JBL PartyBox Encore 2 – Overview

The JBL PartyBox Encore 2 is a portable party speaker that delivers strong, detailed sound with user-friendly features and robust connectivity. Designed for events, home entertainment, and karaoke use, it combines reliable performance with practical portability.

Sound Quality

Equipped with a 5.25-inch woofer and two 1-inch dome tweeters, the PartyBox Encore 2 outputs 100W RMS of audio. The speaker delivers a wide frequency response from 40Hz to 20kHz, producing clear highs and impactful low-end. With a signal-to-noise ratio of over 80dB, it maintains clean audio even at higher volumes.

Wireless Microphone

Included with the speaker is a rechargeable wireless microphone that offers up to 10 hours of usage. It operates on a 2400–2480MHz frequency band with a working range of up to 30 meters. The mic is well-suited for karaoke, announcements, and small performances, with a frequency response of 50Hz to 15kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 59dBA.

Battery and Charging

The speaker features a built-in 7.4V/4722mAh lithium-ion battery, offering up to 15 hours of music playback per charge (depending on volume and content). Full charging takes less than 3.5 hours. There is also a USB charge-out function (11V/2A max) to power other devices when the speaker is off.

Connectivity and Input Options

PartyBox Encore 2 supports Bluetooth® 5.4 with stable wireless streaming. Supported Bluetooth profiles include A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, TMAP 1.0, and PBP 1.0. Wired inputs include AUX-in, mic-in, and guitar-in, with input sensitivities of 370mV, 20mV, and 100mV respectively. The speaker also supports USB playback of MP3, WAV, WMA, and FLAC formats (FLAC not supported on EMEA SKU). File systems supported via USB include FAT16 and FAT32.

Design and Portability

The PartyBox Encore 2 measures 319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm and weighs 6.4 kg. It is compact enough for easy transport yet durable enough for regular use. The speaker features dynamic light effects that sync with the music to enhance the atmosphere during playback.