JBL Boombox 2 Quick Start Guide
Your guide to setting up and using your JBL Boombox 2 portable Bluetooth speaker, covering unboxing, pairing, playback, PartyBoost, app usage, charging, and technical specifications.
What's in the Box
Your JBL Boombox 2 package includes:
- JBL Boombox 2 Speaker
- Power cord (quantity and plug type vary by regions)
Visual Description: The speaker, a USB-C port, a power indicator icon, and a power cord with a plug are depicted.
Bluetooth Pairing
To connect your device via Bluetooth:
- Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Select "JBL Boombox 2" from the list of available devices.
- Once connected, the device will indicate "Connected".
Visual Description: A smartphone screen shows Bluetooth settings with 'JBL Boombox 2' connected. The speaker's Bluetooth button is highlighted.
Playback Controls
Control your music directly from the JBL Boombox 2:
- Play/Pause: Press the play/pause button once (▶/II).
- Next Track: Press the next track button twice (▶▶).
- Previous Track: Press the previous track button once (◀◀).
- Volume: Use the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons.
Visual Description: The speaker's playback buttons are shown: play/pause (▶/II), next track (▶▶), previous track (◀◀), and volume controls (+/-).
PartyBoost
Connect multiple compatible JBL speakers for an amplified sound experience:
- Press the PartyBoost button on the first speaker.
- Press the PartyBoost button on any additional compatible speakers you wish to connect.
Visual Description: Multiple JBL Boombox 2 speakers are shown linked wirelessly, with musical notes indicating sound.
JBL Portable App
Enhance your speaker experience by using the JBL Portable app. The app allows for speaker configuration and software upgrades.
Download the app from:
Visual Description: A smartphone displays the JBL Portable app icon, with Google Play and App Store download buttons.
Charging
To charge your JBL Boombox 2, connect the power cord to the DC-IN port. The LED indicators show the charging status:
- 20%
- 50%
- 100%
Visual Description: The speaker is shown connected to a power source via its USB-C port, with charging indicator lights.
Powerbank Functionality
Use your JBL Boombox 2 to charge other devices, such as your smartphone, via the USB-A port.
Visual Description: The speaker is shown charging a smartphone via its USB-A port.
Waterproof IPX7
The JBL Boombox 2 is waterproof with an IPX7 rating. It can be submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
Visual Description: The speaker is shown submerged in water, indicating a depth of 1 meter and a duration of 30 minutes.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Transducers | Woofer 2 x 4 inch, tweeter 2 x 20mm |
| Rated output power | 2 x 40 W RMS-woofer + 2 x 40 W RMS-tweeter (AC mode); 2 x 30 W RMS-woofer + 2 x 30 W RMS-tweeter (battery mode) |
| Power input | 24 V / 4.2 A |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | > 80 dB |
| Battery type | Li-ion polymer 72.6 Wh (equivalent to 7.26 V / 10,000 mAh) |
| Battery charge time | 6.5 hours (24 V / 4.2 A) |
| Music play time | Up to 24 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content) |
| Connection ports | DC-IN, USB-A, Micro USB (service), Aux-in |
| USB charge out | 5 V / 2.0 A (maximum) |
| Bluetooth® version | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth® profile | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range | 2.402 GHz - 2.480 GHz |
| 2.4GHz SRD frequency range | 2.407 GHz - 2.475 GHz |
| Bluetooth® / 2.4GHz SRD transmitter power | ≤ 10 dBm (EIRP) |
| Bluetooth® transmitter modulation | GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 484.43 x 200.75 x 256.1 mm |
| Weight | 5.91 kg |








