How to distinguish a jbl column from a fake

JBL speakers are very popular. They have a built-in battery, compact size, moisture resistance, excellent sound quality and other unique characteristics. To fully experience all the advantages of the device, the main thing is not to buy a counterfeit of this product. Read on to learn how to distinguish an original jbl speaker from a fake.

How to spot a fake JBL

It can be very difficult to immediately distinguish a real JBL from a good fake. Suppliers of counterfeit products make them as close as possible to the real thing. However, in general, they try to save on materials and make the product of lower quality. There are basic characteristics of the product that allow you to verify the authenticity of the purchased product.

Package

left is fake, right is original

Packaging can say a lot about the product purchased. The main distinguishing features of this brand are as follows:

• The logo is on the column image. On a fake, there is often a red rectangle instead.
• Under the logo, located in the upper left corner of the box, there should be the inscription “Harman”. The fakes do not have this inscription, but the logo itself is visually larger and can be in the form of a sticker.
• Information on the packaging. There must be a detailed description in different languages ​​about the manufacturer, QR code, serial number, information about the product and its functions, and much more.
  • This box is one-piece and made of high-quality cardboard.
  • There is a textured print on the original box. The counterfeit box is made of ordinary cardboard.

ATTENTION! The packaging of counterfeit products has an outer cardboard shell, which the original never has.

Equipment

The internal content is also significantly different. In the original, the product is covered with a cardboard board with the inscription Charge 3, and at the bottom, for greater protection, it is glued with foam plastic. The product must be wrapped in a soft bag with warning notices and additionally secured with tape. Chinese manufacturers use a regular plastic bag without pictures. Under the cover there is a color photo from the nightclub; the fake does not have it.

The kit should contain adapters for different sockets, instructions, charging and drive. It should be noted that the listed components must be carefully folded and covered with film. In fakes, you can most often find only one adapter for a socket, a jack-jack wire, a wire tied with wire, and a piece of paper with a technical description without logos.

IMPORTANT! Counterfeits do not have a warranty card or instructions in Russian.

Obvious external signs

A careful examination of the speakers shows that their appearance has significant differences:

1. Different ways to create a logo on a product. In the original it is larger, and the die is fixed from the inside and is difficult to remove. In the fake, the die is significantly smaller and is glued with double-sided tape.
2. The buttons on the control panel in fake products are made of low quality rubber and their dimensions are much smaller.
3. The central power button should protrude slightly from the body, while the rest are firmly glued to it.In the fake we see a gap between the body and the rubber button itself.
4. The sides of the speakers should be hidden under soft rubberized plastic. The fake uses ordinary hard material.
5. The original speaker is made of rubberized material, due to which the device is not afraid of moisture. The mesh looks uniform and neat. The real product is not covered with fabric, but the mesh is larger and looser.
6. All speaker connectors should be collected in one place and covered with a cover that holds its shape well. It has two layers, does not close on its own and has a good seal. The fake one has a soft lid.
7. The original has only three holes: USB, micro-USB and jack cable, while the fake has four.

Price

Too low a price for a product may clearly indicate a counterfeit product. Depending on the modification, prices vary from 3,000 to 20,000 rubles and above. Chinese products are much cheaper. Before purchasing, it is better to check the price on the websites of official dealers. After all, a quality item cannot be cheap.

What else can help determine

left is original, right is fake

Let's list a few more nuances that will help when purchasing:

• You should pay attention to the presence of the device serial number, which is pasted on the case next to the connectors. It’s simply not there on a fake;
• The difference is in weight: the Chinese device is much lighter;
• The fake smells of chemical materials;
• Sound. True music lovers, accustomed to good sound, will be able to distinguish a quality product in a couple of seconds.

REFERENCE! To protect yourself as much as possible from purchasing low-quality equipment, it is better to use the services of trusted dealerships.

Jbl speakers have aroused great interest not only among buyers, but also among manufacturers of illegal products. Therefore, it is very important to know the main features of original products so as not to be deceived and buy real speakers.