JBL FLIP: Big sound, small footprint

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Sudhir Chowdhary: Jan 31 2013, 02:12 IST

Don’t let its size fool you. The JBL Flip delivers room-filling audio with serious bass from a compact speaker that’s ready to roll wherever you go. Not only that, it has a microphone and a call answer button so you can answer phone calls from the speaker. Priced at R5,990, the nicely designed JBL Flip with Bluetooth is an ideal audio solution for smartphones and tablets. With two 1-5/8-inch (40 mm) drivers, a built-in bass port and an acoustic volume of 200cc, the speaker delivers clear and loud sound with exceptional bass—all in a portable stereo speaker that travels easily with you.

Recently, I got the chance to try out a JBL Flip portable wireless loudspeaker. I am happy to report it is the perfect solution for compact, but loud sound. Though not as loud as my Bose, but again for its size it is quite impressive.

In the box came one black coloured JBL Flip stereo speaker, one AC adapter and a user manual. The speaker also comes in white colour. The control buttons are on top and the speaker has a rubbery surface. It plays from either a vertical or horizontal position, so you can place it in a variety of locations. Whats more, it fits easily into a backpack, so you can take it from one place to the next.

Set up was a simple affair. Instructions in the user manual easily guide you through how to plug in the power cord, how to plug in a wired apparatus (such

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