As someone who's replaced the battery of my beloved 9 yr old Flip 3 (still working), my advice is the same as the others: get a new one.
I've had 2 JBL Go 1s, and 1 Go 2. That static is probably from a cracked rubber ring around the speaker cone. You can open up the Go 2 and repair that with tape, but at this stage it will just crack again at another place. Replacing the driver/cone is too much of a hassle.
In my experience, a JBL Go lasts 4-5 yrs. So yours has had a great run.
I see you don't like any bass/mid thump? But need a clear sounding one? Look for JBL go 1 or 2 those models really have little to no bass at all but sounds really clear. Latest iteration of them sounds fuller and better but for your needs and wants I'm sure it will not satisfy you.
The best I’ve had is the Sony SRS-X5. But I should also admit I haven’t needed to shop for Bluetooth speakers since I’ve bought it 8+ years ago, so I have no idea really.
I do have a UE Roll and a JBL Go and Go 2, but they aren’t comparable. They are in a different class altogether.
I have an old man named JBL GO2 and I finally wanted to change it already. It's time for him to retire, he served me faithfully for 5-6 years.
Right now, I have these options to choose from:
1. Soundcore motion plus ($68)
2. JBL Flip 6 ($82)
3. JBL Flip 7 ($105)
4. JBL Charge 5 ($115).
I think we should take Soundcore because it's stereo and everyone praises its sound. It's also the cheapest. How do you think to take it in 2026? Is she old? Is she really good?
I listen 99% of the time at home. Genres of music rock, folk, indie, country, jazz, soul
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