JBL Encounter 2.1

51 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of JBL Encounter 2.1. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Computer Speakers for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Computer Speakers the JBL Encounter 2.1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JBL Encounter 2.1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of JBL Encounter 2.1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JBL Encounter 2.1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of JBL Encounter 2.1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.com.

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

JBL Encounter 2.1

While they're not for audiophiles, these speakers are a good choice for most everybody else.

Unique styling. Extended high end and pleasant-sounding midrange. Touch-sensitive volume/mute controls.

Not a wall-shaker. Bass gets muddy at higher volumes.

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Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Peter Pachal (dvice.com)

Review: JBL Encounter 2.1 PC speakers

I bought the JBL Encounter speakers on a whim a few weeks ago from Best Buy during one of their killer holiday deals. I wasn't really in the market for speakers shaped like alien heads, but they got good...

Despite their odd appearance, the Encounters hook up just like any other desktop speakers except the cords into the subwoofer have curved connectors that fit next to each other properly only if you have the right plug in the right jack. It's a decent...

Jan, 2006

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