JBL On Tour

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 675 reviews of JBL On Tour. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size. The design is also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the sound. There are some less positive opinions about the price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of JBL On Tour from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 340 user reviews of JBL On Tour from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Harman Multimedia JBL On Tour

Harman Multimedia has done a good job of creating a small, light, and great-looking portable speaker system for portable music players and notebook computers.

Pleasant sound. Great looks. Good ergonomics.

Limited volume levels. Limited bass response.

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Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

JBL On Tour Portable Music Box

Harman Multimedia has been around the block a few times when it comes to speakers, so it comes as no surprise that the company's On Tour portable speaker set sounds great. But what about style and features? Find out how it all adds up in our review.

Innovative, compact design; high-quality sound.

Limited controls and extras.

JBL's On Tour is a good choice if you want great-sounding music to share on the road.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Gerry Block (gear.ign.com)

JBL On Tour Review

A roadie's heart in a groupie's body? Strong and sexy all at once? Find out!

Overall, we were quite attracted to JBL's On Tour. The finish is certainly pretty, the form factor is sexy, and the included cloth pouch, mini-jack male-male wire, and AC adapter make the On Tour a real contender among mobile listening stations. Sonic...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : P.A.M. Borys (macnn.com)

Review: JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System

Well priced portable music system for iPod

Stylish and runs on batteries or AC power. Easy to transport in supplied cloth bag. Sliding top protects speakers and minimizes storage space

Lacks good bass. Small size places limits on achievable sound quality

iPod and accessories are the gifts of choice this holiday season. While the sound quality of the iPod with headphones is superb, not everyone likes earbuds, and some even want to share their listening experience. Sharing the sound means adding a spea

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

JBL On Tour Portable Speakers

Until late last year, the portable iPod speaker category was all but owned by Altec Lansing's inMotion series, which fold into small flat packages, sound pretty good, and run off of batteries. In recent months, the inMotions have seen challengers such...

Clean, generally accurate sound in an attractive, truly portable package that can be powered by AAA batteries or wall current. Reasonably priced and elegant

No iPod dock, lacks bass thump and warmth of comparable Altec speakers. Cheap cloth bag

Gee, my question is the same as Pete Hawkins. I am also trying to choose between JBL OnTour and the Pacific Rim Cube. The price difference isn't an issue. I want them mainly for light travel and just using in different rooms of the house. Also,...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Julie Strietelmeier (the-gadgeteer.com)

JBL On Tour Portable Music Box

Compact package, Great sound for a small speaker, Compact package, Great sound for a small speaker

Not rechargeable, Somewhat expensive, Not rechargeable, Somewhat expensive

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Reviews: JBL On Tour iBT Wireless Speaker

On Tour iBT and Zephyr 550 have a number of features in common. They both use Bluetooth to make nearly instantaneous connections with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, streaming stereo audio from speakers mounted behind perforated grilles. Each has a...

All in all, while there are reasons that each of these units might appeal to a given user, the BTS200 still strikes us as offering the best balance of features and performance for its lower asking price. JBL’s $200 MSRP for On Tour iBT appears not to...

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Expert review by : Jeremy Roche (cnet.com.au)

JBL On Tour Mobile

JBL's On Tour Mobile is a lightweight, portable speaker for those on holiday or down at the beach, but the sound quality isn't great.

2.5mm, 3.5mm and mini-USB connections. Battery-powered option. Compatible with iPods, MP3 players and mobile phones. Can be used as a loudspeaker for calls.

Akward positioning of plugs. Glossy black surface scratches and smudges easily. No remote. Tinny sound and limited bass.

JBL's On Tour Mobile is a lightweight, portable speaker for those on holiday, but the sound quality isn't great.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com.au)

JBL On Tour Portable Music Box

Innovative, compact design; high-quality sound.

Limited controls and extras.

JBL's On Tour is a good choice if you want great-sounding music to share on the road.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.co.uk)

JBL On Tour review

JBL On Tour Portable Music Box Discriminating listeners who don't need seamless integration with their favorite player will appreciate JBL's $100 On Tour Portable Music Box. The curved, rectangular On Tour (6.8 by 3.8 by 1.5 inches and 12 ounces)...

Innovative, compact design; high-quality sound.

Limited controls and extras.

JBL's On Tour is a good choice if you want great-sounding music to share on the road.

Oct, 2004

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