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JBL Announces the US$1,700 PartyBox Ultimate Portable Speaker with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth LE Support

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Bigger, better, bolder. JBL's popular PartyBox speakers have a new headline act, introducing the JBL PartyBox Ultimate. Packed with superior JBL Original Pro Sound, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and a breathtaking light show moving in sync with your beat, the JBL PartyBox Ultimate will be available in North America October for $1,699.95. The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is guaranteed to level up any party, anywhere.

Feel the sound, don't just hear it. The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is the best-sounding and loudest JBL PartyBox yet, featuring superior JBL Original Pro Sound with two high-sensitivity mid-range drivers and dual tweeters so you can listen to all the details of your favorite tracks, even at the loudest volumes. No space is too big - the JBL PartyBox Ultimate can rock the size of two basketball courts as a pair of 9-inch subwoofers provide thunderous bass you can feel from anywhere in the room. Dolby Atmos puts you in the center of your favorite songs as the music comes alive around you with unparalleled clarity and depth.




Transform any space into the ultimate party with the biggest multi-dimensional light show of any party speaker. A new starry night effect, cool light trails, and dynamic strobes - whatever your style, the light show moves in sync with the music delivering a party to your ears and eyes.

Wi-Fi connectivity has joined the party
Stream high-definition music, and take the music with you, thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Hosting a house party while phone notifications keep popping? The Wi-Fi connection lets the music play without interruptions. Switch easily to Bluetooth for seamless audio whether you're indoors or outside. No matter where you are, the JBL PartyBox Ultimate will automatically tune itself to its surroundings every time you turn it on.

Customize your own party flow with the interactive JBL PartyPad on the PartyBox top panel. Three simple fingertip actions - tap, hold and slide - unleash DJ-quality sound effects all night long. Enjoy your favorite playlist or take the stage with guitar and dual mic inputs and karaoke EQ tuning. Wherever the party takes you, the JBL PartyBox Ultimate is IPX4 splashproof and has an easy-to-grip handle with sturdy wheels so you can take the party anywhere.

"Every party needs music, but to get people dancing, you need bass. With our latest and largest addition to the PartyBox family, you can hear the music while you feel the bass. We also introduce our most immersive light show along with new technologies that bring real benefits like Wi-Fi connectivity, automatic self-tuning, and Dolby Atmos," said Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN.

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate will be available in North America October 2023 for $1,699.95. Check out JBL.com for updates.

Features of the JBL PartyBox Ultimate:
  • JBL Original Pro Sound with automatic self-tuning
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 (LE Audio ready) connectivity
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Multi-speaker connection - stereo pair two JBL PartyBox Ultimate speakers for a wider soundstage or connect multiple speakers wirelessly
  • Signature JBL PartyBox light show that automatically syncs to music
  • JBL PartyPad to customize your party flow with three simple fingertip actions - tap, hold, and slide
  • Get the party rolling - IPX4 splashproof status, sturdy wheels, an easy-to-grip handle, and a cable compartment to store your power cord when not in use
  • Control at your fingertips with the JBL One App - control the music, adjust EQ settings, and customize the colors and patterns of the light show

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Portable Speakers: When forcing others to listen to your music is your #1 priority!

Ooph, in party math that's nearly one case of Dom Perignon and an 8-ball.
Haha, both are far more important to any party
 
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For $1,700 it better provide a party in my pants.
 
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And no wattage specified... lol. Might as well get a Charge then right? Oh wait, no RGB
 

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And no wattage specified... lol. Might as well get a Charge then right? Oh wait, no RGB
1100 Watts according to this, not entirely correct video from four days ago.

 
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So it goes to 11. Well played JBL, well played.
 
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See these all over, typically hotels and coventions buy and set these up for their hosted events.
 
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Most of us here, are not the target market. So, I'll reserve any negative commentary.

See these all over, typically hotels and coventions buy and set these up for their hosted events.
Businesses and 'non-techie' professionals of unrelated fields (Real Estate, Loans, PR/Marketing, etc.) buy these kinds of things. They usually think they sound 'AmAzInG!1!1!'.

To be fair, they put out a lot of sound, and are very portable. They have some utility.

For 'our crowd'...
I could see a couple of these bought to be thrown in the back of the Truck/RV, alongside an inflatable projection screen, 4K VRR projector, and Star Link/LTE/5G Internet.
Why? yes!
I do believe the furry woodland creatures would enjoy the sounds of headshots.
 
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Junk but Loud strikes again!
 
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