In terms of connectivity, the speaker is fully modern and offers dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3, though with support for just the SBC codec. A downward-firing 6.5-inch passive radiator adds some rumble and depth to the audio. The handle, which also has classy stitched edges, swivels backward out of view when not in use.īehind the front grille, dual 25mm tweeters and a 5.25-inch woofer deliver a frequency range of 45Hz to 20kHz, combining for 100 watts.
This color and material combo is somewhat reminiscent of recent Marshall speakers like the Stanmore III. The handle, along with the side and top panels, features a black, faux-leather grain lining, while the frame has gold-tinted metallic accents. Measuring 7.7 by 13.5 by 7.1 inches (HWD), the 10.8-pound Authentics 300 speaker has a decidedly vintage look, starting with its grid-patterned foam grille, an homage to the beloved JBL speakers from the 1970s. For the same price, the Editors’ Choice-winning Sonos Era 300 ($449.99) comes out slightly ahead in pure performance because of its Dolby Atmos support and similarly impressive sound, but this JBL model is still worth considering for its undeniable style and battery-powered portability. We’re fans of the hands-free Alexa and Google Assistant integrations and the smart speaker-centric companion app too, though the onboard controls don’t feel premium or work as reliably as we expected. The speaker also gets intensely loud and produces rich, full-bodied lows that bass lovers should enjoy. As Harry softly spoke about us taking this woodsy adventure together, all I could picture was him in a sound booth reading out a script.With the Authentics 300 multiroom speaker ($449.99), JBL combines old-school design elements with modern connectivity features, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. While I was eager to have Harry Styles lull me to sleep, I was surprised by how unnerving I found it in actuality. I started with the "Sleep Stories." These are soothing tales generally lasting around 30 or 40 minutes in which a public figure talks about anything from "The Wizard of Oz" to adventuring in Antarctica. I'd never used the sleep features on Headspace but, in the spirit of having a more well-rounded experience, I dove into Calm's sleep section. I also tried a few daily Calm and single meditations such as "Openness" and "Calm Light." The quick sleep meditations were perfect to quiet my brain before bed. The beginning details each provided about the related conditions threw me initially, but, especially for anyone less familiar with them, I think it's a great addition. Later meditations in the set included "Non-Reactivity," "Nature of Change," and "Pausing." Each one focused on different techniques to manage and live in peace with anxiety, rather than letting it control your life.Įvery session lasted about 12 to 13 minutes.
It then dove into the idea of befriending anxiety rather than running from it in fear. The former started with a meditation called "The Present," which touched on the symptoms and prevalence of anxiety. I immediately gravitated toward meditation sets, completing the '7 Days of Calming Anxiety' and '7 Days of Managing Stress.' My go-to is called "Gleaming Sunshine" and it creates such a pleasant soundtrack to my meditations. Thankfully, after a quick Google search, I realized that I could choose a new background sound from a wide selection of options and adjust its volume in a matter of seconds. Playing whenever the app was open and during meditations, they were too distracting and not at all calming. When I first started using Calm, all I could focus on was the grasshopper-like noises. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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