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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 vs JBL Xtreme 5
Product A: Harman Kardon
54 of 96 known
Change Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9
Product B: JBL
66 of 96 known
Change JBL Xtreme 5
45 of 87 fields differ
- 26 different values
- 19 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 22 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Playback time (claimed)A: 8hB: 24hJBL is 3 times higher.
- Rated audio powerA: 50WB: 90WJBL is 40 W higher.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 50HzB: 40HzJBL is 10 Hz lower.
- Charging timeLower is betterA: 4hB: 3.5hJBL is 0.5 h lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AHarman Kardon: 289.2 × 287.5 mm
- BJBL: 346 × 165 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
HKOS9BLKEP, HKOS9GRYEP, HKOS9BLKAM8Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-portable-speakerRead 16 October 2026Manufacturer code HKOS9GRYEP, the grey EU item.9Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-speakerRead 16 October 2026Manufacturer code HKOS9BLKEP, the black EU item.10Retailer pageep-online.ch/catv/de/p/1475591/onyx-studio-9Read 16 October 2026HKOS9GRYEP.11Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-portable-wireless-speaker-bluetooth-blackRead 16 October 2026Listing gives model and part number HKOS9BLKAM, the Americas black item.
GTIN / EAN
1200130014116, 12001300182378Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-portable-speakerRead 16 October 2026Listing gives EAN 1200130018237 for HKOS9GRYEP. The ep-online listing gives the same code.9Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-speakerRead 16 October 2026Listing gives EAN 1200130014116 for HKOS9BLKEP. The ep-online listing gives the same code.10Retailer pageep-online.ch/catv/de/p/1475591/onyx-studio-9Read 16 October 2026Swiss listing for HKOS9GRYEP gives EAN 1200130018237 and net weight 3.33 kg.
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Classic Black, Stone Grey3Press releasenews.harmankardon.com/en-GB/245491-harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-combines-timeless-design-with-innovative-new-featuresRead 16 October 2026Available in Classic Black and Stone Grey. UK press release dated 6 January 2025 with UK availability from February 2025 at 229.99 GBP.4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202410/31/61425.htmlRead 16 October 2026Japan sells it in Classic Black and Light Grey.
Speaker type
Audio
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Audio channels
Audio drivers
AHarman Kardon Onyx Studio 9
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 1 | 120 |
| Tweeter | 3 | 20 |
BJBL Xtreme 5
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Rated power per driver (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 1 | Not available | 60 |
| Tweeter | 2 | 20 | 15 |
Rated audio power
90W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stored battery-mode total 90 W is explicitly reported in the actual SoundGuys review. Own maker battery-mode RMS ratings, one 60 W woofer and two 15 W tweeters, corroborate that total. This is not peak power or mains-mode output.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact actual review explicitly reports 90 W output on battery for Xtreme 5, as stated hardware audio power rather than a reviewer power measurement. Manufacturer component RMS ratings corroborate the reported total.
Rated audio power on mains
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130W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stored plugged-in total 130 W is explicitly reported in the actual SoundGuys review. Own maker AC-mode RMS ratings, one 90 W woofer and two 20 W tweeters, corroborate that total. Current QSG requires an 80 W JBL PD adapter for these AC audio ratings. This is not wall consumption or a battery charging-power claim.3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026English technical-table footnote: AC audio ratings apply when used with an 80 W JBL PD adapter. That condition is not transferred to battery-mode ratings or assumed to describe a measured charge rate.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact actual review explicitly reports 130 W output plugged in for Xtreme 5. Manufacturer component RMS ratings corroborate the reported total, and own QSG supplies the 80 W JBL PD adapter condition.
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Adjustable equalizer
Equalizer bands
71Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Seven-band EQ. Do not count lighting themes or fixed sound presets.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual app review explicitly identifies seven-band adjustable EQ.
Automatic sound adjustment
Sound modes
Signature Sound, Vocal, Energetic, Chill5Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-reviewRead 16 October 2026App listening presets: Signature Sound, Vocal, Energetic, Chill and Customize. Customize is the manual EQ and is not stored as a mode.12Reviewcellphones.com.vn/sforum/danh-gia-harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9Read 16 October 2026Review lists the same app presets: Signature Sound, Vocal, Energetic, Chill.
Smart EQ Mode, Playtime Boost1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Smart EQ Mode and Playtime Boost. No unverified preset names are added.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly explains Playtime Boost reduces bass to extend runtime.
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Two Onyx Studio 9 speakers can be paired wirelessly for a wider stereo soundstage.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 16 October 2026Stereo boost pairing section: pair for left and right channels, with swap and unpair steps.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker supports two compatible speakers in stereo. Actual review specifically describes two identical Xtreme 5 units for stereo pairing through JBL Portable.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026App supports two identical Xtreme 5 units for true stereo performance. No Xtreme 4 pairing compatibility is inferred.
Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Multi-speaker connection by Auracast with two or more Harman Kardon speakers or compatible speakers from other brands. The sheet says as many speakers as you want, with no number.3Press releasenews.harmankardon.com/en-GB/245491-harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-combines-timeless-design-with-innovative-new-featuresRead 16 October 2026Auracast connects to another Onyx Studio 9 or any other Auracast-enabled Harman Kardon speaker.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
Multipoint
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
No6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/589784-test-labo-harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9Read 16 October 2026Lab review says there is no Wi-Fi, so no AirPlay 2 or Chromecast.7Retailer pageldlc.pro/fr-be/fiche/PB00671696.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table lists Wi-Fi: no.
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AHarman Kardon Onyx Studio 9
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| AC power | 1 | Mains power input and battery charging |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | AUX audio input. The cable is not included |
| USB-C | 1 | Charge output for mobile devices, rated 5 V / 2.1 A max. Service port outside the US. On the US version it also plays MP3 files |
Source2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 16 October 2026Guide shows a power cord, a section on playing music through an audio cable (cable not included) and a USB-C powerbank section. Tech spec: USB audio playback is for the US version only. Other versions use USB for service only. Supported file format mp3.6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/589784-test-labo-harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9Read 16 October 2026Back panel: mains cable, auxiliary input and a USB-C port that only charges another device.
BJBL Xtreme 5
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Speaker power/charging input, digital audio input and power-bank output |
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Voice assistants
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Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up and down, Play/pause, next and previous track (one, two or three presses), Auracast multi-speaker connection2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth pairing, music streaming (one press, two presses, three presses), Auracast multi-speaker connection and a reboot by holding for more than 10 seconds.5Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-9-reviewRead 16 October 2026Top controls handle on/off, separate volume up and down, play/pause, Bluetooth connection and a separate Auracast button.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Auracast linking, Ambient lighting on/off, USB audio activation, Factory reset3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own diagrams identify power, Bluetooth pairing, play once/pause, next twice, previous three times, volume and Auracast button. App section shows lighting on/off. Lossless audio holds play while plugging USB. Factory reset explicitly holds play and plus for more than two seconds.
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Freeze, Bounce, Trim, Switch, Loop, Neon5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual app test explicitly names Bounce, Loop and Trim. Full six names are independently in the contemporary announcement report.6Press articletechaeris.com/2026/03/31/jbl-announces-xtreme-5-go-5-speakersRead 8 October 2026Announcement report explicitly lists Freeze, Bounce, Trim, Switch, Loop and Neon for Xtreme 5. Actual TechRadar app test independently confirms three of these. The report 25-hour playback line conflicts with own maker documents and is not used.
Smart home
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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging
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Built-in battery
Playback time (claimed)
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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28h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, equal to 24 plus four additional hours. Actual SoundGuys explains reduced bass in this battery-extension mode. The announcement report 25-hour normal-playback line is not adopted.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost enabled, separate from 24-hour normal playback. It explains that the extension mode reduces bass output. The measured 30.1-hour stock-preset result is separate.
Battery energy
Battery capacity
Nominal battery voltage
Battery chemistry
User-replaceable battery
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own Battery Replacement section gives user instructions to remove the old pack and insert JBL BATTERY 400 using the shown battery-cover screws. Maker says replace only when defective and securely lock the cover to preserve the waterproof seal. No hot-swapping or included spare is claimed.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review demonstrates the removable battery system. Manufacturer QSG, rather than review speculation about spare-pack swaps, controls permitted replacement scope.
Full charge time
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. No input current is published.
5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V DC at 3 A, or 20 V DC at 4 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published speaker Power input profiles: 5/9/12/15 V at 3 A and 20 V at 4 A. These overall device input ratings do not establish how much power reaches the battery. No separate maximum battery-charging wattage is inferred.
Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026The USB charging port recharges a mobile device. Rating 5 V / 2.1 A (max). No watt figure is stored.2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 16 October 2026Powerbank section. The charging cable is not included.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports charging other devices through the same USB-C socket while playing audio. Output voltage/current profiles are preserved in ports notes without inventing a maximum-output scalar.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review says the single USB-C port charges the speaker, charges a phone and carries digital audio.
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
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Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width289.2Height287.5Depth130mm(11.4 × 11.3 × 5.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Product dimensions are listed as width x height x depth: 289.2 x 287.5 x 130 mm. Package is 312 x 322 x 172 mm.
Width346Height165Depth155mm(13.6 × 6.5 × 6.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own W×H×D label explicitly gives 346×165×155 mm. Strap positioning is not included as an independently specified dimensional envelope.
Weight
Body materials
Aluminum frame, Fabric, Silicone buttons1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Integrated aluminum frame, fabric and silicone buttons on top. The handle is made with 90% recycled aluminum.
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Fabric, Rubber protective edges1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature heading explicitly says Made with recycled plastic and fabric. Detail also names PVC-free post-consumer recycled plastic and fabric. Rubber protective edges are separately stated in the official announcement.7Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68681/pdf/campaigns/982-jbl-introduces-jbl-xtreme-5-and-jbl-go-5-with-upgraded-sound-new-lighting-features-and-improved-durab.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official release explicitly describes protective rubber edges for both named new speakers, including Xtreme 5. This is not a previous-generation transfer.
Certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9, Power cable, Quick start guide, Safety sheet, Warranty card1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026Box list: speaker, power cable, quick start guide, safety sheet and warranty card. The audio cable is not included.
JBL Xtreme 5 speaker, JBL PD adapter with 1.5 m cable, Shoulder strap, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and Safety Sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US page explicitly includes a PD adapter. Own with-adapter sheet and QSG also include the shoulder strap. QSG says adapter not included for EMEA, which is not inherited by this US reference. USB data cable and optional EasySing microphone are not included. The adapter cable is 1500 mm in the PDF, not the website 59 ft unit error.
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
www.regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/113321Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/11332Read 16 October 2026
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker page links this own Xtreme 5 with-adaptor English sheet. Earlier equivalent maker asset dw97973312 was also read. No without-adapter package is used for US box contents.
Manual
elmir.ua/response/product-instruction.php2Owner's manualelmir.ua/response/product-instruction.phpRead 16 October 2026Quick start guide in many languages, hosted by a retailer. No full owner's manual was found on a readable host.
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker page links Global SOP V15. Relevant complete English control diagrams, technical table and footnotes were rendered and visually read. Adapter package is explicitly regional: not included for EMEA, included for this US selected offer.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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