Who said Vinyl Records and players are a dying industry?
It’s time to bring out all your Dad’s favorite collection as JBL Spinner BT and JBL Authentics 300 bring back life into Vinyl Records that you have collected all through out time. Announced and launched last year, one of the leading brands in the audiosphere both for consumer and pro, JBL has revolutionized the way we listen to music. For audiophiles like me, JBL has been my top of mind for home music, and even for travel when you want peace and quiet with JBL’s Adaptive Noise Cancellation bluetooth earphones and headphones.
Last Quarter of 2023, the JBL Authentics bluetooth speaker was announced. Comprising of 3 models, the Authentics 200, 300 and 500. The JBL Authentics 500 has been awarded as Best of Innovation Award at the recently concluded Consumer Expo Show 2024 in Las Vegas.
What makes the JBL Authentics and the JBL Spinner BT unique?
JBL has really mastered and harnessed the power of the Bluetooth Technology. In my experience in setting up the JBL Spinner BT for the first time was under 6 minutes only. Meaning you don’t need special tools like screwdrivers, and the clutter of wires and cables to be able to use this amazing new device from JBL.
And to note, it easily paired with the JBL Authentics 300 without using any other device to make it happen. Yes, the JBL Authentics is auto-aware that there is a JBL Spinner BT in its environment and it was able to pair and connect with each other easily.
Design and Build of the JBL Authentics 300
The JBL Authentics 300 is housed in rectangular body covered with black leather and silver gold trimmings, Its top side houses 3 big black knobs that gives it a retro look, just like what an old FM Radio would look like. There are also 3 small transparent buttons on the mid center left side of the top area, that show a gold silver just like the handle and front trimming that accent the almost all black desing. The 3 switches are the bluetooth, power button and a heart, that illuminate and blink when the power is turned on
It also comes with a metallic handle covered in leather that gives you that classic retro look, simplicity at its best! Now, you can bring your Authentics 300 anywhere you go! For me, it looks like it was inspired from those carry boxes of handicrafts men.
The front is designed with square tiles made from a soft fabric shielding the hard steel front grill, which protects the two 25mm tweeter amplifiers and a full range 5.25 inch speaker at the bottom, where the air outlet is located that gives the JBL Authentics 300 a down blast very rich bass sound. It is best to position the bluetooth speaker on the floor and beside a wall to give that full acoustic sound effect. Total speaker power output (Max @ THD 1%): 100W Transducer: 2 x 25mm tweeter + 5.25” woofer.
The back part comes with a RJ-45 LAN port, a micro aux jack, a USB-C port, and port for the power cord which is the usual 2 small rounded C7 plug to CEE7. There are actually 3 cords that come with the standard packing list.
The JBL Authentics 300 is built-in with a 4800 mah powerbank that gives you upto 8 hours of music. You can stream music via bluetooth or built-in WiFi. It’s no brainer to use this with the JBL Spinner BT as it pairs so easily in just a matter of seconds.
Design and build of the JBL Spinner BT
Pair this awesome devices using the latest technology, the Bluetooth APTX-HD. Pair it with a JBL Authentics speaker, or the JBL Headphones, now you can reminisce that Vinyl playing with your dad, while you were young.
Imagine having a Turntable without the need of an amplifier and away from all the cable clutter. The JBL Spinner BT makes it easy for you to setup and get ready to go. No wires, no screws, everything was really thought of, and simplifying the setup, with the arm, the needle and the counterweight in just 2 easy steps.
The turntable is made of die-cast aluminum, making it light and sturdy. that has a rubber roller instead of the traditional gear and wheel type. There are 4 stands that move and adjust depending on the surface that you put your JBL Spinner BT. There are 2 speed selections, 33 and 45 rpm.
The JBL Spinner BT is powered with a 220VAC to 12VDC power adaptor with different plugs compatible for use in any region. The ports on the back are as follows: 1x Stereo (RCA) pair, 12V DC 1A port,
Designed in almost black, the total weight of the Spinner BT is only 5.3 kgs. Thus, making it an easy option for hand-carry. The plastic cover is an easy snap on, snap off as well.
Bottomline, the JBL Spinner BT is an amazing new device that brings both the classic and old feel, but an amazing state of the art sound like what every JBL device should be. It has exceeded my expectations. The fear of not being able to make it work was easily gone when i opened the box. Everything was a screw-type snap-on.
To prove its authenticity, here are the unboxing videos of the JBL Spinner BT and the JBL Authentics 300 on my youtube page. It’s a simple step by step guide on how to setup, install and make it work.
