JBL Boombox 2 Review - Compared To The Original JBL Boombox

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This is the JBL Boombox 2… its the latest and largest party boost speaker in JBL’s line up and obviously its the successor to the super popular JBL boombox. Now this speaker does have some changes on both the outside and inside from the original Boombox… But lets see how the new JBL boombox 2 stacks up to the original… and lets see if its worth upgrading for you if you already have the original boombox.
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[@macbrebonicks8668]

I'm sticking with the older JBL models with connect +.

[@chasekephart6179]

smart man

[@fe4rrr386]

Me too

[@ranchguy3667]

yea immediately thought the same when i saw the flip 5 with party boost. already own xtreme 2 and charge 3, might as well wrap it up with the OG boombox.

[@smiekliins]

Afcors me to

[@GP-ed2ch]

Just get an anker speaker those things shred.

[@nielskersic328]

You make a good point about the planned obsolescence with switching to Partyboost from Connect+. They did the exact same when switching from Connect (v1) to Connect+, I wouldn't be surprised if partyboost also gets replaced in 3 years with no backwards compatibility again

[@samhotene942]

I have the boombox 2 this thing is impressive! Very powerful speaker even on low volume you can feel the bass ...the problem is if you really want to show it off youll have to be outdoors because it really does kick ass

[@RegahP]

I feel like $50 for cooler plastic rim and 10W+ but 1h less battery is really not worth the upgrade.

[@stanputters1520]

Regah Productions bro in my country the difference between the boombox 1 and 2 is €215

[@matisbouthillier6428]

In my country it’s the same price

[@alexlittig7927]

the bass goes quite a bit deeper and the bass is much fuller. I have both and the boombox 2 is a clear upgrade. I have a lot of Bluetooth speakers and the boombox goes lower then any other Bluetooth speaker i have including the Hyperboom. Hyperboom has a harder hitting upper bass punch but cant hit the sub bass of the boombox 2. Imo the deeper bass of the boombox 2 gives it this fullness the hyperboom is missing. plus the highs are much clearer on the boombox 2

[@RegahP]

@@alexlittig7927 i'm sure people who already own so many speakers like you do care about the details, but for someone who's a bit tighter on money, it would have been cool for them to do like they did with the flip 5, where they kept the same price but improved on audio quality, bluetooth whatever, and a bit more watts. Even i like speaker stuff, sound design, and electronics, but i can't afford 50 dollars more just for "higher quality" bass, however you call it.

[@timsteuerwald2207]

It is still trash

[@puppy010]

First they call it 'connect' then 'connectPLUS' now it is 'party boost', I'm sure 'party boostPLUS' will be the next scam to keep people updating. Definitely no future proof speakers. Still love my original boombox though, use it everyday!

[@itscliffvtr]

Got the original boombox as it was on offer for £200. This is the best bluetooth speaker I have owned. It's really pleasant to listen to. Everything is and bass is deep with plenty of slam without being overpowering. If you want a gym speaker or bbq speaker then this is it.

[@nine182]

I just bought a boombox 2 for £200 and I can't wait for it to arrive!

[@gw819]

You mentioned the wattage of BB1 is a 20W speaker and BB2 is a 30W speaker, but I think that's wrong. They are both 2x30W RMS on battery and 2x40W RMS plugged in, according to specs available on JBL website. So it's no surprise there isn't a noticeable volume difference.

[@murrayent1able]

I DON'T KNOW WHY JBL NEVER ASK PEOPLE FOR FEEDBACK ON WHAT NEW FEATURES THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE ON THEY NEW PRODUCTS, LIKE USB-C AND SO MANY OTHER STUFF🤔

[@ocallaghancolin94]

I agree completely! When you look at reviews for ANY of their products, they always mention features customers actually want that JBL seems completely oblivious to

[@ronnieguerra9153]

Exactly the video I was looking everywhere for thanks so much on the clarification

[@112477fm]

First test mistake was that sorry ass music you was playing bro.

[@ricardocesar505]

Why doesn't jbl add a button to enable "partyboost & connect+" on the boomboxes? Wouldn't that be awesome?!

[@salbemark]

@Ross Ritchey that's bullshit, they just want you to buy the newer models

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

Yea a back compat mode would have been great, heck even if it was to just pair it with your older boombox

[@challendablaing]

Who's here after seeing the boombox is on sale for $280 on prime days? Lol great video btw went with the boombox 1 cause $220 more isn't worth the difference (:

[@TrovadorDR]

Same 🤦‍♂️

[@SenorDennis]

That’s exactly why I’m here lol I was looking for reviews of the OG one I didn’t even know there was a Boombox 2. Now I know why it’s on sale!

[@matejovich]

Precisely! BB2 is $500 but I just bought TWO JBL BB1s for $560! Now I can connect them both and really jam. Additionally, I'll wait for the charge 4 to get to $99 and I'll pick up 2 of those and then my golf cart will be Poppin! 😂🤣😂

[@sergiocarrasco]

Me haha. Its beautiful. I love it

[@maxballart2277]

Yep. Same here.

[@AZREDFERN]

I love how critical you are. I wish there was more reviewers like you.

[@smoove300]

What??? There's my boi floss

[@Melodic623]

Floss already said NO...SO there you go

[@bullyjay1957]

Sheep

[@Melodic623]

@@bullyjay1957 baaaaa baaaaa lol

[@supercarsofwichita9485]

I normally would trust him until I heard him say the xtreme 1 has more bass than the xtreme 2. I heard the xtreme 1 irl after that and it was laughable compared to the xtreme 2. Only went about as low as my charge 3 maybe a bit lower

[@mathewphipps7724]

@@supercarsofwichita9485 there's 2 bass modes on the xtreme 1, not sure if it's the same for the 2... huge difference in amount of bass.

[@DragonSkaterrr]

@@supercarsofwichita9485 maybe he had the old version and wasnt updated yet and he was blasting it with full volume

[@KxPKhaosBunBun]

I was having a hard time trying to figure out which one to get. Your sound test showed me that for $100 more the Boombox 2 isn't worth the money. Thank you for the video!

[@iscreamsu]

This is a very well-done review, I'm buying the original boombox based on this, it's on sale at $299 everywhere. Great information and clear and articulate commentary.

[@christianludes8943]

I got the boombox 2 bout 3 to 4 months ago and got it for a price of 340.when it was on sale on Amazon

[@icedeathmusic1119]

The Boombox 2 has a slightly deeper Bassline than the Boombox with Outdoor Mode, but btw, they still sounds very similar to compare. So in my opinion, the Boombox 2 is not worth the Upgrade

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

if you watch his EQ on the tablet the richer bass and mids are on outdoor mode on the first gen....but yes we are splitting hairs here...so lets make it black and white THE $500 UPGRADE COST LOL! *Infact if I were shopping in 2020 I would just get the First gen...save money and less charging and sounds amazing af "period" 🤣👏🎉🔥🔥

[@nesto4152]

Since I have the extreme 2 the best buy for me to get it's the boombox one so I can connect them

[@markorakic6264]

Boombox has already too strong bass, so the stronger one on boombox 2 is kind of stupidness.

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

@@markorakic6264 You can never have enough bASS!!!🤣🐱‍🚀🎉

[@markorakic6264]

@@bigskinflutelol6770 Agree to disagree :)

[@cesaraugustolopesyt]

Best review from this speaker that I have seen! Thanks!

[@ML-vc8zs]

Great review...very informative and well done!

[@akinwoleolajidesamuel5508]

this review is the best u=i have seen so far, keep it up man.

[@blueridgerennsport]

I'm glad I watched this video! I'm in the market for a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for the summer, and I saw they hype surrounding the Boombox 2 and was going to buy it, thinking newer is better... But I'm happy to say I was wrong and your video changed my mind. I like the "outdoor mode" because this is where it's going to be used, and aesthetically I really like the metal dust caps on the passive radiators of the original version. Those extra 10 watts don't seem to do a whole lot beside run the battery down quicker. Great review and comparison!

[@Cookie9060]

The battery lasts longer (Boombox 2) every good Review describes that

[@donaldpace9197]

I have the Boombox 2 and it is a beast outside...trust

[@patricknieuwenhuis5153]

​@@Cookie9060 the boombox 1 has a 20.000 mah battery with the boombox 2 has a 10.000 mah battery

[@alexanderdemosthenis4970]

I have neither, but when listening with my Skullcandy Crusher Wireless w/ the bass turned up, The bass on the Boombox 2 really outperforms it's predecessor. I'm a bass guy. Bass all the way. Thanks to the Army. HOOAA!! And JBL if you see this comment, make a Bluetooth speaker that can make bass blast at 15-20 htz. Me and my battle buddies would love this if it were to come to fruition. Much love from Texas

[@ACE-tq6pq]

I bought the boombox 2 as an upgrade for my xtreme 2 so in that case it’s well worth it, upgrading from boombox 1 to boombox 2 is like upgrading from an iphone 12 pro to a 13 pro, if you have money to burn then sure but it’s not necessary. Just like iphones, jbl’s stay relevant and reliable for a long time so whatever you buy from the last few gens will serve you well! Great video tho!

[@JayGarderis]

Cant connect JBL 1 with JBL 2 ... lmao.. they became the apple of bt speakers

[@alexsmith6627]

You have become the Walmart of grammar

[@smoove300]

@@alexsmith6627 best youtube roast ever

[@joshuawilliams5642]

Lol

[@JosephNewsome1979]

aint that some shit. I just pulled mine out and tried to connect and nope. That's just complete bullshit. They were cool but now their pricks. I bragged about my boomboxes and Xtreme 2's because I have 2 boombox's and 2 Xtreme 2's and I can connect I get the new Boombox 2 and no cannot connect what the fuck is that bullshit. Exactly it's Bullshit. Next company please. Fuck JBL because of this shit. and yes same as apple changing the size of the phones so you can never reuse your cases etc. Bullshit.

[@TheTiredPirate]

Idk why people say apple, I have apple products from 2005 that connect to my 2013 that connects to my 2020. What are you referencing, a charging cable?

[@mcspitvicious]

I just got the 2 for a birthday gift and I love it. I did not have the first one and probably wouldnt upgrade if I had the first one. The 2 is amazing.

[@ianmatcham5998]

Cool and accurate review! 😊 Thanks for the professional edge. All my speakers run connect + and I think they're brilliant in a localised space. As for partyboost, it's a shame I can't buy any new additions. Maybe JBL will regret not having flexibility of let's say the UE range .

[@rhion2633]

I have an extreme 2 and I play it in LFM all the time. Although it shortens it's life it gets pretty close to the boombox in that mode.

[@kayzee0000]

yeah, if you use equalizer to lower the bass it gets extremely loud

[@geefim2144]

Thanks! Went and bought the boom box 2 and it rocks. My first big Bluetooth speaker. It was $100 off at Best Buy. Looking at a pulse next.

[@ricardocesar505]

Nice vid man! Keep the good job

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

Perfect and thanks for the fast review! I own the first gen. Boombox and I love every minute of battery since the sound is already great which means less charging and having 2 charge ports is a big deal for me and or my hangouts.

[@davidbyrd8101]

The Boombox 2 is 60 watts RMS while running on battery, and 80 watts RMS when connected to ac power.

[@Will.will.ill12]

Thanks man I have been searching up boom box vs boom box 2 I am going to get the 2

[@quintonc12]

Let's be real here.... This is the Boombox 1.5

[@gl-jp8up]

If we compare to iPhone it’s like the jbl Boombox S lol

[@NothingToYou-]

@@gl-jp8up apple boombox pro

[@blueberreez2289]

BassTests hi (:

[@MonkeyDude1999]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, right?

[@magnis380]

Yep

[@yoshytakanawa4702]

Where did you buy? And did you buy at launch? Talking about the boombox 2 i can not find it at Target.

[@benjrgadgets7223]

I am planning to get the original, it will save me some money. Thank you for the review.

[@jpgentleman3490]

If it was USBC like my flip 5 then I would def buy this or the old one.

[@UnitedFairways]

The only review I found here that is usefull and meets exsactly my own experiance about it.

[@Nateki]

What do you recommend. Jbl boombox in my country right now has crazy 30% sales. Should I buy the 1 for a 30% sale or the 2 for full price.

[@worrisomesheo6419]

ah prob get the sales one ig idk prob too late u prob buyed the 2

[@markyastion3860]

When the poll goes from 0% to 100% early

[@carriemtsh9648]

Thank you for this review, I got my original JBL boombox on sale at Curry’s for £189. 00 , Some sites are selling fake boombox 2, be careful.

[@fist1892]

Boombox 2 vs hyperboom would be brilliant

[@jackdorsey8902]

Where did you buy? And did you buy at launch? Talking about the boombox 2

[@ryanlee8369]

My bb2 is on the way, I’m so excited

[@matthewshivel635]

Do u like yours?? ordered mine today , it comes Friday !

[@ryanlee8369]

@@matthewshivel635 tbh my friend, the bass is great, but I have to say the voice is sometimes bit too sharp

[@nielskersic328]

I have the original one and I'm disappointed in JBL seeing this new one. When out and about, I frequently use both USB ports to charge phones, I love the indoor/outdoor switch and overall I think the new one looks cheaper because of its flashy design

[@josephlealaitafea4681]

I’ve tried out so many speaker boxes, and this one by far sounds the best.

[@johnjackson7295]

What did you guys use to make the recording, a phone? Because it sounds like a band limited recording. It’s mono and it has limited highs and lows.

[@SYRION_Music]

after watching this video I bought the original Boombox. The boombox 1 is €285 here now and the boombox 2 €500. not spending that much more for that very little upgrade

[@benraminprarmin1452]

I highly recommend the original. More USB ports, JBL connect+ (BoomBox two doesn’t have it), and outdoor mode (Boombox two doesn’t have it). I use two USBs a good bit when I’m out with friends and the different modes REALLY come in handy out by the pool. And you can’t forget the BoomBox two can’t even pair with JBL Connect+ speakers

[@freekschalken4968]

Bought it for €220 in the JBL spring sale

[@patricknieuwenhuis5153]

​@@benraminprarmin1452and not forgetting to mention it has a 20.000 mah battery twice the big as the bbx 2

[@jalalariyanpoor7582]

Hi mate. I'been stock in choosing between JBL Boom Box and Marshall woburn II. Which one do you think have better performance in sound quality? Currently I have JBL Boom Box which has a great base, not as much natural as I expected but good, and of sound clarity and being crispy lovely. Do you think it's worth to swap from my JBL to Marshall? Does Marshall have deeper and more natural base in max volume? What about sound clarity?

[@RikB123]

The old boombox is being sold for half of it's prise in the Netherlands now

[@lupillos7404]

Very good review, I'm glad I got myself the Jbl boombox 1

[@nielsoomen9342]

Boombox 2 is better sound

[@BaH_ZuRk]

Bro they stop making boombox 1 fuck your lucky you bought yours in time

[@xfiringsquadx]

@@BaH_ZuRk I just bought a boombox one from the Amazon treasure truck today for $279.99. There's still some out there.

[@Cesar-vx3so]

Will you review the new jbl club headphones?

[@simarbhamra2726]

How good it is when compared to Sonos Five? Considering it costs the same

[@dannyvlogs]

Hello sir can you help me to know where can i buy that kind of original jbl boombox? I'm from philippines, thanks for your response

[@KoepenickDrums]

Bro when in all your videos most devices show nearly the same peak volume, maybe you should think about that an iPad mic is not a precise meausurement tool, especially for loud low frequencies.

[@flawlead4139]

True they sound almost identical, but if the Boombox 2 is more Powerfull it could get louder and boomier with a future firmware update eventually. It is 20 watts more powerfull than the first one and that's a big deal.

[@evaristocorripio5434]

The original boombox is 40w in battery mode, but if you plug it to the ac, its 60w. Each driver is 30w

[@flawlead4139]

I know that and the JBL Boombox 2 is 60 watts battery mode and 80 watts Plugged in.

[@MK--Ultra]

I would wonder how battery life compares at equal decibel levels, i.e. maybe 100% volume on boombox 1 is the same as 80% volume on boombox 2

[@joselitogarcia1337]

What type of music are you using to test that speaker?

[@lilsquirt467]

I’m thinking of getting the bombox 1 or 2 what should be the best speaker to get ?

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

Doesn't go deeper aswell like studio 5 deep?

[@randymcmanus8691]

I just picked this up on eBay for $78 plus shipping ,can't wait to try it out .

[@Joobploop]

Was it fake

[@He.wrote.danger]

Its getting harder to find the 2nd gen jbl speakers. Im having a tough time trying to find the original boombox

[@elienailopez3541]

U can edit the eq on the Spotify app

[@samueleriksson1554]

Wait, how?

[@yelvy_2252]

@@samueleriksson1554 settings> playback> equalizer

[@MelbourneExclusive0]

What do you recommend to get? I have the old jbl xtreme and would like to pair it with something else

[@smoove300]

I've replied to you on one of your other comments

[@patricknieuwenhuis5153]

It will only connect to a not updated charge 3, pulse 2 and flip 3

[@arianeeric]

the new BOOMBOX 2 can be used in indoor mode also, you must hold two most left button for 10 seconds, and it will change, for high-frequency mode. it sounds louder and clear in low volume.

[@bassgod633]

Putting your jbl speaker into lfm(low frequency mode) can damage your speaker just letting you know.

[@He.wrote.danger]

Just confirmed my order for this speaker since i only have the xtream 2

[@EstCrossings]

Its presence means the original boombox will become cheaper. New ones PR's look like theyre glued onto the original.

[@maxberry4244]

What is the song you use in this comparison?

[@boy-charl4143]

Great vid all my questions where heard (y)

[@BEPlifestyle]

Love this channel

[@112477fm]

Out with old in with the new. I have one and connect it with my extreme and its a party of its own

[@DjFico238]

How many watts is this speaker? It can be use for medium size parties???

[@michaeldiaz2409]

I bought one ☝🏼 it’s great !!

[@SILVEX679]

What size are the bass radiators?

[@leech204]

This speaker is best for those who are just starting to buy newer JBL speakers with the party boost feature. I didn't own the last boombox and I already have a pulse 4, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for the review as always 👍

[@rajatsharma560]

I am using original BB but i like big passive radiators in BB2 for better bass visibility with extra power of 20 watts and the party boost feature for better connectivity with other JBL speakers.

[@michaelg1237]

Ya the styling is very nice

[@GYMCADDY]

Yeah, so I should have specified that the TOTAL out put power of the Boombox 2 is 40 watts on battery on 60 Watts while plugged in.

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

shoot 60 watts is a jump I would love to watch 1st and 2nd gen. face-off plugged in using your tablet benchmark like this video!

[@flawlead4139]

No that's the original Boombox Specs aren't day. I I believe the JBL Boombox 2 is 2×30W on Battery Mode so 60 watts and 2×40W on AC Adapter so 80 watts... at least that's what the spec sheets says.

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

O man idk I never really look at those numbers much but if there almost the same that is a considerable extra punch of power and could make the difference in "quality" giving me a reason to upgrade...even though I'm usually unplugged if I ever use it lol

[@bigskinflutelol6770]

I would still love to see the face off plugged in! PART2 PLEASE!!🤪👍🔥🔥🔥

[@flawlead4139]

@@bigskinflutelol6770well just know the power jump is a 20 watt jump that's quite a difference if you ask me

[@jurgenaerts3893]

I bought my Boombox 1 this week for 259 euro , saves me a lot of money ...

[@tbttechbasstracks4220]

@FG-Gamer where?

[@haydenmitchell7280]

So it doesn’t matter witch one I buy there both around 500 but the v2 just looks better sooooo I’ll buy the v2

[@apukoulu5768]

I found boombox 2 on sale 179 euros, i was thinking to place it to sauna(floor). Should be worth it for this price? Thanks for the answers in advance!

[@saucealito4067]

I wish I would have watched this before I bought the 2.0. I originally had the 1.0 and tbh it’s way better.

[@jameyhillegas1705]

So you definitely like the first one over the second one?

[@joyschlecht7788]

THANK YOU!

[@MrAlex-lk8zn]

Hey Can you make a video about the sound quality of HBO speakers when streaming wth android or iOS? Because my JBL charge 3 have some slight distortions at the treble side when it's playing with my android device but not on iOS Also can you try and use some premium music streaming service?

[@musicdemon3453]

i can clearly hear the differences nut in this case i would go for the GTK XB 60 because it is cheaper and it has more of the bass elements... but it is not more easier to transport but for the quality sound i would go anywhere with it (i have done a comparison myself....my friend has a boombox 2 and i have a GTK XB60)

[@treyalen8471]

Xb60 is way better

[@fernandoramirez2493]

Did JBL discounted the jbl boombox original i want it but i see on the buy button and it says its not available

[@Lorell786]

Am getting thisss for my pool party !!!

[@madrx2]

The power should be just as loud on battery as it is plugged in. This shit me with the extreme2 also. It should just have full power with a Power save button if you want more battery life.

[@koke485]

but how is the batt life,ive got a xb31 and the batt last bout 3 to 4 hours,so if the xtreme 2 has better batt then that i would consider buying it

[@0kt0ky09]

@@koke485 The X2 has a longer battery life yes. I think about 16 hours? You can look it up and confirm but I do know it's a large battery life. 50%-100% volume though may cut off a few hours. The Charge series likes to have 20 hours, and flip series around 10-12hours. Stay away from Pulse series, they don't last long.

[@DaGoose]

JBL portable speakers have always seemed to lack a good power supply from the battery. The batteries in the boom boxes and extremes is only rated 7.4v nominal. Which [IMO] is way too low to drive something that powerful. There’s no way you can get 2x40w from a 7.4v battery in the boom box 2 nor even 2x30w as advertised.

[@madrx2]

@@DaGoose I ended up getting the hyperboom before this was released and now I'm really glad I did.

[@naughtysekar]

Keen to buy JBL boombox 2; It's gonna be my first portable speaker with passive radiator. Just came across a comment on the internet that while aboard, flight cabin pressure could cause damage to the PRs or the water proofing on any speaker that has PR, although no solid evidence.. @GYMCADDY : Could you please advise whether there is such possibility?. Thanks!

[@myplaguesify]

from an audiophile standpoint deeper bass from this physical footprint is not generally better,given the size it must have a balance sound so that if you put it on high volume theres no frequency drop off and will remain linear.

[@rmkenya125]

How does this compare to the Ue hyperboom?

[@chromatic91]

I bought my Boombox 1 for 278 bucks and seems like a good deal.

[@trapnojus]

would like to see this speaker vs sony xb60 because im getting my boombox in couple of days and i dont know whats the difference between my xb60

[@chisengaian1481]

Congratulations

[@maxrules2161]

Can you connect to the JBL Partybox 710?

[@lutfenbiradgirin5746]

The next speaker is charge 5 or xtreme 3 (upcoming)

[@eliazarperez3585]

Tbh I love jbl I have a pair of almost all their bluetooth speakers because of their connect feature. But these last gen speakers makes it feel like they are money hungry and are just ignoring their customers. Idk this year so far has been a miss for me. But them partybox are sick af.

[@Cootsie]

I’m looking for a speaker that will be used as a dug out “walk up song” speaker for a 8U travel softball team. Would the original one be loud and good enough for that, or would I need to get the Boombox 2?

[@peterthorley4483]

Definitely loud enough

[@mysticzz6685]

original boombox is very loud

[@siveti15]

The bb2 just isn't packed with enough upgrades man. Will wait for a more upgraded one. Bb1 and bb2 are too familiar. If you have several of the bb1 aswell for daisychaining purposes bb2 change is not worth it as jbl speakers cannot daisychain across different models

[@69Television]

The original boombox can charge a device while having more battery life left

[@Many_Mirrors]

i guess wait for boombox 3 with a bigger battery? really if im gonna be out all night listening at max volume i don't feel comfortable with less than 8 hours, especially on such a big speaker.. is it possible to use e.g. a 10000 mAh powerbank while playing music and keep the speaker running a bit longer..

[@icymo7415]

I dont get the point of buying the 2 because it's almost the same thing but one thing I will say in its defense is everyone keeps dissing it because its latency but why would you be using a 500 dollar speaker to watch KZbin or Netflix? Just insight

[@eyanatahmed9911]

I love ur barbell brigade shirt