At the end of 2020, Harman Kardon updated the third generation of Bluetooth speaker JBL Xtreme 3. The new product follows the previous generation product model, but the internal innovation is comprehensive, using Harman Algorithm’s unique acoustic algorithm DSP, the total speaker power is increased to 100W, and protection The grade is upgraded to IP67. What experience can Xtreme 3 all-around upgrade bring?
JBL Xtreme 3 has an output power of 100W, and its performance is very exciting, but the sound quality of Bluetooth speakers is not entirely dependent on the hardware, and the quality of the sound source input via Bluetooth is also very important. Xtreme 3 uses Bluetooth 5.1 technology with a transmission bandwidth of 24Mbps, which is twice the Bluetooth 4.2 used by Xtreme 2. The theoretical effective transmission distance is 4 times that of the latter, which saves power and guarantees sound quality. It also supports up to two devices connect to the speakers at the same time.
And PartyBoost of Xtreme 3 provides streaming, stereo, and two functions. In the beginning, the Bluetooth speaker was used as a standalone speaker, equivalent to a mono amplifier. With streaming and stereo functions, the streaming function allows Xtreme 3 to copy the sound to another device through Bluetooth technology. Extending the coverage of music, which is very suitable for large-scale queuing. And the stereo function can combine two Xtreme 3 into a left and right channel stereo speaker system, which is suitable for use with notebook computers and desktop computers, greatly increasing the application range of speakers. In order to make it convenient for users to use the two functions of streaming and stereo, users can not only set it in the mobile APP JBL Portable but also set it through the ∞ button on the top of the fuselage.
In terms of sound quality, Xtreme 3 sounds very loud at first. When connected to iPhone via Bluetooth, 30-40% volume is enough to cover a 40-50 square meter space, and the bass is extremely loud and flexible, with medium vocal resolution performance, it is suitable for Hip-pop music. The sound will not break when the volume is fully turned on, and powerful music will force people to stay away from the speaker. The power of 100W can’t make people close and listen. This is a speaker suitable for outdoor use.
After three generations of product iterations, Harman Kardon JBL Xtreme 3 has become a very distinctive portable Bluetooth speaker, the shoulder strap design is convenient for users to carry out, anti-drop mat, dustproof and waterproof, and other characteristics are good to deal with harsh outdoor environments, the 100W output also has a loud and good sound in the open outdoor environment, which is a product suitable for hipsters.
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