Unleash powerful sound everywhere. JBL Xtreme 2 is the ultimate portable Bluetooth speaker that effortlessly delivers dynamic and immersive stereo sound. The speaker is armed with four drivers, two JBL Bass Radiators, a rechargeable 10,000mAh Li-ion battery supporting up to 15 hours of playtime. On top of these, the speaker carries a convenient USB charge out. The speaker is IPX7 rated, featuring a waterproof design, with rugged fabric in exclusive colors complementing the Xtreme 2. Together with JBL Connect+, it can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers to elevate your listening experience and making the party even bigger. The speaker carries integrated hooks, a durable metal base, and an added bottle opener to the carrying strap adding to the consumer convenience level whilst on the go. Not to forget it’s just as well a perfect audio solution for any home. Whether in the living room, poolside, or tailgating for the big game, the JBL Xtreme 2 brings bold sound, wherever. Wireless Bluetooth Streaming Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying the immersive stereo sound. 15 hours of playtime The built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 15 hours of playtime and effortlessly charges your device via a USB port. IPX7 waterproof Take the Xtreme 2 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water. JBL Connect+ Amplify your listening experience to epic levels and rock the party perfectly by wirelessly connecting more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers. Durable fabric and rugged material The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures. JBL Bass Radiator Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.
Wireless Bluetooth streaming
Durable fabric and rugged material
15 hours of playtime
Terrell Morgan –
Extreme lack of power for $300
I was excited about this purchase all the way up until I received it in the mail. The sound quality is there but the lack of power and low max volume is disappointing. The speaker is isn’t half bad when you have it plugged in but I bought this speaker to have a good time wherever I go and I needed something portable. Long story short I have already returned this item. I will probably just get a Charge 3 and call it a day.
Jori Goodwin –
Great speaker, most likely will improve over time.
The JBL Xtreme 2 has come in very useful over the month I’ve now had it for. I have noticed it is a little quieter than the original JBL Xtreme at max volume. I’ve watched some YouTube videos about it and they explain how because the drivers are bigger, the speaker uses more energy. But JBL didn’t want to make a new (larger) battery for the speaker, and they didn’t want the new speaker to have a worse battery life than the old one (15 hours) so they just reduced its peak performance. They have already done one update to the speaker however that made it louder at max volume, and I expect more to follow as more people buy the speaker and complaine about the same issue. Ignoring that though, the speaker is (e)xtreme(ly) clear and has amazing sounding base. It does not get any less clear the louder it gets. If it wasn’t for the max volume issue, I would give this speaker a 5/5, but because of it I gave it a 4/5.
Amazon Customer –
Almost Great
I have 2 of the original Extreme, wanted to get the Extreme 2 so I could use connect plus to link my 2 Charge 3’s. Cosmeticly very nice, waterproof, but sound is not much different the the original extreme, and it’s $100 more. Actually the max volume is less then the original, as JBL added more powerful drivers and didn’t want to use a bigger battery so they could could still say “15 hour battery life “. If you want full volume it has to be plugged in. It’s a portable speaker, I don’t want to leave it plugged in to get full performance. I am a JBL fan, I have 2, Charge 2+, 3, Charge 3’s, 2, Extremes, 1 Extreme 2, 2, Flip 4’s, 1 Flip 3. JBL, please give us a firmware update for the Extreme 2 to get full performance on battery, I would rather have performance than a little more battery life.
Channing White –
Worth it?
I love this speaker. It’s worth every penny crystal clear sound, battery that last forever, waterproof, good bass, and most important portable. If music is the soundtrack to your life like it is mine what more could you ask for!
Anthony –
Get the firmware update.
After firmware update sound quality was drastically better. I was torn between the xtreme and xtreme 2 but sounds quality is much better with the xtreme 2. It’s worth the money.
Erik Armstrong –
Excellent product line!
This is my third portable Bluetooth speaker by JBL, the other two being the Flip 4’s shown in the picture as well. I bought this one after being very happy with the two Flips, and very impressed with their quality of sound, versatility, utility, convenience, and ruggedness. The Xtreme 2 is all of that, in a bigger package with more features! I was expecting it to be a little bit louder (and the volume isn’t as loud unplugged as it is plugged in), but it still rocks out.Beautiful sound quality once again, with pretty impressive range, and nice clear bass sound that doesn’t overpower the mids and highs. When paired up with my two Flips it’s even better and more dynamic, plus i can put these speakers anywhere creating a kind of surround sound. Pretty cool. JBL says you can’t pair more than two speakers together in Stereo Mode, but I found that if you get the two smaller speakers playing in Stereo Mode and only then power up the Xtreme, and then press the Connect+ button it’ll start playing, while the other two remain in Stereo Mode, essentially as a center channel. Pretty cool, and the sound is wonderful! Much better than having them all in Party Mode. Unfortunately when done in this backdoor manner the Xtreme 2 doesn’t show up in the Connect+ app, but that’s not really a big deal. I’m hopeful that JBL will incorporate that feature in future updates of the Connect+ app. Ideally I would like the ability to assign left, right, or center channel to each individual speaker.The Connect+ app is the weak spot of these products. It’s not very user friendly, sometimes unclear, and doesn’t have many features. Along with adding Stereo Mode for more than two speakers, an EQ, and a volume control and indicator in the app would be really helpful. But the app alone isn’t enough to sour me on these speakers. Hell, I’ve just recently ordered a Pulse 3 to add to the mix, and can’t wait to see what it adds to this system.Overall these products are nothing short of excellent! I can set them up in my home as a system, or take one, two, or all three with me on the go! I haven’t tested the waterproof of the Xtreme 2, but I have seen videos of them submerged in water, or floating in a pool, and i have had one of my Flips out on my kayak where it’s been drenched and kept right on playing, so I do have full confidence that this one is just as durable. All of them, including the Xtreme 2 with its carry strap, are super potable and convenient. I envision adding another Xtreme 2 to my collection in the future, especially if JBL improves the app. In the meantime I’m looking forward to adding that Pulse 3 to the mix, and maybe another…
Kyle –
Mr. Boomblaster to all blasters….
This thing traveled with me to our wedding in Mexico. It blasted tunes from sun up to sun down on the beach, got into a few rain storms, survived baggage handlers and still pumps the jams! If you’re looking for a durable, LOUD bluetooth player that plays with incredibly crisp and clear sound quality…this is the one. I was surprised at the loudness of a single one of these and then found out that you can link them together… buy 2, link them and you could host a house party your neighbors are sure to love.
Amazon Customer –
Amazing speaker!!
If you want more bass go with Jbl xtreme… if you want amazing clear sound with good bass response go with the jbl xtreme 2!
jake –
Bought this as a portable loud speaker
When unplugged this thing is no louder than my jbl charge 3 triple the cost, and twice the size. Had I known this I would have just bought another charge 3. Sounds great when plugged into ac outlet. But that defeats the purpose of a portable speaker. If they come out with a software update that allows the speaker to remain at full volume even when unlplugged I’d change my review
mouse –
Amazing! And this from an audiophile…
I received mine about 4 hours ago and immediately put it to the test. I have a large family room…36×28 with a 14ft ceiling. I placed the Xtreme 2 on the fireplace mantle, which sits dead center of the long wall. Pairing with my Galaxy S7 was seamless, and within a few minutes I had my test music playing. I run sound for bands that come to town and some local bands and have been doing it for years, so I know what sound is supposed to sound like. My go to for setting up a system is Steely Dan’s Aja. For me, its the closest thing to a white noise generator you can get and enjoy listening to it. The mix is flawless. So….after a few minutes tweaking the EQ in my phone, how have it dialed in. The bass is incredible, almost overpowering, and the high bass / low mids were lacking. Having a simple EQ on my phone, I pulled back the 60 and 150 Hz bands, and increased the 400 and up bars. The plot looks like staris, with a ski ramp at the high end. The room is big…1008 square feet and over 14000 cubic feet. This little box fills the room! Does it get as loud and punchy as my Bose 901s? No. Is it as clear and balanced as my vintage Bozaks? No. But for what it is, it is incredible.Mine came with the 1.2 firmware, and from all I can gather on the interwebz, the later updates detract from what this speaker can do. Its up to you to update or not, but this guy is not going to change a thing. Except for buying another one…yeah, its that good.