JBL Charge 5: geni.us/jblcharge5 #AmazonCommissionsEarned

Your per usual meticulousness is much appreciated ☺️

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

as always, thank you 👍👍😁

You described the equalizer function perfectly.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i win i win win win 😁😁😁 ty!

Awaiting the next livestream Rossy! 😁👍

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

it will come......just a matter of time 🤭🥃🥃👍

Very helpful video! Thanks You :D

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

tracks: 12:14 OAKUM - Coast (feat. Airi) 15:22 CAJOR, Mara Necia - I Will Be Here 18:45 Dirty Palm & Benix - Legacy

Thanks for this video. I'm gonna test my charge 5 after watching it :D

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

I just bought the JBL Charge 5 this week. It’s now the best sounding speaker that I have at the volumes I listen. I’m loving the equalizer after the firmware update. I keep my EQ off for most music and voice podcasts but find +1 or +2 bass great for rock and jazz music with drums playing. Great review as always!

@hard2findtv330

2 жыл бұрын

I just got it too man and never knew it had no 3.5mm Jack I, devastated

@TheMacGeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@hard2findtv330 Devistated? Didn't you look up the specifications before you bought the JBL charge 5? Everything is bluetooth nowadays anyways. But if you really want a good speaker with 3.5mm audio input, try out the Sony SRS-XB43. I own two of them and sometimes use them in stereo or party mode. They sound AMAZING, and have a somewhat fuller, louder sound than the JBL charge 5 (because the Sony has 2 drivers and 2 tweeters in each speaker). When you pair them, you have 4 drivers, and 4 tweeters for pretty good sound. But you can't use stereo pairing mode while also using the audio input jack. If you use the 3.5mm audio in, you can only use it with one speaker. I use them in stereo mode on my iPhone over bluetooth.

@youngtk7993

2 жыл бұрын

I also leave the eq off

@wb3213

Жыл бұрын

just got mine last week . Nice speaker !

Well...at least there's a little play room with the eq and there is some flexibility within the app that wasn't present before the update. Credit where credit is due but it's difficult for me to be too excited considering what Soundcore has been doing for less $ for quite a while (but I'm preaching to the choir). It is a promising first step, though. Hopefully, it the not too distant future they will provide more bands in the eq for adjustment and just possibly more headroom to make even more of a difference. Last but not least, thank you for another impeccable Alan Ross Review! 😁👍👏

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

something is better than nothing...but only just 😝😝

No matter how subtle changes are I think the good thing here is now you have a choice of how your desired output that you personally want.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yes you certainly have an option you didn't have before.

I found the best setting for my ear is +1 Bass -1 Mid +1 Treble And this EQ really make the Pop, instrument, rock genre sounds better.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, a good old smiley face signature 😁

Hello Alan, I'm a new subscriber.I love ur wonderful explanations of the speakers which convinced me to subscribe. I was wondering if you could make a comparison video about JBL boombox 2 vs JBL Xtreme 3. I'm confused in which one should I buy?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

well the bigguns are a bit big for me to test fully cause of neighbours but i may pull the trigger on a boombox...watch this space and welcome aboard 😁😁

@ThibautMahringer

2 жыл бұрын

Watch his videos of Onyx Studio 6 / 7 and Xtreme 3. Boombox 2 have the same bass as Onyx Studio 6 / 7, the only differences are that Boombox 2 is stereo and way louder

Very interesting, thank you.

@alanrossreviews

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I love the voice you use for the people that complain about things. It's very funny. Do you think they ever considered going to a 5 band EQ or would that be TOO MUCH CONTROL?? lol

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yup! too much control, it took this long for 3 band eq i would not expect 5 bands any time soon 😂

Hello. Question. I bought a used speaker. Here is my view from the JBL portable application when I connected with it. Why I don't have a proofreader and there is an older version and writes that it is up-to-date? And as I see others have this equalizers and newer software. What is it about? for comparison, a photo of mine and someone from the net as it should be. What do ten soft have to do? # JBLXtreme3

Yes sirr Alan🏆

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

it wouldn't be the same without you 👌

good news for the jbl charger5 lovers excelenet job

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks for another great video. now my Charge 5 sounds much better 😉

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

well i hope so 🤗🤗

great review as always. is it normal for the charge 5 to get warm when playing even at lower volumes? it's even warmer at the power & bluetooth button. thanks Alan.

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

not for me and not at low volume.

Hi alan, does this eq update have distortions when you put all mids and trebles and bass to the max?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

you must understand, there is no new headroom, just ways to alter the overall sound. i havent tried this but i would guess no since bass still limits at the same place.

Two questions alan… 1. If I change the eq through the app on my phone and then borrow my charge 5 to another person without the app, the eq setting is carried through the speaker from device to device or they need to have the app? 2. The best setting for you is bass +2 mid 0 and treble +1?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yes eq sticks to speaker. well all round i just simply go +1 bass. it all depends on your volume. for lower volumes then +2 0 +1 works for me.

@Pablo-hw5ik

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews thank you very much for your response Alan. Take care 💪

@glodikayembe4728

Жыл бұрын

-2, -2, -2. The best for clarity in song

Hi! Does the jbl app save the equalizer settings I chose setting or do I have to reopen the app every time to adjust settings of equalizer all over again?

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

Saves it

Heyy, i got a question.My spotify eq has a classic smile face eq right know and i just bought Charge 5 recently.When im using the app eq should i delete my spotify eq ? I dont wanna any crack sound or pushed my radiators too much for possible damages. By the way your channel is so good.

@alanrossreviews

7 ай бұрын

yes i would not use any eq, the charge 5 has a decent balance on its own and you can tweak it via its own app.

I wish they would put the eq in flip 5 charge 3 update. Lol there's no free lunch. Thanks for the video btw. I always enjoy them

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching 👌

What battery performance are people getting at mid volume? Seems quite poor. C. 12 hrs😢

How about keeping the Speaker settings kind of FLAT, and using the Phone Music app Equalizer presets (there is about 20 different one on my iPhone 7+) to find the one pleasant sounding to your Ear (or to put a smile on your face like you say), at the moment, that is different depending on time of the day, your mood, type of music, loudness, etc. I find it complicated to play with so many EQ settings that get me confuse actually...

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

sure, just find what works for you. for me i cant do that for every speaker and every combination, not enough time in the universe. 🙈

Chapters 0:00 intro 4:51 EQ measurements 12:14 50% sound test 15:22 75% sound test 18:45 100% sound test 20:16 summary

Hello Alan! Can you please recommend EQ settings best for classic rock music? Thanks ahead!

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt worry about it, there is very little leeway and it will effect the volume if you start eqing for bass

Can I use an external equalizer for the Charge 5 or not? I use the eq from VLC media player (10 bands) on a jbl flip esentials and the speaker responds very well to any change (medium, high bass).

@alanrossreviews

8 ай бұрын

of course you can always use third party eq

Super confused before between bose flex vs charge 5, I mostly listen to 40 to 60 vol-range. Please let me know your thoughts if possible. Anyway thanks mate

@davidbezzant9820

Жыл бұрын

If you haven't already bought one The JBL charge 5 is the better speaker now, especially now it's been discounted so much, big speaker bigger sound

Question: when in stereo mode with another Charge 5 connected, will the EQ setting affect both? Will it remember the setting without the app?

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes eq will work for whats on master

I have 0.6.1 Firmware and for me is perfect.

Is this not available in the US on Android phones? Bought a brand new charge5 that's already updated, yet no EQ in the app?!

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

what firmware are you on?

@Alan Ross Reviews It's it normal to brand new Charge 5 battery last's only 2 hours on a 90% volume level? 🤔

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Its a bit short but if its all bass heavy trscks its possible

Hey I’m wondering, what does TL version mean? I have a black speaker so what version is mine?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i dont think it stands for anything that we know about but signals a certain version in terms of materials.

I do hope jbl gets 5band or more near future the 3 band only changes upper bass and highs to harsh my nd model even now sounds worse with this update 😅

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

seems these jbl firmware updates are as hit and miss as ever 😂😂

Hello! I have a question. I've just bought a jbl charge 5 and i'm wondering If i can play it at maximum volume while i use the jbl portable app to set the bass and treble at the maximum (the 2nd level). I m worried not to break it cause. Also is it recommended to do so?

@alanrossreviews

Ай бұрын

The app is safe. If you set it all to max it will still top out at the same as default.

@apostumatei4276

Ай бұрын

It seemed to me that IT was about 5% more powerful and that s why i asked so as not to break sth

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Can you please do a side-by-side comparison of JBL Charge 5 ND and TL versions? I'm interested to know if they have similar frequency responses. A lot of people say they sound different.

@alanrossreviews

3 ай бұрын

There is no way to buy a specific version

With my Xtreme 3 I like when it's bass is default and mids +1 and treble +2. Sound more louder. And when it's plugged in then it's more fuller than with EQ off.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

if you like it then its all good, enjoy! 👍

@estonianbot5383

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews thanks!😊 i hope the Xtreme 4 has full power on battery otherwise it's not an upgrade.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i doubt that will happen.

Hi the charge 5 dose not come through my android phone when I get a call. eg hands free when using it in my van.why is this ????

@alanrossreviews

7 ай бұрын

Does not support phone calls

Just got a Charge 5, I put the treble to -1 immediately as it was a bit bright (I also have a TL Charge 5). It sounds great with that small change 😁

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

it sounds different to the first charge 5?;

@ThibautMahringer

Жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews I don't know, it's my only Charge 5. It's still in break-in territory, but it is too bright to my liking. I confirm what I heard from you, it's quite sibilant, at least for now. My EQ is Bass +1 and Treble -1. I think it sounds quite balanced, but I've not made any frequency analysis yet 👍 However I'm impressed by how clean the bass is, even cleaner than Xtreme 3.

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ThibautMahringer oh my bad, thought you was saying you had a second one. its decent enough but you have the boom so a lot to live up to 😁😁.

@ThibautMahringer

Жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews I have way too much speakers 😂 But I have to say I like it a lot, except the fact it's mono, obviously 👍

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ThibautMahringer yeah i still have just one, i might get a second soon to see how it opens up.

given the eq's on the flip, ch & xt...atleast u can play with it to some extent...like it or hate it

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yup, a bit 🤗

hi alan, jbl charge 5 which version is best ,tl tt or nd ,what is different

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

sorry been a while since i looked into the differences so im out of touch.

My jbl charge 5 is on the way. A question there is, if you changed the eq on the app, will it stay that way or when you turn it off and back on, will it reset? Or if you modified the eq on your phone and another device connects to it and you disconnected your device, will the eq be reset?

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

Its embedded into the speaker

@justabasslover4404

Жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews Omg, it really is embedded into the speaker! I can physically change the amplifier's eq to however I like it!. It's awesome!. I don't have to worry about turning the eq on everytime I play music just to adjust the bass and highs. Even after I turn it off and on again, the eq stays the same and it didn't reset. Thanks!.

Yo tengo una charge 5 ND y la verdad siento que no suena tan duro como otras había escuchado antes pero no e bulto a escuchar otras que no sean las mías

motion+ updated to firmware 39.39. can you make a EQ for it or can i use your old ones?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

my speakers are not showing me the update.

@qbuw

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews oh, okay lol hopefully you get an update asap

I just bought the JBL charge 5 and there no bass I’ve downloaded the app and did a software update and played with eq still no bass

I don't see an eq in the jbl portable app. I just want to bring the bass down a bit. Bluetooth speakers are always too boomy

Do you think we would be pushing it asking for a 31 band eq?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say that was a bit much to expect 😁

Does this trick of reducing mida to increase bass also Work on the xtreme 3?

@alanrossreviews

Ай бұрын

on any speaker if you decrease mids AND highs you get more relative bass

@betelgeuse227

Ай бұрын

@@alanrossreviews yeah but On the measurments the bass is up almost 1db, i was asking if you would get a similar gain on the xtreme 3 if you do the same, because i dont have anything good to test that :(

Does your jbl charge 5 audio crack sometimes after the new firmware update?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

not noticed that.

@edwingoes2013

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews okay

Hello there, I just bought the JBL Charge 5 and hear the bass is too strong. I use it with PC (Windows). Is it possible to change (lower the bass) it? 🤫 I do not plan to use it with phone. I see people using the equalizer on the phone, would it change the sound on PC if I changed it in the app? 🙂 (It is funny how you HAVE to have a phone even if you do not want to use it with it, I did not know it before buying) Thank you for the help. 😉

@alanrossreviews

8 ай бұрын

First time i ever heard say the charge 5 bass is too much 🙄 you can use any device with eq to lower or maybe get a different speaker? Stockwell 2 has tone knobs.

@Pavelflash

7 ай бұрын

The reason why it was too bassy was I left it in the corner, close to the wall. Thats why it was tooo much. @alanrossreviews Thank you. It works. I used the app only twice to test it. Now, I can live without it. 😅I am happy with the speaker and its sound. 😚

To what firmware update should i update to get charge 5 loud and good bass ?

@alanrossreviews

8 ай бұрын

they are all the seem the same for me, only the very first one improved it

@Arsenal_Aimerz

7 ай бұрын

​@@alanrossreviews what mid and treble gives

Does the Extreme 3 also have same EQ capability??

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yup

EQ is always nice to have but it's limited with the HW (design)...

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

thats for sure but looks great in the marketing and is fine for the low volume brigade. still got snow?

@aktunav

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews yes, lots of snow in here but i am happy to have some opportunities about snow photography 👍😉🧑‍🎄...

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

as always, beautiful pictures 💯

@aktunav

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews this is my main motivation you know 🙏🙏🙏😁

Hi to all JBL Charge 5. I wanna know if i were the only one experiencing this.. I bought a brandnew jbl charge 5 and it says on the package that it has 20 hours playtime but then i tested it. It only has 8 hours playtime and then it blinks red which means the battery needs to be charged. Need to hear your thoughts about this. Thank you

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

i guess you dont watch my videos? if you did you would know this is a nonsense figure used for marketing.

@theunknown1062

Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your yt channel..

@theunknown1062

Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow😮 so there's nothing wrong with my jbl?

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

8 hrs is pretty good if you are playing at decent volumes

Thanks for the artist Mara Necia ❤️

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Hey Alan. I'm looking for a portable speaker with quality sound as a jbl charge 5 . But with 360 sound. Any ideas.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

stockwell 2, minirgs.....

Do you have a jbl charge 5 alternatives?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

as in other speakers? the motion plus, lg pl7, sony xb33.......

@rikkygaming6240

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying. I love your videos man. I very detailed

I’m scared to have my bass up and volume up at the same time I’m scared I might bust it 😅😅

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

you wont bust it, you wont push bass past its limit but will have a more bass heavy sound.

This speaker has a lot more bass than the using the factory setting or the EQ. I downloaded subwoofer bass app and it had my Charge 5 thumping. The change in the bass was clearly noticeable and I could never get that kind of bass using the EQ.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

and what about at higher volumes when the limiter kicks in?

@juris.m

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews hi you don't know how jbl charge 5 can turn on bass mod

@bbllaannkk

Жыл бұрын

​@@juris.m unlike Charge 4, Charge 5 does not have the Low Frequency Mode.

@patrickjohnbustamante8743

8 ай бұрын

​@@juris.mbq

@jeremyackley196

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much🫡. I have subwoofers and this eq just made it sound 10x better

Let's go !

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

this is it........................ 🤗

@ThibautMahringer

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews Oh great, it's the same thing as Xtreme 3 but with an even earlier limitation in the bass... If people want more bass I would probably reduce mids highs because losing bass at 60% is not desirable... Oh well 🤷‍♂️

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i just go plus one bass and then forget the app 😝

@ThibautMahringer

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews It's the easiest thing to do. 😋 I personally use two EQs with my Xtreme 3, one for indoor where I never listen at high volumes and one for outdoors where I let bass to 0 and accept to lose volume by reducing mids and highs, to get back that 80% bass limitation. Let's hope that Boombox 3 will have an EQ like the Flip 6 🤔

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

im sure it will since it will be designed alongside the eq. the three way design will be interesting.

👌🏻

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

😁👌

What kind of application is that?

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

jbl app

What is TL version?

@alanrossreviews

6 ай бұрын

Different hardware

I lost a about 2% bass from previous version after the Update ♥️🤡 I Know how my bass is suppose to sound like and this here, is not it.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

not good.....😲

doesnt work on party mode (with 2 charge 5) :-(((((

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

no eq in party mode?

@gsaxy

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews thats what i said, it says on my ios jbl connect app "will be deactivated" no idea what they think!

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

makes no sense! firmware limitation perhaps.

I feel like despite this addition we are still left with a lower amount of maximum bass than the ond old 0.6.something firmware. A shame, but the rest of this is what i'd expect.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i guess you need to use third party eq

will go with the +2 bass -1 mids and 0 highs as this speaker is too honky even starting from 65%. My motion boom just sweeps the charge 5 in bass and sq

As Stan on South Park says, "I learned something today."

@alanrossreviews

9 ай бұрын

hopefully it was something useful 😁

@slmyatt

9 ай бұрын

@@alanrossreviews headroom a new realization.

Hi! Good video! But the app doesn't work at all!

@alanrossreviews

Жыл бұрын

Have you asked jbl support about it?

tl version almost no bass

To be honest, I haven't the foggiest idea what your talking about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@alanrossreviews

11 ай бұрын

You are not alone 👍

What’s the helicopter flying that I win money or something?

@alanrossreviews

9 ай бұрын

i cant even remember the helicopter to be honest 🤦‍♀️

@king9bike967

9 ай бұрын

@@alanrossreviews I found the helicopter at 21:00

@alanrossreviews

9 ай бұрын

@@king9bike967 i think i just had too much time on my hands during editing 😁

LUL

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yo! 👍👍

Get back to yer mattress reviews. If companies have stopped giving you a free mattress to review I'll send you the ones I'm using within my trial period but you'll have to send it back to me afterwards 👌😆

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

my heart is no longer in the mattresses.....follow your heart my mum says 😝😝😝 how you doing?

@grahamjackmacpherson6501

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews I'm good. I still watch your mattress reviews as they are the best I've found. Very thorough. I'm currently on a Emma Premium, I think.last time we spoke I was on a otty pure hybrid which I sent back, too firm despite the top cover having memory foam built in. Sending the Emma Premium back too and my next will be a Simba or Nectar as I've never had either. I may even try the Simba Pro, and j watched your review of the dreamcloud and that looked and sounded lush so that's on my radar too. Been at this for years with no signs of closure yet 😆

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Beware they have almost all changed since my review, one of the issues that got me out of the mattress scene. Remember what i always said? Get something a little firmer than your actual preference and fine tune with toppers. I still believe this the best route. I sleep on an ergoflex with a high density topper on top of the mattress and a wool topper on top of that 😜

@grahamjackmacpherson6501

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanrossreviews yeah I haven't forgotten that. Just adds to the expense though, a new mattress, a new quality topper, we'll see. When I eventually find my holy grail I'll let u know 😄

Thanks Alan, don't like the JBL EQ. Better than nothing but far away from Soundcore.

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

yup weird how soundcore can do it but jbl are sticking to the sony route.

Hör ingen skillnad. Men fel på mina öron ha ha ha

I just want to turn the bass down

@alanrossreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

@pinroshan020

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy soundcore motion plus if bass isnt your priority. 😉

2,0,0 best

@Tony_ChidiEbere

4 ай бұрын

I personally prefer how it sounds this way

Dude, I believe you just love to talk. That's all you love to do, make some f****** sense. Just leave the equalizer alone... Period

@alanrossreviews

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, it all helps the algorithm 👍

more bass is bad for real music :v

@alanrossreviews

10 ай бұрын

there is no such thing as real music, music is music. this nonsense always makes me laugh, i see you guys telling each other this shite on the forums. have you never heard a piano? you know it plays down to 27hz right? no bass no piano!