Sunshine, food and drinks are essential for any summer get-together, but music makes it a party. For 75 years, JBL has created award-winning speakers that encourage self-expression and help people lose themselves in the moment. Yes, that includes Woodstock, the Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the sound system in your Toyota, but JBL also makes portable, splashproof speakers for all your barbecues, poolside bashes and beach adventures. Check out four new products JBL just launched this year, plus some reviewer-favorite options to keep the party going all summer long.
New JBL speakers launched this year
Thanks to its built-in carabiner, you can clip this portable speaker to a bag, belt, tent pole, shower head or tree branch. It’s also IP67-certified waterproof and dustproof while weighing under 1 pound — but don’t let its compact size fool you. Reviewers say it’s a “small but mighty powerhouse” that delivers “clear and crisp” sound, plus it comes in five color options to express your style.
The brand-new PartyBox Stage 320 gets the crowd moving with its thumping bass and adaptive light show. It’s splashproof with a telescopic handle and wheels, so you can transform any spot (indoors or out) into a dance floor. While its battery lasts up to 18 hours, you can swap it out for a charged one to keep the party going. It even has mic and guitar inputs so you can jam along.
With its IP67 waterproof rating, dustproof exterior, rugged bumpers and detachable shoulder strap, the Xtreme 4 can go just about anywhere you go. This little speaker weighs under 5 pounds but delivers powerful sound with its dual woofers and tweeters, not to mention it lasts 24 hours on a single charge. Get it in your choice of black, blue or camouflage.
Turn any space into a party with this speaker that doubles as a light show, creating color-changing patterns and futuristic strobe effects that sync to the music. It’s also splashproof for outdoor use and has a folding handle for portability, plus its rechargeable battery delivers up to 12 hours of playback time.
More summer essentials from JBL
This powerhouse speaker can cover two basketball courts’ worth of space with its thunderous sound and immersive Dolby Atmos spatial effects (subscription required). It also has a multidimensional light show that syncs to the music, and you can control it all through the streamlined dials or the JBL One app.
Using noise-sensing microphones that adapt to your environment in real time, these headphones actively block out distractions or allow you to listen to both your music and your surroundings. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 65 hours and the sound stops automatically when you take off the headphones. Choose between four colors or design your own custom set.
Since they’re dustproof and waterproof with an ergonomic design and 50 hours of playback time, these Endurance Peak 3 earbuds can handle just about anything. They also have four mics that filter out background noise so the caller can hear you even when you’re biking down a windy trail.
The Go 4 fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 1 pound — without compromising on sound quality. It’s also waterproof and dustproof with a built-in strap and seven hours of playback. Needless to say, it’ll become your grab-and-go companion for all of your summer adventures.
A more portable version of JBL’s speaker/light show combo, this on-the-go PartyBox still delivers crisp sound and dynamic lights. That said, it also comes with a Bluetooth karaoke microphone and has advanced performance settings so you can fine-tune your vocals. The IPX4 splashproof protection and convenient shoulder strap make it a no-brainer for the pool, the beach and everywhere in between.
Whether it’s vertical or horizontal, the Flip 6 delivers clear, bold sound with its 360-degree speakers. It’s also waterproof, dustproof and portable, plus it lasts for 12 hours on one charge and comes in six color options, which explains why hundreds of reviewers have given it an average 4.5-star rating.
With a whopping 20 hours of playback time, the Charge 5 keeps the music going all day and well into the night. Its wireless Bluetooth streaming lets you connect up to two smartphones at once, while its PartyBoost lets you sync two compatible speakers together. Last but not least, it’s waterproof and dustproof to handle pool water, spilled drinks, beach sand and sudden rainstorms.