JBL doesn’t reinvent all that much with this newer iteration of the Boombox, though did manage to change its multi-speaker connectivity and keep it friendly to water. A speaker like this was made for everything to do with being outside and makes for a perfect companion at outdoor parties.

Loud; distortion-free sound; IPX7 water-resistant; 24-hour battery life

Expensive; Missing the best Bluetooth codecs; Won’t work with original

JBL's Boombox 2 speaker is built for backyard parties, tailgates, and anywhere else you want to bring big Bluetooth audio.

Very powerful audio performance; with booming bass and sculpted highs; Waterproof; Can charge mobile devices

Expensive; Heavy and bulky; Sound signature not for those seeking accuracy

JBL Boombox 2: Loud, bassy and rugged, the JBL Boombox 2 is a force to be reckoned with

Eye-catching; retro-inspired design; Beefy sound; especially the bass; Durable and waterproof

PartyBoost is not backwards compatible; Only one USB Type-A output

Loud, bassy and rugged, the JBL Boombox 2 is a force to be reckoned with

Eye-catching, retro-inspired design; Beefy sound, especially the bass; Durable and waterproof;

PartyBoost is not backwards compatible; Only one USB Type-A output;

The JBL Boombox 2 is a big, portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful bass depth and high volumes. At $499.95, it’s also quite expensive. The speaker's boosted bass and sculpted highs likely won't appeal to purists, but fans of a big sound will enjoy its robust output. While you can certainly find speakers that deliver a more nuanced sonic experience at this price, if you're looking for an outdoor-friendly, fully waterproof party system, the Boombox 2 won't disappoint. Design Available in black or camouflage models, the 10.1-by-19.1-by-7.9-inch (HWD), 13-pound Boombox 2 isn't the kind of portable speaker you can throw in a bag. It’s big and heavy, and portable in the sense that it has a built-in handle for taking it to the backyard, rooftop, or to and from your car’s trunk. Its IPX7 rating means it can be submerged up to 3.3 feet underwater for up to 30 minutes. We don’t advise this, as Bluetooth doesn’t work well underwater, but the point is that the speaker can get drenc...

JBL's Boombox 2 speaker is built for backyard parties, tailgates, and anywhere else you want to bring big Bluetooth audio.

Very powerful audio performance, with booming bass and sculpted highs; Waterproof; Can charge mobile devices

Expensive; Heavy and bulky; Sound signature not for those seeking accuracy

Pleased with the overall performance and sound quality of this speaker and would recommend it highly.

Not as loud as a party box but the base on this little thing is amaZing. It is also loud enough to have a mad house and pool party. Battery on it is amazing as well as the fact that you can charge your phone with its internal battery at the same time . Sad thing you cant play usb but who cares, there you have a reason to play your phone and your music only ) .

No issues so far. Fantastic sound. Highly recommend

Great speaker

A great unit for outdoor or indoor use, sound quality very good and it's quite loud and provides plenty of bass courtesy of bass speakers at both ends of the unit. It is Bluetooth only and has no input jack's for other devices. At $398 it suits its purpose well and offers portability and water resistance.