JBL Horizon: Overview Skilled Speaker
JBL introduced an unusual audio device in this year,
Multi-sensory alarm clock with LED ambient light, Room-filling JBL stereo sound,
Bluetooth streaming, USB charging, Compact, attractive design.
USB-connectors are only used to charge the device, playback is not supported from USB-drive.
What’s in the box:
- 1 x JBL Horizon
- 1 x Power adaptor (13V 2.2A) with
- Exchangeable plugs
- 1 x FM antenna
- 1 x Quick-start Guide
- 1 x Safety sheet
Outer appearance
Attractive design, combined with high-quality assembly. Mirrored center speaker that performs the function of the display, speaker frames, covered with a mesh cloth. The body is made of plastic with a soft-touch coating, the buttons are hidden under the material. The rear panel is a LED-lamp that lights up when the alarm, it also can be forced.
Connectors are placed following below :
- Supply voltage;
- Audio jack 3.5 mm;
- Connector for FM-antenna.
Also, you will find two keys at the bottom, that are responsible for setting the time.
Connectors located just two USB, which can be used to charge mobile phones and other gadgets.
Display is clear even to a remote distance in the room, with a nice blue tint. JBL Horizon is available in two colors: black and white.
Management and use
The control buttons are located on top. A little disappointed lack of recent lighting, sometimes had to search for them by touch. SNOOZE / LIGHT large button for a quick turn off the alarm and control lamp. Placed parallel to the embossed navigation buttons, rewind and confirm. No small button marked with Bluetooth, with which you can switch to playback audio from your mobile device.
- Audio jack 3.5 mm (AUX-IN);
- FM-radio (5 stations can be stored in memory);
- Bluetooth (with any compatible device).
Sound quality
I would like to work under the sound of JBL Horizon include audio or a fairy tale for the baby, but no more.
Results
Average sound quality is compensated by the presence of options, such as alarm clock, lamp, FM-radio, two USB connector to charge external devices can connect your mobile device through the audio and music streaming via Bluetooth.I would have bought this unit because of a combination of functionality. It so happened that recently even been searching for such a device.