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JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System ( Black )
 
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JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System ( Black )

by JBL
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (302 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • Input - 1/8 (3.5mm) Mini Stereo Jack
  • Drivers - Two Odyssey Neodymium drivers
  • Power Output - 3 Watts per Channel
  • Frequency Response - 100 Hz ? 20,000Hz
  • Input Impedance - >10Kohm
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 7 x 1.4 inches ; 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000BQ57BU
  • Item model number: ONTOURBLK
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (302 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The JBL On Tour is a compact, lightweight, high performance portable sound system. Connected to your iPod, MP3 player, laptop or other music source, the JBL On Tour will provide hours of clean, powerful sound. JBL On Tour runs on 4 AAA batteries or with an AC adapter. With a protective cover and compact size, you can easily go on the road and let your iPod or MP3 player rock out in your room.

Compatibility 
The stereo mini jack connection allows you to enjoy high quality audio from a variety of devices such as iPod, iPod mini, 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.
  • Digital Amplifier Technology--The Class D digital amplifiers provide clean, powerful sound while extending battery life.

  • Odyssey Transducers--The two aluminum domed transducers are driven by powerful Neodymium magnets. This design provides a full rich frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs.

  • COE (Computer Optimized Equalization)--The JBL On Tour system equalization was computer optimized to provide a rich, complete sound stage.
  • AEMS (Advanced Energy Management System)--The JBL On Tour system has an automatic battery saving shutoff. The AEMS will automatically put the system into sleep mode when the cover is closed or when there is no audio input. The JBL On Tour awakens with just a touch and resumes at the same volume level when the cover is opened or the input resumes.
  • Battery Powered--The JBL On Tour is designed to use most types of AAA batteries. Four fresh AAA batteries provide over 24 hours of continuous play at normal to high listening levels. An amber LED flashes when the battery protection circuit senses the batteries are low. JBL encourages the use of rechargeable types of batteries (i.e. NiMH and Lithium). These batteries reduce waste and help the environment.

Product Description

Enjoy high quality audio from a variety of devices including the iPod, iPod mini, MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), laptops, and most portable devices. The JBL On Tour combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound and playing time. The On Tour will provide astonishing bass and clear, accurate sound from a pocket-sized system. The two aluminum domed transducers are driven by powerful Neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs. Signal-to-noise ratio is greater than 80dB. Voltage input is 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz, for use around the world.


Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
124 of 132 people found the following review helpful
So far I've used the On Tour with my 8GB Sandisk Sansa - they make a perfect pair (looks too). The speakers are clear sounding, with pleasant bass and clear mid-highs (not tinny). They are used when we're traveling and based in a hotel room, and are a perfect alternative to headphones. Since they are not boom box sized, they're not going to fill a large room with sound, but for a small to mid-sized room they work just fine. I used to pack an old pair of computer speakers - these give me similar performance without the bulk.

I nixed a star because the AC adapter has to be stored separately, and has that thin wire that twists up too easily. Additionally JBL should have included a pouch for the AC adapter, but I'll improvise a solution. Overall highly recommended.
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97 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Pleasantly surprised! December 10, 2007
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I ordered these speakers as one of the "Deal of the Day" items last week. I've been wanting something like this because I love listening to my ipod while I work around the house, but I can't stand having the headphones on. Try cleaning the tub with the cords dangling everywhere!

So, with the price being right I ordered these speakers, fully expecting a much bigger unit. When the box arrived, I was dismayed at the packaging. It comes packed in that thick plastic that you need a strong pair of scissors and some luck from above to get open. A couple of bleeding knuckles later, and I was able to wrench it free from the packing. (thus my four star rating, rather than five. Any item that causes me to bleed automatically loses a star.)

I wasn't sure if this small little unit would deliver enough sound in my house that has 14' vaulted ceilings and an open floorplan. Boy was I surprised!! This thing sounds amazing! It's light and portable enough to carry from room to room, but I don't think I'll need to! I can just leave it set up in the kitchen and hear it all over the house.

I agree with others who say that it's too bad that you have to unplug the whole thing to close the lid but, like they also said, it's barely worth mentioning......barely.

I'm exceptionally happy with this unit.
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70 of 75 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a set of speakers to hook up to a Sirius Stiletto home dock so that I could listen to Sirius while in my home office. I tried the Klipsch Pro-media speakers and the Bose Companion 2 (Series II) speakers. The Klipsch had no mid-range and the Bose had way to much bass resulting in a horribly muddy sound. These JBLs sound much better than either, and they are truly portable as well. I keep the AC Adapter plugged in my home office, and plug them in while I am working there. And when I head out to the backyard I take these speakers and the Stiletto with me to listen to outside.

Great sound!

Truly Portable!

Very affordable!

Thank you JBL!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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3 years and still working
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Published 20 months ago by J. Kruse
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Lots of clear sound from such a small system!
I bought this system for my laptop and Ipod and the sound is wonderful on both. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Charles Hubka
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I purchased this mainly to listen to my Kindle, but it also does an excellent job with my iPod.
Published 22 months ago by VSquared
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Published 24 months ago by Alvin L. Hurt
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Published 24 months ago by Kit Kat
Great sound for the size
Very portable and better sounding then what I had expected with good volume range for entertaining a small group.
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