- The system comes with interchangeable black or white covers.
- JBL uses advanced technologies to provide the best possible audio sound.
- One touch increases or decreases the volume: one touch mutes or unmutes the system.
- The sytem uses a large excursion subwoofer for impressive bass performance.
- A stereo mini jack connets the JBl Spot to a variety of multimedia devices.
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Product Description
The JBL Spot™ is a 2.1 powered speaker and subwoofer system. It gives you outstanding sound quality.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
I'm an audiophile and if you listen to the likes of Sting, The Fratellis, Deep Forest, Enigma, Linkin Park, White Stripes, Midnight Syndicate, ambient, electronic/trance and classical music at high volumes then you'll appreciate this system. Heavy music such as Five Finger Death Punch, Devil Driver and the like, then this system will produce 'mild' distortion at mid-to-high volume levels.
I bought these speakers because I wanted an affordable and space efficient set of computer speakers with a bass sub. My friends and family are impressed with the sound of these speakers, especially the $100 price tag. Everyone thought I paid much more.
PROs - Good sound quality for the price. Overall this system has clear smooth highs and good lows that aren't boomy. The mid-range is mediocre. The cables for each speaker, power supply and audio jack are generous. I played 'Prey' and `WOW' through this 2.1 system and I am impressed.
CONs - The bass knob at the back of the sub unit is obstructed by the "wrapper" and the knob positioning makes it difficult to reach. Mediocre mid-range.
NOTE- The mid-range is mediocre due to the small size of the satellite speakers and the mid-range and bass tones are competing over this small sub woofer. This leads that some of the mid-range is compromised when mid-to-high levels of bass are passed through this small sub woofer.
MY SETTINGS - I am adding this because I have been asked a few times about my volume settings. I have a MAC and I use iTunes. The volume for iTunes is almost set to 7/8 level, the volume on the speaker is set at max level, the bass level output on the sub is set [almost max] at approximate ľ and I use my system's volume control panel to make volume adjustments.
For the price I would give this unit a 5 star rating, but the mediocre mid-range and bass knob access cost it one (1) star. The "wrappers" issue is minor, just be careful removing them.
WRAPPERS REMOVAL- As for the so called "removable wrappers" [aka covers] be careful about snapping the "wrappers" away from the base. In order to remove the "wrappers" you have to view the 2.1 satellite unit(s) from the bottom and look at the outer lip(s) of the metallic silver base(s) and you'll see three (3) anchor insets [anchor insets are where the "wrappers" attach/snap to the base] at the bottom of the speaker base(s) outer lip [there are 3 anchor/snap points they are approx. 2, 6 and 10 o'clock] this is where you snap the "wrappers" away from the base and also snap to the base.. I hope this helps.
I bought these speakers because I wanted an affordable and space efficient set of computer speakers with a bass sub. My friends and family are impressed with the sound of these speakers, especially the $100 price tag. Everyone thought I paid much more.
PROs - Good sound quality for the price. Overall this system has clear smooth highs and good lows that aren't boomy. The mid-range is mediocre. The cables for each speaker, power supply and audio jack are generous. I played 'Prey' and `WOW' through this 2.1 system and I am impressed.
CONs - The bass knob at the back of the sub unit is obstructed by the "wrapper" and the knob positioning makes it difficult to reach. Mediocre mid-range.
NOTE- The mid-range is mediocre due to the small size of the satellite speakers and the mid-range and bass tones are competing over this small sub woofer. This leads that some of the mid-range is compromised when mid-to-high levels of bass are passed through this small sub woofer.
MY SETTINGS - I am adding this because I have been asked a few times about my volume settings. I have a MAC and I use iTunes. The volume for iTunes is almost set to 7/8 level, the volume on the speaker is set at max level, the bass level output on the sub is set [almost max] at approximate ľ and I use my system's volume control panel to make volume adjustments.
For the price I would give this unit a 5 star rating, but the mediocre mid-range and bass knob access cost it one (1) star. The "wrappers" issue is minor, just be careful removing them.
WRAPPERS REMOVAL- As for the so called "removable wrappers" [aka covers] be careful about snapping the "wrappers" away from the base. In order to remove the "wrappers" you have to view the 2.1 satellite unit(s) from the bottom and look at the outer lip(s) of the metallic silver base(s) and you'll see three (3) anchor insets [anchor insets are where the "wrappers" attach/snap to the base] at the bottom of the speaker base(s) outer lip [there are 3 anchor/snap points they are approx. 2, 6 and 10 o'clock] this is where you snap the "wrappers" away from the base and also snap to the base.. I hope this helps.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great clear, distortion free sound and easy set-up but if you want to change the covers: watch out! You have to remove the black covers that are on there to replace with the white cover option. Well, the tab on the back is right above the speaker wire, there is nothing to grab hold of on the base and you can see the base flex when you pull on the tab to snap off the black cover; the base looks and sounds like it is about to crack. If you know the "trick" to getting the black covers off the satellite speakers, please let us all know!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I just purchased and connected the JBL spot speakers to my laptop computer. The difference between the laptop speakers and the JBL spot is amazing. The sound is crystal clear, rich and vibrant. The bass can be adjusted to a variety of tastes. I personally like a lot of bass and these speakers don't disappoint.
Before purchasing, I researched the $100 and under speaker market and even went to local stores to listen to many of them. To my ears, the JBL spot has he best sound by far.
I really like the design of the components. The two small speakers take up very little room on my already cluttered desk. This is very important to me since my desk is small to begin with.
I initially encountered a buzzing problem that took a few minutes to resolve. The root cause turned out to be my fault. In my haste to setup the speakers, I had not completely connected the cable from the laptop output to the speaker input. Once the connectors were pushed firmly into place, they worked flawlessly.
I can highly recommend the JBL spot speakers for their sound quality and unique space saving design.
Before purchasing, I researched the $100 and under speaker market and even went to local stores to listen to many of them. To my ears, the JBL spot has he best sound by far.
I really like the design of the components. The two small speakers take up very little room on my already cluttered desk. This is very important to me since my desk is small to begin with.
I initially encountered a buzzing problem that took a few minutes to resolve. The root cause turned out to be my fault. In my haste to setup the speakers, I had not completely connected the cable from the laptop output to the speaker input. Once the connectors were pushed firmly into place, they worked flawlessly.
I can highly recommend the JBL spot speakers for their sound quality and unique space saving design.
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