JBL BassPro Go

Product highlights:

• operates as a powered car subwoofer or as a portable Bluetooth speaker
• 4-1/2" active subwoofer, two 3/4" tweeters, and two passive radiator speakers
• package includes:
  • vehicle mounting bracket, hardware, and wiring harness with inline fuse
  • remote bass control and cable
  • two high-level input adapters and spare fuse
• 10-gauge wiring kit and RCA patch cables needed (sold separately)
• frequency response: 40-20,000 Hz (in Bluetooth mode)

Subwoofer Mode:

• built-in amplifier: 100 watts RMS (200 watts peak)
• controls:
  • low-pass filter (80/100/120 Hz)
  • selectable bass boost (0, +3, +6 dB at 45 Hz)
• fuse rating: 15A

Portable Bluetooth Speaker Mode:

• Bluetooth 4.2 for high-fidelity streaming with compatible devices
• power output: 40 watts RMS (woofer), 15 watts RMS x 2 (tweeters)
• built-in NiMH rechargeable battery with up to 8 hours of life
• IPX5-rated waterproof
• pair two BassPro Go speakers for stereo
  • pair with up to three devices simultaneously
• USB charging port
• dimensions: 15.88"W x 7.63"H x 10.5"D (with mount and wiring)
• weight: 11.64 lbs.
• warranty: 1 year
• 60-day returns
• MFR # JBLSUBBPGOV2AM

Features

Overview: The JBL Bass Pro Go powered Bluetooth speaker features a dual-application function; operating as a powered subwoofer when mounted in your vehicle and a portable, battery-powered full-range speaker when disconnected from the vehicle wiring. Settings can be configured from the top-panel controls, letting you easily select either full-range or subwoofer mode. The built-in Ni-MH battery can provide up to 8 hrs. of portable use.

• The JBL Bass Pro Go does not include any vehicle-installation wiring. A 10-gauge amp wiring kit will be required and is sold separately.
• The JBL Bass Pro Go does not support the JBL Portable App and is not compatible with JBL Party Mode or JBL Connect+.

Drivers: The Bass Pro Go features a single 4.5" woofer and two 0.75" tweeters, along with two passive radiators, all mounted in a durable sealed ABS enclosure with a metal-mesh grille.

Power: The Bass Pro Go can be operated as a subwoofer or a full-range powered speaker, either installed or portable. The Class-D amplifier can provide the following output:

• Subwoofer Mode (in-vehicle): 100W RMS, 200W peak power.
• Full-Range Mode (in-vehicle):
  • Tweeters: 2 x 30W RMS
  • Woofer: 1 x 80W RMS
• Full-Range Mode (portable):
  • Tweeters: 2 x 15W RMS
  • Woofer: 1 x 40W RMS

Battery: The JBL Bass Pro Go features a built-in Ni-MH battery that can provide up to 8 hrs. of use outside your vehicle. The battery gets recharged while connected to vehicle power and takes approximately 4 hrs. to fully charge.

Vehicle Signal Input: Two RCA input jacks are provided on the included 28" input harness, accepting either speaker-level or low-level input signals. If connecting into a vehicle using speaker-level inputs, two RCA adapters are provided with set-screw wire inputs, accepting speaker wire up to 16-gauge.

Bluetooth Operation: Built-in Bluetooth audio streaming capability (ver. 4.2) supports A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6 profiles and offers a range of up to 33' of range (indoors) and up to 125' (outdoors). Up to 3 devices can be paired to the Bass Pro Go, with one device connecting at a time. Two Bass Pro Go speakers can be wirelessly connected together for simultaneous audio playback.

USB: A USB type-A (2.0) port can provide 5V/2.1A output for charging your device. Audio playback is not supported. A second micro-B USB port is for servicing only.

Wired Remote Bass Control: The included Wired Remote Bass Control lets you adjust the amount of bass output from the driver's seat while the Bass Pro Go is in Subwoofer mode. A 16.5' cable, terminated in RJ-25 jacks on both ends, is provided for connecting the Remote Bass Control. Mounting flanges with screw holes allow the module to be mounted under a dash using the provided hardware.

Weatherproof: The Bass Pro Go features rubberized top-panel controls, along with a removable rubber cover for the input ports and controls when not installed in a vehicle. With the rear cover installed the Bass Pro Go carries an IPX5 weatherproof rating.

Top-Panel Controls & Indicators:

• Power: Lights solid white when unit is On in Subwoofer mode, green in Full-Range mode, yellow in Settings mode, and red if in Protect mode. The Power button will flash white when pairing to a second Bass Pro Go via JBL Connect feature, and lights solid blue when connected to a second Bass Pro Go.
• LEDs: Six LED indicators provide feedback for Battery Level, as well as for navigating options and settings in the Settings Mode.
• Bluetooth Button: Used for Pairing and Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled playback device. Flashes white while in Pairing Mode, and will light solid white when connected.
• Play/Pause: Controls Bluetooth audio playback.
• Volume +/- Buttons

Rear-Panel Controls:

• Auto Turn-On: Provides three methods of activating the powered speaker when installed in a vehicle:
  • 12V: Uses a +12V input on the blue Remote In wire (preferred method).
  • DC: Uses a DC offset to activate when using high-level inputs.
  • Audio: Activates when an audio signal is detected when using high-level inputs.
• Gain: Provides 3 different Gain settings when installed in a vehicle: 2V, 4V, and 6V, and can be used with both High-level and Line-level inputs.
  • Line-level:
    • 2V: 0.4V - 2V
    • 4V: 0.8V - 4V
    • 6V: 1.2V - 6V
  • High-level:
    • 2V: 1V - 5V
    • 4V: 2V - 10V
    • 6V: 3V - 15V

Wiring & Inputs: A single 28" wiring harness, with a sealed input connector that can quickly be unplugged for speaker removal, is provided with the following input connections:

• Power & Ground: Two 12-gauge wires (black and red) provide the power and ground connections for vehicle use. A 15A ATO fuse and holder is installed on the power wire.
• Remote In: A blue 18-gauge wire provides the Remote-In function, connecting to a radio's remote output or to the vehicle's switched power circuit.
• RCA: A single pair of RCA connectors provide the audio input when installed in a vehicle, accepting high- or low-level signals. Rubber caps are provided for sealing the RCA inputs when not in use.
• RJ-25: Provides the input for the included Wired Remote Bass Control.

Mounting & Portability: The JBL Bass Pro Go includes a mounting bracket that can be installed on a vehicle floor or trunk using the provided hardware. A pull-handle on the bracket lets you quickly and easily attach and detach the powered speaker. A built-in carry-handle makes portability easy.

Optional Accessories (all sold separately):

• BassPro Go Home Power Adapter: Includes an AC power supply and 8' of cables for powering and charging the BassPro Go from an AC power outlet. The Home Power Adapter lets you operate the BassPro Go while charging the internal battery.
• BassPro Go 2nd Vehicle Kit: Lets you mount your BassPro Go into a second vehicle. Includes a mounting bracket, wiring harness with inline fuse, remote bass control, two high-level input adapters, spare fuse, and mounting hardware, letting you easily move your BassPro Go between two vehicles.