Some time ago, we once discussed a problem: is it difficult to buy a Bluetooth speaker now? After some discussion, we found that the answer to this question is quite Schrödinger: it is difficult to say, now there are hundreds of products on the e-commerce platform; it is easy to say, when we buy, the eyes seem to be on some specific products. How did Schrödinger's answer come about?
Tracing back to the source, we believe that although mass consumers have begun to pursue the quality of audio products as they become accustomed to listening to high-profile streaming music, the depth of understanding is still shallow compared to other brand digital products. In such a situation, some products that already have a reputation are more likely to become everyone's inertial choice.
For example, if you need a Bluetooth speaker with a "big voice + waterproof shoulder drop", then in the case of a search, consumers can easily be directed to the JBL FLIP series. For a long time, JBL FLIP series with a high degree of protection and reasonable structural design, has been positioned as a suitable for outdoor use of Bluetooth speaker products. Having said that, JBL has not stopped evolving this series, so can the recently launched JBL FLIP6 Music Kaleidoscope VI (hereinafter referred to as FLIP6) be able to continue to eat with this "fresh move" through details upgrades?
It seems that there is not much change, but it is changing everywhere
If you have a certain understanding of the evolution of the JBL FLIP series of products, at first glance you will find that the form of FLIP6 is no different from the previous generation of products - the same cylindrical fuselage, the same speaker on both sides of the silicone made of anti-drop cushioning structure, the same raised buttons on the side of the fuselage operation layout design, meaning that FLIP6 also has the advantages of outdoor use. However, we often say that "the devil is hidden in the details", flip 6 this looks similar fuselage, but there is a clear upgrade.
First of all, the three circumferences of flip6 are 178x68x72mm, which is smaller than the 181x69x74mm of FLIP5. Don't underestimate this lost change, FLIP6 and FLIP5 have built-in 4800mAh capacity lithium-ion polymer batteries, and the official claim can also achieve 12 hours of battery life. These changes meant that JBL needed to optimize the tuning of FLIP6. What kind of sound quality changes will this bring? We will share this with you in the subjective listening section later.
Secondly, FLIP6 achieves the IP67 protection level, which is a great improvement compared to the IPX7 protection level achieved by FLIP5. From X to 6, this means that the new FLIP6 is completely protected from solid foreign matter and dust. Friends who want to bring their speakers to camping camps or even beachside, FLIP6 will be a safer choice.
Looking closely at FLIP6, we can also see two detail changes. First of all, the front and sides of the fuselage have a large metal logo, which has a higher brand identity than the previous generation of products. Secondly, the mesh surface of the fuselage surface has also been replaced from plastic material to fabric material, which not only helps FLIP6 to achieve ip67 protection level, but also has a certain impact on sound performance.
Now that we've mentioned sound performance, let's take a look at the sound architecture of FLIP6. Compared with the previous generation of products, flip6's official information gives its sound configuration in detail. The FLIP6 introduces a dome tweeter with a unit diameter of 16mm while using track-type speakers. The addition of this dome tweeter will obviously make the sound style of the FLIP6 clearly different from the comparison of previous products.
In addition, the FLIP6 is equipped with two passive radiators optimized for thicker bass, which is better when played outdoors. In order to take full advantage of the hardware structure, the HARMAN acoustic team behind JBL retuned the sound based on the new tweeter. Officially, the sound performance of FLIP6 will be more balanced than that of previous products, which undoubtedly makes people look forward to its performance. In order to further ensure the sound quality, FLIP6 uses the Bluetooth 5.1 transmission protocol, which is also a fairly mainstream practice.
Finally, let's look at the interface of FLIP6, which also uses the current mainstream USB Type-C interface, the difference is that this interface contains short-circuit protection alarm function. If there are components around the interface of the FLIP6 that can cause a short circuit, such as moisture, flip6 will sound an alarm when the power supply is connected to avoid danger.
I love it when I use it
From the perspective of design, JBL FLIP6 Bluetooth speaker has carried out a lot of optimization while maintaining the past "tough guy" structure, hoping to send you a better experience. We recommend that if you get started with FLIP6, it is necessary to install JBL Portable on your mobile phone before using it. This app will take full advantage of the features of FLIP6.
After experiencing the features of JBL Portable, we will introduce the sound quality performance of FLIP6 next. We've tried flip 5 before and we've been impressed by its energy-packed sound. This time to experience FLIP6, we can still feel the sense of energy, but THE three-frequency performance of FLIP6, compared with FLIP5, has changed more obviously.
In order to ensure the effect when used outdoors, the energy sense of the FLIP series products has always been sufficient, so we can see that the FLIP6 has a 16mm dome tweeter built-in. In the actual experience, this dome tweeter has indeed brought about a big change.
Overall, FLIP6 is still a sound that is more inclined to the low and medium frequencies to render the sense of atmosphere, but this time, its vocal line sense is obviously clearer, under the careful tuning of harman acoustic team, FLIP6 is no longer a "bias" focusing on dance music/rock music, it can control the style of music significantly increased, even in some simple instrumentation of folk songs to pop music, it can deliver a pleasing performance.
This change in sound style means that the FLIP6 is not only suitable for outdoor use, but even in smaller rooms, it can show a smooth sound performance. Flip6's performance can be said to be satisfactory.
PConline Review Room Summary
Targeted design details improvement, easy to use and interesting supporting APP, in contrast to the wider range of sound performance, FLIP6 performance is obviously more versatile. Because of these changes, flip6's inheritance of "loud voice + waterproof carrying" is fresh, and now it will be more valuable. Happily, the price of FLIP6 is still similar to the previous generation of products, maintaining a price of 1,000 yuan. If you want to buy a "big and complete" Bluetooth speaker product, then the JBL FLIP6 Bluetooth speaker is a convincing choice.