amazon JBL Clip 3 reviews
New, high-end design
The first point in the design was changed that the Clip 3 was smaller but thicker than Clip 2 (with dimensions of 137 x 97 x 46 (mm) compared to 141 x 94 x 42 (mm)). The second difference is that in weight, Clip 3 is 26 grams heavier than Clip 2. This is probably because Clip 3 contains a larger battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh.
With Clip 3, the keychains on the speaker have been completely changed compared to Clip 2. In Clip 2, you will have an attached keychain to hook into the speaker and can hang this speaker anywhere like backpack or bicycle. On Clip 3, JBL has set up a metal ring around the speaker body with this keychain, this has the advantage that you will not lose or forget to bring this hook when going out.
But the weakness is that you cannot replace when this hook is damaged or change to another colored hook. But maybe we do not have to worry about this because of the quality of the JBL, I think it will be damaged for a long time.
The second difference compared to the previous generation is that JBL removed the 3.5mm cable in accordance with the speaker body. In my opinion this is a significant improvement and perhaps JBL has studied user behavior. JBL clip 3 itself is a portable speaker, connecting a 3.5mm cable to listening to music is very rare. In addition, it is easy to damage the 3.5mm cable to the speaker while using it and you cannot replace it.
Some minor changes like the 3 buttons: volume up, volume down, play / pause have been put on the front of the speaker. The rest of the JBL remains the same: the power button, the bluetooth button and the micro usb charging jack are still on the side.
Increasing playing time – Technology has not changed
On JBL clip 3 is still Bluetooth 4.1:
“Bluetooth v4.1 was officially announced by Bluetooth SIG on December 4, 2013 to improve performance as well as enhance support for LTE connectivity, enhancing high-speed data exchange with large capacity and allows simultaneous support of multiple devices.
Bluetooth 4.1 improves cross-signal status of Bluetooth 4.0 and 4G networks. Bluetooth 4.1 automatically recognizes and adjusts the frequency band to maximize its power. Truly intelligent connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1 allows manufacturers to determine the length of time to reconnect after the standby time on their devices to make its energy management better, and devices when combined together will adjust the energy level accordingly ”
Still IPX7 waterproof standard. This is almost the highest waterproof standard (only less IPX8) currently comparable to the Apple iPhone 7 and Apple iPhone 7 plus. IPX7 standard means: The “X” means that the device has not been tested against dust. Number 7 means water resistance of level 7, can be submerged in 1m for 30 minutes.
The worthwhile upgrade point of JBL clip 3 is that the battery has been increased from 750mAh capacity to 1000mAh to give the playing time increased from 8 hours to 10 hours. This also increases the time to fully charge the battery when you need up to 3 hours compared to 2.5 hours on Clip 2.
In addition there is another interesting upgrade that is the quality of conversation with this speaker has been significantly improved. Now when you talk, the sound will sound clearer and the opponent will no longer hear echo when talking.
where can you get a JBL Clip 3 online
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Powerful and clear sound quality
The sound quality of this speaker must be strong. If in the other speakers, the bass band is like the drums, you only hear the brawls, in this JBL Clip 3 bass band is 1 drum sound with bounce, firm and compact.
As far as I know, JBL has designed two fake woofers in this speaker to improve the low range on the speaker. Put together with a 40mm diameter speaker are 2 semi-circular passive speakers on both sides of the main speaker. This design works when the main speaker vibrates to produce a sound, the oscillating air flow will vibrate these two passive speakers. This design can be easily viewed on JBL’s Flip speakers. This design makes the most of the space in the speaker as well as the airflow created when the speaker vibrates.
Still the familiar Eagles’ Hotel California. The guitar sound is still very shimmering, full of ghosts. The drum sound at 3p50 resounds fast, and sure. Hotel California is a good song when I want to try a new headset or speaker. Because it can test the bass range with the drum sound in the song, the middle band with the singer voice, high range with shimmering guitar.
With Adele’s Hello song, JBL clip 3 still shows Adele’s powerful voice. Because of this song, the instrument is not much, so you can focus on feeling the singer. The medium clip 3 brings with it a lot of energy but it still lacks a bit of depth and stillness between silence when the singer stops singing.
At the end, I listened to a non-verbal song. This is the song “Canon in D major”, this song I often hear when I want to relax, it has a gentle melody, and is fast and slow. At this time Clip 3 revealed its weaknesses when not responding quickly to changing notes in the song. In addition, we will not expect to hear the true guitar sound, feel every string jump up.
Anyway, Clip 3 is just a single speaker, it can’t give stereo effects or high stage properties. With the 40mm speaker, JBL’s emphasis on the bass and mid range is understandable because buyers of these portable speakers often listen to EDM or Rock while carrying the speakers out. When in a quiet environment and not moving, we have better sound choices.
Conclude
The JBL Clip 3 has many improvements compared to Clip 2. The most valuable upgrade is still increasing the usage time up to 10 hours. The new design eliminates what little users use but only keeps what is most needed.
The JBL Clip 3 is suitable for active young people who often move or exercise. You can hang Clip 3 on the back of your pants when running, or hang on a bicycle when cycling. Even if it rains, you can still use the IPX7 waterproof standard on Clip 3.
Powerful sound quality suitable for many exciting genres, JBL Clip 3 is an indispensable portable speaker in party pool sessions.