JBL Authentics 200 Smart Home Speaker with Built-In Wi-Fi and Music Streaming, Voice Assist and Bluetooth Connectivity, Retro Design in Black, UK Plug (Type G)
JBL Authentics 200 Smart Home Speaker with Built-In Wi-Fi and Music Streaming, Voice Assist and Bluetooth Connectivity, Retro Design in Black, UK Plug (Type G)
Next-Level Sound: Made with a pair of 25 mm tweeters, this speaker emphasises all the details in your songs with its powerful stereo sound – flawlessly clear audio filling any room in the house
Retro Design: Inspired by our classic JBL speakers, the retro style of the Authentics 200 suits any home with its premium aluminum frame, custom leather-like enclosure, and reimagined Quadrex grille
Easy Streaming: Take a call without stopping the tunes thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and music streaming services, with access to Spotify Connect, Airplay and more, along with simultaneous voice assist
Intuitive Technology: Automatic self-tuning optimises the room you are in and the Multi-room Play function allows you to connect two or more speakers – great for house party hosts and music fanatics alike
Items Delivered: 1 x JBL Authentics 200 smart home speaker, 1 x power cable, 1 x quick-start guide, 1 x safety sheet, 1 x warranty card; compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
9 reviews for JBL Authentics 200 Smart Home Speaker with Built-In Wi-Fi and Music Streaming, Voice Assist and Bluetooth Connectivity, Retro Design in Black, UK Plug (Type G)
Rated 5 out of 5
Jojo Martin –
The best device to listen all sorts of music, movies, etc. One of the best in the segment. However, it works only on AC power.
Rated 5 out of 5
Bill Dedman –
Wow! Love it. Now want bigger and louder. Great stuff. Excellent delivery.
Rated 5 out of 5
Cubester –
Rich, room-filling bass gives this speaker the hairs-on-end oomph I was after. The down-firing woofer on the underside delivers all the wub-wub & rumble you could hope for at this price point. I tried an Anker Soundcore Boom before I got this, and that sounded tinny by comparison. The mid-range and top-end are also well-balanced and crisp. The design is retro without being whimsical; the right balance of understated classic with modern touches – the proper turn-able volume/bass/treble controls on the top are pleasing to the touch. It’s heavy and solidly built and feels like it’ll last. You wouldn’t want to put it in your backpack for a picnic, but it’d fit easily enough in the boot of the car for days/evenings outside where you want a decent sound system. I keep it on my desk for wfh and carry it round the house when I want tunes while doing yoga, playing darts downstairs or cleaning my bike. I found the bluetooth/wifi connectivity easy to navigate, and use the JBL app to set custom equaliser levels (though you don’t have to bother with that if you just want to plug it in and play). It’s kinda mid-ranged price-wise – more than Soundcore but less than Sonos and I’d say it’s well worth the money. We have a Sonos in the kitchen and the sound quality of the JBL is at least as good.
Rated 4 out of 5
Brent –
Very pleased with the sound quality, decent bass depth for a speaker with no sub and nice response to tailoring bass,middle, treble settings (mid adjutstable in app only) depending on the requirements of the moment (reduce the bass late at night to stay on good terms with neighbours) . App is a bit sluggish at times and prone to lag or just unresponsiveness but at this price point the speaker itself more than makes it a good value addition to a music enthusiast and perfect present fo a young music fan who largely streams their fav sounds. Battery life seems decent and build quality is solid and convincing. On speaker controls could be better but easy to set through app once you get it’s attention. All in all good product at £300 or below subject to deals.
Rated 4 out of 5
Vitalie Popa –
It is a quality and aesthetically beautiful product, it has a quality sound and spectacular bass, but the soundstage is a little lacking in the middle, the battery could also be integrated with a longer duration than just 8 hours, otherwise it is quite good in retro style
Rated 5 out of 5
Kindle Customer –
This is an outstanding piece of kit. The sound is excellent, a really rich but balanced sound on classical, jazz and rock music. Lots of detail so piano comes over really well. It was easy to set up, working well with Spotify over WiFi. The icing on the cake; I can unplug it, and take it into the garden and enjoy good music there.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul Brown –
Bought this mainly as a music player in my kitchen. Thought it was a bit pricey but it has been reduced so took a chance and glad I did. I can plug my ancient Fiio mp3 player into the aux and works great. I can Bluetooth my phone and play music from Spotify. I can also ask Alexa to play music and (because that’s how I’ve set it up) Spotify on my phone is accessed via the Wi-Fi. I haven’t used an RJ45, although that is an option. The audio sounds great. The bass is full and the treble is adjustable on the JBL app (or the Alexa app if you access the JBL from there… I think). The instructions were basic but useful. No remote control, which might have been an option, but you can ask Alexa to turn it down. Also works with Google, although I haven’t tried that option. 100 watts. If that isn’t enough the Echo Studio might be more your thing at 300 watts. Personally this is way loud enough for my purposes. A sturdy carry handle if you want to move it around.
Rated 5 out of 5
Stefan –
After 5 months of usage I just want to say that the speaker is amazing. Very pretty on the shelf and pleasant sound.
I was sceptical about these kind of speakers but I highly recommend it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Musicfan –
I was torn between this and the Orange Box, which I loved, and wanted! But due to lack of availability, I kind of reluctantly bought the JBL Authentics 300.
I just wanted a speaker for the home. For me, I don’t need it to be a camping speaker, or a beach speaker. I wanted a great listening experience around the house, and I’d narrowed it down to these two speakers to fit that brief.
Initially I was disappointed, the box was noticeably damaged (I took photos of the damage, as I was so concerned), and at first glance the contents looked as though it had been re-packed, and therefore someone’s return. This had been an important speaker choice for me, and worrying about whether it was a repackaged return, took the initial edge off my purchase. I was paying for a brand new product after all.
But as I carefully unpacked the unit, I was comfortable that the speaker was still unused, with important protective wrapping still intact.
Every professional review I have read of this unit, all agree that it is very much a looker! And once it was fully unwrapped, I one hundred percent agree, the JBL Authentics 300 is a gorgeous speaker! It has elegance, class, heft, and everything about it says serious quality. And I have to admit, it looks better settled in the home than the Orange Box could ever have done (let’s face it I wouldn’t have bought the black version of the Orange Box! It’s just wrong!)
But I buy speakers for the sound quality. On first listen via Bluetooth, I wasn’t disappointed. The sound was as gorgeous as the aesthetics! Rich, clear and open. I took it all over the house in the next few days, and it sounded just as good. It made my Audio Pro C5A sound thin! So I was very VERY happy with my purchase.
After three days, I decided to listen through Wi-Fi via the JBL One app, rather than just Bluetooth. Linking to my Tidal account was easy, and from the first moment, my listening experience was transformed. My music was now even more rich, clear and open than before. I knew that Wi-Fi should offer sound quality improvements, but I’d had no idea how much better the sound would be!! I have a nice home hifi set up, Rega and Dali, and I know the JBL can never sound as good. But for the absolute convenience that streaming brings, especially via Tidal and Wi-Fi , I can see my Authentics 300 being my primary go-to listening of choice! (And of course the Orange Box doesn’t offer Wi-Fi connectivity.)
There may be a better sounding speaker out there, but you’d have to pay a lot more for it. And the Law of diminishing returns, and the imperfections of the human ear, means this will remain my perfect speaker. For what I’m prepared to pay, I know I will not find anything better than this gorgeous sounding speaker.
This is my sixth Bluetooth speaker, and although I love the others, not every album I listen to, sounds good on every speaker. As an example, the ‘wall of sound’ intensity of some Devin Townsend Project music is too much for some speakers. Not the JBL Authentics 300. It sounds fantastic. Everything does! I have not found any music that doesn’t sound fantastic on the JBL.
Despite having the edge taken off on arrival, I am totally thrilled with this fabulous speaker. In some reviews one or two ”expert critics” seem determined to find flaws, but I consider myself to be a serious listener, with very high standards when it comes to hifi, and I’m blown away by the JBL Authentics 300.
Jojo Martin –
The best device to listen all sorts of music, movies, etc. One of the best in the segment. However, it works only on AC power.
Bill Dedman –
Wow! Love it. Now want bigger and louder. Great stuff.
Excellent delivery.
Cubester –
Rich, room-filling bass gives this speaker the hairs-on-end oomph I was after. The down-firing woofer on the underside delivers all the wub-wub & rumble you could hope for at this price point. I tried an Anker Soundcore Boom before I got this, and that sounded tinny by comparison. The mid-range and top-end are also well-balanced and crisp. The design is retro without being whimsical; the right balance of understated classic with modern touches – the proper turn-able volume/bass/treble controls on the top are pleasing to the touch. It’s heavy and solidly built and feels like it’ll last. You wouldn’t want to put it in your backpack for a picnic, but it’d fit easily enough in the boot of the car for days/evenings outside where you want a decent sound system. I keep it on my desk for wfh and carry it round the house when I want tunes while doing yoga, playing darts downstairs or cleaning my bike. I found the bluetooth/wifi connectivity easy to navigate, and use the JBL app to set custom equaliser levels (though you don’t have to bother with that if you just want to plug it in and play). It’s kinda mid-ranged price-wise – more than Soundcore but less than Sonos and I’d say it’s well worth the money. We have a Sonos in the kitchen and the sound quality of the JBL is at least as good.
Brent –
Very pleased with the sound quality, decent bass depth for a speaker with no sub and nice response to tailoring bass,middle, treble settings (mid adjutstable in app only) depending on the requirements of the moment (reduce the bass late at night to stay on good terms with neighbours) . App is a bit sluggish at times and prone to lag or just unresponsiveness but at this price point the speaker itself more than makes it a good value addition to a music enthusiast and perfect present fo a young music fan who largely streams their fav sounds. Battery life seems decent and build quality is solid and convincing. On speaker controls could be better but easy to set through app once you get it’s attention. All in all good product at £300 or below subject to deals.
Vitalie Popa –
It is a quality and aesthetically beautiful product, it has a quality sound and spectacular bass, but the soundstage is a little lacking in the middle, the battery could also be integrated with a longer duration than just 8 hours, otherwise it is quite good in retro style
Kindle Customer –
This is an outstanding piece of kit. The sound is excellent, a really rich but balanced sound on classical, jazz and rock music. Lots of detail so piano comes over really well. It was easy to set up, working well with Spotify over WiFi. The icing on the cake; I can unplug it, and take it into the garden and enjoy good music there.
Paul Brown –
Bought this mainly as a music player in my kitchen. Thought it was a bit pricey but it has been reduced so took a chance and glad I did. I can plug my ancient Fiio mp3 player into the aux and works great. I can Bluetooth my phone and play music from Spotify. I can also ask Alexa to play music and (because that’s how I’ve set it up) Spotify on my phone is accessed via the Wi-Fi. I haven’t used an RJ45, although that is an option. The audio sounds great. The bass is full and the treble is adjustable on the JBL app (or the Alexa app if you access the JBL from there… I think). The instructions were basic but useful. No remote control, which might have been an option, but you can ask Alexa to turn it down. Also works with Google, although I haven’t tried that option. 100 watts. If that isn’t enough the Echo Studio might be more your thing at 300 watts. Personally this is way loud enough for my purposes. A sturdy carry handle if you want to move it around.
Stefan –
After 5 months of usage I just want to say that the speaker is amazing. Very pretty on the shelf and pleasant sound.
I was sceptical about these kind of speakers but I highly recommend it.
Musicfan –
I was torn between this and the Orange Box, which I loved, and wanted! But due to lack of availability, I kind of reluctantly bought the JBL Authentics 300.
I just wanted a speaker for the home. For me, I don’t need it to be a camping speaker, or a beach speaker. I wanted a great listening experience around the house, and I’d narrowed it down to these two speakers to fit that brief.
Initially I was disappointed, the box was noticeably damaged (I took photos of the damage, as I was so concerned), and at first glance the contents looked as though it had been re-packed, and therefore someone’s return. This had been an important speaker choice for me, and worrying about whether it was a repackaged return, took the initial edge off my purchase. I was paying for a brand new product after all.
But as I carefully unpacked the unit, I was comfortable that the speaker was still unused, with important protective wrapping still intact.
Every professional review I have read of this unit, all agree that it is very much a looker! And once it was fully unwrapped, I one hundred percent agree, the JBL Authentics 300 is a gorgeous speaker! It has elegance, class, heft, and everything about it says serious quality. And I have to admit, it looks better settled in the home than the Orange Box could ever have done (let’s face it I wouldn’t have bought the black version of the Orange Box! It’s just wrong!)
But I buy speakers for the sound quality. On first listen via Bluetooth, I wasn’t disappointed. The sound was as gorgeous as the aesthetics! Rich, clear and open. I took it all over the house in the next few days, and it sounded just as good. It made my Audio Pro C5A sound thin! So I was very VERY happy with my purchase.
After three days, I decided to listen through Wi-Fi via the JBL One app, rather than just Bluetooth. Linking to my Tidal account was easy, and from the first moment, my listening experience was transformed. My music was now even more rich, clear and open than before. I knew that Wi-Fi should offer sound quality improvements, but I’d had no idea how much better the sound would be!! I have a nice home hifi set up, Rega and Dali, and I know the JBL can never sound as good. But for the absolute convenience that streaming brings, especially via Tidal and Wi-Fi , I can see my Authentics 300 being my primary go-to listening of choice! (And of course the Orange Box doesn’t offer Wi-Fi connectivity.)
There may be a better sounding speaker out there, but you’d have to pay a lot more for it. And the Law of diminishing returns, and the imperfections of the human ear, means this will remain my perfect speaker. For what I’m prepared to pay, I know I will not find anything better than this gorgeous sounding speaker.
This is my sixth Bluetooth speaker, and although I love the others, not every album I listen to, sounds good on every speaker. As an example, the ‘wall of sound’ intensity of some Devin Townsend Project music is too much for some speakers. Not the JBL Authentics 300. It sounds fantastic. Everything does! I have not found any music that doesn’t sound fantastic on the JBL.
Despite having the edge taken off on arrival, I am totally thrilled with this fabulous speaker. In some reviews one or two ”expert critics” seem determined to find flaws, but I consider myself to be a serious listener, with very high standards when it comes to hifi, and I’m blown away by the JBL Authentics 300.
Have no hesitation, just buy and enjoy!