JBL Onbeat AIR

11 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 6 expert reviews and 5 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 62/100. The average review date is Feb 26, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 69408 reviews from other Computer Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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(Based on 11 reviews)

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Expert review by: Terrence Russell (wired.com)

JBL’s Streaming Speaker Offers AirPlay on a Budget

The $200 OnBeat Air is a streaming music speaker built for iTunes and iOS. And while its audio quality is bested by beefier speakers, it sounds good enough.

Great entry-level AirPlay device. Easy AirPlay syncs. 3.5mm Aux In plays nice with everything. Composite video out sends little videos to the big screen. Small footprint is perfect for the desktop. Remote does full iOS menu controls: song, album,...

Good-but-not-great sound. Vertical movies on a docked iPad suck. Lack of a battery option puts a damper on portability

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Follows us on Facebook (gadgetreview.com)

JBL OnBeat Air Review

What makes a “home theater” is defined by what the person wants it to be. For many, having a whole set of components strewn throughout a room isn't practical — free standing surround speakers, no way! [...]

Dynamic sound output ; Holds tablets ; Wireless audio streaming reception

Composite video output only ; No subwoofer output

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

JBL OnBeat Air

The JBL OnBeat AirPlay speakers are useful and distinct. The sound quality is nice at basic volumes, and the unassuming yet appealing design makes it a great companion for your iOS device for home or office use. However, the sound quality at higher...

The JBL AirPlay wireless speaker has a beautifully designed dock for iPhones and iPads

The sound sometimes distorts at high volumes

We recommend this well-designed speaker for its basic and attractive sound quality.