Backyard Cinema · JBL
JBL PartyBox series
Big party speakers with serious volume and light shows.
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JBL PartyBox series at a glance
What we like
- Fills a large yard with sound
- Many models have lights and microphone or instrument inputs
- Great for bigger gatherings and karaoke
Trade-offs
- Large, heavy and expensive
- Weather protection varies by model, so check the rating
- Overkill for a quiet movie night
- Best for
- Big backyard parties and a loud outdoor movie crowd.
- Skip it if
- You have a small patio or close neighbors.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best for big parties
Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers
Big, loud and often equipped with lights and a mic input. It is heavy and pricey, weather protection varies by model, and it is overkill for a quiet movie night.
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