Compact JBL GO Bluetooth Speaker

A friend of mine introduced me to the JBL GO bluetooth speaker while on vacation this summer and I was pleasantly surprised by its performance and looks. Keep in mind this is a micro speaker so don’t expect a ton of bass. Its compact rectangular shape (8.3 x 6.8 x 3.1 cm) is feather light weighing only a 132 grams, it will easily fit into a pocket given you’re not wearing extra skinny jeans. The design is nice and simple with a range of 8 colours which you can choose from. Playing music or talking hands free is a seamless process connecting your bluetooth with your phone or tablet. There is also a cable input which is always good to have as an option. Given its size with up to 5 hours autonomy, I was impressed by how loud and clear the sound was. It also stood the outdoor test where the music can carry through from a distance. When in hand it has a rather nice feel with a soft touch. And while I usually carry around my Bose Soundlink when I travel, I find the JBL Go a more convenient option for small trips as it is lighter to carry. It is perfect as a spare speaker that won’t weigh you down and that you can easily throw in a bag and take out for a picnic, by the pool or at the beach without second thought. Price: $39. BUY

Did you know: Bluetooth is Named after a Viking. Jim Kardach had been reading “The Long Ships”, by Frans G. Bengtsson, which is set in the Viking Age and includes Harald “Blåtand” Gormsson, King of Denmark and Norway. The Anglicised version of Harald “Blåtand” is Harald Bluetooth. (source)

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