The JBL on tour speakers are average, at the most. For their high cost, you wouldn't expect some of the severe design flaws present in it. The audio quality is relatively good considering it's size, and the maximum volume is very high, albeit containing sizable amounts of distortion on the ... Read review
Your personal portable music box! The active loudspeaker system gives problem-free access ... more
to iPod�, to MP3-Player or CD player. No matter whether on the way or at home: Simply open unfold, attach and up to 24 h to the sound listen. In the closed condition the JBL on route is protected against damage and faulty operation. Chromium side plating take cares of optical accents, small rubber feet for safe conditions. Once the shell is closed, turn off the on tour and remembers the last selected volume.
Advantages: It plays music Disadvantages: It has a massive range of serious flaws in design.
The JBL on tour speakers are average, at the most. For their high cost, you wouldn't expect some of the severe design flaws present in it. The audio quality is relatively good considering it's size, and the maximum volume is very high, albeit containing sizable amounts of distortion on the higher volume settings. Of the desing flaws, there are many. Some are:
Not including a "turn off/on" option, instead giving the user some ... ...impossible to actually close the JBL On Tour speakers because the end of the cable is deliberately in the way of the shutting mechanism, which is also a not so obvious way of turning the thing off. If I wanted to turn something off for later use, closing the lid over without officially switching the thing off would make me assume that the speakers are still on.
I do not recommend these speakers. Especially considering how much they ... more
The JBL on tour speakers are average, at the most. For their high cost, you wouldn't expect some of the severe design flaws present in it. The audio quality is relatively good considering it's size, and the maximum volume is very high, albeit containing sizable amounts of distortion on the higher volume settings. Of the desing flaws, there are many. Some are:
Not including a "turn off/on" option, instead giving the user some not-so-obvious ways to do it. One being simultaneously pressing the Vol+ and Vol- buttons to turn it off. Also when it is turned on you have to hammer the Vol+ button to increase the volume to the desired amount.
The 3.5mm-3.5mm cable idea. If you lose this cable, you're totally screwed. You have no place to store said cable anywhere when it's not in use because it's impossible to actually close the JBL On Tour speakers because the end of the cable is deliberately in the way of the shutting mechanism, which is also a not so obvious way of turning the thing off. If I wanted to turn something off for later use, closing the lid over without officially switching the thing off would make me assume that the speakers are still on.
I do not recommend these speakers. Especially considering how much they cost. I do recommend you pass this one over and go for some other brand, because these speakers were designed by fools and are totally user-unfriendly. When there are so many better options on the market currently, why settle for these mediocre speakers?
Advantages: compact, mobile, cheap, good sound Disadvantages: lake of base, sound volume can struggle at times
...player is the style that JBL creates through a vast majority of its products. Its slide back function reviling the two built in speakers adds a pleasant feel to the product and helps with its overall purpose of compact ability and mobility. Due to its small and yet robust design these speakers are great for that weekend away as they fit comfortably in any bag, or even a large handbag. The small measurements also mean that it will sit nicely in any ... ...good. Prices for the JBL speakers can vary but if you are able to pick them up at the cheaper end of the market then they are certainly worth a buy if you a keen traveller, the ability to use them with any mp3 player also gives them a huge advantage over some of their rivals and in my experience often makes them cheaper too. Overall these speakers do the their job well, their mobile, compact and will clearly pump out music into a small to medium ...
richie_w2 24.06.2007
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* Compatibility - The stereo mini jack connection allows you to enjoy high quality audio from a variety of devices such as iPod,tm iPod mini,tm MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), laptops and most portable devices.
* Easy-to-use Touch-controls - Touch Volume Control - Just a touch increases or decrease the volume. A touch on both pads mutes or un-mutes the system. JBL On Tour also remembers your last volume setting even after the system shuts down.
* Additional Features - Integrated protective Cover and Stand. The sliding cover protects your sound system and serves as a stand when open. The surface gripping rubber feet provide a stable platform on most surfaces. A universal AC adapter allows for easy worldwide use. An audio input cable is also included.
* Advanced Technology - The JBL On Tour combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound and playing time. The JBL On Tour will provide astonishing bass and clear accurate sound from a pocket sized system.
