Overview
The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a high-performance wireless speaker dock. It is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and it delivers astonishing sound. The astonishing sound is the one with best-in-class blind listening results. This is due to the ingenious rotating connector. This connector lets you position iPad, iPhone and iPad screens in the orientation of portrait or landscape for the best video display. It is an altogether new entertainment experience in the world of tablet. The wireless sound system of high quality is for everything, from video chatting, gaming to enjoying movies and music.
Pricing and availability
There was once the OnBeat iPad speaker dock available in the market. Now is the turn of its sequel called the OnBeat Xtreme of JBL. The updated features like: AVRCP and A2DP Bluetooth profile for higher-quality AAC codec, for superior audio streaming are found in this version. This means that there is no need to be bound by wires when playing audio through the speaker dock of this gadget. There are many more hands-free operations and facilities that make this gadget special. All the apps supporting this cool gadget can be found available in the AppStore. The cost at which this JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available is $599.00.
Whatâs great?
In this dock, calling can be made with a built in microphone that has the features to enhance sound through echo cancellation and digital sound processing (DSP). Even watching movies or playing games is quite enjoyable as the speech and video quality is unbeatable. The speaker dock can be controlled by the OnBeat Xtreme app also. This app is available on the Apple App Store. Other features like editing playlists etc are available on the iPhone device. The OnBeat Xtreme docks with iPad, iPod and iPhone devices. It also supports the High-quality wireless music streaming through Bluetooth. Not only that, the JBL Atlas woofers and Ridge tweeters offer computer optimized DSP equalization. There is also a Hands free calling available with Bluetooth phones.
Whatâs not so great?
OnBeat Xtreme fails to impress upon the speakerphone mode for iPhone users. Thereâs a built in microphone unit and the Siri/Voice Control triggering telephone button, but according to the callers, they didnât sound that good through this unit. The Xtremeâs mic makes a nearby caller audible but not the far off. OnBeat Xtreme is not the immediately reliable speakerphone that can be suggested to use. Although, this is one of the best sounding speakers released for Appleâs devices. Had it been released earlier it would have given a challenge to the Best of the Year Award that was won by Bowers & WIlkinsâ Zeppelin Air which just lacks in the AirPlay compatibility. A little fine-tuning affects the Speakerphoneâs performance. This is satisfied well by the sequel to this product; OnBeat Xtreme which is as mentioned before, sharp-looking, fun to use all-in-one and great-sounding audio system worthy of good recommendation.
Things to watch out for
The Xtremeâs mic doesnât seem to adjust its gain properly in order to accommodate discussions taking place at the longer distances. Audibility is good when near but worst when far. Thatâs a great drawback for the Xtereme. JBL would perform better if the EQ settings are made navigable and hence more powerful by the use of the free OnBeat application. The OnBeat app is similar to the iOS Music application and adds clock functionality and setup directions for a different OnBeat system i.e. OnBeat Air rather than OnBeat Xtreme. But the analog clock functionality is very offbeat and one must watch out for the software needs to be a bit more fully functioned.
Verdict
The OnBeat Xtreme besides a few of its drawbacks is one of the best sounding speakers specifically for Appleâs devices. Also, it is one of the most widely compatible docks. There is powerful sound and versatility offered, being it regardless of whether youâre up to dock or stream audio. The size is reasonable enough along with being stylish and capable of fitting in. OnBeat Xtreme is undoubtedly a sharp-looking and great-sounding device. It is hence worthy of every recommendation on every basis.
All in all besides the few disadvantages, the OnBeat Xtreme is a premium-priced docking and wireless audio system. It comes with stylish curves and powerful speakers. This JBL’s product costs $500 only. Hence, this device is an elegant all-in-one audio system for iPad, iPhone, or iPod use and worth buying at a reasonably marked price. Thus, the price satisfaction and the product satisfaction go hand in hand for the OnBeat Xtreme.
