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Aangeboden: twee jbl encore 1 essential draagbare bluetooth speakers. Deze compacte maar krachtige speakers leveren indrukwekkend geluid en zijn voorzien van een dynamische lichtshow die perfect is vo
At €400, this pair of JBL Encore 1 Essential speakers is ambitiously priced, sitting well above the median used market value of €81 and far exceeding the 75th percentile at €271 based on 754 recent EUR listings. While the listing price is closer to the new retail MSRP of roughly €330–€350 (converted from $299.95–$399.95) than to typical used values, it represents a poor value for a used item unless the condition is pristine and includes original packaging or accessories.
The Encore 1 Essential is a well-regarded portable speaker known for its 100W RMS output, 6-hour battery life, and punchy sound suitable for parties, but paying €400 for a used unit ignores the strong used market where median prices hover near €81. Unless this is a rare, original-owner find with zero wear and full accessories, the €400 asking price makes it a hard buy compared to the abundant cheaper alternatives available in the current EUR market.
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JBL traces its roots to 1946, when pioneering audio engineer James Bullough Lansing founded the company in Los Angeles, California, initially as James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated. A veteran of loudspeaker design from earlier ventures like the Lansing Manufacturing Company and collaborations on Hollywood's first practical cinema systems, Lansing infused JBL with his relentless pursuit of acoustic clarity and fidelity. Though he passed away in 1949 amid financial strains, the brand endured under new leadership, accelerating in 1969 with acquisition by Harman International—now under Samsung—fueling global expansion and innovation.
JBL excels across professional and consumer audio realms, renowned for its loudspeakers that dominate studios, touring rigs, cinemas, and home setups. Iconic models like the D-130 woofer, Paragon stereophonic system, and L-100 Century defined eras of high-output sound, while modern lines span portable Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, soundbars, and pro monitors. The brand prioritizes robust transducers, advanced horns, and diamond-surround tech over niche components like turntables, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with pro-grade heritage, JBL commands respect among discerning buyers for delivering punchy, reliable performance at accessible prices, bridging live-event energy and home listening without high-end esoterica. Its vintage icons draw collectors, yet contemporary ubiquity in arenas and everyday gear cements market dominance for those valuing scale and excitement over boutique refinement.
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