JBL PartyBox 520 Party Speaker | Black is rated
4.7 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
MatthewHill9184 from
Just wow!
I received this speaker about a week ago. For someone who always organises family and friends events. We were always using a small Bluetooth speaker which was always too quiet and no one could really hear the music.
With this speaker. Oh my! It has completely changed how well the parties are going to be now. This speaker is heavy, coming in at 25kg. The handle and wheels really help when it comes to relocating the speaker.
The app is very intuitive and easy to navigate when changing the light modes, seeing battery percentage, changing EQ and adding MOOORREEEE BASS. If you purchase two, you can create a stereo pair!
If you are looking for a speaker for family or friend events. I highly recommend this speaker. You will not be disappointed.
Date published: 2025-08-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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Erin2 from
Good speaker, a touch loud
This product is a great speaker if you want to rave and party! We have a warehouse so in there it works fantastic with the bass features and volume levels. The coloured lights are super fun and match the party vibe immensely. This product is super heavy but does have built in wheels and a handle. If you want to use this speaker at home the absolute most you'd be able to put it up to is 15% volume or it's simply too loud. Overall a great speaker and if you have the space definitely get it, but in a standard house it's not the best idea if you want to not anger your neighbours 😂
Date published: 2025-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jodielouiseoxo from
Amazing!
This speaker needs to be on everyone’s to buy list! It’s fantastic and the sound quality is great, I also like the fact it has a bass boost button, which takes music to the next level! The lighting is a great function and you are able to change the colours. The is also an option to plug in a mic so you can have your very own karaoke party. The speaker is quite heavy, however it’s on wheels and has an extendable pull bar so it can be pulled similar to a suitcase. Overall it’s a great product and I recommend to any music lover that loves to host!
Date published: 2025-08-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
VikasB from
JBL party Box 520
I have many JBL products and The JBL partybox 520 is new addition to my collection. It's a fantastic product if you love outdoor parties and like quality sound. The JBL PartyBox 520 is also perfect for use at home, delivering an extraordinary musical experience for everyday use. There are so many choices of light patterns and if you are having a night party it just look super cool. It’s easy to connect to Bluetooth. Over all i would give this 10/10. JBL has never disappointed with their product.
Date published: 2025-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
iamscottw from
Objectively Awesome!
The excitement this speaker brings is infectious. I hadn't even taken delivery yet, and when this turned up at the door, the delivery driver was telling me how much fun I'm going to have and how amazing it's going to sound, just from seeing the box.
You need ample space and a bit of muscle just to wrestle it out of the box, but once set up, it is a thing of beauty.
I won't go through the individual inputs and technical specifications, as you can easily read the list. What I will say is that inputs and buttons feel excellent quality, and the small light inside the input panel is incredibly thoughtful. I've hooked up DJ controllers, microphones etc with no issues. I do feel like the sound effect buttons are wasted real estate and can even be frustrating if people keep pressing them at parties due to the easy access. They could stay hidden away inside the app and be replaced with more access to fine-tuning the lighting, or EQ selections.
I would call myself an audiophile, but I don't go to extreme lengths to achieve perfection and prefer not to have to purchase separate amps and build a full setup. I really appreciate the portability of this speaker. Whilst I'd normally walk around with a set of Audeze headphones, I've found myself wheeling the 520 into different areas of my house and garden, and the kids usually follow and have a bit of a rave. The sound quality is exceptional, and becomes noticeably louder when powered by the mains. I've had no issues with battery life and feel it's likely it will easily surpass 12 hours at the volume levels I've been using.
In very large rooms, the sound can get a bit 'lost'. If you try to counter this by increasing the volume to nearly maximum, you do lose some of the power of the bass. I'd suggest that this speaker is used in combination with other JBL partybox products, or even another 520 depending on your setup in large rooms. In the open air, you do have to position yourself in the right place to make the most of the bass and sound staging, but that's not a knock on the product as it's not a full PA system. It's definitely powerful enough for pool parties and the like.
I've not found myself reaching for the EQ adjustment on the app, which is unusual for me. I've listened to a wide range of electronic music, rock, metal and epic/classical during my testing. The highs sound crisp and not overbearing, the mids are visible and beautiful, and the lows are powerful and moving. The only adjustment I've made between genres is the bass boost. Some genres feel fine at 0 (and I frequently used this if I didn't want to upset the neighbours), at 1 the bass is a deeper pounding and I thought this would be my go-to, however I often set it to 2 and enjoy the more powerful punchy feeling through my body. If I'm directly in front of the speaker and close my eyes, it does feel like I'm in front of a PA system at a festival. In fact, I prefer the sound stage of this speaker to this year's Creamfields. I would say it'd save money just to stay at home, but that brings me to my final topic: the price.
I'm not completely certain where in the market this speaker sits at it's RRP. It's too expensive and cumbersome for something you'll want to have sitting around at home using sporadically, and the 710 is on sale for around the same price which I think better suits a more 'professional' setup for a DJ or party provider. The main benefit of the 520 over the 710 is the ability to be fully powered by battery. If money is no object, and you have the space to own one or multiple of these speakers, then I think you'd struggle to find the same sound performance, and it's definitely impossible to find the same portability.
I believe that the 320 is even overkill for most homes, which makes the 520 a delightfully stupid purchase that I personally wouldn't regret as long as I could afford it!
Date published: 2025-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
babijjacek from
Beast
Its really loud . the bass is amazing , Enough to shake my walls . Definitely a go for if your looking for a party speaker with a battery.
Date published: 2025-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DawnBenham6128 from
Simply amazing!
The JBL PartyBox 520 in a single word: Wow!
This is a phenomenal bit of kit and the more I play around with it, the more I love it. It’s really easy to use and set up to play, I didn’t need to consult the instructions at all.
I took it to a leaving party with kids and adults and the sound and clarity were out of this world. Even at full volume, outside the sound did not distort and the bass was powerful. Everyone commented on how good it was and at one point we were fighting over whose phone would connect next. The kids absolutely loved the lights and preset sound buttons. I purchased a cheap microphone and it worked well as a PA and karaoke machine.
I am simply blown away by how versatile this product is and the quality of sound it offers. The PartyBox 520 is easy to move with its luggage-like extendable handle and rear wheels and is perfect for parties, events, social gatherings and as a primary teacher, this would have multiple uses in a school setting. I believe it can even be used with a guitar! In short, I’m not often wowed by a product, but this was truly amazing. If you’re considering buying this product, you will not be disappointed!
Date published: 2025-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GoodLady from
Great Sound Quality
Obsessed with the JBL PartyBox right now, its big enough to fill the whole house or even the garden with music, plus super easy to roll around thanks to the builtin wheels. Took it to the park for a mini sports day with the kids and it was just a vibe. The lights had them mesmerised and honestly made it feel like a full on party. But the SOUND quality is everything! crystal clear, super loud just puts pulls you into the music. Am sold loving the JBL 520 10/10.
Date published: 2025-08-30
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