-10 seconds. And then it requires a higher volume than before to "wake up" and start playing again, and it also takes time. I can't even describe how irritating is that when you are listening to a classical music track - they very often have long loud and almost silent periods, so you just started to listen and then in the middle of the song - voila, your speaker just stops playing because it considered your track not loud enough - but it was loud enough for you to hear! Or one more case from my life - when you decide to practice your guitar and connect boombox 3 to a guitar pedal. One second you played a chord then spent few seconds adjusting your fingers to a new one - and the chord is simply not sounding because the speaker went to sleep during that pause, so you need to play something for next ~5-6 seconds before you start to hear what you are playing again.
The described behavior is not present when you connect via bluetooth not via cable, but for cable I can describe it with only one word - AWFUL! Don't buy it if you plan to listen via cable!

JBL, this _needs_ to be fixed!
Few minutes of battery life or some silent noise whispering in the background are not worth the loss of continuous playback. This "sleep" interruptions are awful!

I got the boombox 3 just over a week ago and all I can say is WOW! This speaker is amazing for its size, it is alittle bit and heavy but nobody should be complaining considering the sound it puts out. Its literally a portable concert! I own the Boombox 2 also which is still a great speaker. But in my opinion the 3 is better. The bass is very deep and the mids and highs a crystal clear. It gets very loud with no distortion. I also own a partybox 200 and the boombox 3 sounds better with more bass. If you decide to purchase a boombox 3 you will not be disappointed! Remeber, you only live once. Just go for it!

I LOVE THIS JBL BMBX3. I CAN'T WAIT TO TAKE WITH ME TO MY VACATIONS

I bought this yesterday and I'm so happy with the sound and bass so deep shaking my room.

First of all the design and the processing quality are well refined and the orange spots on the logo brand and under the handle are just impressive. The speaker is indeed very heavy and it's definitely not an item that you just move from one to another spot quickly despite of carrying it longer ways. The speaker has the latest Bluetooth 5.3 version, so you get the state of the art. But when I try to start playing a song, almost every time the first half second the song gets cut off. Even when I have the latest software update installed. The battery life is just excellent and the recharge works with no hassle. You can even charge your own device over the USB-A port with around 10 W. The app looks fine, of course you can disable those annoying sound prompts for example when you turn on/off the Boombox. The latency is great when you watching movies or series with you audio over the speaker, so no sound delay in this case. And of course it sounds good in this area. Now let's talk about the sound quality in general. I would say the speaker sounds the best when you are listening to EDM, Hip Hop, Rock and Pop music. The highs are fine, some details in comprehensive songs don't show up unfortunately, the mids are audible and present, but miss some clarity directional, the bass on the other hand is just awesome but I would put it down to -1 at the EQ settings. The mids and high +1, respectively. Then it sound the best in my opinion. Regrettably you can only select each (highs, mids, bass) between -2 and +2, so no in between option or more settings available. For that price it just too expensive at the moment in my opinion and I would only recommend it to people that are really enjoying listening to music at higher volume and have the option and location to do so. And of course people who want to have a private party. When you are also enjoy listening at lower volume levels, you absolutely can, but don't expect the best balanced sound quality.

After receiving the package, I was immediately surprised by the dimensions of the box. Before, I had the JBL Flip 6, which you could almost put in your pocket. The Boombox is really of a different calibre and seems really powerful. My first song on the box was Red River by Yannek Maunz and it blew me away. The sound is full, balanced and just fun. On the Flip I also heard the music in great quality - on the Boombox I felt it. In everyday life, I use it as a loudspeaker for the PC, in the kitchen when cooking, when showering - simply always. I've also had the pleasure of hosting parties at home; at 50% volume, it feels like you're in a club. Outdoors, I've tried them out twice so far and really turned them up. You can really have fun with it.
As you would expect from JBL, the workmanship is absolutely superb, you don't have to worry about water and the speaker can really take a beating. The carrying handle is made of metal and absolutely stable, but I would have found eyelets for a carrying strap like on the Xtreme great. The battery lasts forever, 24 hours according to JBL and I can confirm that.
Overall, the speaker is great for having excellent sound quality everywhere at home without a stationary system and especially for being able to party outside. Due to its dimensions and weight, it is not really suitable for the next bicycle tour, but that should be obvious to every buyer in advance.

This will get everyones attention, neighbors beware. It is loud and is the best sounding product I have seen that you are able to carry around. Bass, Mids, Highs are all crisp and clear. I do have a large 2 acre lot, if I am up late at night, I will turn it down slightly. Easy to connect, super long range, i can walk all the way back to my house, and it's still connected for great range. Long play time, the 24 hours is accurate. My only knock is that it may be a little large and heavy for your liking, but if you can get past that, you will not need anything else.

Amazing product as always JBL. Thanks for bringing us this.

After I purchased the Sony XG500, I returned it due to the sound and looked at a Boombox 2 at the store, They didn't have any available so I went searching for the Boombox 3, I am so glad I did.
I'm really pleased, not only with the bass (the Sony had good bass too) but the highs and mids were equally impressive and didn't get drowned out by the incredible bass of this unit.

It gets quite loud but luckily doesn't lose much quality at the higher volume levels.

I wish they got the app better, it needs a battery percentage rather than a bar and the graphic eq doesn't really do much.

Overall, I like the design, it feels super sturdy, looks great and performs even better. Yes, it's pricey comparative to others on the market, but I'm still happy.

The sound is still perfect even at full volume. Only the weight is a small drawback. The Boombox 3 is just fun, good mood and puts a big grin on everyone's face. The neighbors should be very tolerant, because with that you can entertain the whole street!

This device is heavy on all accounts.
The weight and the bass is massive!.
You can easily entertain a whole party outdoors with this box!

Sounds better than the previous generations with a far better design as well as a greater frequency response.

This boom box has nice sound quality that is perfect for entertaining 35 x 45 foot backyard area. Clear sound from every angle in area. Bass is crisp & specific sound sharpness for light soundong instruments whic allows for true musical entertainment. Now while it is a bit heavy, it is worth it for the experience.

I bought the Boombox 3 on release to the UK I have owned every Boombox so far and every model is an excellent upgrade on the one before keep up the good work. Best Bluetooth speaker in the market by far.

Oh my gosh!!! Rocking the pool parties this summer!! I am VERY pleased with this product and it arrived just before our back to school pool party with our kids' friends' families. We set it on a ledge before people arrived and it provided background ambiance all night long without a hitch. The sound quality is top notch with bass notes hitting hard in a wide open space. I still cannot believe how well the low end of the frequency range is represented with the Boombox 3. The two ends of the boombox 3 are basically passive radiators which helps disperse the sound as well as enhance the oomph of the low end. And my kids loved feeling the vibrations from the radiators while their favorite songs played. I also attempted to give a quick science lesson on how sound is made when they got close - which of course drove them immediately back into the pool - the youth of today. . .

Back to the Boombox 3 - It is a nice package that is easily carried with the extra large handle on top. The whole unit charges fairly quickly and I never ran out of power when using it. I used it extensively while clearing out and installing shelving in my garage. Again, blown away by the sound!! And this is where someone with a really big brain came in and said - "Let's make this a power bank as well since cell phones will run out of power before the speaker will." Brilliant idea!! This will be a godsend on campouts and our venture to the pumpkin patch firepits that are coming up.

I have only one small thing I can find fault with with regards to the BoomBox3, and this is being REALLY nitpicky. The center of gravity of the unit is kind of high and the footprint is a large oval on the bottom of the unit. So, if bumped- it does easily roll on it's front or back. So, if it is place higher up on something and bumped - it could potentially fall off whatever it is sitting on, damaging the unit or whatever it falls on. I only notice the tendency for it to tip over when I charge the unit up and try to open a cabinet behind the unit and bump it.

One thing I wonder about is how hard would it have been to add a radio receiver to the BoomBox 3. I still listen to broadcast radio occasionally, but yes - most of the time, I am either listening from my personal library on my cell or streaming SIRIUS. I guess keeping the ability to streaming will allow for better sound quality all the time.

Anyway, I am a VERY SATISFIED customer with this product and I will be using it a WHOLE lot around the house, while camping, while hosting parties, while enjoying the backyard, . . .

This is a great speaker. The music is clear even at high volume with bass being absolutely great. Highly recommend it to anyone.

My initial thoughts when I first received this item is that I didn't expect it to be so large and heavy. When I turned it on, connected and started playing some music in the house, I was blown away. The sound is crisp, clear and I fell immediately in love with it.

Is it large? yes.
Do you need any other speaker? no
Will it attract attention to your entire neighborhood? yes

The sound is amazing. JBL really did a nice job on putting this together and I am completely satisfied. Connecting was quick and painless and even at the lowest setting, you will be able to hear it pretty well.

We tested this thing at multiple bonfires and we got nothing but compliments. Jumping the sound up after dark will definitely attract the neighbors attention, so be aware. I live in a small neighborhood, with neighbors who are rarely home, so it wasn't much of a concern to me. I like the fact that this is waterproof and can charge your phone.

It does not run out of juice. The battery life is listed as 24 hours and for me at least, each party we have had, it has not died on us. As a matter of fact, it wasnt even near 1/2 when I recharge it. That in itself is a reason to purchase. Its loud and its perfect for parties.

Few items you should consider. My bonfire pit is about 2 acres away from our home, so its not great to lug this thing around. I will most likely opt for my JBL Charge or Flip as this boombox at its highest level, will draw out conversations. We set it farther away. Our plan with this, is to use it when closer to our home and a patio type setting. This is not a complaint, but its to inform you that you should use it for what you are comfortable with.

I have not had one issue with this item and is a great addition to our home. I look at it every day as it sits near my office and I just think to myself, WOW. What an awesome piece of equipment.

I've added a few photo's to compare its size.

Thank you JBL for delivering yet another amazing product!

JC

The BoomBox 3 arrived and I was instantly impressed by the compactness and ultimate breath taking sound reproduction from such a handy portable unit! The new Boom Box 3 offers all of the features of the Boom Box 2 but offers many upgrades for a truly hi fidelity experience!

Boom Box 3 was well packaged in eco friendly packaging as well as a convenient cloth type storage bag to keep the exterior clean of dust and debris. The box included the unit itself as well as a very concise Quick Start guide and charging cable for home AC charging!

Upon properly charging the unit (which only took a few short hours) I was able to power the unit on and link to my Bluetooth v5.3 connection effortlessly. The unit also offers a Line In rear port similar to a headphone jack if a wired connection is necessary. The JBL Portable app is available for Apple as well as Android applications to quickly pair the unit to phones or other devices using Bluetooth. The Portable app also serves as an adjustment for EQ parameters as well as linking other units using the Party Boost feature. You can link several Party Boost units together for a concert like experience! My ONLY downside to this unit that I could find is that Party Boost is NOT compatible with True Wireless Stereo features on the Party Box Series. So essentially you can only link the Party Boost devices with each other but not to the Party Box devices. I would love to see all the devices be able to communicate with each other in future applications.

The battery offers a strong 10000 mAh battery which usually takes around 6 hours from completely dead to and astounding 24 hours of playtime with just a nearly 6 hour charge. Perfect for those all night parties or all day outdoor events when battery performance is crucial. Another truly essential feature of this massive battery is the PowerBank feature which allows charging of USB capable devices from the rear port. No more dead cell phones on boating or beach trips so the party never ends!

Unit is IP 67 dust- and water-proof fabric design is perfect for those beach, river, or pool type outings. The unit also has a nonslip hefty metal handle (non slip grip) for easily moving the unit (a mere 14 lbs) as well as non slip grip on bottom to keep it in place even in the most slippery conditions. BoomBox3 will withstand splashes and occasional dunks or water related mishaps.

Speaker performance is a dramatic improvement over previous models! A new set of subwoofers, midranges and tweeters give this unit a one of a kind music explosion! The unit does not offer any type of light show like the Party Box offers but does deliver a must have outdoor and travel music experience that is second to none! JBL quality seems to evolve to a truly premiere products with each new release!

Our family loves to use this unit on camping trips but also on boating and beach trips. The dust proof and water proof design as well as the extended battery capacity and USB charging capabilities are must haves! We love Boom Box 3 and consider the price for all the features and performance offered well worth it!

The Jbl Boombox 3 is a powerful speaker. It fills my yard that is over half an acre with exceptional sound. The speaker hits all the notes with authority and is very clean sounding. No distortion what so ever. When you utilize the JBL portable app you can customize the sound. The option to pair this speaker to other Jbl speakers using party mode is also a plus. Connecting multiple speakers gives you a truly immersive effect. I played some Dolby atmos sound tracks while listening to the speaker and was truly blown away. The sound stage and the way the speaker processes the sound is truly breath taking. Also while being totally wireless. I have used this speaker for over a week at a moderate level. Not once charging it back to full. I played it most of today at over half volume to not make my neighbors angry but it’s still going on the initial charge. This speaker states it goes 24 hours on a charge but I’m way past that.
The speaker does have some weight to it. It’s balanced so carrying it isn’t a challenge. Its definitely a speaker to play at a party or large gathering. Loading it up in a corner makes this speaker sound massive. Super nice lows along with tight mid bass. The mid bass is so perfect. Highs are evident and clean as well.
The speaker has a water tight cover on the rear which houses the port to connect the ac power cord, usb-a port and a 3.5mm jack. The speaker is splash proof and can be submerged in water for a bit without hurting the speaker in case it does fall into water or heavy rain.
The build quality of this speaker is also exceptional. Good strong handle with a very sturdy frame. You can bump it into obstacles without worrying about hurting the speaker. You do have to watch that you don’t puncture the dual radiators on the sides though. They are recessed in but can get harmed by a sharp corner or object. Speaking of the radiators, it’s really cool watching the excursion of them as they play. The move allot. The bottom of the speaker has rubber footing to keep the speaker planted.
In the end I find this to be an exception speaker with allot of great features. 24 hours of rated playback, IP67 waterproof and dust proof rating, powerbank to charge devices, partyboost to link to other Jbl speakers and Bluetooth 5.3. This is my new speaker for big sound to fill big areas.

The JBL boombox 3 is a fun addition to any trip, get together, or just to use chillin’ around the house. I absolutely enjoy the music spewing out of this boombox 24/7. The sound quality is exceptional! The box has BOOM! I love the handles that keep it in your hand even when it’s wet. The fact that this boombox is waterproof is amazing! We sat by the pool. It got splashed on and wet. No problems. It also has an amazing battery life of 24 hrs of play! That is unheard of! I tested the theory, and it is true. There are a couple of things that keep this from being a 5 star review. I was so excited to connect my boombox 3 with my party box. It’s not possible. The other thing about the JBL boombox 3 is that it is very heavy. Even though it’s compact and easy to travel with, it’s hefty. It is definitely quality material, but not easy to carry for someone of my small stature. Overall, the JBL Boombox 3 is impressive, loud, full of bass, and a great asset to have. I love hosting and this helps!

I received the bb3 and i am very satisfied and happy. Unique sound with sophisticated subwoofer bass.
I have made the comparison with the bb2 and the bb3 is louder and has a cleaner sound with more sophisticated bass. I fully recommend it

It sounds amazing as well as looks amazing, believe it or not, I bought it because of how it looks and I was surprised by the sound quality!

Overall totally love this speaker and I look forward to using it in large groups or at the beach in the future. While I knew this speaker was large it is definitely heavier than I anticipated. The large handle on the top is nice for easy carrying but as a petite female I definitely feel like I’m lugging something around. The sound quality is so clear and the base is good; it does not disappoint! It’s the high quality sound you know and love and expect from JBL. To me, a small draw back is that there is no sound coming from the back of the speaker. Since it is so large it would be great if there was sound coming from all sides so it could be the center of large gatherings. But I also acknowledge that it’s common with large speakers to only have sound coming from one side. On that note, the partyboost feature where you can daisy chain is a great option to connect to other speakers. I did try it out and connect the Boombox3 to my JBL Xtreame3 and loved that I could put each speaker in a different room. However, it did seem like the quality of sound was slightly decreased when using this feature so there is some give and take there. I also love that you can use it to charge other devices like your phone and the battery life is amazing on this speaker!! In conclusion, love the speaker, sound quality, and battery life. But be warned it is a little heavy and you may lose a little sound quality when using partyboost.

The sound is very clear. you can feel the difference between the Boombox 2. The bass is clearer. you can hear the mids and highs well. It is very heavy