Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow many speakers does this party speaker have?

• A:Answer This party speaker has three speakers.

Q: QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?

• A:Answer The peak power handling of this speaker is 100 watts.

Q: QuestionDoes this speaker have mic and guitar inputs?

• A:Answer Yes, this speaker has mic and guitar inputs.

Q: QuestionCan I pair this speaker with another speaker?

• A:Answer Yes, you can pair this speaker with another speaker.

Q: QuestionWhat is the battery life of this portable speaker?

• A:Answer The battery life of this portable speaker is up to 15 hours.

Q: QuestionDoes this speaker have auxiliary input?

• A:Answer Yes, this speaker has an auxiliary input.

Q: QuestionCan you still use it while on charging?

Asked 4 months ago by Kd.

• A:Answer Thanks for your question. Yes, there is no harm in leaving our JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 connected to electricity at all times. It has a PCM (Protection Circuit Module) and a charge management IC built in, which manages and detects charging. It will monitor and control the charging current, and once fully charged, it will cut off the current to protect the battery.

  Answered 4 months ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionCan a CD player be hooked up to a party speaker

Asked 3 days ago by Knyce.

• A:Answer Thanks for your question. Our JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 supports Bluetooth and has a 3.5mm auxiliary input for audio. To ensure compatibility with your CD player, please check its output connections. Ideally, it should have a 3.5mm output, or you may need an adapter.

  Answered 2 days ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionIs this speaker designed to be placed on the floor?

Asked 2 weeks ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 4 days ago by NicoleAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect with my party box 320 ?

Asked 2 weeks ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thanks for your question. The JBL PartyBox 320 and the PartyBox Encore Essential 2 both support JBL Auracast, which means you can easily link them together for awesome multi‑speaker playback. If you have any questions, please contact us directly at: https://support.jbl.com/us/en/#contact

  Answered 6 days ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionI’m concerned about the safety of the lithium ion battery & the fire hazard with this type of battery

Asked 3 weeks ago by Kat.

• A:Answer Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our portable speakers, including JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2, are equipped with a Protection Circuit Module and a charge‑management IC that regulate charging, stop the current once the battery is full, and automatically recharge only when the battery level drops. If you have any questions, please contact our JBL Customer Support.

  Answered 2 weeks ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionHow far could two paired speakers be from each other?

Asked 1 month ago by Junior.

• A:Answer Thanks for your question. If you will be connecting two JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 speakers for stereo mode, the recommended distance is up to 30 feet, depending on the environment. We also recommend keeping a clear line of sight between the speakers to ensure a stable connection. Please note that obstacles such as walls or other wireless signals may cause Bluetooth interference. If you have any further inquiries, please contact us directly at (800) 336‑4525.

  Answered 1 month ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this speaker come with microphones?

Asked 1 month ago by MMM.

• A:Answer No it does not

  Answered 1 month ago by SalvadorAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this speaker have a tripod mount option on the bottom of the speaker?

Asked 2 months ago by Doug.

Q: QuestionDoes this one come with the actual JBL microphone?

Asked 2 months ago by EMMDEE.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 4 days ago by NicoleAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this in Philippines? Where voltage is 110?

Asked 2 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thanks for your question. Our JBL Partybox speakers, including the Encore Essential 2, support both 110V and 220V.

  Answered 2 months ago by JBL Support

  
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Q: QuestionCAN I USE FOR KARAKATOE

Asked 3 months ago by JUSTIN.

• A:Answer Yes you can

  Answered 2 months ago by AndrewSVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionassuming my phone can bluetooth 2 devices at the same time can I pair the 1st Bluetooth connection to my 2 jbl 120s running in tws mode and the second Bluetooth connection to 2 Partybox Encores also in tws mode? Thus having 4 speakers running at once 2L2R

Asked 3 months ago by MichaelR.

Q: QuestionThe speaker is waterproof or. water resistant

Asked 3 months ago by Napo.

• A:Answer Resistant. Can take splash

  Answered 1 month ago by ColinR

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