JBL Flip 2 Bluetooth NFC Portable Stereo Speaker with Bass Port and Microphone

Davy

Buy @ Amazon.co.uk 4 colours £49.99

JBL Flip 2 , the next generation for more power and more portability
Easy set up with NFC and a stable Bluetooth connection to serve all your musical needs
Dual 40 mm drivers and a custom tuned built-in bass port for the best sound reproduction
Patented SoundClear echo and noise cancellation including a built-in custom microphone to reduce background noise and distortion so your phone calls come through crisp and clear
Signature JBL Flip design for portability that fits in your hand which includes a 5-hour Li-ion battery

Whats in the box

1 JBL Flip 2 portable stereo speaker
1 x USB adapter
1 x USB cable
1 x carrying case
Quick-start guide
Safety sheet

http://uk.jbl.com/jbl_product_detail_uk/flip-ii-blacka.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhBbSc4QS-U

Amazon Reviews[4.9 out of 5 stars ]

User guide:> http://uk.jbl.com/tl_files/catalog//jbl/multimedia/Manuals/Flip%202/Flip%202%20QSG.pdf

djdunny

another thread on it here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057283823

€65 in Currys.

Tempted to get one myself.

Technique

Now £39 in Currys UK. Bought one myself yesterday, cracking little speaker with a big sound.

paddydriver

Now down to £39 at the Amazon link but says 4-6 weeks. Commonly it will come in a lot quicker than that.

Soarer

Sterling is a right kick in the stones these days.

Both the currency and Raheem!

moleyv

Curry's/PC world is 60e. It would still be a bit cheaper from Amazon but less than a fiver once you take conversion fees etc into account. I might pick one up there .

BionicRasher

Got one of these in Curry's back in November for €49.
Great sound. Sturdy. Long battery life. Really easy to use.
One of the best bits of tech we have in the house at the moment.

yosser hughes

Thanks OP. I ordered one. I had a voucher for ages and this is just what I was after.

endacl

Great little speaker. If you're reading this and are in two minds, go for it.

SmallTeapot

Picked up this speaker today in Currys for €59.99. Tried it out there this evening - dayum!! For such a small piece of kit, it packs a fair size punch, very impressive

ifeelstupid

Thanks OP. Mine arrived in post this morning - worked out at €54.63 with stg conversion. Just had a little play around with it there and very impressed by the sound.

yabadabado

How many watts is the speaker's output?

endacl

yabadabado wrote: »

How many watts is the speaker's output?

I believe Google knows.

yabadabado

endacl wrote: »

I believe Google knows.

Very helpful post.no need to be a sarky ****.
It's not mentioned on amazon so I thought a kind poster might help me out.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Looks to be 12 watts (2x6 ). Original model was 10 watts (2x5).

yabadabado

Anika Loud Pillar wrote: »

Looks to be 12 watts (2x6 ). Original model was 10 watts (2x5).

Cheers .thanks for the info.

WayneEnterprise

Just picked this up on amazon.co.uk for €49 delivered on an Amazon Warehouse Deal

KeRbDoG

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

Just picked this up on amazon.co.uk for €49 delivered on an Amazon Warehouse Deal

Thanks OP - I've just done the same for 2 of them

ThunbergsAreGo

Think i will pick one of these up at the weekend, looking for another bluetooth speaker

m4r10

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

Just picked this up on amazon.co.uk for €49 delivered on an Amazon Warehouse Deal

What was that on £? The cheapest I see is £35.49 used, while a new one is £39, which works out at €57.39? At that price I'm better off buying from Currys.

WayneEnterprise

m4r10 wrote: »

What was that on £? The cheapest I see is £35.49 used, while a new one is £39, which works out at €57.39? At that price I'm better off buying from Currys.

I think myself and one of the other guys on here got the last ones at £32.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

I should have added in my previous post - this speaker is excellent. It packs a fair punch for such a small device. Battery life is excellent. I've used other speakers like the JAM but this is far superior. Highly recommend it, especially at 50/60 EUR, well worth it.

yosser hughes

Collecting mine from my parcel motel locker after work. I'll report here with a mini-review

odckdo

Anika Loud Pillar wrote: »

Looks to be 12 watts (2x6 ). Original model was 10 watts (2x5).

Thanks OP I got one from Amazon as a birthday present for my young nephew.

As an alternative: I had a voucher for DID so picked up this Sony SRS-X2 last week for €70 and I find it good as it has 20 watts.
http://www.did.ie/sony-bluetooth-wireless-black-speaker-srsx2b-eu8-prd?referer=heystaks_search_results&position=11

yosser hughes

I just picked mine up . It's a good chunky piece of equipment. Reassuringly weighty if you know what I mean. I took it out of the box, turned it on and paired with my phone; all in a few seconds really.Turned on Spotify and played Chateau Lobby by Father John Misty and happy days!:D
Great sound, it really is.
It comes with a nice case as well; with various plugs for different countries. US/EURO etc..
I'm very pleased with myself anyway.
Thanks again OP for highlighting this. I can safely say it is,indeed, a bargain!

ThunbergsAreGo

Are these instore or online only?

m4r10

If any more praise is needed, I can vouch for the speaker! Amazing sound from such a small speaker, easily filling up the room. I guess next is me selling my Creative D100 that I picked with the help of Bargain alerts.

When will this hunt for new, better, etc. stop? I don't know if to thank or damn this Bargain alerts forum :rolleyes:

I guess I'll just say a big thanks!


PS. Do any of you know how a phone is charged from the speaker? I did read on the web that is possible, but no details are given.

Rojo

m4r10 wrote: »

If any more praise is needed, I can vouch for the speaker! Amazing sound from such a small speaker, easily filling up the room. I guess next is me selling my Creative D100 that I picked with the help of Bargain alerts.

When will this hunt for new, better, etc. stop? I don't know if to thank or damn this Bargain alerts forum :rolleyes:

I guess I'll just say a big thanks!


PS. Do any of you know how a phone is charged from the speaker? I did read on the web that is possible, but no details are given.

Plugging in a USB cable! ðŸ‘ðŸ»

CJmasgrande

Rojo wrote: »

Plugging in a USB cable! ðŸ‘ðŸ»

No a USB cable

ThunbergsAreGo

Fantastic device, thinking of picking up another!

Thanks OP

m4r10

Rojo wrote: »

Plugging in a USB cable! ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Thanks for the insightful opinion which I recon is based on the first-hand experience with the device.

Rojo

m4r10 wrote: »

Thanks for the insightful opinion which I recon is based on the first-hand experience with the device.

Apologies - my mistake. I misread a description of the device!

ThunbergsAreGo

Ended up persuading my dad he needed one

Was talking to the lads in the house, this isnt expected to go back up any time soon

cyberspi

Paid £35 for mine from the warehouse, it arrived yesterday and it's a dud It's not getting any power, turns on for a second and goes again. have tried a number of cables so it's not that. Raging because I've been after a bluetooth speaker for an age, was saving for the Bose mini but after seeing this bargain alert I jumped at it. They are gone back up to £59 now and I don't have the option to exchange only receive a refund.

evolutionqy7

cyberspi wrote: »

Paid £35 for mine from the warehouse, it arrived yesterday and it's a dud It's not getting any power, turns on for a second and goes again. have tried a number of cables so it's not that. Raging because I've been after a bluetooth speaker for an age, was saving for the Bose mini but after seeing this bargain alert I jumped at it. They are gone back up to £59 now and I don't have the option to exchange only receive a refund.

KitSound Hive Bluetooth Wireless Universal Portable Stereo Speaker with 3.5mm Jack Compatible with Smartphones,

Have a look at this little speaker. I got this probably 10 months ago. Great little speaker. Good battery life. The only downside it's not very good for movies as there's a low pitch buzzing noise at low volumes, but perfect for music.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AO23V0K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_c1lmvb1X0QV7Y

odckdo

cyberspi wrote: »

Paid £35 for mine from the warehouse, it arrived yesterday and it's a dud It's not getting any power, turns on for a second and goes again. have tried a number of cables so it's not that. Raging because I've been after a bluetooth speaker for an age, was saving for the Bose mini but after seeing this bargain alert I jumped at it. They are gone back up to £59 now and I don't have the option to exchange only receive a refund.

Did you chance your arm with customer service? I find sometimes sending an email stating your case (eg saving up, really wanted this make, etc) Amazon will go out of there way to help?

THRASHER73

cyberspi wrote: »

Paid £35 for mine from the warehouse, it arrived yesterday and it's a dud It's not getting any power, turns on for a second and goes again. have tried a number of cables so it's not that. Raging because I've been after a bluetooth speaker for an age, was saving for the Bose mini but after seeing this bargain alert I jumped at it. They are gone back up to £59 now and I don't have the option to exchange only receive a refund.

I got one in currys last week & it's a grand speaker for the €€. But I also have a Bose mini soundlink for the last 6 months and the sound from the Bose is as expected, far better. If I was you I'd take the refund & keep saving for the mini.

ahlookit

odckdo wrote: »

Did you chance your arm with customer service? I find sometimes sending an email stating your case (eg saving up, really wanted this make, etc) Amazon will go out of there way to help?

Or try a chat session with customer service. I've found them very helpful in the past, even for things that were out of warranty

SmallTeapot

cyberspi wrote: »

They are gone back up to £59 now and I don't have the option to exchange only receive a refund.

Go for the refund and buy in Currys - still 59.99 :pac:

BionicRasher

THRASHER73 wrote: »

I got one in currys last week & it's a grand speaker for the €€. But I also have a Bose mini soundlink for the last 6 months and the sound from the Bose is as expected, far better. If I was you I'd take the refund & keep saving for the mini.

All things considered the JBL is a far better bargain than the Bose would ever be in my opinion. Having played with both I preferred the JBL and its better features, seemed more robust too and much better price.
But if price is no object then the Bose would win

the_pod

Checked out the JBL in currys but got the Sony SRSX3 in the airport for €90 instead. Well worth it if you can stretch to it

cyberspi

Thanks to everyone who advised me to contact amazon for a 'chat' they have offered the refund on the dud and a price match on a new one

Zynks

I've been following this thread with interest even though I wasn't on the market for one of those speakers before - I just like clever gadgets.
Passing by Dixons in Gatwick earlier this week I had an episode of impulse buying when I saw the Flip 2 for £37 (€52). What a great little device!