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  • What is Clari-fi?
    If you download, stream or play music on a digital device, your music is digitally-compressed. Compression can remove up to 90% of the audio details originally recorded in your favorite songs – so you're left listening to a reduced version of the real thing.
  • What is a voice assistant?
    Voice assistants from Google and Amazon utilize artificial intelligence to quickly answer questions, communicate hands-free and provide notifications among many other helpful benefits. 
  • What is Adjustable Ambient Aware?
    We use the microphones on the outside of the earcup to pick up the outside ambient noise and play through the headphone. With the unique JBL solution, the user can adjust the level of the ambient noise up or down, and the balance from left to right, so that they are in full control of how loud the ambient sound is in each earcup.
  • What happens to my information if I uninstall Google Home / delete my account / lose my JBL LINK 10, 20 speaker?
    You can access your Assistant history if you go to My Activity (myactivity.google.com) or the My Activity link in the Google Home app to view what you have asked and delete it if you want.
  • What happens if you have multiple JBL LINK speakers, will all react to "Hey Google" or "OK Google"?
    All speakers are set to react when you use the keywords to interact with Google. To eliminate multiple speakers talking at the same time, using the "Microphone Mute" button will stop the speaker from reacting to the keywords.
  • What happens if I connect both HDMI eARC and optical to the TV input?
    The soundbar will auto switch the source between HDMI eARC and optical. HDMI eARC is higher priority than optical source. It is not possible to manually switch from HDMI to optical.
  • What happens if Harman has to change my order?
    In some cases there may be an unforeseen stock limitation or products may no longer be available. We will try to inform you by email as soon as possible of any delays and/or unforeseen changes.
  • What else can I do with the QuantumENGINE?
    You can adjust equalizer, RGB LED effects, calibrate Quantum ONE headtracking, change microphone settings and update the headset's firmware.
  • What do the leds indicate on my JBL Boombox?
    Power button, no light: Product is OFF. Power button, constant light: Product is ON. Power button: constant white, when no Bluetooth device connected. Power button, flashing blue in Bluetooth pairing mode. Power button, constant blue light: Bluetooth connected. Battery indicator LEDs: Five LEDs show battery level. When charging, the blinking LED shows how far charging has progressed. When fully charged, the LED lights will turn off. JBL Connect button flashes white in connection mode. When connected: constant light.
  • What do the LED indicators show?
    Power button, no light: Product is OFF. Power button, constant light: Product is ON. Power button: constant white, when no Bluetooth device connected. Power button, flashing blue in Bluetooth pairing mode. Power button, constant blue light: Bluetooth connected. Battery indicator LEDs: Five LEDs show battery level. When charging, the blinking LED shows how far charging has progressed. When fully charged, the LED lights will turn off. JBL Connect button flashes white in connection mode. When connected: constant light.
  • What do the LED colors mean?
    Here is a list of what the LED lights mean.
    • Light OFF: Power OFF, no charger connected, OR charger connected, fully charged.
    • RED light ON: Power OFF, charger connected and charging.
    • BLUE light flashing: Power ON, no Bluetooth connected.
    • Constant BLUE light: Power ON, connected to Bluetooth device.
    • RED/BLUE light flashing: Power ON, in pairing mode.
    • RED light flashing: Power ON, low battery.
  • What do the battery LED's mean on my JBL LINK 10 and LINK 20?
    The battery LED's show how much the battery is charged on your LINK 10 or LINK 20 speaker.
  • What does the three Wi-Fi bars indicate?
    The Wi-Fi indicator shows the signal strength between your speaker and Wi-Fi router. 3 bars = perfect signal 2 bars = good signal 1 bar = low/poor signal (which might cause dropouts or other issues)
  • What does the Sound Calibration function do?
    The calibration sound setup process ensures the soundbar delivers the best 3D surround effects for any interior and room layout.
  • What does the Moment button do?
    It is a personalization feature that allows you to customize your favorite music track, auto-off timing, and music volume.
    Once set up, you can directly access it through the remote control or within the JBL ONE App.
  • What does the LED show when charging is complete?
    There is a constant red light in the LED while charging takes place. When charging is complete, the diode goes dark.
  • What does the LED light show during charging?
    During charging, the LED lights red constantly. When it is fully charged, the LED goes out. No light.
  • What does the Audio Sync function do?
    Sometimes, when the soundbar is connected to a digital TV, the audio may not synchronize with the video. If the video is behind the audio, adjust the audio delay time to match the video.
    You can set the audio delay time between 0 msec and 250 msec.
    Note: The audio delay time you specify may not be exact, depending on the played content.
    The audio sync function will not resolve instances where the video is ahead of the audio.
  • What does the Audio Feedback button do?
    Audio feedback turns on tones that let you know that something is happening on the product. When Audio feedback is ON, you will hear tones for:
    • Bluetooth Pairing.
    • SoundShift on/off.
    • JBL Connect Pairing Mode (Boost TV only)
  • What does the + indicate?
    The product + indicates splashproof.
  • What does splashproof mean?
    Water splashing against the speaker from any direction should have no harmful effect on the unit.
  • What does IPX7 mean?
    Rating IPX7 means that the device can be submerged in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes without permanent damage, but it has not been tested against the entry of dust.
  • What does HARMAN volume do?
    With HARMAN Volume you can set your desired volume between low, medium and high. You can listen to your audio without sudden distracting changes such as blasts from ads, and volume variations as you switch between channels on your TV. Other benefits include full sound effects even at low volumes, this means if you are watching movies (DVD, BlueRay disc) and HARMAN volume is set to low volume, then the signal is more compressed, than what the other volume levels is. This will allow you to hear natural, consistent sound at low volume level, and not only hearing voice conversation from movies, giving you the same movie experience just with lower volume. What is best for you is a matter of personal preference, so we recommend playing around with the three different levels.
  • What does ANC on/off mean? NXTGeneration Active Noise Cancelling?
    NXTGeneration (Next Generation) active noise cancelling gives consumers a new level of control over their listening experience. Harman’s noise cancelling technology actively reduces noise so it doesn’t interfere with your listening experience. However, we recognize that in certain environments, you need to have greater awareness of your surroundings and don’t want to be fully isolated from important sounds– whether it is on a city street, in the office or while commuting. Harman’s adjustable ambient aware technology gives the user the ability to bring in the sounds around them and fully adjust the balance between how loud the outside sounds are
  • What Devices are Compatible with my UA Sport Wireless Headphones?
    Any device that has Bluetooth capabilities and supports A2DP stereo audio streaming will be compatible with the Under Armour Sport Wireless headphones
  • What CEC commands do the SB450 support?
    It supports 3 CEC commands; System Standby, OneTouch Play and Audio Return Channel.
  • What can you do with JBL QuantumENGINE software?
    You can adjust equalizer, RGB LED effects, change microphone settings and update the headset's firmware.
  • What can I do with the Connect app?
    It is possible to rename the Bluetooth name of the primary connected device and set the Party or Stereo mode. If a firmware upgrade is available for any Connect, Connect+, or Partyboost compatible speaker, this can be installed through the JBL Portable app. Only identical products can be set to stereo mode. Please note that, even though you can pair a Boost TV with JBL Connect, you cannot control this from the JBL Connect App
  • What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?
    Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.
  • What audio codec does the JBL Dive Support?
    The Endurance Dive supports SBC. But the main signal transfer is A2DP, v1.3.
  • What are the two openings at the back of the Soundgear used for?
    These are bass tuning canals, used to provide full sound.
  • What are the sound modes on the JBL Bar Studio, Bar 2.1, Bar 3.1, and Bar 5.1?
    There are 5 sound modes: - Standard - Movie - Music - Voice - Sports Out the box, "Standard" sound mode is the default setting. The display on the soundbar's front panel will show which mode you are in (excluding the Bar Studio) Dotted LED lights on the side of the JBL Studio indicates when sound more your are in, the patterns are as follows: - Standard: One LED dot - Movie: Two LED dots - Music: Three LED dots - Voice: Four LED dots - Sports: Five LED dots
  • What are the key differences between the Bar 2.1 and 3.1?
    The JBL Bar 2.1 has a 6.5" subwoofer, whereas the Bar 3.1 has a 10" subwoofer. The Bar 3.1 has two additional HDMI inputs, support 4K, and has a dedicated tweeter and two woofers to function as the center channel. These added features makes the JBL Bar 3.1 more efficient at producing bass, connecting multiple sources, playing Ultra HD content, and listening to voice/vocals.
  • What are the holes at each end of the Boost used for?
    These are the bass ports. Please do not place the Boost TV with its ends too close to obstacles, since that will reduce bass output. Allow at least 5-10cm free space at each end.
  • What are the differences between the FLIP 5 and FLIP Essential?
    You can see the differences between the features and specifications of the FLIP 5 and FLIP Essential below:
    Features
    FeaturesFlip 5Flip Essential
    IPX7 WaterproofYesYes
    Aux InputNoYes
    Auto Power OffYesYes
    BluetoothYesYes
    SpeakerphoneNoNo
    Voice Assistant IntegrationNoNo
    Charging CableYesYes
    USB-C ChargingYesNo
    Micro USB ChargingNoYes
    PartyBoost ConnectivityYesNo
    JBL Portable App CompatibilityYesNo
    Social ModeYesNo
    Racetrack Shaped DriverYesNo
    Available Colours111

    *As the FLIP Essential is not compatible with the JBL Portable app:
    It is not possible to connect multiple speakers, rename the speaker or turn off audio feedback sounds (for on/off/bluetooth pairing/connected).
    If you require these functions, we recommend the Flip 5.

    Specifications
    SpecificationsFlip 5Flip Essential
    Music Playing Time (Hours)1210
    Output Power (W)20W RMS2 x 8W RMS
    Battery Capacity (mAh)48003000
    Charging Time (Hours)2.53.5
    Dimensions (cm)18.1 x 6.9 x 7.416.9 x 6.4 x 6.4
    Dimensions (in)7.1 x 2.7 x 2.96.7 x 2.5 x 2.5
    Weight (kgs)0.540.47
    Weight (lbs)1.191.0
     
    Both speakers offer lots of features and excellent sound. FLIP Essential is cheaper than FLIP 5. It all comes down to what type of features you prefer, such as a long-lasting battery or maybe an affordable price for a good companion!

    No matter which product you choose, you won't be disappointed with JBL Legendary sound signature and features!

    Still in doubt?
    Ask our specialist for more information and feedback.
  • What are the differences between Partyboost and Connect+
    Our newest products, such has JBL Pulse 4 and JBL Flip 5, feature a new technology called Partyboost .

    Partyboost technology
    • Improved Bluetooth connection between speakers.
    • A more powerful Bluetooth transmitter means that the speakers can be farther apart.
    • Partyboost can only connect to other Partyboost speakers.
    All newer Portable products from JBL will have Partyboost integrated.
    Unfortunately, this feature is not backwards compatible with  previous models that have JBL Connect or Connect+.
     
  • What are the differences between BAR 2.1 and BAR 2.1 Deep-Bass
    In case you wonder what the differences are between JBL BAR 2.1 and JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass, the newest model, then keep reading to find out more!
    Our JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass is an improvement to the BAR 2.1.

    Here is what you will get extra:
    1. Improved sound quality.
    2. Deeper and richer bass.
    3. A new modern design change.
    It may not be compelling enough for you to buy it or upgrade your device. However, if you are upgrading, then adding the JBL BAR 2.1 Deep Bass won't disappoint you at all!
  • What are the components of the JBL CLUB series incredible sound?
    Besides Legendary JBL Pro Sound and hi-res audio support available in the whole series; however, the JBL CLUB ONE headphone is equipped with 40mm Graphene orange drivers. Compensating the loss between the original signal and what you hear, the driver provides a fuller, more organic sound experience. On all models, you can adjust the audio reproduction to your preferences with the equalizer in the My JBL Headphones app.
     
  • What are the carpet spikes used for?
    "You can attached these spikes to your Arena 170 & Arena 180 at the bottom of the speaker. Use them for stability if you are placing your Arena 180/170 speakers on a thick rug or plush carpeting. The carpet spikes can be manually screwed into each foot on the base of the speaker."
  • What are the benefits of the SB 150's EQ settings?
    The three EQ setting (Movie, Music, News) adjusts the sound setting of the SB 150. This feature provides a superior audio experience customized to the content being played.
  • What are the benefits of having the soundbar connected to WiFi?
    You are able to enjoy wireless streaming via Chromecast and Airplay from your devices. This will also give you the opportunity to do multi-room playback. At the same time, the product will be able to automatically update, when there is software improvements available.
  • What are refurbished products?

    Refurbished products in our "Outlet" menu are products that have been returned to us by our dealers, retailers or customers within the 30-day return period.

     

    These products have been thoroughly checked and tested to meet the high standards that are set by HARMAN. A refurbished product contains the same features and functionalities as a new model. You may see some minor cosmetic imperfections, and perhaps the product has been repackaged in none-branded packaging, but you can be assured that these products will perform perfectly.

     

    A refurbished product is covered by our 30-day return period and the same warranty conditions as with a similar new product. Voucher codes cannot be used to purchase refurbished Harman products unless the promotion explicitly states otherwise.

     

    I can be that a refurbished product temporarily will have a sales price that is equivalent to or even exceeds the price a similar new product, if the new product is on sale.

  • What's in the box? 

    Your JBL Quantum 200 includes the headset, a PC audio splitter, QSG l Warranty Card l Warning Card, and a microphone windshield.

  • What's in the box?
    Your JBL Quantum Stream includes the following:
    1 x JBL Quantum Stream microphone
    1 x USB power cable
    1 x Warranty / Warning (W / !)
    1 x Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)
  • What's in the box
    Your JBL Quantum 100 includes the headset, a detachable microphone, QSG l Warranty Card l Warning Card, and a microphone windshield.
  • WAVE/VIBE BEAM 2: Software Update Release Notes

    WAVE/VIBE BEAM 2

    Software Update Release Notes

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    Version:  3.9.0

    Release Date: April 8th, 2025

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update through JBL Headphone App

     

    What’s New

    1. Fixed BT disconnect issue with mobile devices with specific characters in BT name


  • Waterproof Information (IPX7)

    This unit is IPX7 rated, which means that you can submerge the unit in water as deep as 3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.

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  • Waterproof Information
    This product does not feature an IPX rating and is not waterproof. Over exposure to water or moisture can result in irreversible damage to this unit.
  • Warranty: Personalized Products
    Yes, we stand 100% behind the quality and performance of our products. If you encounter a problem with a Personalized Product, please contact our Customer Support team so that we can verify the issue and warranty coverage.
  • Voice commands that I registered are not triggering Smartbase.
    • Voice commands only work when receiving a call. • Excessive background noise such as wind or music, could be impacting unit’s effectiveness. Close windows and or reduce the volume of your music and try again.
  • Voice Assist Information
    To activate the voice assistance, press and hold the center button on the RIGHT ear for 2 seconds until you hear your music stop. You will be able to speak to VA through your headphones and it should comply with your command.
     
  • Voice Assistant Headphone Connection
    If you are having trouble pairing your headphones or if your device is asking for a PIN, please make sure to check all available BT connections in your device's settings. Verify that you are connecting to the headphone's product name that excludes 'LE'. The 'LE' connection is only intended for voice assistant feature compatible with your headphones. If the voice assistant feature has not yet been configured, this would explain why the 'LE' connection appears as an available connection, but cannot be used for Bluetooth audio.

    https://harman.widen.net/s/dtsldx6jxx/bluetooth-pairing-issue-with-voice-assistant-headphone-le-image1 
  • Using the USB Connection
    The USB port is only for charging the JBL Quantum 350 Wireless.
    Connect the dongle to use the 2.4GHz wireless connection.
  • Using the Quantum headset while charging

    JBL is committed to providing the most optimal consumer experience through superior immersive audio. Our Quantum 800/600 headsets are designed to be connected via 2.4Ghz, BT ( 800 only ) or 3.5mm jack. USB-C port is only designed for charging the internal 14hr battery and does not provide an audio connection. This is an intentional design decision.
     

  • Using Quantum DUO with our QuantumENGINE software
    Unfortunately, our JBL Quantum DUO speakers are not supported by our QuantumENGINE PC software.
    All configuration is done on the speakers itself, and there is no need or required software to change the RGB lights.
  • USB connection with Quantum Duo and headphones
    Please avoid the use of USB splitters and extenders built into screens etc. Dropouts in sound and lack of signal from the microphone in headsets may be the result. If possible, always connect directly to the computer, or use a single extension cord.
  • Upgrading the software on your PartyBoost or Connect+ Speaker

    Software updates for your speaker can be done using the JBL Portable app.
    Download it from the Apple App store and Google Play store.
    If there is an available update, look for the small red dot above the gear icon and follow the download instructions (see image below).
    If you have an issue with your device it is always worth checking if there is a Software update available and performing the installation if there is.

  • Unit does not power up when power button is pressed?
    Press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds, it will power on/off the TRIP. Short press on the power button will lock and unlock top capacities touch buttons on the TRIP. Be sure to hold the button for 3-5 seconds to ensure you are powering on/off and not controlling the touch buttons.
  • UA Train Headphones: TalkThru Technology
    Talk Thru technology allows you to clearly hear others for quick conversations without removing your UA Train headphones. To activate TalkThru mode, press the UA logo on the RIGHT ear for 1 second. You will hear your music level lower when TalkThru Technology is engaged. To revert back to normal volume, simply press the UA logo again. (Please note TalkThru does not function when using cable connection.)
  • UA Train Headphones: Ear Pad Information
    Yes, The UA Train ear cushions can be removed and washed. To remove the ear cushions, peel cushion away from ear cup center. Hand wash the ear cushions only with liquid soap for 5 minutes. Swish in soapy water, then swish through clean water until there are no more soap suds. Wait for ear cushions to fully dry, and gently stretch the cushion, inserting the cushion ring into the ear cup slot, and working your way around. Rotate until the L or R indicator is in the correct position.
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