Use the mic and guitar inputs to show off your stage presence.
Do You Need the PartyBox to Have a Party?
There are Bluetooth speakers and then there are Bluetooth speakers.
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Its primary qualification for being invited to a party is its sheer size and volume of output.
Its over two feet tall and weighs around 35 pounds.
Thats why it has wheels built into its base.
Powerful JBL Pro Sound and big thumping bass fill a wide soundstage and get the crowd moving, while their eyes are delighted by an adaptive lightshow of swirling starry lights, cool light trails, and amazing strobe effects synced to your beat. Use the mic and guitar inputs to show off your stage presence.
I had no problem rolling it around and then lifting it into the trunk of my SUV.
I wouldnt attempt to carry it much more than that, however.
The Stage 320 has an output power of 240W, using two 6.5-inch woofers and two 25mm dome tweeters.
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Simply put, the speaker gets loud.
I feel confident in saying that the PartyBox Stage 320 could cover any house party.
As long as a single speaker will do, it should be able to do it.
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(Although I didnt get a chance to test that configuration with this product.)
Beyond being defined by their size and volume output, party speakers are largely defined by their flashing lights.
The Stage 320 has three different lighting areas that can dance to the beat of the music.
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Its cool to see the lights, but Im more bullish on a speakers inputs.
The inputs can also be used with wireless mics that have compatible adapters.
I was able to test theJBL PartyBox Wireless Micwhich comes with a wireless adapter and two microphones.
(The mics synced instantly with the push of a button and I never experienced any wireless interference.
They were dead simple to use and had excellent fidelity.
I loved using them.)
I found it interesting that the speaker had a removable battery.
I found it a little tricky to turn the knocks to a specific level, however.
That nuance aside, the knobs were easy to turn and worked well.
Although I felt embarrassed belting out some songs on the speaker, it did its job perfectly.
The music was booming while my vocals were painfully clear.
Performing karaoke in a big venue is a legitimate use of the Stage 320 speaker.
But its not just singing.
This would be great for a solo artist with a guitar and microphonehence the Stage name.
Also on the top of the unit are sound effect buttons.
So if youre into some gimmicky effects then the Stage 320 has you covered.
My kids really liked pressing these buttons, but I couldnt imagine using them in a real party setting.
Should You Buy the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 Speaker?
It feels a little obvious to say, but theJBL PartyBox Stage 320is a serious speaker.
A fun one, but its still all business.
Overall, Im bullish on the Stage 320.
It has a healthy amount of features with good access to physical controls.
But importantly, it just rocked.
Its loud and powerful but still sounded crisp and clear.
It could be a workhorse for you.
