JBL OnBeat Loudspeaker Docking Station

Reviews for JBL OnBeat Loudspeaker Docking Station

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 25 reviews

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product, one short fall

    • Written by from Indianapolis

    4 of 4 people found this useful

    First of all, let me say that this is a great product. For the size of the speakers, it sounds clear and crisp with some bass. It doesn't "thump" but if it did, the clarity would disappear. For $150, this is a great buy.

    My one short fall is that I, too, wanted to use this as an alarm clock/radio. I was aware that it itself is not an alarm clock. I can use the clock app on the iPad for that. However, as long as you leave it docked, it's always charging the iPad. Regardless of the battery, it is possible to overcharge the battery which can lead to shortened battery life. If it had a way that I could turn the charger off while still listening to music through the speakers that would've been awesome. I know that I can take it off the dock, hook a mini jack up to it from the iPad, and still listen to music. It's just not as convenient as leaving on the dock.

    Regardless, great product overall.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    goood so far

    • Written by from canoga park

    0 of 8 people found this useful

    not bad for only being 150

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great overall, but not excellent

    • Written by from Houston

    16 of 21 people found this useful

    Okay for the good things, firstly, the design is really captivating making it beautiful to be placed at practically anywhere. Secondly, the dock works great for my iPhone 4 and iPad 2. Thirdly, the dock is reasonably priced counting in the fact that it works for iPods, iPhones, and iPads.

    However what makes me give it a 4 out of 5 instead of a perfect score is its sound quality on high volumes. Although it sounded great on low and mid volumes, I expected more of its loud volume as I'm used to hearing 1200W stereos blasting on full in my car.

    Overall though, it's a great product with wonderful sounds for regular listeners and marvelous design, but as for listeners like me, I'd give it a 4 out of 5...

    Was this useful? Great overall, but not excellent

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