Testseek.co.uk have collected 43 expert reviews of the JBL OnBeat Xtreme and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL OnBeat Xtreme.
January 2012
(80%)
43 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Like the Bayan Audio 7, JBL's Onbeat Xtreme speaker dock pumps out 120W of thumping tunes from your iPhone or iPad, but you can use other devices too, courtesy of a built-in Bluetooth connection. Which should you go for? Check out what we made of them ...
Abstract: While the design might not be to everyone's taste (we thought it looked a bit like a Sumo wrestler's pants), there's no doubting its hardware chops.Dock your iThing using the clip provided and the JBL OnBeat Xtreme puts you in mind of a puppy in a great m...
Impressive base; attractive styling; impressive Bluetooth pickup
Treble can get overpowered; quite expensive
The JBL OnBeat Xtreme's audio performance was among the best we've heard from a dock, especially with bass-heavy music. At times the treble end of the spectrum gets overpowered by the thump, but it didn't take much away from the overall quality. Nikhil Pr...
The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available in the UK for around £399. It's definitely expensive but if you want a be-all end-all audio output solution for your iDevices, then you can't go wrong with the OnBeat Xtreme. ...
Abstract: JBL’s $600 OnBeat Xtreme is a Bluetooth-enabled, dock-cradle speaker system for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Now, one of the first things we like to do when we review a speaker system is describe how the thing looks. In this case, though, I’m going to j...
Abstract: Of course, the idea that Maroon 5 purportedly gives the OnBeat Xtreme a thumbs-up doesn't mean it's bad. And of course, JBL has made some of the greatest speakers in the history of the universe. And of course, you can't judge a product by its name. And as...
Fantastic sound quality both docked and wireless, Easy Bluetooth pairing, Excellent remote, Solid build quality, Landscape mode for iPhone or iPod
EQ options are not necessary, JBL “OnBeat” app not necessary, Speakerphone sound quality not great
The JBL OnBeat Xtreme may look funny, but it is the best all-around iPod speaker docks we’ve tested to date. It offers a great combination of features, sound quality and ease of use....
Published: 2012-01-26, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Streams audio wirelessly via Bluetooth. Strong audio performance. Powerful bass response with no distortion at high volumes. Docks iPad in vertical or horizontal mode—also docks iPods and iPhone. Acts as a speakerphone for incoming calls on iPhone. Syncs
Expensive. Visual design isn't for everyone. EQ settings are unnecessary, can't be turned off
A top performer, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a very powerful wireless Bluetooth streaming speaker system with the ability to dock, charge, and sync iPads, iPods, and iPhones....
Published: 2012-01-20, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The JBL OnBeat Xtreme offers excellent performance for an iPhone/iPad speaker dock, with detailed sound and good, tight bass that can fill a fairly large room. It also has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming, speakerphone capabilities, a video outpu
At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people
While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities.
