[Tips] Distinguishing genuine JBL speakers, fakes, and imitations with the “naked eye”

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How to identify real and fake JBL speakers

Distinguishing between real and fake JBL karaoke speakers

– Note some points when you choose to buy JBL speakers, although in terms of origin, this product is a product of an American brand, directly managed by Harman International. However, currently, when choosing to buy this speaker line, you may encounter information about the product origin such as in Mexico, or China, or other countries...

Don't worry, these are just the places where the company orders production because they are places with cheap labor quality, stable investment environment and can reduce costs to a minimum level so they are always utilized. In terms of quality, Harman kardon always guarantees and makes sure that JBL products are manufactured according to the company's technological standards at America.

- Genuine JBL speakers Made in Mexico and the authorized company in Vietnam is Ba Sao. If you see a speaker with Made in China label but still Basao, then this is a genuine product. In addition, all JBL speakers on the market are assembled JBL speakers (fake speakers).

– Genuine imported products must have labels and accompanying documents certifying the origin of the product.

- So when buying genuine JBL speakers You will get product certification papers, warranty card, product team (on the product). As for Chinese JBL speakers, you should choose a reputable place to buy to get a proper warranty invoice.

and this is the genuine stamp from three stars

On the anti-break stamps there is a QC check code, importer's phone number, and authentication message code. Three Star Company has a warranty office and handles complaints about counterfeit goods. The warranty office is located at 170 Ung Van Khiem, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.  

Note with JBL Karaoke Speaker codes KS, Ki, MK, Pasion, KP(Full).Genuinely imported by Three Stars Exclusively distributed by SKY company to audio equipment dealers nationwide

Distinguishing between fake and imitation JBL bluetooth speakers

– The dimensions of the real JBL in terms of length, width, and height will be accurate, while the fake will have a certain error and the weight of the fake will be lighter.

– The JBL logo on the genuine product has clear white letters on an orange background, embedded tightly on the speaker body, while on the fake product the color is not prominent, the printed letters are not sharp and protrude.

– The rubber cap covering the charging port has the speaker name printed on it. When opened, the logo and serial number are printed on the cap. And on JBL fake speakers will not have this detail.

Genuine JBL bluetooth speaker Will print serial number and logo when opening the rubber plug covering the charging port

– Genuine JBL speakers have balanced logo prints (looking from the side of the speaker membrane, taking a central vertical axis as the center), while fake ones will be skewed.

– If you pay close attention to the details of the charger and charging cable, you will also notice differences in shape, size, weight, and printed color.

Distinguishing genuine JBL speaker crossovers

Clean, classy through standard, genuine components from component manufacturers selected for the crossover that JBL Harman provides to the market, carrying the right brand name.

Just looking at it, you can see that the components are not as good as genuine products, along with very few components such as ceramic resistors, capacitors, chokes, and protective bulbs.