Excellent sound quality ; Extreme volume ; Impressive lighting effects ; Versatile connectivity

It’s giant and heavy ; Mains power only ; Not fully waterproof

If regular party speakers aren’t enough for your needs, the PartyBox Ultimate is exactly what you need. It’s super-sized, super loud, extremely flashy and very well-connected. It’s probably too large for most homes, but if you’re running events, this...

It's loud. Really loud. It's also crystal clear and defined Wi-Fi connectivity means hi-res audio The app is excellent Mic and guitar inputs Well-designed control panel

It's big and heavy Karaoke features could be better Pricey

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is just that — the ultimate party speaker that JBL has ever made, and quite possibly that anyone has ever made. Its 1,100-watt output is, to use the technical term, bananas, and will be most appealing to people like casual...

Plays nauseatingly loud. Can be paired in stereo or with multiple speakers. Wi-Fi streaming. Microphone and guitar inputs.

No battery operation. High price, heavy weight.

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate plays as loud as a Soundbox, but sounds somewhat cleaner and the bass is fatter. With mic and guitar inputs, Wi-Fi and EQ, it’s also very flexible. If you know someone who also has a JBL PartyBox, you can link the speakers...