JBL On Beat Loudspeaker Dock for iPad, iPod and iPhone

by JBL

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 10.8 x 5.8 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004UHWZDY
• Item model number: On Beat
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Legendary JBL® sound for all your iOS devices.

The JBL OnBeat™ loudspeaker dock is what your iPad has been waiting for - the first JBL® dock to deliver realistic, high-output sound from any Apple iOS device. A universal connector firmly docks iPad, iPod and iPhone devices and lets you rotate iPod and iPhone screens to portrait or landscape orientation for the best video display. The JBL OnBeat docking station features dual Phoenix full-range transducers with computer-optimized DSP equalization for a richly detailed 360-degree soundstage, an IR remote puts you in full control of system functions and music navigation from across the room, and an AC power supply keeps your devices charged when docked. With an optional composite cable, the JBL OnBeat system can even send video content on to your TV for the whole crowd to enjoy. You've had your iPad, iPod and iPhone devices all to yourself for long enough - and the JBL OnBeat dock makes sharing easy.

JBL OnBeat™ loudspeaker docking station at a glance:

Docks with iPod, iPhone and iPad devices

iPod and iPhone devices can be docked in portrait or landscape orientation

Composite output to display video content on TV (cable not included)

Dual Phoenix full-range transducers with computer-optimized DSP equalization

High power output

IR remote control navigates iPod and iPhone menus from up to 15 feet (4.6m) away

Auxiliary input

USB input for iTunes syncing

Easy-to-use touch controls

AC power supply charges iOS devices when docked

Dynamic JBL Weave design

Proprietary Phoenix transducers deliver stunning sound quality that you would never expect from a loudspeaker dock

Superior sound quality.

JBL® Phoenix transducers

The JBL OnBeat™ docking station is more than just a speaker dock that works with the iPad device. It's a great-sounding home entertainment system in the JBL® tradition. Dual JBL Phoenix full-range transducers with 2 x 7.5-watt amplification and computer-optimized DSP equalization deliver impressive frequency response (70Hz - 20kHz) with minimal distortion, even at high output levels. You'll hear your favorite music with accuracy and detail you wouldn't have thought possible from a system this size.

High-output digital power

The JBL OnBeat docking station features a powerfully tuned digital audio path. The clean digital amplification delivers high-output, crystal-clear sound.

Flexible Connectivity.

Composite Video Output

The JBL On Beat docking station also features a composite video output which allows you to share all your favorite video content from your device to a larger television display.

With a number of different connections connecting your favorite device is easy

iTunes Syncing

Connect the JBL On Beat docking station to your desktop or laptop computer via the USB connection and you can easily sync your iTunes collection to any docked device.

Aux source stereo 3.5mm jack

The JBL On Air™ Wireless can be connected to virtually any audio source, including computers, MP3 and CD players.

Simple to use.

Touch controls are both elegant and easy to use

Easy-to-use controls

Convenient touch pad controls let you raise or lower volume and mute or unmute the system with just a tap.

IR remote

Using the included IR remote control, you can navigate your songs, playlists photos and videos, change tracks and system settings, and much more

Fits anywhere

The JBL OnBeat dock is compact enough to fit just about anywhere you and your friends get together - and it's engineered to be the life of the party. If music is important to you, you should be hearing it the way it was meant to be heard, whenever and wherever you listen. The JBL OnBeat dock is here to make that happen.

For more than 60 years, JBL has been delivering world-class listening experiences where ever great sound matters

What's in a name?

Even if you've never owned a JBL® product, you've almost certainly heard the JBL sound. It rings out loud and clear from the massive JBL loudspeaker arrays that hang in stadiums, sports arenas and outdoor concert venues everywhere. It literally surrounds you in more than 50 percent of all movie theaters worldwide, including many THX-certified installations (a standard of realism that JBL engineers helped pioneer in 1983). Chances are, many of your favorite songs and movie soundtracks were mixed and mastered on JBL studio monitors - they've been the choice of audio professionals for more than 60 years. But you don't have to venture far from home to experience the legendary power, clarity and technical accuracy of the JBL sound. It's available in exceptional home entertainment systems that incorporate many of the same advanced technologies, materials and manufacturing techniques originally developed for our professional systems. It's even available in lightweight, portable packages that you and your friends can enjoy anywhere.

What's in the Box

JBL OnBeat loudspeaker dock, remote control, power supply, iPad and iPhone bracket

Spec Sheet

Which JBL Loudspeaker Dock is Right for You?

	On Stage Micro III	On Stage IV	OnAir
Drivers	1-inch Odyssey Transducers	Dual, 1-inch Odyssey Transducers	Dual, 1-inch Phoenix Transducers,1 Ridge High-Frequency Transducer
iPad Docking
AirPlay Connectivity
Auxilliary Input
Video Output
iTunes Syncing
Clock Radio
Wireless Remote
Battery Operation

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HAPPY CUSTOMER WITH RESERVATIONS, November 22, 2011

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Margaux Paschke - See all my reviews
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I was looking forward to this loudspeaker device and I'm happy with it even if I cannot use it as originally intended. I use my iPad as a small tv in the kitchen and figured this would be much better than my current cover that allows perfect viewing but does not help add any volume to my iPad if I move across the room. Unfortunately, this JBL loudspeaker does not help me with this wish but it does have other great uses.

It looks great with its cool and compact design. It provides plenty of volume and fills even a large room but does not perform as well on heavy bass with its simple two speaker system. I thought the sound quality was very good. I was less pleased with the power button being located at the very back (inconvenient). On the back there is also the power plug (no option of batteries), usb port, audio in (for use with other mp3 players) and a video port. The remote control is slim and basic but provides all the controls needed.

It works beautifully with our iPods and iPhones (arms for specific iDevice are included). It's less bulky then our more expensive iDevice sound systems and performs just as good if not better. It's when you try to use it with an iPad that it no longer shines. Note that the included arm is for the original iPad only with instructions to request one for the iPad 2. You will need it since the dimensions for the iPad and iPad 2 are different and affect the stability while being docked. This is not a big deal. Also, you'll have to remove any case or cover on the iPad before placing onto the docking station. This was minor for me since I use a slide and click cover. More importantly, the arm does not allow for the iPad to be rotated like other iDevices. I want to be able to place my iPad in the landscape position and watch tv or movies but it is not allowed. Help me out here JBL.

If I could use the iPad on this JBL speaker docking system just like the iPod and iPhone, this system would be close to perfect (that darn power button). Even with this flaw for my personal use, I really like this system and will use it much more often than the three others we own since it's more compact (easier to move around) and provides great sound.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Little Sound Dock, August 14, 2011

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A lot of bang for the buck. I purchased the JBL OnStage IV portable sound dock for our RV and the JBL OnBeat for our master bedroom. Both of these docks put out incredible sound quality for their size and price point. I don't like booming or thumping music filled with a lot of bass so these docks are perfect for our needs. Both offer small footprints and are very attractive in appearance. If you're looking for a very nice sound dock without overpowering bass and a price that is in line with the product, you can't go wrong with either system.

*Note: Both sound docks work with the iPhone 4 which I have (in addition to older models) and the JBL On Beat also accommodates my iPad (original).

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value at $100, decent sound, lots of pros with a few cons, November 27, 2011

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Length:: 7:17 Mins

4.5 stars out of 5 stars (rounding up to 5)

Recently I reviewed the JBL Roxy On-Ear Earphones and I was, to put mildly, not a very kind review. But I feel that they have redeemed themselves with this product.

Pros:
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Easy access to the box. No jaws of life to get to the product.
Costs $100, which is decent for a device like this
Very small and easy to move around, especially for something with the ability to dock an iPad.
Sound is very clear
Charges while docking your devices
Comes with a remote (also a negative, more on that later)
It comes with holders that are gentle with your ixxxxx products.
With the iPod/iPhone you can swivel the orientation between landscape and portrait and back. Comes in handy sometimes. Doesn't work with the iPad, but you probably don't want to as it would put a lot of stress on something this small.

Cons:
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Bass isn't the best. It is okay and matches what I would expect for $100, but you need to spend a lot more if you want unforgettable sound.
The remote doesn't work well at angles. You have to point straight on to the device to get that to work.
No physical buttons other than volume. I'd love some skip, pause, and play buttons.

I cover all of this with more detail in the video. I hope it helps. If you have any questions feel free to hit me up in the comment section.