JBL Boost TV Bluetooth Portable Speaker

Overview

Boost TV’s pleasing performance and compact design are just the ticket if space is tight, but its limited bass and volume don’t cut the mustard in big living rooms.

-- As reviewed by TrustedReviews

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

6
Bad:

2

7.0

User Score

Based on 6 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on November 16, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
Compact design and solid build
Generates a large sound field for its size
Makes movies and shows sound epic and exciting

Reviewers Didn't Like

Better for movies and television than music
Can sound shrill at higher volumes
Not enough bass
Poor remote

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Expert reviews and ratings

The JBL Boost TV offers a simple, effective upgrade to your existing television sound with the option of Bluetooth streaming thrown...

By CNET Australia on August 08, 2016

The JBL Boost TV offers a simple, effective upgrade to your existing television sound with the option of Bluetooth streaming thrown...

By CNET UK on August 07, 2016

The JBL Boost TV offers a simple, effective upgrade to your existing television sound with the option of Bluetooth streaming thrown...

By cnet on August 07, 2016

JBL's attempt at at small sound bar misses the mark, delivering a poor performance with video sources.

By PCWorld on June 14, 2016

Boost TV’s pleasing performance and compact design are just the ticket if space is tight, but its limited bass and volume don’t cut the mustard in big living rooms.

By TrustedReviews on June 06, 2016

What is the JBL Boost TV? We all know that soundbars are a great way of upgrading TV sound quality without adding clutter to your living room. But for some people, even a regular-sized soundbar (and the subwoofer that inevitably comes with it) takes up...

By Trusted Reviews on June 04, 2016

While the JBL Boost TV's expanse of sound and low-end power are second best to a lot of larger budget soundbar rivals, it offers a considerable improvement over many when it comes to dynamics, detail and clarity too – and for that, £170 seems...

By What Hi-Fi? on May 04, 2016

The JBL Boost TV soundbar is a compact and affordable way to add plenty of audio power to your television, but don't expect musical...

By PC Mag on April 27, 2016

The JBL Boost TV is no replacement for a serious home theater speaker system with a subwoofer, but it is an excellent solution for small apartments, bedrooms and cramped spaces. The JBL Boost TV retails for $189.95 and is available in white or...

By Chip Chick on January 13, 2017

The Boost TV is not a replacement for a full-fledged 5.1 surround sound system with a sub-woofer. That's ok, it's not meant to be. While it may not be the sound system of choice for the main TV in your home, it's a great option for smaller spaces – like...

By Android Police on June 07, 2016

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JBL Boost TV Bluetooth Portable Speaker

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Price: $240

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