JBL PartyBox 110

How to fix JBL PartyBox 110 audio quality and Bluetooth issues

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When operating the PartyBox 110, you may experience issues with the sound quality as well as Bluetooth connection.

You can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can resolve these issues with the portable wireless speaker.

How to fix Bluetooth connection issues with JBL PartyBox 110

In order to fix any Bluetooth connection problems you may have with the JBL PartyBox 110, you can try taking the following steps:

1. First off, you can try moving the source device (which could your smartphone tablet, and other products that support Bluetooth audio connection) closer to the speaker.

2. If you are using the speaker outdoors, then we recommend moving the source device as close as possible to your speaker as Bluetooth signals tend to get weaker in an open-air space.

3. You should also avoid any solid objects that may be blocking the line of sight between the source device and the PartyBox 110.

4. Other wireless devices may hinder the Bluetooth connection between the source device and the portable speaker. These devices include a Wi-Fi router, microwave, cordless phone and more.

So, if you are any of other devices using wireless communications, we recommend moving the source device and PartyBox 110 in another area.

5. If you are still experiencing Bluetooth connection issues, then you can try to pair the speaker again to your device.

In order to do so, you can take the following steps:

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker for at least 10 seconds.

On your source device, go to the Bluetooth menu and then forget the connection to the JBL PartyBox 110.

Next press the Bluetooth button on the speaker again.

On the Bluetooth menu of your source device, tap JBL PartyBox 110 to pair it.

If none of the aforementioned solutions help fix your Bluetooth problems, and your product is still covered under warranty, then you can try contacting JBL.

How to fix audio quality issues with JBL PartyBox 110

To fix audio quality issues with the PartyBox 110, you can try doing the following:

1. If your speaker is wet, try to let it completely air dry.

2. If your speaker is dusty, use a dry cloth to remove the dust buildup.

3. If you are using the Bass Boost feature, you can try adjusting it to Level 1, Level 2 or Off.

If the light on the button is a dim white than it indicates that you are using Level 1 of Bass Boost. A solid bright light indicates that you are on Level 2. Finally, if there isn’t any light at all, then it means that this feature is currently disabled.

4. If you are using a Bluetooth connection, then make sure you follow the first guide in this article as the audio quality could be related to having a weak Bluetooth signal.

5. If you are using an AUX input, then you can try using another AUX cable.

6. You can also try playing another audio file on your source device.

7. Moreover, you can try using another source device as the audio quality issues may not be related to your speaker at all.

If the aforementioned potential solutions did not resolve the sound issues, and your PartyBox 110 is still under warranty, then we recommend contacting JBL.

How to prevent water damages to JBL PartyBox 110

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The PartyBox 110 is the latest portable speaker released by JBL in 2021.

You can take a look at this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent the 110 model of the PartyBox series from getting water damaged.

What in the IP rating for JBL PartyBox 110?

The PartyBox 110 has an ingress protection rating of IPX4.

In terms of water protection, this speaker should be shieled from water splashes from any directions. This product has not been rated for any protection against dust buildup.

How to prevent JBL PartyBox 110 from water damages

As you can see from the IP rating, the PartyBox 110 only offers limited water protection against splashes. Therefore, we recommend taking the following precautions when using this speaker:

1. Make sure you keep the protective covers for the back panel (this is where the USB, AUX in addition to other controllers and ports are located) and AC power closed at all time near water.

2. If you need to use the AC power or the back panel, then you need to keep your speaker away from water contact.

3. In general, it is recommended that you avoid putting the PartyBox 110 near any body of water such as the pool, sink or bathtub.

4. You should not place a drink, or any other types of water containers, on top of the speaker.

5. Furthermore, you should avoid using the product in a place that has extremely high humidity such as a sauna.

6. If you are recharging the PartyBox 110, it is very important that you keep the speaker and the AC power cable dry before doing so.

What to do when you get too much water on your JBL PartyBox 110

If you get too much water on your JBL PartyBox 110, you can take the following steps:

1. To begin, we recommend wearing rubber gloves before touching the water damaged speaker so that you won’t get potentially shocked.

2. Next, you need to turn off the speaker if it hasn’t already been turned off.

3. You should then remove any cables you have attached to the speaker.

4. Afterwards, move the speaker away from the water.

5. If you have any excess water, try to gently shake it off.

6. Finally, you have to wait until the PartyBox 110 completely air dries to room temperature. To be extra cautious, you can wait for a couple days.

We don’t recommend trying to speed up this process by using a heating source such as hair blow dryer as it may cause damages to your speaker.

7. After waiting until your speaker is dry again, you may want to try to turn it back on to see if it is still functioning normally.

How to fix power, no sound and unresponsiveness issues with JBL PartyBox 110

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When using your JBL PartyBox 110, the portable speaker may not appear to be powered on, may not be responding your button presses and/or may not be outputting any sound.

You can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially fix these issues.

How to fix issues with the JBL PartyBox 110 not turning on

To begin to fix these issues, we suggest checking if your PartyBox 110 is powering on correctly.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to press the power button on your speaker.

If you see the indicator below the power button show a completely white light, then that indicates that your speaker should be turned on with more 80% battery life.

If you see a partial white light, then it means that the battery is between 15% to 80% charged.

If you see a red light, then the battery life is less than 15%.

If you don’t see any light at all, then it may be due to a depleted battery life.

2. If you don’t see any light coming out of the indicator below the power button, plug the AC power supply cord that came with the PartyBox 110 to the speaker and the other end of the cable to a power outlet.

3. After plugging the portable speaker into the power outlet, you should be able to turn it on by pressing the power button.

4. If the PartyBox 110 is still not turning on even when plugged in, then you can try plugging it into a different power outlet.

5. If the speaker is still not powering on, and it is still under warranty, then you can try contacting JBL.

How to fix unresponsiveness issues with JBL PartyBox 110

If you believe that your JBL PartyBox 110 but is not responding to your button presses, then you speaker may have been set to demo mode. In order to disable it, you need to press and hold the Play and Bass Boost buttons at the same time for five seconds.

If you are still experiencing responsiveness issues, then you can also try factory resetting the speaker by pressing and holding the Play and Lights button for 10 seconds. After your speaker has rebooted, you will need to pair it again to the source device.

If none of the aforementioned potential solutions work, and your PartyBox 110 is still under warranty, then we recommend contacting JBL.

How to fix sound issues with the JBL PartyBox 110

If your PartyBox 110 is turned on and is responding to your button presses but appears to be muted, then you can do the following:

1. First off, you can try rotating the wheel of the clockwise to increase the volume level.

2. You should also make sure that the connected source device is not muted.

You can try turning up the volume by pressing the volume up button of the device.

Furthermore, you can also try increasing the volume of the media player on the device if possible.

3. If you still can’t get any sound, then you can try connecting another device to your speaker.

4. If your PartyBox 110 still can’t play any sound after trying multiple devices, then you might want to consider contacting JBL if your product is still covered under warranty.

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 110 and 200?

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The PartyBox 110 is the latest party speaker released by JBL. You can check out this comparison guide to see how this new model stacks up against the PartyBox 200.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 200, the new JBL PartyBox 110 comes with a rechargeable battery, which means that you won’t need to plug it into a power outlet.

The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection in addition to supporting Aux-out and the JBL PartyBox App.

On the other hand, the JBL PartyBox 200 features bigger woofer, more tweeters and higher output power. Furthermore, the PartyBox 200 is the only product in this comparison to provide RCA L/R input and output.

PartyBox 110 vs. PartyBox 300 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 200 below.

JBL PartyBox 110JBL PartyBox 200
What’s in the Box1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord		1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord

1x 12V DC Cable
Weight10.84 kg15.32 kg
Dimensions568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm
Drivers2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter		2x 6.5" Woofers

3x 2.25" Tweeters
Output Power 160 Watts240 Watts
Frequency Response45 Hz to 20 kHz45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)

USB port		3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)

RCA L/R input

USB port
OutputsAux-outRCA L/R output
Bass Boost?YesYes
True Wireless Stereo?YesYes
Light Show Mode?YesYes
JBL PartyBox App?YesNo
Battery LifeUp to 12 hoursN/A
Recharge Time3.5 hoursN/A
Waterproof RatingIPX4N/A
Warranty1-year warranty1-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the speaker units, both JBL products also include an AC power cord as well as several documents. The PartyBox 200 comes with a 12V DC Cable as well.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included inside the boxes of both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord
  • 1x 12V DC Cable

Weight

The 200 model of the PartyBox weighs more than the 110 model.

You can find the weights for both speakers below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 15.32 kg

Dimensions

The PartyBox 200 is also bigger in size than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the speaker dimensions below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm

Drivers

When it comes to the drivers, the PartyBox 200 offers bigger woofers as well as an additional tweeter when compared to the PartyBox 110.

You can take a look at the drive setups below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

  • 2x 5.25″ Woofers
  • 2x 2.25″ Tweeter

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 2x 6.5″ Woofers
  • 3x 2.25″ Tweeters

Output Power

The PartyBox 200 also has a higher power output than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the output power specs below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 160 Watts
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 240 Watts

Frequency Response

The frequency responses for these JBL speakers are the same with a range of 45 Hz to 20 kHz.

Inputs

For inputs, the PartyBox 200 is the only one out of these two products to come with an RCA L/R input.

You can find the supported inputs for both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

  • 3.5mm Aux-in
  • Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
  • USB port

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 3.5mm Aux-in
  • Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
  • RCA L/R input
  • USB port

Outputs

As for outputs, the PartyBox 110 is the only one to come with an Aux-out while the PartyBox 200 is the only one to come with an RCA L/R output.

Bass Boost

The 110 and 200 models of the PartyBox both include a bass boost mode that you can enable in order to enhanced the bass effects.

True Wireless Stereo

These two JBL speakers also work with True Wireless Stereo (or TWS), which is a connection mode that you can use to set up a stereo output by wirelessly connecting two speakers.

To use TWS with the PartyBox 110, you will need two PartyBox 110 speakers.

To set up TWS with the PartyBox 200, you will need one PartyBox 200 speaker in addition to either a PartyBox 200 or PartyBox 300 speaker.

Light Show Mode

These party speakers also come with a light show mode that you can use to display various lighting effects.

JBL PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one in this comparison to be supported by JBL PartyBox App.

You can use this smartphone application to customize settings and update the firmware of the speaker.

Battery Life

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to come with a rechargeable battery as it can last up to 12 hours per full charge.

Recharge Time

The internal battery PartyBox 110 should take around 3.5 hours to fully recharge.

Waterproof Rating

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection.

With an IPX4, this speaker should be protected against water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 200 High Power Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each are covered with a one-year warranty.

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JBL PartyBox 110: How to pair, update firmware, play from USB, check battery and factory reset

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The PartyBox 110 is the latest portable party speaker from JBL.

You can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can pair this speaker to another device, set up True Wireless Stereo, play audio files from an USB device, see its battery status and factory reset.

How to pair the JBL PartyBox 110 to another Bluetooth device

In order to pair the PartyBox 110 to another Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, you need to do the following:

1. First, make sure that you enable Bluetooth on the other device.

For this example, we will be using an Android smartphone. You can get to the Bluetooth menu by dragging the top panel down and then tapping the gear icon. Next, you need to select “Connected devices” and then Bluetooth.

2. You need to move the party speaker and the other device near each other. The PartyBox 110 has a maximum Bluetooth range of around 33 feet.

You should also make sure that there isn’t any objects or other wireless connections that may weakened the Bluetooth connection.

3. Press the Bluetooth button located on the top of the speaker. The Bluetooth button light should start blinking.

4. On the screen of the other device, you should see JBL Party Box 110. Tap it to pair the speaker. The blinking light of the Bluetooth button should turn solid.

On the Android phone, you need to tap “Pair new device” from the aforementioned Bluetooth menu to find the JBL Party Box 110.

How to set up True Wireless Stereo with JBL PartyBox 110

The JBL PartyBox 110 supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS), which lets you pair two of the same speaker models together to enable stereo playback.

In order to use this feature, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need two JBL PartyBox 110 speakers for TWS.

2. Move the speakers close together. The maximum Bluetooth range is approximately 33 feet.

3. Turn on both speakers.

4. Press the TWS buttons on the back of two speakers.

How to update the JBL PartyBox 110 firmware

In order to updated the firmware for the JBL PartyBox 110, you need to take the following steps:

1. On a compatible device (such as smartphone or tablet), download and install the JBL PartyBox app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Pair, if you haven’t done so already, and connect the PartyBox 110 speaker to the compatible device that have the JBL PartyBox app installed.

3. Open the JBL PartBox app.

4. You should find the option to update the JBL PartyBox 110 speaker to its latest firmware in the Settings of the JBL PartBox app.

How to play audio from USB device on JBL PartyBox 110

To play audio from a USB device, you need to do the following:

1. First off, make sure the USB device you are connecting to the JBL PartyBox 110 is using either the FAT16 or FAT32 format.

2. The audio files on the USB device should be in the following formats:

  • .mp3
  • .wma
  • .wav

3. Connect the USB device to the USB Type-A port located on the back of the JBL PartyBox 110.

How to check battery status for JBL PartyBox 110

To check the remaining battery life of the JBL PartyBox 110, you need to take the following steps:

1. Find the LED power indicator, which is located below the Power button on the top side of the speaker.

2. If the LED is fully white, then it indicates that you have at least 80% of battery life left.

3. If the LED light is half white and half black, then it indicates that you have between 15% to 80% of battery life left on the speaker.

4. If the LED light is black and red, then it indicates that you have less than 15% battery life left on the speaker.

Keep in mind that rechargeable batteries tend to degrade over time when you recharge them. So, we recommend recharging the JBL PartyBox 110 only when it gets down to 15%.

The PartyBox 110 has a battery life of up to 12 hours. It can take 3.5 hours to recharge the portable speaker.

How to factory reset the JBL PartyBox 110

Resetting the JBL PartyBox 110 will restore the speaker to its original factory settings.

If you are interested in doing so, you need to do the following:

1. Turn on your JBL PartyBox 110.

2. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Lights buttons for at least 10 seconds.

The speaker will automatically turn off and then turn back on again.

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 100 and 110?

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The PartyBox 110 is a new portable speaker released by JBL in 2021. So, how does the new model compare to the older PartyBox 100?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these party speakers.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 100, the JBL PartyBox 110 supports a higher frequency response range in addition to having a much shorter recharge time. The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these products to support the JBL PartyBox App and offer protection against water splashes.

Overall, the newer JBL PartyBox 110 is an improvement over the JBL PartyBox 100.

Both speakers support bass boost, light show and True Wireless Audio. The two products also have the same output power, battery life and warranty length.

The PartyBox 100 is smaller in size and lighter in weight when compared to the PartyBox 110, however.

PartyBox 100 vs. PartyBox 110 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 below.

JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party SpeakerJBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker
What’s in the Box1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord		1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord
Weight9.70 kg10.84 kg
Dimensions551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
Output Power2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter		2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter
Frequency Response45 Hz to 18 kHz45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input with volume control

USB port		3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input with volume control

USB port
OutputsAux-outAux-out
Bass Boost?YesYes
True Wireless Stereo?YesYes
Light Show Mode?YesYes
PartyBox App?NoYes
Battery LifeUp to 12 hoursUp to 12 hours
Recharge Time6.5 hours3.5 hours
Waterproof RatingNoneIPX4
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the main speaker unit, both products also include a quick starter guide, warranty card, safety sheet and AC power cord (the type of cord you will get depend on your region).

You can check out the breakdown of the content included inside each new retail box for both of these JBL products below:

JBL PartyBox 100:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord

JBL PartyBox 110:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord

Weight

When it comes to weight, the PartyBox 110 is a little bit heavier than the PartyBox 100.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 9.70 kg
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg

Dimensions

As for the physical size, the PartyBox is also bigger all around when compared to the PartyBox 100.

You can check out the measurements below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm

Output Power

The two party speakers in this comparison have the same output power at 160 Watts.

Drivers

The JBL PartyBox 100 and JBL PartyBox 110 also have identical driver setup as both come with the following:

  • 2x 5.25″ Woofers
  • 2x 2.25″ Tweeter

Frequency Response

The newer PartyBox 110 can also reach a higher frequency than the older PartyBox 100.

You can find the frequency responses for both of these portable speakers below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 45 Hz to 18 kHz
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Inputs

In addition to supporting audio playback wirelessly over Bluetootth, the two PartyBoxes in this comparison support the following input methods:

  • 3.5mm Aux-in
  • Mic/Guitar input with volume control
  • USB port

Outputs

When it comes to outputs, both JBL speakers come with an Aux-out.

Bass Boost

The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 support Bass Boost, a mode you can use to increase the vibrations of the passive bass radiators.

True Wireless Stereo

Both of these products also support True Wireless Stereo, which will let you pair two speakers of the same kind (PartyBox 100 paired with PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 paired with PartyBox 110) over the Bluetooth connection.

This will allow you to set one speaker as the left channel and the other speaker as the right channel in a stereo setup.

Light Show Mode

The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 also features a light show mode that will display lights from the speakers.

PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one out of these products to support the PartyBox App. This phone application will allow you to easily set up True Wireless Stereo, customize the speaker settings, update the firmware and get support.

Battery Life

The two speakers have the same maximum battery life of up to 12 hours. The actual time depends on the volume, audio source and other factors.

Recharge Time

The battery recharge time is much shorter on the newer PartyBox 110 when compared to the PartyBox 100.

You can find the recharging lengths below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 6.5 hours
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 3.5 hours

Waterproof Rating

The PartyBox 110 is the only speaker in this versus guide to have a waterproof rating.

With a rating of IPX4, the JBL speaker should be protected against small water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

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