Charge 5 Water-Resistant Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
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Web ID: 13066320JBL speaker
I got it because I needed one. I'm waiting for my new 800wt partybox now! Neighbors hate me but oh well. I own my house...lol
Customer review from jbl.com
Charge 5 has NO 1/8" audio jack
I bought this JBL Charge 5 to use in an audio setup, but was very disappointed to realize that it has no 1/8" audio jack, and that this seems to have changed from the JBL Charge 4 and all the previous models, which did have one. I brought this without checking first, since my friend's older JBL Charge had an audio jack. This meant I could not use it for my project at all. I don't know why they removed the audio jack – it's not like they are short on space. It's a portable speaker. I should be able to plug my audio into it. Disappointed.
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Response from jbl.com
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, our JBL Charge 5 doesn't have an audio input. You may want to consider our JBL Charge 6, as it can connect to a laptop via Bluetooth or USB-C connection for lossless audio. Please make sure to press and hold the play button before plugging the USB-C cable into your speaker. You will hear an audible confirmation. If you prefer a 3.5mm aux connection, you may check our JBL Charge 4. If you need more help, please contact our customer support.
The ability to connect multiple speakers. Ease of.
I own 6 jbl bluetooth speakers and love them all. I have 2 custom stretched lowrider bicycle. On one I have 2 charge 5's, the other bike 2 charge 4's. I also have a 3rd charge 5 for going to the beach and I have a partybox encore essential that rocks.
Customer review from harmanaudio.nl
Turns on sounds great no sync it won't work
So connecting it is easy but recently when I connect it to my computer it won't let me hit the sync button so I can't Use it the way I want to
Customer review from jbl.com
Response from jbl.com
Thanks for your feedback. If you are referring to the PartyBoost feature. Please know that the PartyBoost is not available when your JBL Charge 5 is connected to a computer via Bluetooth. This is a technical limitation. When connected to a computer, the computer acts as the primary device. Therefore, your JBL Charge 5 does not have control of re-transmitting the Bluetooth signal to other JBL speakers. If you need further assistance, you may contact us.
Great speaker!
My daughter bought this refurbished. So far it’s worked as well as new. Very happy with this purchase!
Customer review from jbl.com
Great value speaker.
I bought one of these for my granddaughter at Xmas, now discounted what an absolute bargain considering the performance and features.
Customer review from jbl.com
Party mode unreliable!!
I have owned several JBL, Harmon-Kardon products in the past. Purchased 2 Charge speakers excited to pair them together Party mode. Works 1 out of 15 times, super annoying as I am trying to run a Cardio class. Sought help from JBL and many YouTube vids. Very disappointed!!
Customer review from jbl.com
Great speaker
This is a great speaker! Would recommend purchasing this. It is very loud and clear.
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