Low Frequency Mode JBL Charge 5

Unfortunately, the usual way to switch low frequency mode does not work on the JBL Charge 5. Hopefully, JBL will re add this feature in a later version of the firmware.  But if this did work, it might work as it has on other JBL Charge speakers.  Now when ON, this mode makes the passive bass radiators vibrate noticeably more.  Furthermore, low frequency mode adds a decidedly “thumpy” aspect to the content playing. And this would make the 5 sound much bigger than it really is.

Low Frequency Mode JBL Charge 5: How to Toggle

First off, by default, the 5 has this low frequency mode ON.  Moreover, if this toggling actually worked, this would also add more treble and lots more bass.

How to Switch OFF and ON

Someday we hope that you’ll be able to turn low frequency mode OFF. This would work by pressing the Volume Down (-) and Bluetooth buttons. You would hold them in for about ten seconds.  Hold until the oval ring around the buttons lights.

Also, to turn low frequency mode back on, again, press the Volume Down and Bluetooth buttons. Hold them in until the oval button ring lights up again.  Then release the buttons.  Finally, when the ring goes off, low frequency mode resumes once more.

Qualifiers

1. 1. Speaker firmware version for this test: 0.5.2.0.

Other Posts About the JBL Charge 5

1. 1. JBL Charge 5 Won’t Turn OFF
   2. Checking the Battery Level
   3. How to Turn On Bass Mode
   4. Number of Charging Time Hours
   5. How to Fix the Red Light Stays On Issue
   6. Fixing the Not Charging Problem

References for Low Frequency Mode JBL Charge 5

1. 1. JBL Charge 5 Product Page
   2. Where to Buy the JBL Charge 5