JBL Control 2.4G

159 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 15 expert reviews and 144 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 78/100. The average review date is Mar 22, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 202358 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

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(Based on 159 reviews)

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Expert review by: Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

JBL On Air Control 2.4G wireless speaker system

The picture on the box that contains the JBL On Air Control 2.4G displays two speakers, a small transmitter, and a little remote, but omits the tangle of wires required to get any sound out of the system. It is, after all, a wireless speaker system--so...

A first--a wireless speaker that sounds as good as a wired speaker; works with any product that offers line-level outputs or headphone jacks; solid build quality; versatile mounting options (including the enclosed brackets); line-in port for...

This "wireless" speaker system includes quite a few wires; usefulness as surround channels is limited to receivers with preamplifier outputs; remote control delivered quirky performance

JBL's On Air Control 2.4G requires an annoying amount of wires and has limited compatibility with surround receivers, but its impressive sound quality surpasses that of previous wireless solutions.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by: Andrew Gash (audioholics.com)

JBL Control 2.4G Wireless Speakers Review

JBL has long been associated with both pro audio as well as solid home theater systems. Now, they are breaking into new ground with their Control 2.4G Wireless Surround Speakers that guarantee anyone can enjoy surround sound - even without wires... or...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

JBL On Air Control 2.4G Wireless Speaker System

The JBL On Air Control 2.4TG eliminates the need to run wires between the signal source and the speakers and has a transmission range of up to 70 feet. This model "are a sonic cut above other wireless models" and "sound as good as comparable wired...

The JBL On Air Control 2.4G sounds as good as comparable wired speakers in its price and size range ; The system eliminates the need to run speaker wires between the signal source and the speakers, providing more installation options than conventional...

You still have to connect some wires, including from one speaker to another - the speakers aren't battery-powered or standalone ; Since it's a device that sends and receives RF (radio frequency) signals, it's possible that interference could occur in...

The JBL On Air Control 2.4G wireless speaker system features a pair of speakers that are a sonic cut above other wireless models, disproving the common belief that wireless speakers equal lower-quality sound. In fact, the speakers sound as good as...

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: SqueakerSpeaker (cnet.com)

Great speakers

I have had these for 3 or 4 years. I was interested in clearing out space so got rid of my amp CD player etc. loaded CDs into laptop (could do MP3 player) all the clutter is out of living room. Can use laptop anywhere & be playing music. Also easy to...

Excellent sound & great for consolidating a lot of previous gear elsewhere in house get rid of amp etc. or just use computer

Could use a bit more bottom end, but a woofer is available. If you like really really loud music these may not be enough - but that has nothing to do with quality. Yes there are wires: a power cord for the built in power amp (how else you going to power i

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: jeremyna (cnet.com)

Worthless. The remote doesn't work.

This system is worthless.

Easy connection

It's cheap but worthless. I changed the battery, no luck. Sent it back to Amazon, got a new one, didn't work. Called JBL. They sent me a new one and it DIDN"T WORK. The remote doesn't work which means you have one volume setting, period

Feb, 2010

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JBL On Air Control 2.4G Wireless Speaker System

This system is worthless.

Easy connection

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: akioax (cnet.com)

one wireless and one satellite

Is a solution but not close to be optimum

wireless ; I haven't found anything that replaces this solution

it has only one receiver and the other one is not wireless ; Quite disapointing

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

JBL On Air Control 2.4G Wireless Speaker System

Is a solution but not close to be optimum

wireless

it has only one receiver and the other one is not wireless

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: Apple2gs (cnet.com)

Not a buy recommendation

CONS: 1) does not accept a speaker singal 2) my SONY surround-amp has a LINE out for the rear speakers, but neither the amp nor the JBL transmitter let me adjust the volume sufficiently. With both amp amp (+10dB) speakers at full volume, the sound...

Great sound

volume level is too low

Jun, 2008

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