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

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;

Sound quality is phenomenal. Battery life if terrible. Advertised 24 hour battery life, even has a charging port for your phone. needless to say i might get 8 hours out of the battery. Contacted support, they gladly sent me a new one. Same thing. Then states well play at half volume to get close to the advertised battery life. Who wants this speaker at half volume. I wouldn't expect the full 24 but at least half. Give me 12 hours with no worries. This speaker is way too expensive to have to keep plugged into the wall. You can buy PA uprights for half the money if you want to keep one plugged in.

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

The JBL Boombox 2 wireless portable speaker has a fully waterproof build that can withstand any weather. It can blast thunderous sound anywhere you take it, courtesy of two massive woofers, as well as a pair of tweeters.