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Series

Xtreme1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current Xtreme 5 family product title.

ULT POWER SOUND1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLXTREME5BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black item JBLXTREME5BLKAM, printed in current Specs & Downloads. No Xtreme 4 or other color SKU is assigned.

SRS-ULT30, YY7866E4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

March 20267Press 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 JBL European announcement dateline March 30, 2026. Store March announcement month. The publisher export header is April 1 and the sheet copyright 2025 is not an announcement date.

9 April 20251Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected US Black offer is in stock and purchasable.

Available2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

JBL Xtreme 45Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies Xtreme 4 as predecessor. No older-model hardware is imported.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$399.956Press articletechaeris.com/2026/03/31/jbl-announces-xtreme-5-go-5-speakersRead 8 October 2026Contemporary March 31, 2026 US announcement report quotes new Xtreme 5 at $399.95. Actual TechRadar launch/list-price section and current exact US maker price independently match $399.95. SoundGuys lists $399.99, which is not adopted. Tax treatment is unstated. No discount price is used.

$199.991Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026US suggested retail price at launch, excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€199.999Press releasesony.de/presscentre/sony-erweitert-die-ult-power-sound-serie-um-drei-neue-lautsprecher-und-zelebriert-den-launch-in-kooperation-mit-dem-superstar-post-malone-c07f7bRead 8 October 2026German launch UVP including VAT. FIELD 5 is explicitly 299 Euro. Regional euro release prices vary.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US storefront, Black-AM-Current selection, US item code and USD offer.

US, CA1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.

Black, Off White, Forest Gray1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a portable speaker with shoulder strap.

Portable2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Sound quality section explicitly describes a single Xtreme 5 stereo configuration, with limited spatial separation. Wider stereo requires a second identical Xtreme 5.

Mono6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AJBL Xtreme 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	1	Not available	60
Tweeter	2	20	15

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One woofer and two 20 mm tweeters. Stored per-driver RMS ratings are battery mode: woofer 60 W and each tweeter 15 W. AC mode is different: woofer 90 W and each tweeter 20 W. Woofer size is published as an unlabeled rectangular 98×145 mm tuple, so width/height are not assigned arbitrarily.

BSony ULT FIELD 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	Not available
Tweeter	1	20

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Woofer rectangular dimensions have no axis labels and are omitted. Tweeter diameters are approximate.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

28Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109XTREM5B/JBL-Xtreme-5-Black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Public indexed exact Black Xtreme 5 description explicitly lists two side-firing passive bass radiators, separate from two tweeters and one woofer. Actual Tom’s Guide review/guide also explicitly identifies two side radiators. The generic unsupported third-party claim of no passive radiator is not adopted.

25Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

40Hz2Maker 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 frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance and playback level are not specified. Not a measured extension.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz2Maker 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 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no stated tolerance.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

80dB2Maker 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 greater than 80 dB. Stored number is the published lower bound, not an exact measured 80 dB.

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable supports seven user-adjustable frequency bands.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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.

73Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smart EQ Mode analyzes audio content and adjusts EQ automatically in real time for speech or music. This is content-based adjustment when that mode is enabled, not room calibration.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Field Optimization adapts to playback conditions and environment. Disabled with Stereo Pair or Party Connect.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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.

ULT POWER SOUND, Custom EQ, STAMINA4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026STAMINA disables sound effects including ULT. No claimed STAMINA runtime is stated.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auracast links compatible JBL speakers. No maximum linked-speaker count is published. AirTouch is the Go 5 feature and is not transferred.

Party Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect supports compatible Sony speakers. Compatibility may require current firmware. It is distinct from Wireless Party Chain.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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1004Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect section. Up to 100 physical speakers in one compatible group, including the first speaker.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

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 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

6.02Maker 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 sheet and current US maker page explicitly state Bluetooth 6.0. LE Audio is not inferred solely from version.

5.24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology. FIELD 3 states version 5.2, despite the SoundGuys review stating 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LC32Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit supported formats SBC, AAC and LC3 in the Bluetooth context. These are receive codecs, not USB storage-file formats. LC3 role is not separately stated.

SBC, AAC4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit A2DP 1.4 and AVRCP 1.6.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit compatible-JBL speaker-group support. No blanket claim of every broadcast reception/transmission role.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual features section explicitly names multi-point connectivity. Maximum concurrent source count is not published and is not inferred from stereo speaker pairing.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About 30 m. Obstacles and radio interference reduce this distance.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio requires compatible source/content. USB drive file playback is separately addressed by the QSG.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Parts and controls explicitly state that USB-C is not compatible with music playback.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

No3Owner'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 lossless-audio panel shows computer USB audio and a crossed-out USB music-storage device. USB drive file playback is unsupported.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The only USB port is documented as incompatible with music playback.

USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AJBL Xtreme 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker power/charging input, digital audio input and power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C socket, published input/output roles and independently described by actual TechRadar and SoundGuys reviews. Power-bank output profiles are 5 V/3 A, 9 V/2 A and 11 V/2 A. No output wattage maximum is invented from an unstated maximum-power claim.

BSony ULT FIELD 3

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly says no built-in microphone or hands-free calls. Optional EasySing microphone compatibility is not built-in speakerphone support.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Google Assistant, Siri8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-3Read 8 October 2026Public verdict. Requires a compatible connected Android or iOS device.

Controls

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.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume, ULT sound mode, Speaker linking, Battery level and battery care4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named app.

Sony | Sound Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG explicitly shows App Store and Google Play for JBL Portable.

Android, iOS4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026App description explicitly supports updates, independently corroborated by QSG.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ambient edge lighting has selectable effects and colors. Actual reviews confirm colors can be customized, unlike the Go 5 fixed-color implementation.

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Lighting modes

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.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

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 2026Own sheet specifies the built-in rechargeable pack, not the optional spare.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h2Maker 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 maximum 24 hours in normal playback. Depends on volume, audio content and ambient-light themes. Specific test volume, EQ, lighting and codec are not fixed in the claim.

24h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker, pp. 13-14. Approximate 24 h, Bluetooth, volume 22/50, ULT POWER SOUND on, Battery Care off. At maximum volume the claim is 5 h.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

68Wh2Maker 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 Li-ion pack energy 68 Wh. It agrees within rounding with the explicit 7.2 V and 9444 mAh.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

9,444mAh2Maker 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 equivalent pack capacity 9444 mAh at 7.2 V, not an assumed single-cell rating.

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Nominal battery voltage

7.2V2Maker 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 nominal pack voltage 7.2 V.

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion2Maker 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 Li-ion.

Lithium-ion4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Claimed 3.5-hour full charge at 20 V/3 A input. This charge-test condition is separate from overall speaker power-input profiles and 80 W adapter condition for full AC audio output. Simultaneous playback during the test is not specified.

3.5h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. About 3.5 h from empty to full, speaker off, Battery Care off, using USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Quick charge duration

10min2Maker 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 claims ten minutes of USB-PD charging for two hours of playback. Quick-test volume, lighting and exact adapter power are not separately stated.

10min4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

2h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Claimed two hours after ten minutes charging. Keep separate from full-charge runtime and the reduced-bass Playtime Boost total.

2h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. 120 minutes at volume 22/50 with ULT POWER SOUND on. Battery Care off, USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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.

5 V DC, 3 A or 9 V DC, 3 A4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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 identifies JBL PD charging adapter and USB-C power profiles. QSG specifies an 80 W JBL PD adapter for AC audio mode. USB-C presence alone is not the basis.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Charges other devices

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. USB-C DC output 5 V, maximum 1.5 A. Output wattage is not explicitly published.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP682Maker 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 IP68. Current QSG specifies water immersion 1.5 m for 30 minutes. No water-flotation claim is inferred.

IP66, IP673Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Requires the cap to be securely closed. Accessories and exposed connectors are not water or dust resistant.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims drop-proof construction. A drop-test height or procedure is not published. The 1.5 m water-immersion rating is not a drop height.

Yes7Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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1.22m7Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026Footnote 2. MIL-STD 810H Method 516.8-Shock, 1.22 m onto plywood 5 cm thick. Does not guarantee damage-free drops or retention of IP performance.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Adjustable shoulder strap, Floating strap hooks1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Shoulder strap and floating hooks are the maker terms. Floating hooks describe the strap attachment feature, not a claim that the speaker floats on water.

Detachable shoulder strap2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

30.1h4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual Xtreme 5 review reports 30 hours 6 minutes, exactly 30.1 h, with consistent music at 80 dB measured at 1 m, stock preset and Ambient Lighting enabled. The May 2, 2026 update explicitly added battery test results. Exact regional SKU, connection/codec, firmware version and lighting effect are not published. This is an exact marketed Xtreme 5 sample result, with the same published battery/driver configuration as the US reference. No material regional hardware difference is identified. It is not a guaranteed runtime or a Playtime Boost claim.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

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.

Width256Height113Depth79mm(10.1 × 4.4 × 3.1 in)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate W × H × D, including projecting parts and controls.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

2,900g(6.4 lb)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 maker net product weight is 2.9 kg, exactly converted to 2900 g. Packaging gross weight 4.2 kg is excluded. Removable strap inclusion in the net-weight figure is not separately specified.

1,200g(2.6 lb)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate mass including battery.

Body materials

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.

Fabric grille, Plastic body5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging is the maker claim. It is not electronics certification.

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Shoulder strap3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/XTREME-5.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black maker page, read by the normal public web tool.

electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-b2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specifications3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Manual

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.

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker US portable powered-speaker default is one year for authorized US purchase and US use, unless the supplied Warranty Card states otherwise. Exact US Xtreme 5 offer includes the card but publishes no separate model exception. Optional retailer coverage and statutory rights are excluded.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.