Picture of the JBL Charge 3 waterproof wireless speaker, front view, unpacked and held In hand.

JBL Charge 3 Extra Bass Mode Explained

Change the bass response of the JBL Charge 3, by turning on and off its extra bass mode (EBM). In fact, when activated, EBM makes the passive bass radiators vibrate a lot more. This also adds a rumble quality to the playing program.  But you may wish to switch OFF EBM when playing the speaker loudly, say at an outdoor party.  This helps cut bass distortion. Plus, less bass means longer playing time before the battery runs dead.

JBL Charge 3 Extra Bass Mode: How to Turn OFF

First, by default, the JBL Charge 3 has EBM turned on, after a reset.  This adds a bit of extra treble and lots more bass to the audio. While EBM often runs the battery out of power faster, the better sound may be well worth it.

Picture of the JBL Charge 3, top view. Showing the -Bluetooth- and -Volume Down- buttons.
The JBL Charge 3, top view. Showing the -Bluetooth- and -Volume Down- buttons.

You can turn EBM off by pressing the Volume Down (-) and Bluetooth buttons. Then hold them in for about ten seconds, until some of the battery gauge lights come on.





Find the buttons on the top of the speaker.

Picture of the battery status gage at eighty percent of full charge.
The battery status gage at eighty percent of full charge.

JBL Charge 3 Extra Bass Mode: How to Turn ON

Finally, to turn extra bass mode back on again, press the Volume Down and Bluetooth buttons. Then hold them in until the battery gauge lights up again.  And finally, release the buttons.  When the battery gauge lights, EBM resumes once more. Note that you can also reset the speaker to turn on EBM again, although this creates extra effort, Why? Because if you do then, then you must re pair your devices to the Charge 3.

Other Posts About the JBL Charge 3

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    2. The Red Light Stays On Problem
    3. Updating Firmware Procedure
    4. How to Turn Off
    5. JBL Charge 3 Charger Watt Rating

References

    1. JBL Charge 3 Official Product Page