JBL Charge 3 Portable Speaker Out of Box Experience

#DareToListen

JBL has always been a brand that is synonymous to great audio experience, and I get to experience it everyday at work. Now I even got to take one home.
So I have been working as customer support - tech for Harman for almost a year now. You might ask, Harman? Yes, Harman.

Harman International Industries, Inc. (or simply called as Harman) is an American subsidiary of Samsung Group that designs and engineers connected products for automakers, consumers and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems; audio and visual products, enterprise automation; and connected services. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Harman maintains major operations in the Americas, Europe, as well as Asia and markets its products under more than twenty brands — including AKG Acoustics, AMX, Crown Audio, Harman/Kardon, Infinity, JBL, JBL Professional, Lexicon, dbx, DigiTech, Mark Levinson, Martin, Revel, Soundcraft, Studer, ARCAM, and BSS Audio. 

On November 14, 2016, Harman entered into an agreement to be acquired by South Korean company Samsung Electronics. The sale was completed on March 10, 2017. [1]

Everyday, we get to work with customers and their speakers to help them out in whatever tech issue they may be having. We had a raffle at the office to win different products from different brands and I was not expecting to get this speaker. It's been about 2 weeks now and I'm still giddy that I won this speaker. This is so totally my year.

What did I get?

JBL Charge 3 is a waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker and power bank that delivers powerful stereo sound. Its high-capacity 6000mAh battery gives 20 hours of playtime and can charge your smartphones and tablets via USB. Noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone ensures crystal clear calls. Wirelessly link multiple JBL Connect-enabled speakers to amplify your listening experience. [2]

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Wireless Bluetooth streaming Wirelessly connect up to 3 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing powerful stereo sound.
• 6000mAH power bank Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges smartphones and tablets via USB.
• Speakerphone Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone.
• IPX7 Waterproof No more worrying about rain or spills; you can even submerge Charge 3 in water.
• JBL Connect Build your own ecosystem by connecting multiple JBL Connect enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience.
• Lifestyle Materials The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures.
• JBL Bass Radiator Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speakers are.
• Voice Assistant Integration Access Siri or Google Now from your JBL speaker with a simple button press.

I am not going to get into much of any tech reviews or this speaker because this has been out for a few years now. But speaker from a consumers point of view this small gadget (well not as small as the Flip speakers) packs a punch - it's small enough not to be cumbersome (I just think the JBL Xtreme is too big for me but I would have loved the Flip 3/4 becasue it is smaller) and the sound is loud and clear. It's perfect for parties indoors and outdoors. I also love the fact that it comes with or is a powerbank (charge..pun intended).

I just love this speaker and I'd love to thank our bosses here in the Philippines and in the US for giving these to us. So if you are planning on buying portable speakers or headphones make sure to consider JBL and the other brands under Harman. It's worth it.