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JBL’s 100W portable Bluetooth has a nice discount today

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The Super Bowl is only a few days away now, which means we can expect to see plenty of last-minute sales on TVs, soundbars, and other home theater gear. But if you want to treat your Super Bowl party guests to an evening of immersive audio they’ll never forget, you’ll want to have a solid Bluetooth speaker lying around. Fortunately, we came across a great sale while vetting through Bluetooth speaker deals:

For a limited time, when you purchase the JBL Partybox Encore Essential through Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and a handful of other retailers, you’ll only pay $250. The full MSRP on this model is $300.

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Why you should buy the JBL Partybox Encore Essential

Nothing says “party” like a 100W speaker with a built-in, customizable RGB light show! The JBL Partybox Encore Essential delivers bold, bass-forward audio and can fill up most medium listening spaces with sound. It performs well both indoors and outdoors, too, and thanks to its IPX4 IP rating, you won’t have to worry about an accidental beverage spill putting an end to your tunes. The tough chassis also features a built-in carrying handle for seamless A-to-B portability.

On a full charge, you can expect up to six hours of playtime from the Partybox Encore Essential, so you shouldn’t have to worry about recharging before your Super Bowl shindig is over (actual battery performance will vary based on volume level, EQ settings, etc.).

We also recommend downloading the JBL Partybox app, which allows you to pair two Partybox speakers together for an even bigger soundstage. The app also provides audio customization tools and a handful of other settings.

It’s hard to say how long this discount is going to stick around, so today might be the best (and last) day to take advantage of this offer. Take $50 off the JBL Partybox Encore Essential when you purchase today. We also recommend having a look at our roundups of the best Amazon deals and the best Walmart deals for even more markdowns on top-rated Bluetooth speakers.

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Michael Bizzaco
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Michael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home…
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