JBL Authentics L8 wireless speaker

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fantastic sound with pleasantly forward bass, Lots of bonus features (including optional cordless Qi device charging), Sexy retro design, Optical input
Stunning retrochic design that pays homage to the JBL Century L100 with its foam grilles and wooden enclosure. The sound is silky smooth and powerful. Its design makes it ideal for any room or setting. Just one cord and that's it – the rest is up to you....

Cons:

Bass could be a bit much for those who love flat response
You need to download the JBL App to first setup the speaker for WiFi connectivity and unlock some of the other specialty options – including the equalizer and the ClariFi (Signal Doctor in the App) features

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Last revision on January 23, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic sound with pleasantly forward bass, Lots of bonus features (including optional cordless Qi device charging), Sexy retro design, Optical input
Stunning retrochic design that pays homage to the JBL Century L100 with its foam grilles and wooden enclosure. The sound is silky smooth and powerful. Its design makes it ideal for any room or setting. Just one cord and that's it – the rest is up to you

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bass could be a bit much for those who love flat response
You need to download the JBL App to first setup the speaker for WiFi connectivity and unlock some of the other specialty options – including the equalizer and the ClariFi (Signal Doctor in the App) features

Expert reviews and ratings

Perfect for folks with small apartments where space is tough to come by, the L8 is versatile, adaptive, and attractive enough to be front and center of a small audio...

By soundandvision.com on November 26, 2014

JBL's L8 delivers a distinctive blend of power, presence, and versatility from a package that's as pleasing to the ear as it is to the eye. While it's a tad pricey for a speaker that can't venture beyond a power source (no battery option), the L8's...

By Digital Trends on June 13, 2014

So to this, its Authentics L8 stereo music player, a reassuringly retro-looking beast, which is, like the Blue Mo-Fi headphones stonkingly loud. The L8's aesthetic and engineering are borrowed from classic JBL studio speakers, which have a legendary...

By howtospendit.ft.com on March 09, 2015

Don't dare call the Authentics L8 just a Bluetooth wireless speaker. This is no run-of-the-mill wireless speaker – this is a full fledged sound system that takes wireless systems to the next level. And to top it all off, it boasts a lux design that...

By Chip Chick on May 09, 2014

Cette JBL Authentics L8 est empreinte de nostalgie et de modernité. Son aspect Vintage, un clin d'œil à la Hi-Fi des années 70, s'accompagne d'un bagage technologique impressionnant. Cette enceinte Bluetooth de salon assène des écoutes dynamiques et...

By Ere Numérique on November 28, 2014

La storia dell'alta fedeltà passa per i diffusori JBL, quando James B. Lansing e le sue creazioni musicali dalla California dettavano legge sul mercato con pochi marchi concorrenti. Nella produzione di diffusori domestici negli anni 70 c'era una serie di...

By dday.it on July 25, 2014

The JBL Authentics L8 is priced at Rs. 54,990 and should hit retail stores soon. This one-piece speaker feels future-proof, at least connectivity-wise, and is a great buy for those who ache for punchy bass. However, there is no denying that it is...

By Gadgets360 on May 06, 2014

Grâce à sa puissance sonore, cette enceinte transforme votre salon en boite de nuit. La qualité sonore est satisfaisante mais nous regrettons la faiblesse des aigus. Les amateurs de Daft Punk et Lady Gaga seront comblés, les autres devront utiliser...

By 01Net on March 25, 2014