JBL recently did something somewhat out-of-the-box and experimental: launching its first-ever wireless turntable.
The BT Spinner has what JBL calls a modern yet retro feel.
This equipment aims to elevate your space, targeting Gen Z and millennials.
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It features Bluetooth 5.2 and can connect wirelessly to your speakers, soundbars, and headphones.
Theres also an analog output for a wired connection.
JBL oversold the devices aesthetic a bit, especially by making it one of its biggest selling points.
Its marketed as sleek, if anything, the Spinners build is actually a little bulky.
At 11.7 lbs, its considerably heavier than Sonos 8-poundPro-Ject T1Phono SB turntable.
The rest of the body feels like it was made in a hurry.
It offers a relatively simple control panel on its back and two buttons on the front.
I love how every button had a completely different feel, making the panel incredibly easy to use.
Similarly, it was easy to set it up, too.
Well, or at least for a Gen-Z person whos relatively good with tech.
I find following manuals a chore, but this one didnt feel like one.
There was no unnecessary or excessive jargon.
Everything was brief and to the point, with helpful pictures.
The raw, crude texture of the sound was pretty apparent.
That was a legitimate fear of mine, seeing how the Spinner only works via external audio peripherals.
Thankfully, the connection to the speakers was seamless and smooth.
I loved the dramatic feel of Mozarts tracks that it helped bring out.
As a turntable newbie, I went into this product with many expectations and was thoroughly impressed.
I could set it up and calibrate it easily without reading long, boring online tutorials.
The controls were intuitive and straightforward, and it almost didnt feel like the gear was foreign to me.
More importantly, the sound had that classic, vintage feel that record player enthusiasts cant stop talking about.
The subtle hisses and whirs were what made the listening experience so enjoyable.
It was like a uniquely vintage experience packaged into a modern, contemporary build.
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