JBL OnBeat Xtreme

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 reviews of JBL OnBeat Xtreme. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of JBL OnBeat Xtreme from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

A fun-looking, fun-sounding dock that?s worth every penny of its asking price

Sounds great; lovely design and build; feature packed; wireless works well

Midrange can become hard at high volumes; flimsy device clamps

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

Still jamming your iThing into a dock to play music? Tut tut! Wireless speakers are the new hotness. Like this one

Fun, dynamic and versatile, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme may be the ultimate tech dock

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Nikhil Pradhan (techadvisor.co.uk)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme sets itself apart from other similar iPod, iPhone and iPad speaker docks by not only by sporting a much heavier price-tag but by also providing excellent audio performance.

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available in the UK for around £399. It's definitely expensive but if you want a be-all end-all audio output solution for your iDevices, then you can't go wrong with the OnBeat Xtreme.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

JBL Onbeat Xtreme

Like the Bayan Audio 7, JBL's Onbeat Xtreme speaker dock pumps out 120W of thumping tunes from your iPhone or iPad, but you can use other devices too, courtesy of a built-in Bluetooth connection. Which should you go for? Check out what we made of them...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

If you're looking to throw down some coin on a Bluetooth-enabled dock, this bad boy delivers superb sound quality and no-fuss connectivity.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

A top performer, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a very powerful wireless Bluetooth streaming speaker system with the ability to dock, charge, and sync iPads, iPods, and iPhones.

Streams audio wirelessly via Bluetooth. Strong audio performance. Powerful bass response with no distortion at high volumes. Docks iPad in vertical or horizontal modealso docks iPods and iPhone. Acts as a speakerphone for incoming calls on iPhone....

Expensive. Visual design isn't for everyone. EQ settings are unnecessary, can't be turned off.

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Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme

The ; offers excellent performance for an iPhone/iPad speaker dock, with detailed sound and good, tight bass that can fill a fairly large room. It also has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming, speakerphone capabilities, a video output, an RF...

At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people.

While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Nikhil Pradhan (pcworld.in)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

Is the JBL OnBeat Xtreme the iPod/iPhone/iPad dock we've all been waiting for?

Excellent Audio Output,Great Build Quality,Stylish Looks,Impressive Bluetooth Range & Performance

Expensive,OnLive App is Pointless

Very Good

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme

At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people.

While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Siddharth Parwatay (digit.in)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPod dock

Value for money ; Powerful, thumpy sound ; Great build

Design may not appeal to everyone ; Some frequency ranges were suboptimal

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a robust all-round performer. It lets you dock not just smaller Apple devices but also the iPad. With bluetooth playback and looks that deserve a double take each time, this is the dock of choice for many especially considering...

Dec, 2013

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