Clip 3

As others mentioned, latency is a bitch. You can still buy the older generation JBL speakers for now, I just picked up a second Clip 3 - which still has an Aux-in and doesn't (noticeably) suffer from latency or extensive signal processing. I use them together for my micro setup (with a TRS>dual TS splitter) to get a stereo image. Low end is indeed lacking, but still pretty decent for their size. I mentioned it elsewhere yesterday, but the Boss Cube Street Mini is great for keyboards, and it's portable & battery powered. Has a dedicated (non-guitar) instrument channel with a clean signal, and no latency. You can save a few bucks and get the Headrush Go FRFR amp instead, but I think that's a little bit bulkier.

get him a clip 3 or go 3

Bears Pill rocks pretty well. I been carrying a JBL clip 3 for years. Pretty good speaker. Instantly connects to phones so that’s a bonus

I have two JBLs, the Clip 3 and the Charge 3, and they both fuckin smack. Had em both for a few years with absolutely zero issues. I've taken them on "camping trips" when I was in the Army and they are pretty resilient.

For fun get these and swap out the speakers , super easy QFX PBX-61081BT/RD Portable Bluetooth Party SpeakerQFX PBX-61081BT/RD Portable Bluetooth Party… they connect to each other also I have two Jbl 110 party boxes very nice in sync 1 cammo Jbl boombox 2 very not bass loud for the money but waterproof handle easy to transport long battery Jbl clip 3. No bass great for golf quick music etc Dewalt clip on speaker is great for golf or sticking to something for some tunes while working

It does, lots of people have agreed that the 3 has had the best sound quality of the line

3, best bass sound I've ever heard from a speaker

I wonder what is the best JBL with superb sound that doesn't bust a hole in your wallet? I've only been using the JBL clips, mostly because I love the whole caribeaner design, but I want something louder and punchier. I've been thinking should I get a flip, a charge, a boombox, and do the generations play an important role?

Yeah, it definitely would. It would be cool to have a clip and a charge, since the clip has treated me well for small wearable all around outdoor use. Thanks for the input, I'm thinking I'll get a charge 6