JBL Authentics 300 FULL REVIEW - Better than Marshall Speakers?

At a whopping $449, it's a lot to pay.
I'm not sponsored by JBL or Marshall in anyway. This speaker was purchased by me for review. My conclusion is that if you don't need the WIFI or portability, the Marshall's provide equal sound quality for a lower price point.
Speakers featured:
amzn.to/3rg04CE - JBL Authentics 300
amzn.to/3LwwiAg - Marshall Tufton
amzn.to/3Lvt93x - Marshall Acton III
amzn.to/459fXZg - Marshall Stanmore III
To summarize, the best marshall speakers are definitely getting some serious competition from JBL and their new Authentics line. But is the JBL 300 actually that much better or just an overpriced luxury bluetooth speaker? I think while the sound and build are phenomenal, there is some better value in the marshall Acton and Stanmore - and the Tufton is better for outdoors because it actually is a little water resistant whereas the 300 is not at all. Its a toss up on wether you need the wifi or not to me.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 intro
1:06 build quality
4:20 no FF/rewind button!
5:55 How loud is it plugged in vs un-plugged?
7:00 The wifi apps and hi-fi sound issue
8:03 The in app EQ
8:30 how well do google and alexa play together?
9:09 Bluetooth SBC codec only
9:41 Sound Test/Speaker side by side compare
11:41 Conclusion

[@DannyPops]

My OTHER JBL Authentics Reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHezkIKGp86Foq8si=nm9U7Pdrqro53vBD JBL Authentics 200 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-8oIiXhbWiq8Usi=31zVPXe2Jdmuq0B6 JBL Authentics 500 review

[@debatreyochakraborty5087]

Which is a better option as a portable speaker? How much louder and fuller is the 300 in comparison to the 200 based on the price gap? In India the price difference is ₹10K ~ 120US$.

[@HIR0SE]

Danny boy, the way you review is like a friend telling me about stuff. So natural and easy-going.

[@TrevorDodd-ev1sx]

I have two of these set up as a stereo pair and I am more than happy with them.

[@zudabenhur]

Just bumped into your channel, Danny. Great work. Keep it up.

[@rodpremium]

Your videos are phenomenal, congratulations

[@MarkoKoskenoja]

Great review Danny👏 I am going to order the JBL Authentics 200 now that you confirmed the 300 was good but too expensive. I don't need the battery, but as an Android user with a large library of hi res music, I need Chromecast.

[@stevechou8670]

Massive massive thanks to you, Danny. When it comes to making my purchase discussion for any speaker, this is the go to channel. Let alone the incredible image and sound quality of your video. It is simply enjoyable.

[@DannyPops]

thanks Steve!!!

[@richardporter999]

Your reviews fab and really help - thanks

[@Smoovindecat]

Hi Danny, great reviews! I’ve actually watched a huge amount of your vids and some of other people too and it has to be said that not everyone out there has what it takes to be so natural and funny on camera but you seem to have it. Entertaining yet informative and they look great too, Your videos are a pleasure to watch and I’m about to get a Marshall tufton based off your great comparisons.. thanks!

[@DannyPops]

What a compliment! Thanks for the supportive words :)

[@afrolintin]

​@@DannyPopsi heard in the video you said the 300 was actually louder than the woburn 3, thats kinda crazy considering the size differences right? Anyway just wanted to say your videos about the marshalls and authentics have convinced me that i need more jbl in my life, i think im gonna try the 300 just to have that battery

[@PeterWelder]

Thanks Danny ! well done !

[@kiwilamy5739]

Great & instructieve review. Thank you!

[@eddy25gr]

Thanks for all the information

[@backwoodbandit8351]

Just got this for a steal, for $150 you can’t beat it

[@goon_nut]

Thank you for allowing to experience some of the sound that these speakers can put out. W MANS

[@RoboticsLive]

Hey Danny, i'm enjoying your videos and recently bought an Acton 3 after watching your videos which i'm really happy with. Keep videos coming. Btw, are you going to keep it for your collection or return it?

[@Cursey69]

Hi Danny your reviews really helped me a lot in picking the right speaker for my small condo. My Acton 3 just arrived and it sounds incredible.

[@DannyPops]

So happy that you are digging the acton III :)

[@GOLFADDICT65]

Hi Danny...awesome review....ACTON 3 is currently 299 ( Canadian ) ... 215 ( US ) ......would you say thats a great deal and worth the money ? thx bud...the JBL AUTHENTICS 200 is 499 here in Canada.....in your opinion is it worth 200 more than the Acton 3 or does the marshall win pound for pound ?...cheers from Canada

[@JuanFlores-eq7ws]

Great Tutorial!

[@DannyPops]

If I helped you make a decision, consider utilizing my links here: amzn.to/3rg04CE - JBL Authentics 300 amzn.to/3LwwiAg - Marshall Tufton amzn.to/3Lvt93x - Marshall Acton III amzn.to/459fXZg - Marshall Stanmore III These are affiliate links and it's pretty much the only way I make any money to help pay for these reviews, and it doesn't add anything to your cost! Thanks for the support - Danny!

[@luizcaparelli]

Hi Danny, nice review, as usual - easy understand. Today in Brasil, 04/24 - price of JBL Aut. 300 is the same of Marshall Acton 3. Marshall does not have technical assistance here, JBL does. But soundwise, according to your review, Authentics 300 is more suitable for indoor use, compared with Marshalls…?

[@d.3671]

From what I hear, the JBL 300 seems to be the most balanced soundwise, the Marshall's sound is a bit muddy by comparison, specially the Acton and the Stanmore... But it could be my ears. Thanks for this review Danny

[@Kyoungminyshka]

are you willing to get authentic 200 as well? I'm really curious how good it is compared to acton 3

[@mattschaefer115]

I've been interested in this speaker. I bought the Stanmore III (sounds phenomenal) - but I'm returning it because I didn't realize that it doesn't have a battery. I'm looking at getting either this JBL 300, or the Marshall Acton III - but the prices are quite different. Which would you recommend, purely based on sound quality and price? For less money, is the Acton III considerably inferior sounding? Thanks so much in advance for the detailed reviews! I'll definitely use your affiliate link, whichever I decide on. Happy to support a fellow Canadian's content!

[@supercooled]

Thanks for the music recommendation. Not my usual taste but should come in handy if/when I buy these. I have a unhealthy obsession with audio products.

[@justinrivero2180]

I’m getting mine today

[@amansinha476]

Very detailed and useful review. Thanks Danny. Yeah, it is too expensive. I will settle for a Sony speaker instead of these premiums

[@tomasfoldyna5357]

Hi i am deciding between marshall x authentic JBL to get what will be more fine with conectivity on pc? Or I should rathert just buy the kipsch heritage 2.1 ?

[@ravington666]

Great review as always, just one question...which has more bass, this or the woburn 3 ?

[@DannyPops]

@@ravington666 I'd say the woburn, the 500 is super heavy bass

[@Natsukashii1111]

I liked the sound signature of the jbl but yeah it does seem to lack volume. Does the JBL have stereo?

[@ar72204]

Any clue as to how well it "plays" with the Spotify app or do we have to run Spotify thru the JBL interface/app.

[@shayan2053]

you should do a distortion test.. because these are very capable of putting out the tightest bass thats why they are expensive in my opinion. And play music @320kbps to see if it distorts.

[@MLUE444]

Sounds clean

[@kimberlyH1984]

my wife and i had tickets to future islands. we were so excited to see a show after covid mandates were done. i asked when future islands was. and she was like two days ago. we totally forgot about it the week of.

[@DannyPops]

God, that sucks I can't wait to see them in concert. Hopefully, you can see them soon.

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Between this and bb3 and sony xg500, which you think is better in terms of sound quality and bass? For use it in and outdoors, thanks a lot

[@giuseppevescera5504]

You are the Best..!!

[@paulmycroft9466]

Hi Danny, this is very useful. Can you tell me if it's possible to hook up my Apple laptop wired to the back as I DJ locally in a small venue and JBL recommend not to use Bluetooth. Is there a comparable portable Bose speaker? Thanks!

[@redarrowsmk3]

Wonderful review; thank you! I'm really loving how you bring in a trained ear for quality sound and pit other top brands in to compare them. Since the Orange Box was not compared in the side-by-side, how do you think its sound compares to this JBL unit?

[@DannyPops]

I did do a quick listen to the orange box but it's such a niche product that I didn't put it up. While the orange box sounds great, it "soundscape" isn't as balanced as these - though I suspect it has a better quality speaker system inside - just not the sophisticated Digital signal processing like JBL and Marshall.

[@Hucts]

Hey, quick question i bought this speaker and I couldn’t be more happier with it, but I been wanting to know if I leave it plugged does it drain the battery or something? Or should be fine?

[@mdhf532]

Great video! I saw in another clip that the authentic 300 has some sort of spacial awareness and calibrates its sound based upon the room. Any validity to that? Or maybe a future test with the authentic line up.

[@DannyPops]

@mdhf532 a lot of speakers have this ability but it makes zero difference to me in terms of sound quality. Even the bose flex does it. It would be so difficult to try and record.

[@mdhf532]

@DannyPops and here I thought this was something shiny and new haha thanks for the update!

[@carsonsaturday4640]

Hey Danny klipsch come out with updated models of the three and the one now they are called the one plus and the three plus.

[@kigandariham8984]

Well done

[@antoinExploreleMonde]

Hello, what is the best between Tifton and jbl authentic 300 ??

[@vest7734]

What’s the song you played in the beginning?

[@peterterlaje495]

Could you mention the total watts or separate watts (ie: tweeters/bass) for every speaker system you are conducting a review under. Actial Prices per speaker is welcomed...

[@oswaldogranja1832]

Waiting for the 500 review...

[@balmighty81]

Are you able to control the volume by voice?

[@MrMakito22]

I'm stuck choosing between this JBL auth 300 and Klipsch The Three Plus. It would be great if you could compare these two in near future some how.

[@piotrfi8004]

Mam ten sam problem !

[@edamameme1789]

300 is a portable speaker, the Klipsch is not. Not the same category. Like comparing a car to a motorcycle. If its just in-house listening (you never move the speaker) the Klipsch is superior...if you wanna take it to the back yard, obviously you cant...you'll need the JBL 300...but i you want to take it even further, the JBL is too big, you'll need something smaller. Depends on your needs.

[@harrispalmer5573]

Nice review. Speaker looklwise doesn'tstand out looks pretty common at this price range a display shoud have been added

[@LehtusBphree2flyFPV]

Please do a review on the Turtle Box Audio and do a comparison on that speaker to. The V2 is better than the V1 i own. The V1 Bluetooth watching KZbin doesn't match the lip movements but the V2 does and has better button layout. But for it's size and weight it's LOUD AF 120db on a 6x9 speaker. Turtle box audio had room for improvement but i keep emailing them to make it BETTER but they don't come out with the next best thing. Just great art work and limited edition to fishing and country music crap I'm not very country for that edition. If i could get a custom edition to my type of MUSIC i would definitely upgrade. For $400 it's really not bad for the turtle box 🐢.

[@dellusandrew7133]

i think if it is a portable speaker, you can take a test outside. like if it is really worth to carry when you are going somewhere

[@glatocha]

so would the yt music work on this over wifi? I am expection spotify would

[@michael_caz_nyc]

How does the Bose Soundlink Max compare to the JBL Authentics 300 ???

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

I just ordered mines from Amazon

[@romeokamil]

This thing is 460usd in europe, is there anything close to this speaker (both portable + stationary) around 300 ish? I wish i could conpare few of them in a dtore but there are none around me

[@DannyPops]

I'd look at soundcore motion boom + and tribit stormbox blast for cheaper alternatives.... or a used marshall tufton.

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Can i connect this speaker to a dap to play loseless music? Thanks

[@noeljohn31]

Hi Danny, Is there any competition between soundcore X600..!!! Or any other than marshall speakers.

[@marcelkuckei3]

X600 absolutly no Chance.

[@alanrossreviews]

lol!

[@user-pd3od2nw1b]

Is having a separate Google assistant device required for the use of voice assistant or does this replace it?

[@DannyPops]

You don't have to have any extra google or alexa device, its built in!

[@mmadchef808]

Don’t care for the control buttons. Looks like something on any modern day electronic vs a vintage look.

[@manojthawani2797]

Jbl 300 vs jbl boombox 3 . Which is better. Plz suggest

[@midnightbass6596]

Alr so I can definitely say from my perspective I hear clear mids and highs from the jbl it even has a smooth bass style and Marshall's are missing the clean audio it sort of sounds like the audio is distorted

[@DannyPops]

Yeah i know what you mean. All I can say for this is that it sounds better in person

[@travisescobar9920]

I’d check out the audio pro C10 MKii

[@Sovann26]

JBL Have a soft voice And clear

[@CarlosRodriguez-xk9ot]

ive got the kilburn ii , acton iii and woburn 3 and i agree with your reviews so, that would be my feedback as requested..getting back to JBL it would only mean then serious comptetition for the kilburn..at some xtra $$ for the sound.that would be JBL niche..i just take the kilburn occasionally to the oilfield..and yes for all this u need songs hifi encoded to make it worth ur while

[@RichGurska]

“Bass and treble things”……. this is going to be a very technical review.🤪

[@anijamed]

how is this compared to 200?

[@vladstark2091]

Big brother speaker, NICE

[@Labios_Rotos]

Since when is Marshall a premium speaker?

[@nana-kb4gr]

Does it pair into stereo Zepellin muktiroom aptx coden

[@HomeTheatre101]

The JBL sounded a little more focused on the music, less width but more depth. The small Marshall had less focus and more width but not as deep. The big Marshall was kinda a mix of both although the soundstage didn’t sound as realistic. JBL FTW on this one, imo. ✅🍿

[@JonasWeather]

Danny, whats the song sample near the intro ?

[@DannyPops]

Come Closer - Notize

[@BobRooney290]

the biggest worry is the sound quality. wifi bandwidth is insanely more than cheezy bluetooth. meaning, the clarity and quality of sound should be significant. this tells me the bottleneck is in the internal speakers being low quality. playing a flac file over wifi, you should hear a HUGE difference in sound quality over bluetooth. if they sound the same, then there's your problem. clearly jbl went the cheap route, and the wifi is likely the version that came out decades ago, likely wifi-g. still, 1300Mbps for WiFi , vs. only 3 Mbps for Bluetooth is quite huge. the fact that you dont hear the difference is worrisome on the quality of the product.

[@DanielCagle]

Best Buy has the 300 and the Stanmore for $349.99 each. So would that make the 300 a better buy?

[@howardgoldberg5318]

I just ordered the 300 at pc Richard for 349. I had the tufton which was really good but had to try this Always a soft spot for jbl

[@haroldjones12]

by the sound test all the marshall speaker lack mid and just a bit muddy whereas the jbl sounds more balanced and bass sounds cleaner

[@FactNight]

Which one is better JBL 300 or 500?

[@emalior5000]

Obviously the 500. It has a powered subwoofed and almost 3 times more amplifier power. However it's much larger and more expensive. The 200 and 300 are almost identical in drivers and power. So the 200 is probably the best value

[@janpietro5794]

Does it supports Ldac or aptx Hd?

[@DannyPops]

It doesn't the wifi aspect is what is supposed to support the higher bit rates. The BT is only SBC.

[@1carusGG]

JBL definitely sounds the cleanest.

[@CocoPhamHannie]

10:00 What is song name?

[@nkg14111990]

Come closer by Notize

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

Thats not a woofer at the bottom its a passive radiator. The 500 has a woofer.

[@jcmolero71]

between A300 and X3 both battery mode who would be louder?

[@razkopchan]

Better than Marshal? I don't think so. And Tufton is my favorite!

[@Snaxzu]

the marshals sound a little muddy compared to the jbl 300

[@Hoggod]

Funny how they try to imitate the radio asthetic, but it doesn't provide an radio FM service I'd like to play something for once without wifi, while camping or idk

[@afrolintin]

Just use Bluetooth then 🤡🤡🤡 download your music and use Bluetooth or even wired, simple solution.

[@miksumasterjbl8899]

No thanks. I will buy JBL Authentics 500.

[@brunoqnzbk7891]

Word

[@tikblang1]

Why? I know power output is the number one reason, so whast is the 2nd and third reason?

[@jimdandy4329]

big Marshall sounds the best to me

[@kikinSBA]

For me, Marshall has never been worth it, in your try out Marshall sound with more “presence” in mid but with a strange echo, and JBL put more presence on the deep bass absolutely, compared with my B&O, Bose and Sonos I definitively keep JBL as a very decent option (above Marshall)

[@adrumwhisperer]

only the 500 has a speaker on the bottom... for the others it is just an exhaust vent

[@sacflies]

Passive radiator

[@northlander4370]

wouldnt mind hearing some classic rock

[@DannyPops]

I don't have the rights to any normal music sorry

[@northlander4370]

@DannyPops I have the first gen Marshall Kilburn and stanmore....would like the jbl 300 for my collection

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

I like old vintage type design speakers. The marshal has a nice design but there sound is horrible.

[@demetriuswilliams4416]

Price Price

[@parthiragunath]

Second 😊

[@DannyPops]

Still a win! :)

[@mattengler4145]

The JBL sounded like it has more of a wider soundstage where everything else sounded like it restricted to a box

[@krystek_8370]

First 😄

[@DannyPops]

You win!!! :)

[@amir2salah]

Danny phantom 😅

[@Masya116]

Sorry jbl, but home speakers are design first. And it looks like a cheap premium. For a good sound at home there is a floor-standing speaker system (pardon my french)

[@HAIYANE9910]

Paragon wil destroy them.L100 classic

[@addybronn486]

Promo sm 😔

[@philaxx8888]

ANOTHER JUNK NONSENSE BY JBL

[@delreytamayo6283]

Marshall speakers suck

[@songokuo5131]

And also used for karaoke

[@Cocoyz]

$700 box with NO TF card or usb input? Useless piece of brick! No way with that huge brick yet could not house TF card at least.