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I have always liked the smaller PartyBoxes not only because of their affordability, but also because of their very reasonable weight,oneactivity, long battery life and above-average performance for its size. All these positive aspects are also brought by the JBL PartyBox CLUB 120. Compared to its predecessor – the PartyBox 110, in addition to the new naming method, which in addition to the numerical designation also uses the distinctions of Stage, Ultimate or Club, it is enriched with new features. These include sound customization using the AI Sound Boost algorithm or upgrading the Bluetooth version together with the integration of Auracast technology, thanks to which the speaker can wirelessly connect with others not only from the named manufacturer. At the same time, this relatively recent addition to the JBL offer has seen a number of improvements such as a replaceable battery, a handy folding handle or a new layout of the control panel, including the functions assigned to it. It covers the area of a badminton court in terms of sound, i.e. about 80 m2, which looks impressive considering its rather modest dimensions. It is impossible not to noticeonechat also the benefits of the application for adjusting settings and controlling the JBL PartyBox, which with its clarity and capabilities takes comfort to the next level. Due to these features, the device will serve well, in addition to ordinary listening to favorite pieces of music, as a great tool for organizing parties indoors and outdoors, for jamming with a guitar, karaoke or making the atmosphere more pleasant during barbecues with friends. However, its advantages will also be appreciated by organizers of smaller corporate events, who will certainly welcome microphone inputs that allow, in addition to music production, also to conferencing events, as well as trainers or street artists.
What is in the package
If you decide on the PartyBox CLUB 120, you can get it out of the box with a colorful soy ink print by simply opening it, flipping it to the ground and sliding it upwards. This procedure is illustrated on the lid, so that anyone can easily handle it, while at the same time avoiding any damage that could be caused by trying to unpack in another way. Then you will already see two cardboard edges on the floor and the speaker itself in a textile cover. After removing the protective elements, you will be able to see the product in its full glory, while at the bottom you will discover a small box containing a 2m power cable and documentation.
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Physical properties
At first glance, the most striking thing is probably the large logo on the grille at the front, which covers the drivers and most of the LEDs that provide the light show. The sides, decorated with design wrinkles, have the same effect as the exclamation mark symbol. The back is decorated with plastic vertical hatching and at the same time all theonewhich equipment is protected by covers. It includes, in addition to the power supply, the lowest USB-A port, two 6,3 Jacky for microphones or instruments with potentiometers and a switch, 3,5mm stereo for connecting any external signal source and finally also 3,5mm input and output designed for daisy chaining with other speakers. In the middle, the PartyBox has a bed for a replaceable battery.
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The vast majority of controls are located at the top. Specifically, here you will find seven buttons, two large rotary encoders and a charge indicator. The handle, which was mentioned in the introduction, when folded down creates an ideal space for placing a tablet or smartphone. On the bottom, you will find 4 non-slip feet that also prevent the spread of vibrations and under the circular lid a nest for placing on a standard speaker stand, while the design is similar in appearance to that on the sides.
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As for the space that the device will need to reserve, it will occupy a width of 288,4 mm, a height of 570 and a depth of 297 mm. Except for the metal grille, the body of the speaker is mostly recycled plastic. Also, the weight is completely reasonable at 11 kg, which is why moving it is not a particularly difficult matter. With an IPX4 degree of protection against splashing water, you don't have to worry if someone gets a little hot on the beach or by the pool.
Control
The most essential means of control in JBL have been incorporated into the top panel, which is dominated by the aforementioned pair of large rotary encoders, the first of which (on the left) provides control over the lights, while the function of the second is linked to playback and overall volume. From the listener's point of view, the button closest to the listener is the switch, above which the first row of buttons makes available the Bluetooth pairing function, multiple Auracast wireless connections and the Bass Boost method of handling lower frequencies. The remaining three, with the symbols of a comic bubble, a thumbs up and a record player, trigger selected sound samples, the assignment of which can be adjusted in the named JBL PartyBox application.
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The remaining input sensitivity and level settings, including the switch for the second of them between microphone or guitar excitation, must be found in other products.onethose in the back.
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The JBL PartyBox app and its benefits
The intuitive JBL PartyBox tool available in App Store and on Google Play is characterized by a logical arrangement, the clarity of which is aided by graphic elements representing individual functions. Thanks to them, the absence of Czech will not be a significant obstacle to those who are not too fond of the default English when working with it. The first step in getting it up and running will be Bluetooth pairing with a phone.onem, tablet or other machine equipped with thisoneactivity. You can then focus your attention on the application, which will search for available devices, offer to add them, and as part of this process will immediately check for the availability of the latest firmware, which, if released, will be installed immediately after confirmation.
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Subsequently, an interface will appear in front of you, through which you can control and customize basically everything that PartyBox CLUB 120 can do. Whether it is a detailed light show setting, a choice of sound samples and several interesting types of effects to enrich your favorite playlist, control over the currently played content or frequency adjustments using a five-band equalizer, you have them at hand. You will find the Mic Effect section no less useful when using the microphone, where it is possible to suppress or emphasize the bass, treble and intensity of the applied vocal effect.
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In addition to the aforementioned parameters from the start screen of the application, you can easily achieve a more complex experience by adding additional speakers equipped with Auracast technology, but even owners of some older JBL models may not be disappointed, as there is nothing to prevent TWS connection with, for example, Encore or PartyBoxes 110, 310 and 710.
Key technical data
The JBL PartyBox CLUB 120 boasts a performanceonem 160 W RMS, which involves two 5,25″ woofers and the same number of 2,25″ tweeters. The frequency range starts at the 40 Hz mark and continues up to 20 kHz. Operation outside the reach of the mains is ensured by a 7,2V battery (different from that for the Xtreme 4 and Stage 320) with a capacity of 4 mAh and a promise of up to 277 hours of operation. This means that when you buy one spare one, you get double the power, making interruption of the event due to lack of power very unlikely. variaLikewise, the time of 3,5 hours, which will take you to reach maximal charge, when the speaker is turned off, is a very decent speed. The USB port, which can serve as a power bank, can also read from external storage formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 and supported files include mp3, wav, wma and lossless flac. Bluetooth version 5.4 with A2DP V1.4 and AVRCP V1.6 profiles provides the advantage of long range, higher stability and security when communicating with devices.
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Personal impressions and evaluations
In my opinion, this model combines the vast majority of benefits that a Bluetooth speaker like the PartyBox can offer. As mentioned in the introduction, it is simply just right. It is easy to carry, lasts long enough on a single charge, and offers a fairly diverse range of features.oneactivity, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of a party with it as well as a quiet afternoon with a guitar or in the company of your favorite movie. I tried to test various scenarios and, apart from a few details, I have nothing to complain about with a device in this price category. Listening to my favorites from my iPhone and Mac, where nothing nestThe current connection was in the way, and it went smoothly without any problems and switching between them was smooth. I had no problems with the range indoors, except for a single niche across the floor and several doors. There was no outage outdoors across the entire garden, which is over 90 m long.
I also enjoyed playing both electric and acoustic guitars, and it's worth mentioning that the input also handles passive pickups with ease. The effect for singing will not amaze or offend, but if the intensity is set correctly, it can enrich the vocal.
I like that after inserting a properly formatted flash drive, the CLUB 120 searches the content, automatically starts playback and displays information about its progress in the application. When testing the charging speed, the PartyBox went from low power shutdown to 100% again (while not in use) in 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What most users will probably appreciate is the fact that the speaker handles well, even when you put a lot of pressure on it. A really high load will slightly emphasize the mids, but this can be easily compensated for if necessary with the help of the fine-tuning equalizer, thanks to which achieving the desired result is a breeze. Little things like the cleverly designed angledonepower cable, socket cover or practical covers foronewhich, they paint a picture of the product as something that the engineers really thought about and cared about during development.
To be more than positive, the application's startup speed could definitely be faster. After turning on PartyBox, iPhone connects and is able to play within a second, while the app is still "running for hours". I was satisfied with the microphones and guitar considering the type of product, but if you opt for 3,5mm stereo, you need to find the optimal level of excitation for balanced listening. Perhaps the app could provide some visual feedback on its settings.
I am a bit sorry for the retreat from the solution, when the PartyBox 110 with its protruding orange elements, which served as legs, could also be placed horizontally. Maybe it wasn't that aesthetic, but it was practical. In addition to the appearance, this is most likely due to the change in the location of the tweeters, but I personally found it handy with the previous generation.
If I were to express an overall impression, I would describe the PartyBox CLUB 120 as pleasantly soft, while it is surprising what JBL can "squeeze" out of the 5,25" woofers in the bass spectrum. The sound does not lack dynamics, and in various environments the AI Sound Boost algorithm does a great job, so even outside the house I did not feel any significant loss of sound.
Price
JBL PartyBox CLUB 120 can currently be purchased for CZK 10. If you don't need to sound a giant space, you get with it sufficient power, an effective light show, good portability, excellent durability of the replaceable battery with the advantage of its quick replacement, when nothing stops the production, but above all the well-known JBL Pro Sound, for which the Bluetooth speakers of this brand have become so popular.
discount code
If you are interested in the JBL PartyBox CLUB 120, we have great news for you. Thanks to the discount code CLUB120LSA15 because you can get it 15% cheaper. But beware, the use of the code is limited to pieces. So definitely don't hesitate to buy!
