JBL OnBeat Xtreme
Manufacturer: Harman Part number: JBLONBEATXTAM
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JBL OnBeat Xtreme price range: $429.95 - $499.99
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 01/20/2012
The good: The JBL OnBeat Xtreme 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 remote (with 30-foot range), and a pass-through USB connection for computers that allows you to sync a docked iPod/iPhone/iPad with iTunes on your computer.
The bad: At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people.
The bottom line: 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.
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10 stars
Solid, Classy and crystal clear sound quality
by Flashmaginti on June 26, 2012
Pros: Solid build, classic design, great clarity in sound
Cons: Nil, don't care much for air play
Summary: Buy it now, I waited long enough and it has arrived finally.
Summary: Buy it now, I waited long enough and it has arrived finally.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
Best product for docking iPads
by cswittwer1 on December 2, 2012
Pros: Sound quality throughout entire main floor is amazing. Have wood floors, so it fills each room.
Cons: None yet, I will check back if this changes.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
Awesome in every sense !
by abhiwltya on April 1, 2013
Pros: +Superb and Punchy Bass
+Clear And soothing Mid Range
+Crytsal Clear Treble
+Refined And insanely balanced Sound
+Catchy Looks
Cons: +None So far
+what is bad is the Cnet review for this product.
Summary: These are awesome sounding speakers,the first thing that surprised me was that this thing gets loud ,seriously loud for a speaker of this size,and eve1n and full volume ...
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Summary: These are awesome sounding speakers,the first thing that surprised me was that this thing gets loud ,seriously loud for a speaker of this size,and eve1n and full volume there isn't a single hint of distortion (trust me!).
The sound is superbly balanced and the every frequency is crystal clear whether its the individual picking of the base guitars or the crash cymbal of the drums,everything sounds so clear and balanced that it actually makes listening to my favorite songs so much more fun.Individual instruments sounds distinct and you may be surprised to hear some instruments which you though never existed in the song !
Bluetooth streaming - You would be surprised to hear that playing audio via Bluetooth can sound this sexy !Bluetooth range is well over 40 ft in use and while i prefer analog or docked connection the Bluetooth is way on par with the quality levels!
I dint test the call quality via bluetooth for this product so cant comment on that !
I got it in india for about 350 $ and it is worth every bit of the money spent !
P.S.-This is atleast a 4.5 star product ,better than zepplin air or klipsch G 17 in my view!
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1 stars
CNET Review is Not Good
by benjimen on January 22, 2012
Pros: I makes sound
Cons: No AirPlay
Price Considering No AirPlay
Summary: Ridiculous that CNET would give such high marks for a speakerdock prices the same as an entry level iPad, and it doesn't support AirPlay.
That alone should knock 2 ...
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Summary: Ridiculous that CNET would give such high marks for a speakerdock prices the same as an entry level iPad, and it doesn't support AirPlay.
That alone should knock 2 stars off the review.
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1 stars
JBL NAME is on the face
by gingrichgroup on January 26, 2012
Pros: Looks quite good and the name implies something great might happen
Cons: Does not deliver good sound
Summary: Other products better this in sound quality.
Summary: Other products better this in sound quality.
0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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- Manufacturer: Harman
- Part number: JBLONBEATXTAM
- Description: You love your freedom. Now you have the freedom to take your music anywhere and still enjoy the professional sound long associated with JBL speakers. The JBL OnBeat Xtreme docking station frees you from wires - and its RF remote puts you in full control from anywhere nearby. The JBL OnBeat Xtreme dock is compatible with your computer and iPad, iPod and iPhone devices, guaranteeing spectacular wireless playback of your music library.
General
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.5 in x 9.6 in x 9.1 in
- Weight 8.8 lbs
- Color Black
Features
- Speaker Type Active
- Response bandwidth 47 - 22000 Hz
- Input impedance 15 KOhm
- Signal-To-Noise ratio 85 dB
- Audio amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity technology Wireless - Bluetooth,
Wired - Bluetooth profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP),
Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP) Connections
- Connector type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ),
1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type B )
Compatibility | Accessories
- MP3 | Smartphone | Tablet compatibility iPod nano (3G),
iPod touch (2G),
iPad 2,
iPod nano (6G),
iPhone 3GS,
iPod nano (5G),
iPhone 4,
iPod touch,
iPod classic,
iPod nano (4G),
iPod touch (3G),
iPad,
iPhone 3G,
iPhone - Included accessories USB cable,
Remote control - Cables included USB cable
- Remote control Remote control - Radio
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power consumption operational 120 Watt
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