JBL Control 2.4G

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 reviews of JBL Control 2.4G from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.5/10. Comparing these reviews to 177901 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 80/100 (or 8 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• audioholics.com

  0 out of 10

Summary: JBL has long been associated with both pro audio as well as solid home theater systems. Now, they are breaking into new ground with their Control 2.4G Wireless Surround Speakers that guarantee anyone can enjoy surround sound - even without wires... or...

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• hometheaterreview.com

  6 out of 10

Summary: The JBL On Air Control 2.4TG eliminates the need to run wires between the signal source and the speakers and has a transmission range of up to 70 feet. This model "are a sonic cut above other wireless models" and "sound as good as comparable wired...

Conclusion: The JBL On Air Control 2.4G wireless speaker system features a pair of speakers that are a sonic cut above other wireless models, disproving the common belief that wireless speakers equal lower-quality sound. In fact, the speakers sound as good as...

Pro : The JBL On Air Control 2.4G sounds as good as comparable wired speakers in its price and size range ; The system eliminates the need to run speaker wires between the signal source and the speakers, providing more installation options than conventional...

Cons : You still have to connect some wires, including from one speaker to another - the speakers aren't battery-powered or standalone ; Since it's a device that sends and receives RF (radio frequency) signals, it's possible that interference could occur in...

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  8 out of 10

Summary: JBL's Control 2.4G is a set of speakers with a wireless receiver included. Their design makes them highly versatile, able to be used as PC, home theat...

Conclusion: A highly versatile set of speakers, the Control 2.4G's wireless nature and balanced sound range make them a great choice for almost any task.

Pro : Clear and balanced audio range, versatile design

Cons : Limited control options, poor performance in the very lowest bass frequencies

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• cnet.com

  7 out of 10

Summary: The picture on the box that contains the JBL On Air Control 2.4G displays two speakers, a small transmitter, and a little remote, but omits the tangle of wires required to get any sound out of the system. It is, after all, a wireless speaker system--so...

Conclusion: JBL's On Air Control 2.4G requires an annoying amount of wires and has limited compatibility with surround receivers, but its impressive sound quality surpasses that of previous wireless solutions.

Pro : A first--a wireless speaker that sounds as good as a wired speaker; works with any product that offers line-level outputs or headphone jacks; solid build quality; versatile mounting options (including the enclosed brackets); line-in port for...

Cons : This "wireless" speaker system includes quite a few wires; usefulness as surround channels is limited to receivers with preamplifier outputs; remote control delivered quirky performance

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