JBL Xtreme 5 review: Bigger, louder, and redesigned where it counts

SoundGuys·May 2

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The JBL Xtreme 5 has been released, featuring a redesign and improvements in size and loudness. The new speaker has been compared to its predecessor, the JBL Xtreme 4, with some outlets evaluating whether the upgrade is worth the cost. The JBL Xtreme 5 is part of a larger lineup of new portable speakers from JBL, which also includes the JBL Go 5.

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