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2 x 7.5 inch (208 mm) woofers, 2 x 1 inch (25 mm) dome tweeters. No per-driver power is published.","total_rated_power_w":"Technical Specifications say Output power 400 W RMS (IEC60268). No separate battery and mains rating is published. The launch release table says 400 max watts, which does not state a basis.","frequency_response_min_hz":"Technical Specifications say Frequency response 40 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance is stated.","frequency_response_max_hz":"Technical Specifications say 40 Hz - 20 kHz.","signal_to_noise_ratio_db":"Published as > 80 dB. Stored as 80.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"AI Sound Boost analyzes the music in real time to deliver maximum acoustic performance with less distortion. It adapts to the audio content, not to the room.","stereo_pairing":"Pair two PartyBox 520 for true stereo via Auracast.","speaker_link_protocols":"Auracast links the speaker to other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers. PartyTogether is from SoundGuys.","bluetooth_profiles":"Technical Specifications say A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6.","battery_life_h":"Up to 15 hours. The manual footnote says it needs a predefined music source, light show and bass boost off, volume level 18 and a Bluetooth source. It varies with content and battery aging.","battery_capacity_wh":"Battery type JBL BATTERY 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh.","battery_capacity_mah":"Published as equivalent to 21.6 V / 4584 mAh.","battery_voltage_v":"Published as the 21.6 V equivalent of the 99.02 Wh pack.","charge_time_h":"3 hours with the speaker off.","quick_charge_min":"Charge for 10 minutes for an extra 2 hours of play time.","quick_charge_playback_h":"10 minutes of charging gives an extra 2 hours of playtime.","charging_input":"Power input 100 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz. No input current is published.","powerbank":"USB-C charge out lists PDO profiles up to 20 V / 1.5 A and PPS 5 - 16 V / 1.85 A. No watt figure is published, so none is stored.","dimensions_mm":"Product dimensions are labeled W x H x D: 415 x 769 x 369 mm. The telescopic handle is retracted.","weight_g":"Net weight 25.5 kg. Gross weight 29.4 kg is not stored.","materials":"The sheet says it incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic. The metal grille is from SoundGuys.","in_the_box":"Sheet lists the speaker, quick-start guide, safety instruction and warranty card, and an AC power cord. Cord quantity and plug type vary by region.","usb_audio":"Use the USB-C to connect to your streaming or karaoke app with high quality audio.","battery":"Battery Specifications list a JBL BATTERY 600 pack.","series":"The sheet title is PARTYBOX 520, a model in JBL's PartyBox range."}},{"url":"https://www.jbl.com.ar/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbec632a2/pdfs/JBL_PARTYBOX_520_OM_Global_EN_V4.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","multipoint","multipoint_device_count","wireless_range_m","usb_audio","usb_media_playback","usb_media_formats","ports","controls","sound_modes","lighting_modes","replaceable_battery"],"notes":{"multipoint":"Section 6.1 says the speaker supports multi-point connection and a second Bluetooth device can be paired without disconnecting the first.","multipoint_device_count":"Section 6.1 describes a second device beside the first, so two.","wireless_range_m":"The Bluetooth connection illustration in section 6.1 shows < 10 m (33 ft). Stored as 10.","usb_audio":"Section 6.2 says to connect a PC, tablet or other mobile device for audio playback and recording.","usb_media_playback":"Section 6.2 says a USB storage device plugged into the USB-C port plays automatically, not for the EMEA region. The reference model is the US JBLPARTYBOX520AM.","usb_media_formats":"Section 6.2 format table lists MP3 (MP1, MP2, MP3), WAV and FLAC. The English spec sheet also lists WMA, which the manual table omits, so WMA is not stored. Both say the list is not for EMEA.","ports":"Back panel section 3.2 lists USB-C, AUX IN 3.5 mm, two microphone sockets (microphone 2/guitar/line-in with a slider switch), daisy-chain IN/OUT 3.5 mm and AC. SoundGuys and the spec sheet describe the microphone sockets as XLR and 6.35 mm combo jacks. Two daisy-chain jacks are read from the IN/OUT panel drawing.","controls":"Top panel section 3.1 and sections 6.3, 6.2.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.6 list these controls. Recording to USB is a button combination for microphone and guitar input only.","sound_modes":"Section 6.3 says the bass button cycles level 1, level 2 or off. JBL Signature Sound and Movie are EQ presets named by StereoGuide.","lighting_modes":"Section 9.2 names the patterns NEON, LOOP, BOUNCE, TRIM, SWITCH and FREEZE. Strobe and starry light are separate toggles.","replaceable_battery":"Section 6.7 explains replacing the battery with a JBL BATTERY600."}},{"url":"https://www.jbl.com.ph/loudspeakers/PARTYBOX-520.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url","segment"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"JBL Philippines page, since jbl.com is blocked for agents. It lists item JBLPARTYBOX520AS1 and Black as the only color. It is a regional page, not the US page.","segment":"The maker calls it a portable battery-powered party speaker."}},{"url":"https://news.harman.com/releases/jbl-solidifies-its-spot-as-the","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","bluetooth_le_audio","auracast","lighting"],"notes":{"announce_date":"CES 2025 release dated 6 January 2025.","release_date":"Release says the new PartyBox speakers will be available starting June 2025. SoundGuys reviewed the speaker on 4 July 2025 and gives 25 May 2025 as the release date, within a month of June.","launch_price_usd":"The release table lists $879.95 for the PartyBox 520, while its text says retailing from $299 to $799. SoundGuys quoted $799 in January and an MSRP of $879.95 in its July 2025 review. $879.95 is stored.","bluetooth_le_audio":"Release table says Bluetooth v5.4 with LE audio for the PartyBox 520. Neither the spec sheet nor the manual names LE Audio or LC3.","auracast":"Release table says multi-speaker connectivity with Auracast with JBL enabled speakers.","lighting":"Release table says symmetric and themed light show."}},{"url":"https://www.abt.com/JBL-PartyBox-520-Portable-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-JBLPARTYBOX520AM/p/218822.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers","gtins","colors","status","markets","warranty_years"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"US model JBLPARTYBOX520AM. The European model is JBLPARTYBOX520EU and it has no USB drive playback, so it is not merged into this row.","gtins":"UPC 050036408615 for the Black JBLPARTYBOX520AM.","status":"Listed for sale at $879.95 on 2026-10-15.","markets":"US retailer listing of the AM model.","warranty_years":"Retailer lists parts 1 year limited and labor 1 year limited for the US model."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/jbl-partybox-520-review-the-sweet-spot-in-jbls-partybox-lineup-140579/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["equalizer","eq_bands","speaker_link_protocols","materials"],"notes":{"equalizer":"App section says a 7-band adjustable EQ.","eq_bands":"Review says 7-band EQ in the PartyBox app. Review unit ran firmware 25.17.10 and app v3.11.5.","speaker_link_protocols":"FAQ says it connects to other PartyBox speakers through PartyTogether in the app, or through Auracast to other JBL Auracast speakers.","materials":"Review says a tough plastic exterior with lighting effects behind its metal grille."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/jbl-partybox-720-vs-partybox-520-which-party-speaker-should-you-buy-150169/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["bluetooth_playback","bluetooth_codecs"],"notes":{"bluetooth_codecs":"Comparison says both the PartyBox 720 and PartyBox 520 use Bluetooth 5.4 with support for SBC and AAC codecs. Two aggregator spec listings show SBC only. JBL names no codec. SoundGuys is stored."}},{"url":"https://stereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/jbl-partybox-520-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["companion_app","companion_app_platforms","sound_modes"],"notes":{"companion_app":"Review names the JBL PartyBox app.","companion_app_platforms":"Review says the JBL PartyBox app is for iOS and Android.","sound_modes":"Review says the app has presets such as JBL Signature Sound and Movie, with more options than before. SoundGuys also names the JBL Signature EQ preset."}}],"fields_filled":60,"updated":"2026-10-21"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}