JBL Boombox 3 Review - More Bass More Loud

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0:00 Intro
1:04 Design
2:57 Battery life
4:23 Connectivity
5:59 Sound
13:44 Pairing
15:46 Verdict
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So this is the JBL Boombox 3, unlike the Boombox 2 which was just a very marginal upgrade from the original boombox… the boombox 3 looks very different on the outside and its fairly different on the side as well. Overall, the Boombox 3 is a very solid speaker… but I still wish that JBL did a few things differently. Nonetheless… if you’re thinking about pickup the Boombox 3, or upgrading from the Boombox 2 or original boombox… lets see what the Boombox 3 is all about.
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[@GYMCADDY]

Buy Here 😊 JBL Boombox 3: amzn.to/44EZEDT JBL Boombox 2: amzn.to/44EZHj3

[@skybex9045]

Why are you sooo late😂

[@ford1546]

The JBL Boombox 3 is a disappointment! Everything is not JUST about the most bass possible!! LOTS of bass does not equal High sound quality! The speaker is a 2.1 way or 3 way as JBL writes. It has 2 tweeters, 2 midranges and a bass speaker. The treble covers almost the entire midrange! JBL uses built-in DSP. Digital sound processing and JBL can really adjust for good sound quality if they want to. But instead, the adjustment is often based on sales! if the speaker had been adjusted for best sound quality or included 10 bond adjust bar EQ. then the sale of new editions will not be so easy. Incredibly disappointing of JBL to always do it this way. Are there any bluetooth speakers with good sound? Yes, but then it's not as portable anymore. (Audio Pro C20). Is it difficult to make a bluetooth speaker with a good midrange and treble sound? NO. NO. Is it expensive! NO. NO.

[@ilysmmtyk17]

Feel like I’ve waited my whole life for this speaker to come out

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Lol it was announced in January

[@GYMCADDY]

Same

[@Bro03]

@@GYMCADDY do you have any idea when is the boombox 3 launching in India??I’ve been waiting for these for like 5 months now and I don’t want the boombox 2 and it’s selling right now around 32000Rs here(400 Dollars)

[@ilysmmtyk17]

@@TheAscendedTechNinja yes ik but just for the fact tht the boombox 2 wasn’t tht much of an improvement from the og I was kinda already waiting for the next one

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Yea besides deeper bass it really wasn't that much of a improvement the BB3 is perfect but outdoor listening is wayyy better now

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I'm honestly still very happy with my JBL Boombox 1 5 years later, battery still lasting easily 20+ hours. The Boombox 3 definitely sounds way better across the spectrum and I'll prob upgrade eventually and be even more blown away in person. Keeping both or using the Boombox 1 in more wild scenarios. Wish they kept their proprietary paring tech the same on them all but perhaps there are genuine connection quality upgrades.

[@ibbyrmzspeedo67th61]

Same

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

@@ibbyrmzspeedo67th61 I bit the bullet and went for a greatly discounted JBL Boombox 3 on sale. Can't deny the quality is absolutely better all across the board. The max volume feels like double, the bass is definitely punchier like a professional surround system, the mids and highs are a lot more clear - metal/rock/classical/jazz actually sound a lot more clear on the 3 compared to the 1. Comparing them helps a lot. Funny with movies it actually sounds more clear and surround than our old soundbar and subwoofer.

[@mr.dikkens]

This is there weakest point, ue boom speakers have way better generation wide support for pairing

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

@@mr.dikkens Yes agreed, I feel like JBL got a little greedy on the pairing limits between old and new speakers maybe with firmware backwards compatibility likely possible if they wanted to keep the whole family pairable. Curiously, I've tried Y-cable 3.5mm linking 1st and 2nd generation JBLs and noticed their timing was off BUT it's still nothing engineers can't solve in backwards compatibility :D Comparing my JBL Boombox 1 with the Boombox 3 though, I'm still absolutely blown away in the quality difference - well worth the upgrade if anyone is curious. Boombox 1 still honestly sounds fine and it one of the better bluetooth speakers out there for the size and weight but Boombox 3 indeed surpasses it significantly in quality.

[@juliodefreitas157]

The big magnet is strong enough to stick to the truck of the car like it was meant to be part and parcel 😂.

[@eliazarperez3585]

Been waiting for YOU to drop this bro 🤗

[@GYMCADDY]

🥰

[@LazerSkar]

@@GYMCADDY when are we getting some earbuds vids, I know there is no new ones apart from like the AirPods Pro 2 or vid on Sony earbuds or just any?

[@dadtalkwithdavid7693]

Really enjoyed this video and well done. Thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@GYMCADDY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spartan_a1176]

Would be interesting to see how well it will do against the UE hyperboom

[@umiami80]

Subscribed! You are very good at this!

[@mac832002]

Sent back my stormbox blast and picked up a bb3 last week on sale for $429. Great sound. I like the bright signature to cut through background noises while outside or at work(factory).

[@draco2xx]

i wish they added those light effects like they did with the party box for the bb3, such a missed opportunity

[@hourhour8815]

where did you get on sale

[@itsval7]

What did you think about the stormbox ?? I’ve heard people saying it’s almost as good as the boombox 3

[@itsval7]

Mac832002

[@mac832002]

@@hourhour8815 walmart had a flash sale on it last week.

[@botonddem4712]

I feel like the difference is only this big because you actually hear them after each other playing. If you only hear the bb2 without hearing the bb3 afterwards you will still be shocked how well it sounds. Correct me if i am wrong tho.

[@ThibautMahringer]

I think the opposite, Boombox 3 sounds bad because it's compared to Boombox 2 (as Boombox 2 is more balanced). Boombox 3 can sound good on its own depending if you like sharp sound

[@daanbos5918]

In my experience The bb2 only sounds half as loud as bb3 at max volume

[@calvin7562]

Very true about the shoulder strap, they add it for the Xtreme but for a bulky ass speaker that’s nearly 15 pounds they didn’t? Would be so easy to add two places to clip a strap onto

[@DeliriousHans]

i mean... the xtreme would look very strange with a tiny handle 😂

[@RandyBandit34]

Do you think this is better than the lg cm4590? I know theyre different but theres such a price difference all i want to know is which one sounds better

[@dakotahdunham9888]

I’ve had the Boombox 2 since last summer got it at Walmart with $100 off the original price love it I’ve owned the original too in forest green love JBL Bluetooth speakers

[@draco2xx]

u will love the bb3 even more, i have 2 and the bass is amazing

[@AtaraxyVAL]

Love your videos

[@xpert_james7]

I've been waiting for this video

[@GYMCADDY]

It got delayed due to the hurricane

[@GOLFADDICT65]

great review as always.... Question ? currently i am looking at the Boombox 2 or 3........ the 2 is on sale for 399 Canadian ( 293 US ) where the Boombox 3 is 599 Canadian....In your opinion is the Boombox 3 worth 200 more than the 2 ? or would i be just as happy with the 2 ? thx......cheers from Canada

[@obcosy1783]

i think just the 2 can be fine if your not pro on hearing haha

[@ranadheerreddy1333]

Hey man, I look upto you and your work. Can you please review the all new v-moda crossfade 3 wireless please. Thank you soo much!

[@umiami80]

WOW what a great review! The sound is so much better on the 3!

[@SenorDennis]

As soon as I saw the boombox 2 on sale for Amazon prime day I had to come see if they released a 3 and sure enough… lol

[@caesardobiso2107]

Nice speakers I love the way the sound ☺️

[@krystekmatysek2042]

Can you guide me which boombox i can also plug in a usb with music and play it on it? Please

[@michaeldodd9260]

I have the Boombox 2… Is it worth it to sell and get the 3 in replacement?!

[@haraldsvik1452]

For me it looks like your decibel sensor isnt that accurate. It measure the same db for xtreme 3 as the boombox

[@garytowelettesonionsoup9911]

Is the boombox 3 actually loud like if you turned it up to max would it be loud like uncomfortable to hear

[@user-mz6sh4uo7u]

im glad that there isnt much of a difference between the 2 and the 3 in terms of bass but the 3 for sure has crisper high end sounds id probably buy the 3 for in home, and start to beat up my current 2 outside, maybe even store the 2 in the car for on the go needs

[@ford1546]

will the actual sound adjustment (EQ) be stored in the speaker itself?

[@trolar5]

Can anyone tell me if the batteries (after 6 month) for the Boombox series are anything like the cursed Charge 1/2 or Extreme 1 where it dies within about 6 months? I've had literally 3 of each which are more or less permanently plugged in. I haven't really found much mentions/revisits these speakers long-term usage... that or I've been living under a rock. Thanks!

[@artemagiyants4921]

I have the original boombox and I've been running it for years at work never had a problem with battery life lasts multiple work days if you don't play it at 100%

[@cletusbucksmith5761]

I’ve had mine for 4 years and used it every single day still has the same battery life

[@Raivoization]

I love new design, it looks so bad ass

[@jayrestrella3678]

My jbl 3 get stop in a sec when turn on max volume, is this normal? Pls help.

[@estonianbot5383]

Did you update the firmware on the original boombox after the video? If so did the sound change after the update?

[@draco2xx]

not really, bb3 blew the first bb out the water

[@Blockah]

Does it sound crappier on battery vs on powerlines?

[@cassianocassuci290]

How about the mids? Didnt see anyone talking about the difference in performance on mids between those speakers.

[@sjaakhannes]

I got the Thodio A-BOX for my son this Christmas, according to him, "best present ever". The sound is incredible, 320 watts, audiophile components, and a huge battery to take this great sound everywhere

[@jonathan_420]

Nice!

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Nice review 👍 I was most interested in hearing the difference between the Boombox 1 and 3 but the 3 certainly is a upgrade... well it should be since it's 5 years newer😂 Now I gotta finish up testing for my full review so Keep up the good work 💯

[@BretWeller]

Tech Ninja? Bro they literally are releasing whatever and just cause it has a higher number doesn't mean it's technology has changed. We're literally talking about "established" technology. Speakers and subwoofers aren't new.. This is 50yr old technology You're literally paying for a new colorway. Air Max's haven't changed the design has. Congratulations Welcome to crony capitalism wisdom. Lulz BB1 is literally 100$ cheaper than BB2 or 3 Why? Sorry, not a 100-150$ upgrade. 😂 Sure isn't in battery life. Do explain your take on "upgrade" cause speakers and their ability haven't changed much for 20yrs.

[@szabolcsmolnar2542]

Its not so easy to have a substantial change in the speaker industry in this time period, however the boombox 3 is noticeably louder, clearer, and deeper than the 1. Pretty impressive stuff

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

@@szabolcsmolnar2542 even than the 2 surprisingly, but the gap is just smaller

[@ricardobarajas2528]

I have a boombox 1 I would use for work and it loud last 7-10 hours at full blast on one charge and I bought the boombox3 and it won’t last 8 hours not on full blast

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

@@ricardobarajas2528 I'm surprised you said more than 5 hours on any JBL speaker lol

[@viktor4198]

How many hours does boombox 3 last at maximum volume? Is it normal for it to last only 4 hours at maximum volume?

[@carlosguadiana]

How much db loud is the jbl boombox 3?

[@Caantiee]

I also like to use the boombox 3 with the bass raised by 2 clicks and the treble lowerd by 1 click, ur right now it sounds balanced, but i have noticed that the battery drains much faster than if you would use it with its EQ Flat, but its no big deal.

[@dallenishere7783]

The new boombox sounds louder and a bit more clear :D

[@Vinhhotboii]

"I have a jbl - xtreme 2 portable bluetooth speaker - black i have a question can i connect both speaker play same time jbl - boombox 3 portable blue"

[@shoerice5083]

No

[@hawboo]

I have charge 5 and i'm planning to upgrade to a Bb 2 or 3. But the problem is the price, does having bb3 is worth it rather than bb2 money and performance wise?

[@ThibautMahringer]

I'd choose Boombox 2, it's cheaper and more balanced sounding. It have almost the same bass as Boombox 3. Boombox 1 is harsh in the treble and doesn't have much deep bass. And Boombox 3 is harsh in the mids and lack punch.

[@jm3n]

Based on this video I'd say the worst sounding one out of those three is the BB2. If price is a concern, you could find a used BB1 if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of battery life.

[@kielden]

May I ask if the BB3 provide stereo sound as well?

[@ThibautMahringer]

Yes, only bass is mono

[@cletusbucksmith5761]

Does anyone know if there’s a way to hook up the bb3 to the 1? There gotta be a way

[@ThibautMahringer]

Samsung Dual Audio or a Auxiliary splitter

[@kathyfann]

It sounds great I picked up on today at Walmart for 349 it’s the Extreme 3

[@chadlionsfan5057]

I have the older party box and it just now started not charging so had to upgrade to boombox 3

[@Altezza1999]

As far as I know phones still come with usb a to usb c cables instead of both ends being usb c. The usb a can stay.

[@N54God666]

Did you even turn on frequency extension on the original? There's no difference between my original and my buddies 3 in person with this turned on and the only 10w in power output is hardly if any noticeable difference. JBL is going to have to do way better to get me to spend about $500 for basically the same thing i already have, however, this thing is freaking amazing.

[@islamicaffairs5162]

i don't know why you not testing at 100% test. as i mentioned in every video that performance will appear at 100% volume. as mostly boombox 3 are becoming at 100% volume too bad bass hearing because of so much mid range speaker responsing

[@ninjahyps8429]

I have a question can you bring thw bbx 3 on a plaine

[@draco2xx]

yes

[@johndanielvasquez3662]

If im using the boom box3 on AC most of the time affect my battery life?

[@vikramchauhan2634]

Yes the battery will damage and youll also damage your charger in 6 months . I used to do the same with my boombox 1 and in 4 years i have damaged 3 chargers. But that extra loudness while plugged in is something i cant ignore .

[@angelavalos4901]

Just ordered one yesterday I can’t wait for it to get here so I can annoy my neighbors lol

[@jconner3891]

You like it ? ❤

[@alexandercoleman906]

So I have a question do you know when the JBL pulse 5 will be available

[@GYMCADDY]

Just like the boombox 3, it was delayed. I have heard the pulse 5 is expected for January

[@alexandercoleman906]

@@GYMCADDY I would say it's coming out late when it should have been here early but I'm cool with it thanks for letting me know

[@jayrestrella3678]

Can i use it with ac mode? Can it harm?

[@alexandercoleman906]

Hey can you also do the UE hyperboom rematch with the Boombox 3 to finally Crown a winner

[@GYMCADDY]

Yes, that video is coming. I already did a short with them

[@spartan_a1176]

@@GYMCADDY let's goo!!

[@dagr8dean5]

Waiting for the pulse 5 to come out now🧐

[@user-ko8ug1yy1n]

Soo good upgrade

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Hi - trying to find the video of yours comparing Bluetooth connection distance on a football field - thanks!

[@GYMCADDY]

are you referring to the one where I test Partyboost Vs JBL Connect Plus?

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Yes! Thank you 😊

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Also which JBL speakers do you recommend for if I purchase four or five for a large backyard, or in the house for holidays? Thanks again

[@califreedume]

Boombox 3 has that sound. I love that tweeter sound like boss but bang like JBL

[@home.practice]

Please put the sound test with 100% volume, if you can put the sound test of the Wi-Fi model boombox 3, thank you.

[@501Labs]

Still rocking the BB1 ... No issues 4 years in and its still good for a small/medium sized friendly gathering outside. Not gonna upgrade until failure or BB4.

[@riowinaryo18_86]

I'm pretty sure this kind of speaker is better for indoor use only just like my Harman Kardon onyx 6.

[@Mika73x2]

Hows battery life? They say 24 hours but I have read Amazon reviews where people say that battery last only 3-4 hours with higher volume??? 😮

[@thespeakerfreak1879]

Because the battery on the BoomBox 3 is smaller than the BoomBox 2. The BoomBox 3 have only 69.69 Wh

[@Loupster420]

Do a review on the boom box 3 wifi

[@finn__3300]

11:00 bro said balanced😂

[@sinnr]

I still have the original Boombox. Will prolly upgrade when mine dies 😂 great comparison btw. Thanks for the detailed info 👌🏼

[@octaviogomez8097]

I do also got it in 2018 still sounds ok but I compared it with my cousins 40$ speaker at dds discount and it was the same Loudness but not quality 😅 I’m planning on getting the boom box 3

[@daanbos5918]

Bb3 compared to the other 2 is like day and night

[@jamesford790]

Which has the most sharpest and clearest noise with bass

[@GYMCADDY]

Bb3

[@spartan_a1176]

Does it lose its bass at high volumes? Like the bb2?

[@oescolante15]

Yes

[@hollywoodpaul817]

NO

[@soumen8624]

It’s high time JBL supports aptx or aac codecs.

[@Scott6510]

I just bought a boombox 2 hood it’s good

[@haydenhayes596]

Are they loud enough for a really big shop?

[@S10_Operator]

Ehhhh maybe

[@davidbradford38]

I don’t have the boombox I wanted one but best buy didn’t have any in stock so I got a party box instead

[@jedolivier2688]

I purchased my BOOMBOX 3 online, & paid $440.00 after taxes.

[@user-mz6sh4uo7u]

oh shit, boombox 2 has adjustable eq now?!? daaaaaaaaaamn, might not even need to buy the boombox3 then

[@heatherphilips9227]

Its great hearing all three of them side by side. My heart is still with the BB1, the BB2 sounds recessed in the highs, and the BB3 just sounds brighter and has stronger bass. My concern is with the oval driver. Over time, the stress of the oval design "might" cause the woofer to come part. There is a good reason most speakers are round. There is "equal" force on all sides as the cone moves. Once you start changing the shape of the driver/woofer, there is the potential for a driver cone failure. I bring this up, as most flat screen TV's have oval full range speakers, and its the cone that fails 90% of the time. The extra weight is probably from this 3:55 to 4:15 which is nice. You do not have to carry that brick around, but it is now inside the unit making it a bit heavier. One of the biggest issues with JBL at this time is this 14:13. They need to correct this! Party boost and connect + need to to be compatible with each other. I understand that they are using different BT versions, but this should not handicap the older model from working with the newer units. If they can rectify this, I'm 100% sure there sale's would be much stronger as folks like me would pair the BB3 and BB2 up with my BB1, and get a full collection of charge 5's and extreme 3's. JBL has dropped the ball on this compatibility issue.

[@sorgs2865]

The shape of the speaker is irrelevant. The materials it's made out of is a different story. I have 6x9" speakers that are 30 years old still performing as new. To be honest, the only failures I've had has been round drivers with soft foam surrounds. Substandard glue and surrounds will result in failure, irrespective of the shape.

[@RyanEvans21]

Offtopic: Any idea when Pulse 5 coming out? it say summer but its already fall 😂

[@giorgosmixahl4047]

Wow this it's very big difference

[@theterminator3843]

Can you connect the boombox 1 to boombox 3

[@draco2xx]

no, first bb doesnt have partyboost but if u have a tv u can play together as one or if the tv have an app u can play music together but the bb3 is so powerful u won't hear the first gen bb

[@samt2696]

I haven’t trusted anyone else’s review I had to wait for yours lol

[@GYMCADDY]

🥰 I takes this very seriously.

[@samt2696]

@@GYMCADDY they’re something special. After watching every review on KZbin before buying the bb2 I decided that yours was by far the most accurate and thorough so I’ve come back.

[@samt2696]

@@HAIYANE9910 wouldn’t be so sure. No other review I’ve seen has said the bass difference is massive

[@samt2696]

@@HAIYANE9910 yes as someone who has a bb2 I can agree with that. I rather listen quieter at around 70% so there is still clear bass

[@alextlanepantla799]

Can u do a video jbl boombox 3 vs ue hyperboom

[@GYMCADDY]

Yes

[@shoerice5083]

Hyperboom is old and untalented

[@felipesoares3590]

Trás o Sony XV900 vs party box 710

[@mestimessi9930]

Finally yeahhh !!!! Thank you !

[@GYMCADDY]

Yeah, it got delayed cause it was raining in nyc all week. And I needed to get my outside shots.

[@mestimessi9930]

@@GYMCADDY its ok dont worry!! Thank you

[@ajflowe2937]

You already know the big question is it better than the hyperboom?

[@draco2xx]

yes

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Tweeters stacked on the Mid woofers!? Interesting!

[@GYMCADDY]

Yup it’s very interesting

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

@@GYMCADDY For sure - also Amazon has some 3rd party shoulder straps for these JBL Boomboxes - I use one with my Boombox 1 - works great!

[@MADTURK61372]

Why we shouldn’t push down to passive radiator?

[@GYMCADDY]

it could damage them

[@MADTURK61372]

@@GYMCADDY thanks, even in dry conditions?

[@MauricinFPV05]

@@MADTURK61372nah you can, just don’t touch the rubber that often

[@mr.dikkens]

Just bought it brand new for 250-, very worth at this pricepoint

[@user-gr8gb5vd2r]

Which is louder and better sound pb110 or bb3?

[@shoerice5083]

Better sound is probably the boombox 3 Loudness both are very close

[@domepugliese]

i think the Boombox 3 might be a lil louder, while the 110 will probably have more bass and sound more dynamic

[@shoerice5083]

@@domepugliese the 110 has more lower mids, which is an advantage for outdoors, but the boombox 3 delivers more clarity with nicer upper mids and highs, it goes louder outdoors overall, and has a little deeper on the low end

[@user-ld1bl8sr2y]

I have 1 boom box and recently bought 3 big difference

[@Mingzhe583]

JBL has upgraded the handle to make sure it looks sleeker

[@home.practice]

‏‪9:35‬‏ Boombox 3 is wonderful and has a clear sound, only in the next version they should improve the bass and increase the impedance.

[@Stncedr1ge]

I have the boombox 1 and will never sell it. I don’t see the point in a bb2 or 3 when i can get a partybox 310 for the same price. Plus i like the more cleaner look of it then the flashy bb2 and over the top bb3

[@zachherskovitz6162]

EQ for Boombox 2?

[@RedDevilJazda]

I would like to know that too. can someone please help

[@demessis3513]

I think you didn't say boom box enough times, during this video

[@vkhiev]

3 seems to sound better than my partybox 110

[@hashimmuhammad8186]

How to keep jbl boombox unused for a long time

[@trojannatiom]

Boombox 3 vs Hyperboom vs Bowers n Wilkins zeppelin

[@shoerice5083]

Boombox 3 no competition

[@mentaalisavuke]

Hi! I love your videos but could you put the weight and measurements on screen in european also?

[@BretWeller]

People watching a KZbin video for sound differences is funny. Like... 🤣😂

[@draco2xx]

i recently bought the bb 3 and mind you i already had the original bb so i played them side by side and i was surprised how unbalanced it was, the bb 3 completely blew bb out the water especially the bass. i had to order another bb 3🤣. my only issue is you can't remove the handle bar quite a disappointment

[@EvanLovell]

You can remove the handle bar

[@draco2xx]

@@EvanLovell how

[@EvanLovell]

@@draco2xx take the passive radiator grip cover off and located the 2 screws on each side and pull it off and then put the passive radiotr grip back on

[@YoRHaUnit2Babe]

I wont lie, the Boombox 3 pretty much has everything You want from a Speaker nowadays.

[@luchiano.1833]

Is it just me or is the bass not as good as the bb2 I have both and the bb2 bass is better

[@arnoldvillar9777]

i ddnt see it in personaly specially i cant afford 😢

[@jonathan_420]

I hate the logo redesign the new speakers have. It just doesn't look good

[@GYMCADDY]

Idk man, I don’t mind it