Hello, I'm Yehwa
The product I'm going to review today is
the second release in the JBL Authentics series!
JBL Authentication 300
From speakers to earphones to headphones
I've reviewed a variety of sound equipment
So, when the new audio is released
(Eyes open! Excited!) I get so curious
Portable Bluetooth speakers often have low output
leaving much to be desired
But this one combines powerful sound with great portability
Let’s check it out together
(Let's listen together!) and see if it’s worth the hype!
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To start with the color
There's black and newly released white
I can't stand new products
I've got the white one
I like white anyway
The white design
blends well with any interior style
It's usually black when it comes to speakers
It's warm because it's white
Doesn't it feel bright?
The white Authentics series includes
the Authentics 200 and Authentics 300
The white Authentics 300 I brought today
is priced at 649,000 KRW ($453) at Samsung.com
I'll tell you in detail later
It's very cost-effective
It's so cost-effective!
The Authentics 300 is the only model
with a built-in battery and a handle
Weighing around 4.9kg
It’s easy to carry around the house or take to a campsite using the handle
The size is 34 cm wide and 19.5 cm long
About 18cm thick
It doesn’t have enough space
The visual presence is incredible
The battery is 4,800mAh
After charging it for 3.5 hours
It can play for up to 8 hours
Most office workers have
an 8-hour workday, right?
When you think about it, that’s quite a long time, isn’t it?
You don't work overtime?
It supports Bluetooth 5.3
with a frequency range of 45Hz to 20kHz
The typical portable Bluetooth speaker range is
about 60Hz
This means it delivers high-resolution sound
even at lower bass frequencies
(Material / Proportion / Applied Parts Recycled Fabric / 100% / Speaker grill fabric) The materials include recycled fabric
(Recycled Plastic / 85% / Front grill, front housing, rear Housing... Recycled Aluminum / 50% / Power cord frame, top panel knobs) plastic, and aluminum
which are used in the speaker grill and housing
I’ve seen eco-friendly packaging quite often
(Props to them) but using recycled material in the actual product is impressive
The overall design features
a white leather-like housing with a gold frame
giving it an elegant and clean look
My personal opinion is that it feels like a white Christmas edition
If you look at the front part first
The Quadrex grill reinterprets the heritage design
of the iconic JBL L100 speakers from the 70s
And it gives off an iconic and classic vibe
It looks like a waffle
or like a chocolate
I like it because it's designed to fit the speaker
The combination of the fabric texture and aluminum frame
creates a premium look, making it a great interior decor piece
On top, there’s a volume control dial that also functions as a play button
(*Treble adjustment is available through the JBL ONE app) an EQ adjustment dial
and buttons for Bluetooth, ON/OFF, and Moment
(Available in the app!) It feels like a favorites
While listening to a song
it lets you save songs you like
and based on your saved tracks
(Moment button) it can automatically play recommended songs
However, it’s a bit disappointing that supported apps are officially available in Korea
(*Auto-updates software and features via Wi-Fi) By pressing and holding the Moment and Bluetooth buttons
(*Supports HD music streaming via Wi-Fi, from podcasts to radio) at the same time
(*Streams music via AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect etc.) or by using the app, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network
If you compare Wi-Fi to Bluetooth
data transmission is much faster
So, you can enjoy lossless audio without compression
If you look at the back
It has a power port, AUX jack, USB-C port, and Ethernet port
It’s great that it offers a wide range of options
from basic wired connections to Wi-Fi connectivity
enhancing both stability and sound quality
When the mic button on top is enabled
and the speaker is powered on
it automatically analyzes the surroundings for self-tuning
There’s no separate music playback during this process
It might measure the direction of the power-on sound
for tuning
That's my guess
At the bottom of the product
There's a JBL signature pattern
I don't think we'll see it often
But I was really impressed by
how much thought went into even the smallest details
Women are naturally drawn to these subtle details
If I had to sum up the JBL sound in one word
It's warm and full
Its overall warm tone
makes it feel perfect for a winter speaker
The bass doesn’t hit hard with a boom
but wraps around you with a smooth doong- sound
It features two 25mm tweeters for high frequencies
A 133mm full-range woofer
A 165mm down-firing, and passive radiator
The passive radiator might be unfamiliar to some
It enhances the woofer's bass performance by using air resonance
This can cause vibrations on desks or shelves where it's placed
It might come down to personal preference
but I personally loved the extra resonance, which got me excited!
If needed
I recommend you consider getting a stand
With a power output of around 100W, it’s quite powerful
Most portable Bluetooth speakers of this size
are around 60W
It’s more than enough for an 800~1,100 sqft living room
even bordering on overkill
Including my room and the living room
I tested it in different spaces
and even at just 50% volume, the sound filled the entire space
Honestly, crank it up
and it could probably drown out cheers
at an elementary school sports day
Let’s do a sound check
Hey everyone, what’s December all about?
The year almost being over?
(Set to mood - Christmas carols, Play) Nope, it’s Christmas!
Let’s jump right into some Christmas carols
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment)
Personally, I thought it paired really well with jazz carols
The reason is that you can clearly hear the delicate piano melodies
and the deep resonance of the double bass
It gave off that cozy feeling, like sipping a warm cup of cocoa on a winter night
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment)
If the speaker lacks power
or if the highs, mids, and lows aren't well-balanced
upbeat tracks like this can fall flat
But despite being a portable Bluetooth speaker
It delivers a solid, stable sound
that really amps up the fun
Perfect for setting the party mood!
Now, let’s switch things up with some classical music
You can’t talk about winter without this iconic piece
Music, cue!
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment)
Orchestras have so many instruments playing together
I thought the sound resolution was truly top-notch
Each string instrument stood out distinctly
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment)
This part is one of my favorites
It’s where the high notes
swirl dramatically
which often gets muddy on some speakers
But everything came through crystal clear here
Just in case you thought "warm bass"
meant "weak bass,"
So, I brought a hip-hop track
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment)
Remember those treble and bass dials I showed you earlier?
Well, through the app, you can even adjust the midrange
Let me show you how it sounds
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment) (Equalizer at the Lowest Setting)
(*Actual sound may vary depending on the recording environment) (Equalizer at the Highest Setting)
The biggest difference seems to be in the bass
When the bass is too strong
It tends to overpower the other sounds
That’s why I personally prefer the default setting
Oh! And through the app
(*This scene is staged for better understanding; actual usage may vary.) You can control multiple
(*A Google account and network connection are required.) Authentics series speakers at once
I used the Authentics 300 and Authentics 200 together
and instead of just feeling like the volume got louder
the sound became denser
filling the space more thoroughly
They also work great as interior pieces
adding a cool party vibe
By using it, I thought
If you don’t need the full power of the Authentics 300
The Authentics 200 should be more than enough
(For Single household / Studio Apartments) Especially for those living in studio apartments
Now that it's available in a new white color
Design and specs are almost the same
So, if you're looking for smaller with similar specs
The Authentics 200 is a great option
But if even that feels too big
or too powerful for your needs
For those who think like that
I also brought a speaker in the 100,000 KRW ($70) range that makes a great gift
Harman Kardon LUNA
The design features a balanced mix of fabric and metal
with smooth, rounded curves that give it a clean and cute look
It's compact, about the size of a hot dog
Depite it's portability
The output is relatively high at 40W
It features a configuration of one tweeter, two passive radiators
and one racetrack driver unit
Listening to it, the overall impression was clean
The bass felt more solid than deep, leaving a strong impression
It offers up to 12 hours of playback
and supports IP67 waterproof and dustproof features, which is great
Even for those who aren't music enthusiasts or experts
everyone knows Harman Kardon
It's perfect for housewarming gift
Since it’s winter, I didn’t want you
to miss out on music-ready earmuffs
so I brought the AKG N9 Hybrid as well
This product was released in June this year
(As of 12/10 on the Samsung JBL Online Store) The price is 349,000 KRW ($244) based on the lowest price
AKG is a brand known for producing great sound quality
When you listen to the sound, it feels like the high-quality sound of premium headphones
With the recent trend of high-end headphones becoming more mainstream
this price feels reasonable
It comes in two colors, white and black
Usually, headphones don't come in such pure white
It matches perfectly with snow
So, it fits well with a white Christmas concept
What's unique about this product is
that inside the right earcup, there's a hidden 2.4GHz USB-C dongle
Typically, you have to carry dongles separately, making them easy to lose
but it's convenient to store it within the headphones
So, what’s the benefit of having this dongle?
The signal reception is fast and stable, ensuring no interruptions
You can enjoy lossless high-resolution audio even in wireless mode
For reference, it supports codecs
like SBC, AAC, and LDAC
(AKG only app) It also supports True Adaptive Noise Cancelling
and AKG Spatial Audio
The battery lasts up to 100 hours
(When using the dongle, it lasts 85 hours) The battery life is incredibly long
Of course, there are other models with 100-hour battery life
but in such cases, the sound quality didn’t feel as good
When I listened, the resolution felt superior
compared to other products
It's rare to find a product
with such high-resolution sound quality
a built-in dongle
and extended battery life
For those who don’t want what everyone else has
but still want an excellent product
there’s no reason not to buy this
Portable Bluetooth speakers come in various designs
but they often lack power or sound quality
The reason is that they are portable, after all
Even though the battery time isn’t that long
it has a great sound effect
and its iconic design in white color
is good for a home decor
Authentics 300 is the only model with handle and embedded battery
Considering the output for its size
it’s definitely a great option to buy as a portable speaker
They also update to newest firmware version
through its own app
I think this is great for either Christmas or New Years gift
It’s a bit disappointing that it doesn’t have waterproof and dustproof rating
It would be great if they released
a variety of vibrant colors, like the JBL L100
I also showed you the Harman Kardon LUNA
and AKG N9 hybrid
But I'll be doing more detailed review of those later
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