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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 24 reviews

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Customers are positive about the sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity of the product. They appreciate the amazing sound from the speakers and the convenience of listening to music via Bluetooth. However, customers are negative about the alarm clock feature and the app dependency. Some customers have reported oversleeping when using the alarm clock, while others find the sound quality to be dependent on the app.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unbelievable sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was absolutely shocked at the wonderful sound that came out of such. Small unit. I use it in the backyard by the pool and it supersedes my prior speaker system. Thanks for a captivating sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    sounds great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    sounds great I enjoy it outside love listening to it while im working out or ironing my clothes love to hook up my blue tooth to it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice little speaker/charger for old iPod

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speaker/charger fits nicely on my kitchen counter. I can listen to music from my older iPod (has no Bluetooth) and downloaded books from my iPhone while I'm working in the kitchen. Sound quality not great, but good enough for my purposes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for kids

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's got Bluetooth, audio jack and apple port but no usb. When are these company's goin to think ahead. It is 2014

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Sounding Speakers, Alarm Clock - not so much

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality from the speakers is absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, I bought this primarily for an alarm clock. The first day I used it as an alarm clock I overslept. Why? The app has to be open and running for the alarm to work. The second day I overslept. Why? Not only does the app have to be running, but also you have to make sure the "auto off" function on the speaker dock is not in use. Too many hurdles for use as an alarm clock. Again, absolutely love the sound the speakers produce.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was expecting not the big thing... guess what? It is the big thing! Sounds amazing in my room, bass is the thing in this device. Good one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love this speaker, I can access it via Bluetooth or dock a device. I put it in the center of my home so I can listen to music from any room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used it primarily to play music from my iPhone. The sound quality and power made the experience very memorable while sharing it with friends when I first used it. Since then has made a great gift to my mom as she finds it easy to use, charging her iPhone and playing her music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Just OK

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it without noticing there was nos wireless connection so had to return it. Sound quality as tested was just ok, not for parties.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    In general good quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The device is good, and reasonable priced. The clock screen is too small, cannot be seen from 3 feet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice sound and value from JBL

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I needed for my iPod Touch. Terrific sound and a great value on BB.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Volume stuck.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No radio. Needed new iPod with app to do anything useful

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound from speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item was bought to modify daughters phone alarm since she is a heavy sleeper. This works perfect she has this on full blast and now is not late to school. Thank you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted an iPhone charger and clock for bedside. I got that plus incredible sound so I can listen to my music via Bluetooth. I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for iPhone 4 and 4s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great for those who listen to music from their iPhone 4s.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Classy device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this speaker doc with blue tooth. Sound quality is real and rich whether listening to music or a book.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Alarm function

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A great speaker with some issues

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got the JBL OnBeat aWake as a Bluetooth speaker for my iPod touch, I have never regretted that decision. The audio quality is nice and crisp, great bass that does not drown out the music, and it works with my Nokia Lumia 822. Sadly however there are some problems. First, the clock only resets when and iDevice is connected either through the dock or Bluetooth, so if you don't have an iDevice, you will not have the time. Second, the connection between devices will drop after a period of time so if you are using it as an alarm, look somewhere else. Besides thoughs two problems the OnBeat aWake is a great Bluetooth speaker to listen to music with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Alarm function

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    App needs work!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think I may have given this alarm clock a better review overall if it was not dependent on the free Ampup app for the alarm. This sound dock has great sound quality when using a docked device, in my case a iPhone 4s. However, I got this as a gift to use as an alarm clock and for that you need the app. The first night I used it the alarm didn't go off that morning, but I figured out I didn't have the settings correct in the app. Which is very important and not in the quick start guide they give you. So to get the results I wanted out of this alarm clock these are the settings I used. 1. download Ampup app from iTunes. 2. go to settings in app choose location. 3. add/edit alarm and turn on. 4. DISABLE AUTOLOCK ON. Very important if this off alarm wont sound. 5. click done in the right top corner. 6. Don't close the app, scroll over to the first screen on the app. It will eventually dim itself. If you do close the app or don't have these settings correct your device will simply vibrate once and give you a message on screen saying your alarm is sounding. If you happened to be awake to tap the message, then the alarm would then sound. That part is just an odd design. Overall I think this is a keeper, sound quality is good, shows me weather/events, and its and alarm clock/sound dock all in one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Alarm function, Bluetooth

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    A real dud

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this as a gift and was so disappointed. When I finally got it all set up, app downloaded and navigated, alarm set, and lullaby tunes picked out I connected it to bluetooth and listenend to music for a minute before turning in. I set the iphone on the dock and it told me the accessory wasn't supported. I had to delete the blue tooth to get the unit to recognize the phone. Then I couldn't get the lullaby to play because after research I learned it only plays on the solid black screen. I overslept because in the morning the alarm said it was going off but it did not. The weather display won't stay on my location. I don't want to know how the weather is in another state! When I get it to play music wirelessly it will be great for a little bit and then suddenly it turns off. I have to delete the blue tooth, turn the phone off and back on. Relaunch the bluetooth connection and the app and even then sometimes it just doesn't feel like playing. Unfortunately it's going back because as of now it's just an overpriced charger!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went to the best buy store looking for a compact speaker system for my iphone. I wasn't looking for anything fancy, all i wanted was a good sound, and after testing a few systems I found this unit had the best sound for the price and I love it is small, easy to carry. I haven't really tried the app so i can't talk about it. I found what I wanted, a small speaker system with an EXCELENT, AMAZING and POWERFUL sound. I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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