JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System ( Black )
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Customer Review: Great with a Chumby
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a Chumby that I use as my clock radio. Chumby can be setup to play internet radio stations, as well as a variety of podcasts. Unfortunately, my hearing isn't quite what it used to be, and the Chumby speakers just don't pack much punch. This speaker system provides plenty of volume for me, and the sound quality seems quite good to my ears (although no one would call me an audiophile.)
I had previously tried the AudioSource Db5 speaker system, but I just wasn't quite satisfied with it. For one thing, the AudioSource has a blindingly bright LED power indicator light, which is not what I want in my bedroom at night. For another, it has touch button up and down volume controls and does not remember your last setting, so each time I turned it on (i.e. every day) I had to push the up volume button 12 times to get to my preferred setting.
The On Tour speakers have a much more reasonable power indicator light, and, although it also has the touch button volume control, it does remember your last setting. I also noticed a significant difference in sound quality between the two systems, with On Tour sounding both clearer and fuller.
Another bonus: the shape of the On Tour system made it easy to hang it off the side of my night stand, so it doesn't have to take up space on the table top.
Customer Review: JBL ON TOUR SPEAKER(BLACK)
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a portable speaker for my Sansa e260, mostly to replace a boom box/Cd's for business and pleasure trips. I did a lot of research and when this one went on sale, I jumped on it! For its size and price, it is an exceptional piece of equipment. It's very compact, solidly built and looks great. It also comes with the ac adapter and everything worked right out of the box. Its excellent for travel and not a tinny sounding unit, which I was most afraid of. Having owned several high end stereo components and systems, this in no way will replace those... still, the music coming out of this tiny speaker is high quality. There is no preset volume control on my Sansa e260 as one review stated, because adjusting the EQ and turning up the volume on my mp3 player makes a big difference in output. You can still clearly hear this unit playing, through the structural wall, seperating my bathroom and living room, with both doors closed! The bass is not thumping and I didnt expect it to be, however it is present and overall the unit sounds phenominal... especially for its size. Oh and a tip for the package opening impaired... I just used scissors to open up the wider bottom end, to slide the whole thing out of the plastic!Customer Review: Very good speakers
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this cool thing 2-3 days back, got these in a gold box deal for $35. I did go thru the reviews before purchasing. I was not sure, it will solve my purpose. But being JBL and good reviwes I gave it a shot. I was looking forward for speakers for my laptop so that I will get some good sound, listning music, and while watching online movies ( where sound is usually quite low). I also have a paid subscription for movies, the movie quality is good there but my laptop never gave me good sound. This thing really rocks for all my needs, I am watching a movie daily :)) after getting these.
Sound, specially the way you can hear each and every music instrument ( I am not a music tech), very soothing bass efect. I can not tell what I was missing before these. These are good fit for any one looking for a portable speakers. Best thing I like is the portability, I don't have to handle 2 speakers. Sound is ample that if you max it, it will let someone outside know. It's not window breaking, but for sure you can not max it out in day to day life ( at least I never felt the need ). Absolute good thing, one may be paying $ 10-15 more. But you will love it. It's not Bose , but not too lower also.
Customer Review: Excellent Form Factor; Nice Sound
Summary: 5 Stars
I love these speakers. They are easily portable and give off an excellent sound.
When purchased you will receive the speakers, an AC adapter, a cord for audio from a standard headphone jack into the JBL On Tour, and a carrying bag. The carrying bag fits the JBL snugly but not the accessory cords. When not in use the black cover that doubles as a stand (the thing to the right of the speakers in the picture), slides easily over the speakers to protect them and shrink the product.
In my experience you can get about 2.5-3 hours of listening when on battery power.
The unit is small enough (about 7x4 in) to fit in a backpack.
I use this outside when doing yardwork, easily loud enough to fill the whole yard or garage. It's great to take along on trips so that I can listen to music in hotel rooms.
In summary, the JBL On Tour, because of its better-than-expected sound quality exceeds the expectations I had when purchasing it. I would purchase again in a heartbeat if anything ever happened to mine.
Customer Review: AMAZING LITTLE GIANTS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned two sets of these little gems for exactly one year today. I bought them for travel initially for my laptop & MP3 player. I was impressed with the range and clarity of the sound. One thing they lacked was separation (a fair trade-off for portability). I got to thinking that if I used two sets of them I might solve the problem (I know what you're thinking - A/B on the right and A/B on the left??? That's not separation!). Well, not so fast. What I did was wyed the L & R together with an RCA 'Y' adapter on each set (giving me mono input to each pair) and then used one unit for each stereo output. The result is four independently powered speakers (two left & two right) for a total of 6 watts per channel. I use them mounted vertically on a home-made bracket that sits out of sight behind the laptop screen. The small size of the speakers belies the full tonality I'm enjoying (no subwoofer required, either). I'd give them 6 stars if I could. I think you'll have a challenge matching my little setup for under $100.