With the refurbished version I was hoping to not have to return it because of missing or broken parts, but mine came in brand new condition while spending more than $150 less than a brand new one. It is a bit uncomfortable to carry and lug around because of it's massive size, but the deep bass and great sound quality make up for it and is a part of my everyday life. I have no experience with it around water so I have no clue if it is truly waterproof or not. It is easy to charge and has a long power life in quiet environments and also has easy to understand directions and the Bluetooth quickly connects to my phone. Overall, worth the massive purchase and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a speaker.

The Boombox 3 delivers a noticeably deeper bass compared to the Extreme & Boombox 2. Even though the frequency range is virtually the same and the signal to noise ratios are both >80dB between the Boombox designs, the Boombox 3 delivers a better overall consistent performance. The previous sound distortion of the Boombox2 is mitigated with a dedicated 7.4 x 4.5” sub which delivers a deeper low end punch and a well rounded mid-range. Although it doesn’t reach the same volume levels as the Boombox 2, it has much less distortion at maximum volume, resulting in far more crisp & clear audio when turned up to the maximum volume. The power is simply impressive as you seem to experience far more immersive sound range.

We purchased the Boombox 3 to take on our camping trips and to entertain guests during our backyard house parties. The last time we rented an AirBnB, it became an excellent resource for the power bank too. And it’s pretty stylish too; what a great looking device.

The verdict is that it’s a more robust speaker compared to most of the competition. From the new three way design of the speakers to the 180W output, the Boombox 3 is a choice upgrade on performance alone. The durability is what really sold us on it though. This speaker feels indestructible and with a dust & waterproof rating of IP67, it might as well be.

first off, when i got it in it's original box, it had at least been opened. but when i opened it up, it was still wrapped in the original foam sheet and so was the power cord. both the cord and speaker had that new plastic-like smell like when you just bought a fresh new electronic device. everything was in perfect condition. so thanks guys i saved a little money on a new speaker (around $320 when i purchased this June 21st).

now for a product review.

i've had this thing about 3 weeks and i'm impressed every time i use it. i mostly use it at work and i work with a small crew of people in a fairly noisy environment. we all love it and it truly cuts through in a loud environment with an impressive range of bass and the boost in the treble region really comes through clear over things like constant electrical hum and various machinery being used. this is a great speaker for anywhere sorta noisy or outdoors.

indoor listening in an otherwise quiet environment is good too. my only complaint would be that the boost in that treble region i mentioned feels kind of harsh. if you use the JBL app to turn down the treble 1 notch, it feels like you pulled back the highs a bit too much and still sounds a little harsh. personally i didn't buy this for indoor listening i have a good floor sub and decent speakers. overall i feel this speaker is made to go places or be in a loud warehouse or something like that. even great for a little house party.

now for bass. it obviously has areas in the low frequencies where it's more resonant than others but it does get quite low especially for it's size. it gets low enough for basically any music in my opinion. but those super low bass sounds that you can mostly only feel instead of hear from a good sized floor sub, just isn't really there. but of course for the portability and everything it does more than enough.

lastly battery life. i'd say if you're playing it around 70-80% you're probably gonna get about 5 hours. 70% is pretty loud and considering the bass this thing pushes, 5 hours is still impressive to me.

is it worth it? for me absolutely i love this speaker. i'd recommend if you think you're gonna take it to a noisy environment and actually use it like it was intended.

I ordered the refurbished Boombox 3, and it looks brand new to me! This thing is heavy, but the sound quality is top notch. Great job JBL!

Looks brand new. Sound quality is exceptional, but the mid range can sound a little canned in some songs. The battery must be holding its own, since I've only charged the first time out of the box. A week later of heavy use and the power indicator light is only at 50%. It's a bit pricey, but the bigger sound when used outside is worth it. Unit is a little heavy, but what boombox wasn't/isn't heavy. If you can find this on sale or a refurbished unit, I'd definitely recommend this blue tooth speaker.

Ordered black, but recieved camouflage. The speaker still looks, sounds, and works like new for a cheaper price. Everything you would expect comes in the box. I also support repair instead of replace, so this is a no brainer.

Bought this for Summers in the backyard around the pool, and it's AWESOME! Loud, with deep DEEP bass – everyone who comes over is impressed at the sound quality. It's waterproof and seems to last forever battery wise! It's bigger than the previous JBL we had, and it's weighty, but I would expect that to deliver the highs and lows as well as it does. Get one, you won't regret it.

Very impressive, really good sounds with great bass. Big sound in a small package. Very happy with purchase!