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JBL - Quality sound to accompany you through every moment of summer

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Levente XPRO

2025.06.19.

On 2025.06.19.

If we say "JBL", many will immediately think of the distinctive, full sound, the colourful design and the way the music fills the space - whether it's a festival tent or a pier by Lake Balaton.

But where did this now globally recognised brand start? And what is it really about JBL portable speakers that has made them the bluetooth speaker top lists?

Now we tell their story - and how to choose the right one for your summer adventures.

The JBL story in brief - from the cinema to your backpack

JBL was founded in 1946 James Bullough Lansing, who was also a founder of Altec Lansing, the iconic sound systems company. JBL initially developed professional loudspeakers for cinema theatres, before gradually expanding into home and studio systems from the 1970s onwards.

JBL portable Bluetooth speakers burst onto the market in the mid-2010s and have become one of the best-selling products in the world of mobile audio.

Why JBL - 5 things users love about it

True summer survivors
Almost all JBL speakers are waterproof. The best known models (e.g. JBL Flip Essential, JBL Charge) IPX7 or IP67 certified which means that they can not only take a little rain, but can also take a splash.
They sound surprisingly good for their size
JBL engineers have been refining the design of passive subwoofers and speaker units for many years. The result: surprisingly full sound even for smaller models.
Long operating time, up to 20 hours
A well-charged JBL Charge 5 up to accompany your music all day longwithout having to reach for the charger. This is especially important on a beach, hike or festival.
Rugged design
Fabric cover, rubberized edges, solid inner frame. It's no coincidence that JBL is the longevity also known as.
Easy to use, reliable Bluetooth connection
Even the less tech-savvy can pair it with their phone in 1 minute. The connection is stable, no hang-ups, no latency - and that's especially important for summer outdoor use.

Typical summer situations where we wouldn't even start without JBL

Typical summer situations where we wouldn't even start without JBL

→ Beaching
Despite the sand, the splashing water and the heat, the JBL speakers work and even create an atmosphere. The Flip Essential 2, for example, is ideal for this: small but surprisingly good sound.

→ Hiking, picnic
Weight matters! Lightweight, portable models (such as the JBL Go Essential or Go 3) are perfect for a backpacking trip, while being powerful enough to give 2-3 people plenty of enjoyable sound.

→ Garden barbecue, terrace
That's when higher-performance speakers like the JBL Charge 5 come in handy. you can also charge your phoneif it runs out.

→ Festival, camping
Limited space, high volume, dusty environments - that's exactly the kind of extreme places JBL is designed for. A rugged enclosure and dust-resistant finish are worth their weight in gold.

If you're looking for a reliable, waterproof, summer-compatible Bluetooth speaker, JBL is the best choice - whether it's the Flip Essential 2, Charge 5 or the smaller models. They're durable, they sound great, and they'll always be with you - on the dock, in the tent, or at the picnic table.

🎵 Take your music with you this summer - with JBL and XPRO it's sure to sound great!
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