Ranking All Battery Powered Wireless Speakers

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Use ctl-f to search the document.
The suggestions in this section are biased towards a value speakers with a neutral frequency
response. If you are after specific things like bass boosted or warm speakers, skip this section
and read the details in the main rankings.
The best small/medium size battery powered speaker with the best sound quality with modern
features is the $50 (after coupon UBOOMLWC on Amazon) Uboom L running firmware 0.4.3
(will need to be changed for the best sound quality and requires PC or virtualization on a Mac).
If you don’t want to mess with manually flashing firmware, need TWS low latency, or you require
an adjustable EQ and app, get the $80 Soundcore Motion 300 instead.
The best reasonably priced large size battery powered speaker for deeper bass with great
sound quality is the $100 Mifa Wildbox running firmware 2.11 (requires PC or virtualization on a
Mac to update). If you don’t want to mess with manually flashing firmware or you require an
adjustable EQ and app, get the $80 Soundcore Motion Boom instead.
The best boombox size battery powered speaker for deep bass with excellent sound quality, that
can get loud for a party but can still be carried by hand is the $155 Tribit Stormbox Blast.
The best reasonably priced boombox size battery powered speaker that fits into home decor is
the $150 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 or Onyx Studio 7
The best big party battery powered speaker with excellent sound quality and very deep bass is
the extreme size $550 JBL Partybox 310
The absolute loudest battery powered speaker is the €950 Teufel Rockster (EU only) followed
by the $1000 Soundboks gen 3/4
The best sounding speaker that fits in a pocket is the $60 Tribit Stormbox Micro 2
My perfect minimal speaker setup would be 2 Earfun Uboom L and 2 Stormbox Blast, enough
to cover the small and big use cases in a wide stereo setup.
Information about the rankings

Note: If you are not an audiophile or aren’t interested in speakers that can reproduce recordings
and musical instruments to a high level of natural accuracy, then you may not agree with the
ranking order in this document. Natural sounding speakers will reproduce badly done recordings
badly. Pop or EDM will generally sound fine with a lot of speakers. If you want to determine
which speakers are truly great, use Jazz or Classical music and listen to how natural the
instruments sound. If you are only interested in bass boosted, treble boosted, or warm
speakers, please search the descriptions of speakers for that trait or look for the ones with an
EQ.
To the average non-audiophile, generally speakers in the top 1/3 of each category will likely
sound “good” to you. Don’t be afraid to pick one of those if you have budget or aesthetic
priorities. There’s a lot of pretty good speakers out there.
Feel free to post/send a link to this document for anyone or on any forum post you think could
benefit from it!
I don't make any money off these. All coupon codes have been found on the internet and I use no
links for you to purchase products. Purchase them anywhere you find them the cheapest. I'm just
here sharing my deep analysis of over 1000 hours of youtube videos directly comparing speakers
against speakers. I hate inflated Amazon scores, misinformation and paid advertising which is why I
created this ranking.
This list is built from thousands of hours of video of the rankings of trusted YouTube reviewers
all spliced together into rankings by speaker size. It is ordered with the best speakers on top of
each category with the selection criteria being natural/neutral sounding with reasonable bass
extension and features. 80% of the speakers in this ranking have been ranked this way. About
20% of the time when there are no direct comparisons, I’ve done my best to find the best sound
samples, adjust for differences in microphone frequency responses and compare them myself
using high end headphones (JDS 0L Dac, JDS 02 amp, Hifiman HE-560 or Earfun Free Pro 2
with Oluv’s Gadgets custom tuning) Although those 20% tend to be not very popular or high
ranked and are generally insignificant.
If you can’t find the speaker comparison you’re looking for, search Youtube for it. Open
rtings.com links in a new incognito window if you run out of free reviews. All max volume
measurements are at 1m, all bass extension measurements are at a -10db falloff and taken
from frequency response charts and data from YouTube reviews and rtings. If you see a ~ that’s
me estimating bass extension off the music because there’s no frequency response chart
anywhere. Higher max volume and lower bass extension are better.
A huge thanks to all the Youtube speaker reviewers and rtings.com who have made it possible
to even create this ranked list in the first place.
Looking for a guide like this for in ear wireless Bluetooth headphones? Go here
Information applying to all speakers

None of these speakers will be as satisfying as high end home audio which when properly
selected and set up can present a 3d sound image with depth, height and pinpoint location
accuracy along with a neutral response and extended treble and bass. Enjoy these portable
speakers for what they are, a way to enjoy music in any room or any place you bring them. For
the closest to ultra high end audio, check out the Vifa Helsinki or a TWS pair of Earfun Uboom L
in that order.
Almost all of the speakers can wirelessly stereo pair (referred to as TWS) with the same model
speaker for 6db more output and wide stereo separation. Some can do non-stereo pairing with
more than 2 speakers, JBL has Connect+ or Partyboost (not directly compatible) up to 100
speakers, Sony has Wireless PartyChain and Party Connect (not directly compatible) up to 100
speakers, Soundcore has Partycast and Partycast 2.0 (both compatible) up to 100 speakers,
Bose has Party mode, Mifa has PartyAdd up to 100 speakers, Ultimate Ears has PartyUp up to
50 speakers, Marshall has Marshall Stack, and Samsung has Giga Party with up to 10
speakers. All speakers below are labeled with the technology they support, not all speakers
support them. Note: Some of these multi speaker technologies may not work if you have a
Bluetooth 4.x or less device like many laptops. Search using ctl-f for “Party Mode: Yes” or the
specific technology name to find them.
If you want to stream Bluetooth to multiple brands or models of speakers you can use TCL
Super Bluetooth or Samsung Dual Audio
Almost all these speakers start cutting out bass around 60-80% to get to their maximum volume
without distortion. Bigger speakers generally have deeper bass, there’s no way around physics.
Battery life is generally rated at medium volume. Running at full volume, expect 25-33%
(example: 10 hours drops to 2.5-3.3 hours) of rated battery life.
Iphones seem to be limited to 16 volume steps using the side buttons which is generally not
enough. Click on the volume slider to access all 32 steps. Android has 24 volume steps which is
better.
Some speakers from Soundcore, JBL, Ultimate Ears, and Minirig can disable their startup,
pairing and shutdown sounds by changing a setting in their app.
To install firmware for a PC on a Mac, see these instructions

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Pocket size
The pocket size class is in a very specific class. These speakers should only be selected if you
need something ultra small that can fit in a pocket, otherwise the larger classes will get louder,
have deeper bass, stereo imaging, and generally better sound at the same price points. Bass
will sound a bit slappy because these speakers can’t reach low enough for bass notes. All
speakers in the pocket size are mono (single driver) and IPX7 or better unless noted.
1. Tribit Stormbox Micro 2: $60

a. Positives: Best in class sound. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in
the size. Built in strap is super useful for attaching it to things. Very neutral.
b. Negatives: Finicky phone charging, which doesn't usually work.
c. Max Volume: 96db
d. Bass Extension: 59hz
e. Weight 0.7lbs / 317g
f. Battery Life: 12 hours
g. Latency: 265ms
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: Yes
k. TWS: Yes
l. Party Mode: No
m. Aux In: No
n. Built In Microphone: Yes
o. IP Rating: IP67
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3lDUhyo_eM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LsffgrbXYc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTE4EgEict4
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZWU9gzzac0
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyFUOIp4B0I
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vBF_b2AEUg
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyFvllnBeSM
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7NlGAQBk0s
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PwCJ_Xy_I4
q. Links
i. http://www.diysubwoofers.org/projects/other/BT/SBMicro2/
2. Minirig Mini 2: $100
a. Positives: Very neutral. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
b. Negatives: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is
buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy.
c. Max Volume: 92db
e. Weight: 0.71lbs / 320g
g. Aux Latency: 0ms
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: yes
k. TWS: Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
l. Party Mode: No
m. Aux In: Yes
n. Charging: Proprietary USB cable
o. IP Rating: Splash resistant
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-NrXGtuEQc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-THqGgH_Tu8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kydvk2xdtA
3. Minirig Mini: $100
a. Positives: Very neutral. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
b. Negatives: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is
buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy.
c. Max Volume: 92db
f. Power Bank: No
g. Aux Latency: 0ms
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: Yes
j. TWS: Yes (cable)
k. Party Mode: No
l. Aux In: Yes
m. Charging: Proprietary USB cable
n. IP Rating: Splash resistant
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwyyxOkDG1E
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdCutwAmd4
4. Tribit Stormbox Micro: $50
a. Positives: Quite neutral. Slight hollowness in the mids. Built in strap is super
useful for attaching it to things.
b. Max Volume: 93db
c. Bass Extension: 62hz
d.Weight: 0.65lbs / 295g
e.Battery Life: 8 hours
f.Power Bank: No
g.Latency: 180ms
h.App: No
i.EQ: No
j.TWS: Yes
k.Party Mode: No
l.Built In Microphone: Yes
m.IP Rating: IP67
n.Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3lDUhyo_eM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LsffgrbXYc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYIQtNJ3gM0
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdCutwAmd4
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy3mfrIrVmI
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_YdfX2PBI
5. Soundcore Mini 3 Pro: $40
a. Positives: Lights on top. Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
b. Negatives: Rolled off highs
c. Max Volume: 87db
g. Power Bank: No
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: Yes
j. TWS: No
k. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
l. IP Rating: IPX7
m. Built In Microphone: Yes
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyFUOIp4B0I
6. Soundcore Mini 3 : $41
a. Positives: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
b. Negatives: Rolled off highs
c. Max Volume: 87db
g. Latency: 160ms
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: Yes
k. TWS: No
l. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
n. IP Rating: IPX7
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMsB-wvXn34
7. Vifa City: $150
a. Positives: Quite detailed.
b. Negatives: Dip at 1200hz. Doesn’t boost bass at low levels. Not that deep of
bass. Only IPX4.
d. Weight 0.66lbs / 300g
e. Battery Life: 12 hours
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. TWS: Yes
j. IP Rating: IPX4
k. Comparison
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEfdIQiXfxw
8. Marshall Willen: $120
a. Negatives: Not that deep of bass. A bit of a sharp treble.
b. Max Volume: 88db
d. Weight: 0.68lbs / 309g
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: Yes
h. EQ: Yes
i. TWS: No
j. Party Mode: Yes (Marshall Stack)
k. Built In Microphone: Yes
l. IP Rating: IP67
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZWU9gzzac0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9u7iRmRdjk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vBF_b2AEUg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyFvllnBeSM
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7NlGAQBk0s
n. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/willen
9. Bose Soundlink Micro: $90
a. Negatives: Lack of clarity. Overly boosted bass
b. Max Volume: 90db
f. Power Bank: No
g. Latency: 50ms
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: No
j. TWS: Yes
k. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
l. IP Rating: IP67
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdCutwAmd4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTE4EgEict4
o. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-micro
10. B&O Beoplay P2: $170
a. Negatives: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others
b. Weight: 0.61lbs / 275g
c. Battery Life: 10 hours
d. Power Bank: No
e. App: Yes
f. EQ: Yes
g. TWS: No
h. Party Mode: No
i. IP Rating: None
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB6G2-BL0Z4
11. Mifa Tango: $100
a. Positives: Loudest pocket speaker by a little.
b. Negatives: Rising frequency response, not very flat, better to listen off axis. Peak
at 4khz. Not much bass.
c. Max Volume: 97db
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. MIcroSD: Yes
j. TWS: Yes
k. Party Mode: Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers)
l. IP Rating: IP67
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biqsZ3Uhr3U
12. JBL Clip 4: $45
a. Negatives: Quite a lack of bass. Not very loud.
b. Max Volume: 79db
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. TWS: No
j. Party Mode: No
k. IP Rating: IP67
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_YdfX2PBI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyc6e3bxoUs
m. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/clip-4
13. JBL Go 3: $25
a. Negatives: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
b. Max Volume: 88db
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. TWS: No
j. Party Mode: No
k. IP Rating: IP67
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tigrVLPi5A
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5oy3xWP3kU
m. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/go-3
14. Sony SRS-XB100: $60
a. Negatives: Not much bass. Seems pretty much the same as the XB13, maybe a
teeny bit deeper bass and a little less muddy.
d. Power Bank: No
e. App: No
f. EQ: No
g. TWS: Yes
h. Party Mode: No
i. IP Rating: IP67
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWv_SRZh3TE
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YH3cGsQZk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFB1Ut2EZMo
15. Sony SRS-XB13: $60
a. Negatives: Not much bass. Muddy sounding.
b. Max Volume: 88db
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. TWS: Yes
j. Party Mode: No
k. IP Rating: IP67
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy3mfrIrVmI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg6uGn2WCPU
m. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13
16. JBL Clip: $50
a. Negatives: Quite a lack of bass. Mids are a little hollow.
b. Bass Extension: ~95hz
c. Weight: 0.35lbs / 158g
d. Power Bank: No
e. App: No
f. EQ: No
g. TWS: No
h. Party Mode: No
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6khpcPwr8c
17. JBL Clip 3: $50
a. Positives: Aux in
b. Negatives: Less bass than the Clip. Quite a lack of bass.
c. Bass Extension: ~100hz
d. Weight: 0.5lb / 227g
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: No
h. EQ: No
i. TWS: No
j. Party Mode: No
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6khpcPwr8c
18. Xiaomi Mi Portable Outdoor
a. Negatives: Not much bass, treble rolled off
d. Power Bank: No
e. App: No
f. EQ: No
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwlwyofEYDM
19. Hopestar H54
a. Negatives: Bright treble, not much bass, harsh mids
b. Battery Life: 5 hours
c. Power Bank: No
d. App: No
e. EQ: No
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHXU3CMEdSg
20. Sony SRS-XB12
a. Positives: Aux in
b. Negatives: Muddy, not much bass, peaky treble.
c. Max Volume: 93db
g. Latency: 240ms
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: No
j. EQ: No
k. TWS: No
l. Party Mode: No
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy3mfrIrVmI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5oy3xWP3kU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMsB-wvXn34
21. Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2: $100
a. Negatives: Huge lack of bass. Sounds very thin and tinny at high volume
c. Power Bank: No
d. App: No
e. EQ: No
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xCM1mE-1Ww
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQT7_LLqJ4M
22. Harman Kardon Neo: $90
a. Negatives: Huge lack of bass.
b. Max Volume: 87db
f. TWS: No
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvcXuYgIsfU
23. Lenovo 700: $85
a. Positives: Very thin profile
b. Negatives: Huge lack of bass
f. TWS: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX2
h. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/Yam_mssFqeU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CtZiXCJF18
Small/Medium size
One of the best general use size classes, water bottle sized and light enough to hand carry, but
with enough output for a small outdoor gathering. Small enough to usually fit in a water bottle
holder and take with you anywhere. The best of these speakers will have no problem filling a
reasonable sized room with sound. Outdoors they will sound a bit bass light but are fine for
background music. The best here will have a bass extension similar to a 5.25” woofer bookshelf
speaker. Bigger speakers will generally have deeper bass. All speakers are IPX7 or better
unless noted.
1. Earfun Uboom L: $50 after coupon UBOOMLWC at Amazon

a. Positives: The audiophile choice. Extremely neutral, possibly the best of any
modern bluetooth speaker slightly behind the Vifa Helsinki. This is the only
speaker that sounds correct at every single volume level. Other speakers will
need a different EQ at each volume level. Amazing sounding at low levels as it
boosts bass and treble at low levels to account for the equal-loudness contour.
Use firmware 0.4.3 which sounds the best and is what Oluv uses in his demos.
There have been noted issues with sound quality in almost all other firmware
versions. Check the version by turning it on, then pressing the power and
bluetooth buttons at the same time. You can flash any version up or down on it.
To flash, turn the speaker off then hold down the Bluetooth button while plugging
in the cable. Other firmware downloads from oluv here or from earfun here. To
flash on a mac, see these instructions
b. Negatives: Seems to be shipping with 0.5.x firmware now which boosts bass,
makes the lower midrange muddy and removes the low level volume steps, will
need to be downgraded to 0.4.3 for best sound quality. The Uboom L would rank
around 20th place with the 0.5.0 firmware. Latency is high (400ms) without
turning on low latency mode (66ms) which doesn’t work when two speakers are
TWS paired. Low latency mode can be turned on by pressing the Bluetooth
button twice. No app and no custom EQ. If having a custom EQ is more
important than a neutral speaker, or if latency in TWS paired mode is a very
important feature, like if you watch a lot of video, you may want to choose
another speaker.
c. Max Volume: 103db
g. Latency: 400ms normal /66ms low latency mode
h. Aux Latency: 216
i. Power Bank: No
j. App: No
k. EQ: No
l. TWS: Yes
m. Party Mode: No
n. Aux In: Yes
o. Built in Microphone: Yes
p. Charging: USB-C
q. IP Rating: IP67
r. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6IkkqeXbQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NOhGtdzy0
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVldZEwR2zg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LUd0Mj5HhQ
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3LHLpyD3ss
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd4B8N3V87c
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81IF75HKC0
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOI7TM43Fc
x. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
xi. https://youtu.be/AtVrVzLUnKM
xii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHEAB0eT7NA (0.3.9 old firmware)
xiii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzRRwLO59PI (0.4.3 vs 0.5.0
firmware comparison)
s. Links
i. https://www.diysubwoofers.org/projects/other/BT/UBoomL/
2. Soundcore Motion 300: $80
a. Positives: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Pocket size in a big pocket. Can be
used in stereo facing you, or omnidirectional lying down. Ability to have a custom
EQ for each orientation, standing, lying flat, hanging. Try these EQs for more
neutral sound, attempting to match the frequency response of the Earfun Uboom
L or the Vifa Helsinki.
b. Negatives: Without the above EQ, this speaker will rank around #21 in the
rankings. Bassup mode is worse than Signature. Not quite as detailed or neutral
as higher ranked speakers. Slight bass distortion when turned up.
g. Latency: 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: yes
k. TWS: Yes
l. Built in Microphone: Yes
m. Aux In: No
n. IP Rating: IPX7
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GtVMMbOt6c
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz07wPZTfzk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4S4b5jsagM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=929FIaHlbeI
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaBJmIhALqI
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmRn6b0rhzU
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP3Dw6g-DZ0
viii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/soundcore-motion-93321960
3. Soundcore Motion+: $80
a. Positives: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate
tweeters, more bass at full volume and better off-axis treble frequency response
than the Uboom L. Just mediocre with the default EQ, I highly recommend using
this EQ setting from kai7895 to get it more neutral. To achieve the absolute best
sound you’ll need the Wavelet app (Android only) and set the provided Wavelet
EQ in there too. Turn off the wavelet EQ for outdoor use. An alternative is Oluv’s
EQ which only needs the Soundcore app EQ. Note these EQs only really sound
perfect at a medium volume level.
b. Negatives: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L. Without the above
EQ, this speaker will rank around #25 in the rankings.
e.Weight: 2.31lbs / 1050g
f.Battery Life: 12 hours
g.Latency: 33ms
h.Aux Latency: 0ms
i.Power Bank: No
j.App: Yes
k.EQ: Yes
l.TWS: Yes
m.Party Mode: No
n.Built in Microphone: Yes
o.Aux In: Yes
p.Charging: USB-C
q.IP Rating: IPX7
r.Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDu3G6Bubrk
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NOhGtdzy0
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjBlrhZwDmE
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXi8Sef-1NA
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tg3wXjK3k
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVEvEitaPU
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFeCO7GLgA0
s. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-motion-plus
4. Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: $60
a. Positives: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite
deep bass for the size. This upgraded version has a usb-c port while the old one
has micro usb.
b. Negatives: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very
low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
c. Max Volume: 99db
d. Bass extension: 56hz
g. Power Bank: No
h. Latency: 150ms
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: Yes
k. TWS: Yes
l. Party Mode: No
m. Aux In: No
n. Built in Microphone: Yes
o. Charging: USB-C
p. App: Yes
q. EQ: Yes
r. IP Rating: IPX7
s. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xcdkK7z7Ys
ii. https://youtu.be/929FIaHlbeI?si=XYDbvF6aYNDH-psm
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE3qoiDAn98
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjBlrhZwDmE
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3S8D3_1nE
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVSdcyBwt8
t. Links
i. https://support.soundcore.com/s/article/The-Main-Differences-Between-T
he-Original-and-Upgraded-Version-of-Soundcore-Boost-Speaker
5. Denon Envaya DSB-250BT: $250
a. Positives: One of the early bluetooth speakers from 2017 with great sound
quality. Very neutral.
b. Negatives: Expensive. Phantom battery drain issue, would not recommend these
days. Uses some “stereo enhancement” reverb that can sound weird to some.
Not as detailed as higher ranked speakers.
c. Max Volume: 97db
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Latency: 180ms
i. Charging: Micro USB
j. Built in Microphone: Yes
k. IP Rating: IP67
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZEP9ziwkHw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLKKBdPkDHM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG9oR8mX0Kw
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ygpqINtZWM
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYQ-liCcKk
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGyp6jGK0D8
6. Minirig mk3: $140
a. Positives: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water
rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive
g. Power Bank: No
h. Latency: 60ms
i. Aux Latency: 0ms
j. App: Yes
k. EQ: yes
l. TWS: Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
m. Built in Microphone: No
n. Aux In: Yes
o. Charging: Proprietary USB cable
p. IP Rating: Splash resistant
q. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn6AH--SZ_U
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuPEBiJqhPk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uxHwFlAYro
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cbx_NfUaiY
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3S8D3_1nE
7. Minirig mk2: $140
a. Positives: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water
rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive
c. Max Volume: 95db
g. Power Bank: No
h. Aux Latency: 0ms
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: yes
k. TWS: Yes (cable)
l. Built in Microphone: No
m. Aux In: Yes
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdCutwAmd4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cbx_NfUaiY
8. B&O Beosound A1: $200
a. Positives: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound
artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
c. Max Volume: 99db
g. Power Bank: No
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Built in Microphone: Yes
j. IP Rating: IP67
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBuOSCowyTU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO3gd-v41Xw
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ygpqINtZWM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YMjKqHf5c
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6BuPy-w7pU
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sFVv8NhTTY
vii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beosound-a1-39584977
9. B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200
a. Positives: More neutral than the first A1
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts
above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
c. Max Volume: 93db
g. Power Bank: No
h. Latency: 90ms
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: yes
k. TWS: Yes
m. Aux In: No
n. IP Rating: IP67
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBuOSCowyTU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uxHwFlAYro
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYoOvwAb8WE
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uxHwFlAYro
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqhySK7MUuI
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0G2r9e6y4Y
vii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beosound-a1-39584977
viii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/anker-soundcore-92655183
p. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bang-olufsen/beosound-a1-gen-
10. JBL Flip 6: $90
a. Positives: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound
quality leap over the Flip 5.
b. Negatives: Not stereo
c. Max Volume: 98db
g. Latency: 116ms
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: yes
k. TWS: Yes
l. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
m. Aux In: No
n. Built in Microphone: No
o. IP Rating: IP67
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3LHLpyD3ss
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBpVI4hLP1Y
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81IF75HKC0
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYQ-liCcKk
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE3qoiDAn98
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT9dcySUf_U
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd4B8N3V87c
q. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-6
11. Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021: $60
a. Positives: A great sounding neutral speaker.
b. Negatives: This old version has micro-usb charging. Only IPX5.
d. Battery Life: 12 hours
e. Power Bank: No
f. App: Yes
g. EQ: yes
h. TWS: No
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Charging: Micro USB
k. IP Rating: IPX7
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P82BreW-LzY
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGYxOHqOYWQ
n. Links
i. https://support.soundcore.com/s/article/The-Main-Differences-Between-T
he-Original-and-Upgraded-Version-of-Soundcore-Boost-Speaker
12. Tribit Xsound Mega: $100
a. Positives: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Use xbass mode for flattest
frequency response.
b. Negatives: Single driver, not stereo. Lack of detail. Lack of upper treble, peaky
lower treble. Not great off axis
g. Power Bank: No
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: yes
j. TWS: Yes
k. Aux In: Yes
m. IP Rating: IPX7
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhySzuS39Z8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTiqH3uTXxc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkbDwnQRd5s
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDSpH3mNB8
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukSQ4JrBpk
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbT052dM6vI
13. Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus: $50
a. Positives: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. V1/V2/Thunderbox
Plus sound exactly the same.
b. Negatives: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
c. Max Volume: 99db
g. Latency: 160ms
h. Power Bank: No
i. App: No
j. EQ: No
k. TWS: Yes
l. Aux In: Yes
m. IP Rating: IPX7
n. Built in Microphone: No
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LUd0Mj5HhQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYoOvwAb8WE
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0nM_Lx89Y4
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzczPis7ic
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RD6Wz_dg4w
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE3qoiDAn98
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVEvEitaPU
viii. https://youtu.be/8dxlVDGHAo4
14. Harman Kardon Luna: $180
a. Positives: Pretty balanced sound besides the boosted bass.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Boosted bass, not as detailed as higher ranked speakers
d. Weight: 2.48lbs / 1.13kg
e. Battery life: 12 hours
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.patreon.com/posts/harman-kardon-90318892
15. Bogasing M4: $52
a. Positives: Use super bass mode for the most balanced sound
b. Negatives: A bit harsh and thin sounding. Default mode has a boosted treble.
c. Max Volume: 99db
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Comparisons:
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIS2Jk83EI8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVSdcyBwt8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZgoEVW7Ng
16. JBL Charge 5: $180
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly
rolled off treble. Slightly strange upper mids. Overly expensive
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Latency: 125ms
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
i. TWS: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxoGZdNakIg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDu3G6Bubrk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NOhGtdzy0
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT9dcySUf_U
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukSQ4JrBpk
vi. https://www.patreon.com/posts/jbl-charge-5-48693970
k. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/charge-5
17. 1More S1001bt: $20
a. Positives: Amazing value for the money. Pretty decent sounding.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Somewhat bass boosted, and more of a warm sound.
Quite bassy off axis.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. App: Yes
f. EQ: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX4
h. TWS: Yes
i. Party Mode: No
j. Charging: USB-C
k. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/BL9ks2HLYBE
ii. https://youtu.be/7ZnTEkAwy98
18. Mifa Wildrod: $62
a. Positives: Flash latest firmware for the best sound, much improved bass and
treble.
b. Negatives: Not stereo, slight peak around 250hz, slightly rolled off treble.
d. Max Volume: 100db
e. Bass Extension: 54hz
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers)
i. TWS: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4DYttybhJ8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81IF75HKC0
19. Cleer Audio Scene: $100
a. Positives: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the
very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension.
b. Negatives: Less bass extension than a Flip 6
c. Bass extension: ~62hz
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qiyBrX1m-g
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNifFrDKbV0
20. Earfun Uboom “360”: $42
a. Positives: Similar to the Maxsound Plus in sound, likely uses the same drivers.
Likely the best 360 speaker.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Slightly rolled off treble, not as deep of bass as the best in
category. Outdoor mode is more flat, indoor mode boosts bass. Not technically a
360 speaker, only front and rear.
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tg3wXjK3k
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v9BcBgOIpU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVEvEitaPU
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeaMQ3DR_hE
21. Teufel Rockster XS: €180
a. Positives: A good sounding speaker.
b. Negatives: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0ujSs3fnw
22. Bose Soundlink Flex: $150
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns
out midrange detail
b. Max Volume: 96db
c. Latency: 33ms
f. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
g. TWS: Yes
h. Battery Life: 12 hours
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT9dcySUf_U
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3LHLpyD3ss
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GtVMMbOt6c
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukSQ4JrBpk
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVSdcyBwt8
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzczPis7ic
j. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-flex
23. JBL Charge Essential 2: $130
a. Positives:
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Slightly less bass than a Charge 5.
d. Bass Extension: ~55hz
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. Party Mode: No
h. App: No
i. EQ: No
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmYH6zYSNKs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Tr9qUB4_E
24. Huawei Sound Joy: $145
a. Positives: Use Devialet and +6db EQ for best sound quality
b. Negatives: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a Charge 5
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoJKsPaofl0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLJs_zM0UMg
25. Earfun Uboom Slim
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as others. Warm tuned, peaks in the mids and
lower treble, rolled off upper treble
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqE0rqYLNQ
26. JBL Pulse 5: $250
a. Positives: Cool light show, although not synced to the music like the Pulse 2.
b. Negatives: Not quite as deep bass as others. Plastic scratches easily.
f. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I_EWK7p-YI
27. W-King D320: $56
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Warm tuning. Lacking some detail. Rolled off treble
b. Battery life: 24 hours
c. MIcroSD: Yes
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDib9gjeaPQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zEtJi4u-F8
28. Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II: $300
a. Negatives: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding. Boosted mids. Rolled off treble.
Only IP55.
b. Weight: 2lbs / 0.91kg
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Charging: Micro USB
f. IP Rating: IP55
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upSSUEct7Gk
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvn9ZkYykF4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0G2r9e6y4Y
29. Bose Soundlink Revolve+: $300
a. Negatives: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding. Boosted mids. Rolled off treble.
b. Bass Extension: 56hz
c. Weight: 2lbs / 0.91kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Charging: Micro USB
g. IP Rating: IP55
h. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
i. TWS: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD5OLLBXRDc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm3kFL36Sq8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP36vzF-ykY
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi1x6UuIkI4
30. Tronsmart Element Force: $66
a. Negatives: Not as deep of bass as others. Weird 3d processing
b. Max Volume: 98db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1btEBiXCEF0
31. Bose Soundlink Revolve: $180
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Strange sizzling treble, peaks and dips. Overly boosted
boomy bass at 75hz.
e. Aux In: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
h. TWS: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvXVeqwo8Jc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7e9oiyiEVM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YMjKqHf5c
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uDrIsatVyQ
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEh5c5o74s
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi1x6UuIkI4
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn6AH--SZ_U
32. Tribit Stormbox Flow: $80
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Midrange and bass are weirdly recessed about 4db below
700hz. You need xbass mode for it to not sound like a clock radio with missing
bass. You also can't turn up the bass enough in the custom EQ modes to get it
neutral, so it will sound bass light. Firmware 1.2.3 fixes the distortion issues with
xbass mode on, but bass still sounds wobbly and uncontrolled.
e. Latency: 400ms aac, 200ms sbc
f. App: Yes
g. EQ: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzczPis7ic
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yjao_U8RIM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlHqDeFMR7E
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiHUMfa_OOY
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDSpH3mNB8
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP3Dw6g-DZ0
vii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/tribit-stormbox-92447387
viii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/tribit-stormbox-90484533
a. Negatives: Not stereo. 1 Oval driver. Boosted bass, top a little rolled off, warm
sound. Not as loud as a Charge 3.
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
i. TWS: No
j. Comparisons
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cppZYdrA9A
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seSKe2MRngo
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeObqw-e2Ek
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LGjl1tsYtY
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgIu9fqeW1k
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxoGZdNakIg
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgMDRxajEZw
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07qu_39HjyU
x. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9rJuAYwVw0
34. Tozo PA1: $36
a. Positives: Use bass model for flattest response. Pretty deep bass for the money.
b. Negatives: Peaks in the upper mids, low treble and a big peak in upper treble.
c. Max Volume: 98db
g. Latency: 220ms
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNxGzF2uPEQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzczPis7ic
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmRn6b0rhzU
35. Bogasing M5: $70
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Use bass mode for the flattest response. Sounds thin in
the midrange. Hot treble and rolled off bass in default mode. Treble a bit rolled off
in bass mode.
b. Max Volume: 96db
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrcrkY_Zck
36. Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2: $50
a. Negatives: A little less bass than similar size speakers.
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Latency: 180ms
g. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RD6Wz_dg4w
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxJTZDCiw7g
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpkitJveFlc
k. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-3
37. Bose Soundlink Mini 2: $150
a. Negatives: Boosted upper bass like most Bose speakers. Upper treble rolled off.
Bass is 2db less boosted than the Mini. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others.
Failures of the mainboard are common.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. IP Rating: None
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOBTB9cZYRI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VukUsbPfDec
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9CumhsfOFI
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQRhBbxKY4o
38. Bose Soundlink Mini: $150
a. Negatives: Boosted upper bass like most Bose speakers. Upper treble rolled off.
Bass doesn’t go as deep as others. Failures of the mainboard are common.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. IP Rating: None
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaBJmIhALqI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOBTB9cZYRI
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VukUsbPfDec
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEh5c5o74s
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpgnV1L6R_0
39. Xiaomi Mi Portable: $55
a. Negatives: A bit of a sharp treble
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF748bXDjIs
40. Sony XB33: $110
a. Negatives: Not very loud. Upper bass peaks, midrange dip, upper midrange
peaks, not very neutral. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself
down automatically.
b. Max Volume: 97db
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
h. Aux In: No
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5POaQhiDgE
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDu3G6Bubrk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQXf-CZ2Lk
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukSQ4JrBpk
j. Links
41. Creative iRoar Go: $83
a. Positives: Pretty neutral response across the mids
b. Negatives: Rolled off treble. Bass extension isn’t as good as today’s speakers
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A3C3Ec8QJA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nn6jz8CLnI
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEVRp_Un5gk
42. JBL Flip 5: $70
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up.
Peaky lower treble at higher volumes.
b. Max Volume: 92db
f. Latency: 200ms
g. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
h. Latency: 200ms
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBpVI4hLP1Y
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ygpqINtZWM
j. Links
43. JBL Flip 4: $70
a. Positives: Less bass than a Flip 5. Peaky lower treble.
b. Negatives: Battery failures are common.
c. Max Volume: 92db
g. Latency: 300ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Party Mode: Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
j. TWS: No
k. Charging: Micro USB
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaMmiWOSv34
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS7xhzv6Beg
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cze7m5DDJ7o
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uDrIsatVyQ
m. Links
44. Sony XB23: $100
a. Positives: Reasonably neutral.
b. Negatives: Bass drops off a ton at high levels. Reduces its own volume over time
when turned to max
c. Max Volume: 95db
h. Comparison
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uqf_NKwcP4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQ5llKSqvc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCRwXBO26Y
45. JBL Flip Essential: $130
a. Negatives: Less bass than a Flip 5.
b. Weight: ‎1.04lbs / 471g
d. Party Mode: No
e. EQ: No
f. App: No
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGb12ZyC1w
a. Negatives: Less clarity than the Flip 4. Battery failures are common.
b. Max Volume: 100db
d. Weight: 1.8 lbs / 800g
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
i. Charging: Micro USB
j. Comparisons
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cze7m5DDJ7o
iii. https://youtu.be/GLHL5wCkpO4
iv. https://youtu.be/APkoD9aBczw
v. https://youtu.be/jZMk76VOGkk
vi. https://youtu.be/seSKe2MRngo
vii. https://youtu.be/Cze7m5DDJ7o
viii. https://youtu.be/yiwtSAiu6d8
47. JBL Charge Essential: $180
a. Negatives: Less clarity than the Flip 4, highs rolled off. An overpriced rebranded
Charge 3 for people who want stereo sound.
b. Weight 1.7lbs / 770g
d. Power Bank: Yes
e. Charging: Micro USB
f. Party Mode: No
g. EQ: No
h. App: No
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAen9xhQiPc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnjcKKYf7xs
48. JBL Charge 2
a. Negatives: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off
treble. Not as loud as other speakers.
c. Power Bank: Yes
d. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/GLHL5wCkpO4
ii. https://youtu.be/0vht8NRUrl4
iii. https://youtu.be/X1pEsqtN61c
iv. https://youtu.be/kuOeIek7F8U
v. https://youtu.be/EmSppzPAzuQ
vi. https://youtu.be/LXlkfpHZYzQ
vii. https://youtu.be/tSOxKbWf8OY
49. Sonos Roam: $160
a. Positives: Very neutral.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Gets distorted if you turn up the bass.
c. Max Volume: 95db
f. Wifi: Yes
g. Battery Life: 10 hours
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbYsxgScTz8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R29TwFZmuNA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6IkkqeXbQ
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam
50. Tribit Xsound Go: $37
a. Positives: Well balanced sound.
b. Negatives: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers
c. Max Volume: 98db
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0nM_Lx89Y4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSla-paxi14
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyQ9TFIPyUg
51. Tribit Xsound Surf: $26
a. Negatives: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vXafwDd3Z0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyy56ZayWn0
52. Soundcore 2: $30
a. Negatives: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyy56ZayWn0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLi4fsS23Do
53. Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove: $120
a. Positives: Pretty balanced sound.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others its size. Gets distorted
at higher levels. Wouldn’t generally recommend these old speakers as they can’t
compete with modern speakers for bass performance and features.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. IP Rating: IPX4 (Groove), none (Heritage Groove)
g. Charging: Micro USB
h. TWS: No
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1pufWw-lrg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Po6DWVPbmQ
54. Sony SRS-XE300: $150
a. Negatives: Muffled sounding, not very deep bass. Hollow sounding. Worse than a
XB43
b. Weight: Weight: 2.86lbs / 1.3kg
d. Party Mode: Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3SAQ7lDbOY
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugF2D1a2E7o
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQXf-CZ2Lk
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frYrfHKWJvw
55. Tribit Stormbox: $55
a. Negatives: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz. Listening from the
front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the
smoothest response. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 97db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Microphone: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0nM_Lx89Y4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeaMQ3DR_hE
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRHPmcsEwpE
56. Sony SRS-XB20
a. Negatives: Sounds thin at higher volumes. Bass falls away quickly.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Party Mode: Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
f. Comparisons
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5f6b-5wI98
57. Tronsmart T7: $50
a. Negatives: Peaky in the upper mids and in the mid treble. Worse bass extension
than similar size speakers
d. MIcroSD: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJEEGkFTfOU
58. Raymate R5: $29
a. Negatives: Not much bass, peaky upper mids
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZInN26jI13M
59. Bose SoundLink Color II
a. Negatives: Boosted bass on Color II. Not as deep of bass as other models.
Lacking midrange detail. Rolled off treble
d. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
e. TWS: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/wpgnV1L6R_0
ii. https://youtu.be/V9v9t9BEIe4
iii. https://youtu.be/vtfBbnsS7pE
iv. https://youtu.be/RKatn95aUvI
v. https://youtu.be/k95hOULIPRI
vi. https://youtu.be/de0ZwpbXYAc
60. Marshall Emberton II: $170
a. Negatives: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as
competitors. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Not very loud.
b. Max Volume: 88db
e. Latency: 80ms
f. Party Mode: Yes (Marshall Stack)
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKyPA1DFI7g
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2Aj5E48Kc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nseOM9Ah-jE
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8bm5PJl5ZY
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNVh5K8fFw8
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/emberton-ii
61. Hifuture Soundpro
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as competitors. Muffled sounding
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDMlOdPc8w
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM3SggT4ANw
62. Teufel Rockster Go: €83.00
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very
deep. Only available in Europe.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. IP Rating: IPX7
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHRkJTQ9nmw
63. Sony SRS-XB30
a. Negatives: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20
b. Max Volume: 95db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
h. Comparisons
64. Tribit Stormbox Pro: $90
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass compared to alternatives, bottom woofer was
fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound. Peaky mids, highs rolled off.
Tribit’s worst speaker. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Party Mode: No
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRHPmcsEwpE
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm3kFL36Sq8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuB9IRTKs9Y
65. Soundcore Flare 2: $80
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble. Thuddy bass. Not technically a 360 speaker, only
front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
g. Latency: 80ms
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ygpqINtZWM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN_RQ2TFKuc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Ol81BBuWk
k. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-flare-2
66. Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3: $157
a. Negatives: Not stereo, barely any bass. You can tell from the micro USB that they
are just feeding you the same crap hardware over and over, this is inexcusable
for a product released in 2018. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 98db
f. Party Mode: Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers)
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I114oDubbic
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtCvD3Cnpco
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/megaboom-3
67. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: $100
a. Negatives: Not stereo, barely any bass. Boosted 93hz upper bass. Cuts bass
heavily at high volume. You can tell from the micro USB that they are just feeding
you the same crap hardware over and over, this is inexcusable for a product
released in 2022. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 87db
e. Latency: 166ms
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBFY9D23YJU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjIvKngB10M
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzczPis7ic
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg6uGn2WCPU
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/wonderboom-3
68. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2: $55
a. Negatives: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Slightly boosted 93hz
upper bass Dip at 9khz. You can tell from the micro USB that they are just
feeding you the same crap hardware over and over, this is inexcusable for a
product released in 2019. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 88db
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBFY9D23YJU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXMSGwFcTZI
h. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/wonderboom-2
69. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom:
a. Negatives: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid
bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
d. Charging: Micro USB
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Mvo52ozoU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uDrIsatVyQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Yj-qn7dt8
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwyyxOkDG1E
70. Ultimate Ears Boom 3: $150
a. Negatives: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. You can tell from the
micro USB that they are just feeding you the same crap hardware over and over,
this is inexcusable for a product released in 2021. Lots of mentions of failing
batteries on amazon. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
b. Max Volume: 87db
f. Party Mode: Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers)
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtCvD3Cnpco
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3
71. W-King D8 Mini: $60
a. Negatives: Recessed midrange, harsh treble. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFeCO7GLgA0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgMDRxajEZw
72. Tozo PA2: $50
a. Negatives: Quite a bit of bass distortion thudding as you turn the volume up.
Bass not that deep. The Tozo PA1 totally outclasses it.
b. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPCrI3jz1Y
73. TDK A33
a. Negatives: Not as deep of bass as competitors. Slightly recessed treble.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaR5Mi24b8Y
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONaYmlCDaGQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKapeBRfJw
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOeIek7F8U
74. B&O Beosound Explore: $200
a. Negatives: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot
ringing treble. Colored midrange. Just not great sounding overall.
b. Max Volume: 91db
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7e9oiyiEVM
75. Sony SRS-XE200: $100
a. Negatives: Sounds hollow. Very muffled. Rolled off treble, weird midrange boost,
just not great overall. Worse than a XB33.
d. Party Mode: Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av0qlp2JalI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy4zdIT9J60
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da-yS5OCQ48
iv.
76. LG Xboom Go PL5: $70
a. Negatives: Barely any bass. 14khz peak, bright on top. Soundboost mode makes
the top end even harsher.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbiUY9bdv7g
77. LG Xboom XG5: $90
a. Negatives: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ZgBxwlNE4
78. Tronsmart T7 Lite: $32
a. Negatives: Hugely lacking bass compared to similar size speakers. Sounds
hollow and thuddy with frequency dips in the midrange.
d. MIcroSD: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S03_X1Vrm9U
79. Harman Kardon Esquire 2: $200
a. Negatives: Bass is weak, vocal and instrument separation is underwhelming and
sounds tinny at high volume
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXhIh7a-vE0
80. Raymate S7: $29
a. Negatives: Very rolled off treble and sounds muffled
c. Comparisons
81. Xdobo X8: $35
a. Negatives: Harsh midrange, rolled off highs. Distorted sound
e. Aux In: Yes
f. MIcroSD: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTgp-xGDzvw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ZOX8rFK6c
82. Xiaomi Mi Outdoor
a. Negatives: Not much bass, IP55 not very waterproof
c. Weight 0.82lbs / 373g
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xDcb8j9x5M
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR5qkcPg_i4
83. Ortizan X10: $34
a. Negatives: Not much bass, very rolled off treble. Weird harsh midrange peak.
c. Battery life: 30 hours
e. Comparisons
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uqI1pxHeVM
84. Oontz Angle 3 Ultra: $40
a. Negatives: Very little bass with horrible upper bass thud at higher levels
b. Max Volume: 86db
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyQ9TFIPyUg
g. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/oontz/angle-3-ultra
85. Ultimate Ears Roll 2: $100
a. Negatives: Not stereo. Barely any bass, rolled off treble off axis
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSla-paxi14
86. Walla Sound: $50
a. Negatives: No bass, gets distorted when turned up. Harsh upper mids.
e. IP Rating: IPX5
g. Aux In: Yes
h. MicroSD: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbd1-9CAnYw
87. EFM Toledo
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble, very weak bass
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmF_9L5FM7w
88. Beats Pill+: $230
a. Negatives: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass. Not a good sound.
c. Weight: 1.5lbs / 0.7kg
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQmk17nFcsE
e. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/beats/pill-plus
89. Skullcandy Terrain XT: $80
a. Negatives: No bass, very rolled off treble. Just doesn’t sound good
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=368gHYvN-QQ
90. Doss Soundbox Pro
a. Negatives: Barely any bass
d. Aux In: Yes
e. MIcroSD: Yes
f. Comparison
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzob25VO66Y
91. Doss Soundbox
a. Negatives: Barely any bass. Sounds like a clock radio. Distorted at higher levels
e. Aux In: Yes
f. MIcroSD: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncpl4NDWne8
92. Doss E–Go II
a. Negatives: Horribly bad unless turned up, still not great
d. MIcroSD: Yes
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fxMlvMkVw
93. Oontz Angle 3: $26
a. Negatives: Very harsh treble, no bass.
b. Max Volume: 89db
f. IP Rating: IPX5
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wogk7QEtKP4
h. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/oontz/angle-3
94. Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2/ Lifejacket 3: $34
a. Negatives: Barely any bass, “pathetic sounding” said Jay’s Reviews. Gets
distorted with a lot of bass. The entire Altec Lansing bluetooth speaker line likely
also sounds similarly bad.
b. Weight: 2.7lbs / 1.22kg
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCMja9zVSc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yge_hkwdyQ0
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqgcIdBATeo
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkqfKLSgvfQ
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5f6b-5wI98
95. Limitless Innovations TikiTunes: $40
a. Negatives: Pretty much no bass at all, weird tuning. Sounds very very bad
e. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/limitless-innovations/tikitunes
Large size
A good balance between bigger travel size, small party size and reasonable weight. Pretty easy
to fit 2 of them in a backpack with a little room to spare. A good minimum size for listening to
music outdoors. The best here will have a bass extension similar to a 6.5” woofer bookshelf
speaker. Bigger speakers will generally have deeper bass. All of these are IPX7 or better unless
noted. All use USB-C charging unless noted.
1. Minirig mk3 with subwoofer: $260

a. Positives: Very balanced sound
b. Negatives: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to
carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces, although check out this carrier.
Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive
e. Weight: 3.13lbs / 1.42kg
g. Latency: 60ms
h. Aux Latency: 1ms
i. Power Bank: No
j. App: Yes
k. EQ: yes
l. TWS: Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
m. Aux In: Yes
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8lfiOep2pU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuPEBiJqhPk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0VU-yPXIPs
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKyluqQNX5s
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHgcoPfeFQ
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzYQ8EHXj6U
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRl5ME2_AU
2. Minirig mk2 with subwoofer: $260
a. Positives: Very balanced sound
b. Negatives: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to
carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces, although check out this carrier.
Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive
f. Power Bank: No
g. App: Yes
h. EQ: Yes
i. TWS: Yes (cable)
j. Aux In: Yes
k. Charging: Proprietary USB cable
l. IP Rating: Splash resistant
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKyluqQNX5s
3. Vifa Helsinki: $400
a. Positives: Generally regarded as the best midrange and treble sound quality of
any battery powered bluetooth speaker.
b. Negatives: Would be #1 if it wasn’t for the following missing features: No TWS
pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to
enable night mode to sound good. Not sure I can recommend this one generally
these days, the Uboom L has 98% of the sound quality with more features and a
way cheaper price. No TWS.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Charging: AC Power brick
h. App: No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only)
i. Party Mode: No
j. TWS: No
k. IP Rating: None
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6IkkqeXbQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4S4b5jsagM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Ji_6GzudQ
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVldZEwR2zg
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWUDaopM1sA
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB4aoHzkx04
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRlk2_uT0rM
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfq_LMFgzc
4. Mifa Wildbox: $100 (Walmart)
a. Positives: A really neutral frequency response across the midrange. Best in class
bass extension. 6 different lighting modes, or turn off the lights with a long button
press. You will need to upgrade it to the latest 2.11 firmware with a Windows PC,
as it likely ships with 1.93. Sound quality and bass extension on previous
firmwares wasn’t very good. To upgrade firmware, install the PC flashing tool and
download firmware. With the speaker off, hold V+ Play V- at the same time to
enter flashing mode. To check firmware, turn on the speaker, quickly press the M
button 3 times, then quickly press the Play button 3 times (it can take a few tries).
b. Negatives: No app. The slightly boosted upper treble can be slightly fatiguing
on-axis with certain songs. Some of the buttons can be confusing, “M” is the
bluetooth button and skip song is long press play, while repeat is double press
play. The plastic case isn’t textured or rubberized like other speakers and some
may find it feels cheap. If dropped it may break internally and sound strange. I'd
recommend only buying it from a place with free returns just in case it was
damaged in shipping.
g. Latency: 185ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. MicroSD: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. Party Mode: Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers)
l. TWS: Yes
m. IP Rating: IP67
n. Charging: USB-C
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwvg4i-qYU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-6sdRuTR4
p. Links
i. https://www.diysubwoofers.org/projects/other/BT/Wildbox/
5. Marshall Stockwell 2: $200
a. Positives: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. Excellent
off-axis.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Not very loud. Uses added DSP reverb which some may
find annoying.
c. Max Volume: 96db
g. Latency: 50ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i.Party Mode: No
j.TWS: No
k.IP Rating: IPX4
l.Charging: USB-C
m.Comparison
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV7oWDZYWd4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBky_51Uq_g
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGyp6jGK0D8
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RYtK6iuU2Y
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2Aj5E48Kc
6. Beosound A5: $1200
a. Positives: Pretty neutral sound
d. Wifi: Yes
e. TWS: Yes
f. Party Mode: Yes (Mozart 2.0)
g. IP Rating: IP65
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB-ZC5qTUHw
7. Soundcore Motion Boom: $100
a. Positives: Decently neutral speaker after EQ is applied. Slight DSP issue which
makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes. Try Oluv's EQ for a more
neutral sound.
b. Negatives: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers
e. Latency: 170ms
f. Weight: 3.4lbs / 1.5kg
h. Latency: 170ms
i. Power Bank: Yes
j. App: Yes
k. EQ: Yes
l. Aux In: No
m. Party Mode: No
n. TWS: Yes
o. IP Rating: IPX7
p. Charging: USB-C
q. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHgcoPfeFQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwvg4i-qYU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzYQ8EHXj6U
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjBlrhZwDmE
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBky_51Uq_g
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66JKkidpt8
r. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-motion-boom
8. B&O Beoplay A2 active: $400
a. Negatives: Not stereo
b. Weight: 2.4 lbs / 1.1kg
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Charging: USB-C
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. TWS: Yes
h. IP Rating: None
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLILB6g0p-A
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nt4xzBbkKM
9. Audio Pro C3: $330
a. Positives: Set treble to max and increase bass a little to get it neutral.
b. Negatives: A bit muffled and missing midrange detail.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Party Mode: Yes (over Wifi)
g. Wifi: Yes
h. IP Rating: None
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g05lODItS4w
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjwPbJ4YNs
10. Soundcore Motion X600: $150
a. Positives: Firmware 4.2.9 is a big improvement in sound quality over previous
releases. Try this Oluv EQ for the best sound quality
b. Negatives: Stock frequency response is wavy. Use spatial mode for best sound
quality. Need a different EQ for each volume step. Dip in the upper bass around
120hz. Rising frequency response, treble a little hot. Would be ranked around
#20 without the Oluv EQ. Even with the Oluv EQ the bass isn’t very deep and the
sound is still a little unnatural.
f. Latency: 83ms
g. Aux Latency: 0ms
h. Battery Life: 12 hours
i. Aux In: Yes
j. TWS: Yes
k. Power Bank: Yes
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQFNduP7ak
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwJXt6ZNLKM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo4vyy5ZkUk
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8iOd03r-hU
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWVYKNK7sE
vi. https://www.patreon.com/posts/soundcore-motion-95038563
11. Soundcore Rave Neo 2: $130
a. Positives: A big improvement in sound quality over the original Rave Neo. Use
bass up at higher volumes, but turn it off for lower volumes.
b. Negatives: Slight treble rolloff
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast 2.0 up to 100 speakers)
i. TWS: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLV0-KGlXEg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmVpaJCrKCI
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGFKQuLRzY
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC1ZTsfBrl8
12. Teufel Rockster Cross: 350 €
a. Positives: Pretty neutral frequency response. Outdoor mode can sound
somewhat harsh due to the 4khz peak.
d. TWS: Yes
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Charging: AC Power Brick
h. IP Rating: IPX5
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LuC0Y1_kXU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzG_YuEzEpM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j75oNXC48EU
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3QzzAIaOzA
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_UEjte3TsQ
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooUo0bQ2uc
13. Dockin D Fine+ 2: $150
a. Positives: Quite deep bass for the category.
b. Negatives: Not as much midrange clarity as other top ranked speakers. Dip at
1.8khz.
c. Max Volume: 96db
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIsmoHIQ5-I
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tz_AnBghiA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPhWuK7-xYM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0y6y98FCG8
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMQ-jK82kaI
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwxJS0uhmM
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q99Jga0n7gg
14. Sonos Move: $380
a. Positives: warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble.
b. Negatives: Not as deep bass as others in the category, less bass extension than
an Xtreme 2. Pumping and compression artifacts at higher volume. Not very loud.
IP56 water rating.
c. Max Volume: 92db
e. Weight: 6.61lbs / 3kg
f. Wifi: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Nq-rVAP1k
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfwaZp1x1Q
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/move
15. Dockin D Fine+
a. Positives: Deeper bass than the non-plus version.
b. Power Bank: Yes
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0YSspRqEoY
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYjoQjCACcQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZBmY6fQHCA
16. Dockin D Fine: $110
a. Positives: Power bank.
b. Negatives: Slightly boosted bass
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz-JI1aDaE8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XElKWWmN9R8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMor8krrlXM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Fz7XjyQYs
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ZjkGcpRa0
17. W-King T9: $89
a. Negatives: Peaks in the upper mids which makes it sound a bit harsh.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. IP Rating: None
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNfh6TuyLi0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_Rn0gvgwE
18. Fugoo XL
a. Positives: Pretty deep bass for the size
b. Negatives: Some midrange honkyness
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL65lkRunbo
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HGha3_EEXc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te4VQVWJWdI
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3OYsZHVgYE
19. Devialet Mania: $800
a. Positives: Small, nice looking.
b. Negatives: Not very loud. Extremely high price. Bass boosted. Tweeters are not
aimed at you and there’s a huge treble rolloff off-axis as compared to the Beoplay
P6 in the comparison video. Only 10 hours of battery. Oluv didn’t like the upper
mids or treble (mentioned on his Patreon)
c. Max Volume: 95db
g. IP Rating: IPX4
h. Wifi: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXLBPb3Ckfw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUN9hY0iCF4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHt2VPFNmgI
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUUkwxyDA58
v. https://www.patreon.com/posts/visit-at-store-75995137
j. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/devialet/mania
20. Sony SRS-XB43: $150
a. Negatives: Not as loud as others in the category. Speaker will not remain at max
volume and will turn itself down automatically.
b. Max Volume: 99db
d. Weight: 6.5 lbs / 2.95kg
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011tPYd7Y4E
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSznIl_lxJI
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5POaQhiDgE
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxvC_KjNbk
j. Links
21. JBL Xtreme 3: $230
a. Positives: Better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2.
b. Negatives: Boosted bass. Not as balanced as better speakers
g. Latency: 133ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
j. TWS: Yes
k. Power Bank: Yes
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011tPYd7Y4E
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHgcoPfeFQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4250Xm3Igc
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W_ZaDGnBRc
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxvC_KjNbk
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY3VYy-O9eE
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooIKSU0tKDU
m. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3
22. W-King D8: $79
a. Positives: Decent sounding.
b. Negatives: Slightly recessed mids. Distorted at high volumes.
g. Aux In: Yes
h. MIcroSD: Yes
i. Power Bank: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKd1JM0DBkc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXi8Sef-1NA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCjSqLTdPRY
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8Guk1NPa8
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDLWQNloXgk
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y__GH361JtQ
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFeCO7GLgA0
23. JBL Xtreme 2: $200
a. Negatives: External AC power brick for charging. Boosted bass. Treble harsh at
high volumes.
b. Max Volume: 98db
f. Party Mode: Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
g. TWS: No
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjwPbJ4YNs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXi8Sef-1NA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooIKSU0tKDU
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-2
24. Raymate M8 Pro: $94
a. Negatives: Slightly muffled sounding
c. Comparisons
25. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4: $100
a. Negatives: 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others. Not as deep
of bass as the newer Onyx. External AC power brick for charging.
d. Power Bank: No
e. App: Yes (HK Connect)
f. EQ: No
g. Aux In: Yes
i. TWS: Yes
j. IP Rating: None
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywy1X1hxU9s
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5CoJB_xm2E
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAoQWSnms1M
26. Mifa WildCamping: $135
a. Positives: Has a lantern with adjustable brightness and color temperature.
b. Negatives: Sound competes more with the Medium size speakers as the light
takes up half the space. Peak at 5khz and dip at 3khz, not quite neutral. Not as
deep of bass as others in the category.
c. Max Volume: 97db
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. MicroSD: Yes
i. Party Mode: Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers)
j. TWS: Yes
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxPfuAxgQfE
27. Treblab HD-360: $160
a. Positives: 4 woofers and 4 tweeters for real 360 deg sound
b. Negatives: Upper bass boomy which takes away midrange detail and clarity.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwyPReDpp88
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORawKC23apY
28. Tronsmart Halo 100: $110
a. Positives:
b. Negatives: Not a very smooth frequency response. Treble is peaky. Boosted
upper bass.
e. Weight: 6.0 lbs / 2.72kg
g. Aux In: Yes
h. MIcroSD: Yes
i. Power Bank: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCaHSGO4_MY
29. JBL Xtreme: $200
a. Negatives: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes. An older speaker
outclassed by newer releases of the Xtreme. External AC power brick for
charging.
d. Party Mode: Yes (Connect)
e. TWS: No
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XojJNqtq6xQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKd1JM0DBkc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooIKSU0tKDU
30. Marshall Middleton: $300
a. Positives: Very deep bass for the size/weight.
b. Negatives: 5db dip at 1.7khz and 6.3khz. 9khz treble peak. Not a very smooth
frequency response. A lot of Marshall’s added dsp echo which cannot be turned
off, very distracting and annoying. It’s like forcing you to listen to your music in an
echo chamber. Bass is reasonably deep but artificial sounding and flabby, with no
attack and no dynamics. Treble is rolled off.
c. Max Volume: 99db
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (Marshall Stack)
i. Power Bank: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeP1AuDUKFA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh00qH6YGTk
iii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/marshall-first-78807089
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBZvukWGJk0
31. Doss Soundbox XL: $100
a. Negatives: A little hollow sounding.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. IP Rating: IPX4
i. Charging: AC Power brick
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNob1QwXiqY
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiVx4pPl1GE
32. Soundcore Select Pro: $70
a. Negatives: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top
ranked speakers.
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
g. TWS: No
h. App: No
i. EQ: No
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko87nHKqfus
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef2YxcTQYqE
33. Sony SRS-XG300: $350
a. Negatives: Overly expensive. Bass not as deep as competitors. Upper mids
peak. Hollow sounding. Rolled off treble. Not much clarity. Does not float.
Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
c. Weight: 6.6lbs / 3kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxvC_KjNbk
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIdwUHaJVf4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0g6v40fRk
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ziD_gcwnqI
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY3VYy-O9eE
i. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xg300
34. Xdobo X8 Max: $73
a. Negatives: Overly boosted bass, thin treble, highs are boosted and harsh.
Distorted sound.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. MIcroSD: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVwz4P6oVVA
35. Ultimate Ears Epicboom: $350
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass for the size. Gets distorted at around 70-80% with
bass thuds.
d. Max Volume: 94db
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww4LMIYgu0k
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyo6VlUOYf8
36. Dali Katch G1/G2: $600
a. Negatives: Pretty neutral. Loses bass quickly after 40% volume. A lot of
compression artifacts at high volume. Not really much of any difference between
the G1 and G2. External AC power brick for charging. Horribly overpriced
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/C7-YUgWGt9Q
ii. https://youtu.be/th3EgJOQENw
iii. https://youtu.be/bf-lrmc-Nz8
iv. https://youtu.be/9nt4xzBbkKM
37. B&O Beosound Level: $1850
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange. Hugely expensive.
b. Max Volume: 96db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SepQ-Ri35KM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxE4MbLHyI
38. Ultimate Ears Megablast: $240
a. Negatives: Bass is not very deep compared to the competition
e. LInks
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/megablast
39. LG PN7: $150
a. Negatives: No deep bass
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHgcoPfeFQ
40. Marshall Acton 3: $280
a. Negatives: Not very detailed, not as deep bass as competitors.
c. Battery Life: No battery
d. Aux In: Yes
e. IP Rating: None
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fYIobmLo-o
41. Marshall Acton 2: $280
a. Negatives: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as
competitors. Sounds mushy.
c. Battery Life: No battery
d. Aux In: Yes
e. IP Rating: None
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHjks4p7Rk
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtr2od2_Om0
42. Marshall Killburn II: $280
a. Negatives: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as
competitors, upper mids peak. Very low IPX2 water rating. AC charging
f. Aux In: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX2
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjwPbJ4YNs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHjks4p7Rk
43. Soundcore Rave Neo: $80
a. Negatives: Muddy with treble rolloff.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
i. App: Yes
j. EQ: Yes
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCr3ep2H_Ro
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuSyxzCUja8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePD09iI6qkI
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNfh6TuyLi0
44. W-King D9: $72
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. IP Rating: IPX6
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8Guk1NPa8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDLWQNloXgk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y__GH361JtQ
45. Laney F67: $340
a. Negatives: Boosted mids bordering on harsh, slightly rolled off treble, very little
bass extension. Not stereo. External AC power brick for charging.
e. IP Rating: None
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYhhBiyZzg4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w94Uc4SJwiw
46. LG Xboom XG7: $120
a. Negatives: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
c. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KG0dPs-xUQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJdkI-BiHQs
47. LG Xboom Go PL7: $70
a. Negatives: 9khz peak. Not good sounding.
b. Max Volume: 95db
c. Weight: 3.2lbs / 1.45 kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUJrVyWU8Xs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxRJ-7Ac4LU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukSQ4JrBpk
48. Bugani M83: $60
a. Positives: Very inexpensive.
b. Negatives: Not very deep bass, treble a little boosted
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. Comparisons:
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCjSqLTdPRY
49. Hopestar A6: $86
a. Negatives: No dynamics, sounds very hollow, no deep bass. Very jagged
frequency response. Horrible battery life
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--D4V3fSNyM
50. Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega
a. Negatives: Hugely recessed mids and treble
b. Max Volume: 97db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePD09iI6qkI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNfh6TuyLi0
51. Ortizan M8
a. Negatives: Not much bass, bass distortion and rattle at high volume.
c. Battery life: 18 hours
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVC77P4EeY
52. Doss Extreme Boom
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble, barely any bass
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. MicroSD: Yes
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-REq7pJ3s
Boombox size
A good size class of reasonably deep bass, compact size and reasonable weight. A truly
portable party speaker that doesn’t take up a huge amount of room. Most of these will fit in a big
backpack. The best ones here are quite loud and have no problem shaking walls and floors at
around 50% volume. The best here will have a bass extension similar to a 8” woofer tower
speaker. The only thing you’re getting by stepping up to the Extreme size is more volume and
very deep bass. IPX7 water resistant unless otherwise noted. All speakers in this class need AC
to charge unless noted.
1. Tribit Stormbox Blast: $155

a. Positives: Amazing speaker given its size, competes well with some speakers in
the Extreme size class, bass almost as deep as a Partybox 100. Quite neutral in
the default and xbass modes, but try Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ for a more
neutral sound. 2 different light modes or can be turned off.
b. Negatives: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other
size categories, dip at 5.5khz. Without the above EQ this speaker would rank
around #4 in the rankings.
g. Latency: 66ms
h. Aux Latency: 0ms
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. App: Yes
l. EQ: Yes
m. TWS: Yes
n. Party Mode: No
o. Charging: AC Power cord
p. IP Rating: IPX7
q. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46QtNAbtFyU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO11s6E9RPs
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX2dAK-fpMU
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8iOd03r-hU
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVHqBzBN8Dg
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImnPvu49RSM
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0VU-yPXIPs
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW3W4vVRYnU
x. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IjP6DPbDxg
xi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsMWb4yVBw
2. JBL Partybox Encore: $380
a. Positives: Likely the best sound quality in the class. 2 included wireless
microphones.
b. Negatives: Would be #1 if it wasn’t for the following negatives. Only 10 hours of
battery at medium volume.
e. Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
g. Latency: 100ms
h. Aux Latency: 17ms
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. IP Rating: IPX4
l. USB Playback: Yes
m. Charging: AC Power cord
n. App: Yes
o. TWS: Yes
p. Party Mode: No
q. EQ: Yes (3 band)
r. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVHqBzBN8Dg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXG-ciWFf60
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQM9L4Z9UNc
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdmB0w0W7e4
3. JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $285
a. Positives: Likely the best sound quality in the class.
b. Negatives: Would be #2 if it wasn’t for the following negatives. Only 6 hours of
battery at medium volume.
d. Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
f. Latency: 100ms
g. Aux Latency: 17ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Power Bank: Yes
j. IP Rating: IPX4
k. USB Playback: Yes
l. Charging: AC Power cord
m.App: Yes
n.TWS: Yes
o.Party Mode: No
p.EQ: Yes (3 band)
q.Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQM9L4Z9UNc
r. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/partybox-encore-essential
a. Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass.
b. Negatives: Not as loud as others.
c. Max Volume: 96db
g. Latency: 175ms
i. Aux In: Yes
j. TWS: Yes
k. IP Rating: None
l. Charging: AC Power brick
m. IP Rating: None
n. Built in Microphone: Yes
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB3Q1d1x4H8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuHY5DzSI4U
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlumnEy0Ufg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAoQWSnms1M
5. Harman Kardon Go+ Play 3: $350
a. Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass. Quite deep bass
g. Latency 120ms
i. TWS: Yes
j. Charging: AC Power brick
k. IP Rating: None
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwuzsGckzos
ii.
a. Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass. Oluv liked it slightly better than the
newer Onyx 7.
b. Negatives: 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others.
c. Max Volume: 96db
g. Latency: 180ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
j. TWS: Yes (this link)
k. IP Rating: IPX7
m. Charging: AC Power brick
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qj07kfHTFc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUN9hY0iCF4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1EmqPx0Ohs
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EciHn8jHHdA
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eo79kZ_nWA
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAoQWSnms1M
o. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/harman-kardon/onyx-studio-6
7. Harman Kardon Citation 200: $130
a. Positives: Deeper bass than any Onyx.
b. Negatives: Overly boomy by default, you will likely want to turn the bass down. 8
hour battery at medium volume. IPX4. Not at loud as others
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Wifi: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX4
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ts5BVWHYDE
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLsvo5urFaw
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EciHn8jHHdA
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhXQE196GvQ
b. Negatives: Sounds a little sterile. 8 hour battery at medium volume, teeny bit less
bass than the Onyx 6. Not at loud as others.
c. Max Volume: 96db
g. Latency: 266ms
h. Aux Latency: 0ms
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
k. TWS: No
l. IP Rating: None
m. Built in Microphone: No
n. Charging: AC Power brick
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NJMfNB8MlQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qj07kfHTFc
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1EmqPx0Ohs
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywy1X1hxU9s
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NwcX8Gy1Q
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAoQWSnms1M
9. Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2: $350
c. Max Volume: 99db
f. Party Mode: Yes (up to 2 speakers)
h. IP Rating: None
i. Latency: 33ms
j. Aux Latency: 0ms
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwuzsGckzos
10. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5:
a. Negatives: Warm sound with boosted bass. 8 hour battery at medium volume.
Not at loud as others.
b. Weight: 6.6lbs / 3kg
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
f. TWS: Yes (this link)
h. IP Rating: IPX7
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NwcX8Gy1Q
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6cpTfrxr3sg
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAoQWSnms1M
11. Harman Kardon Go+ Play Mini 2: $330
a. Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass. Quite deep bass.
b. Negatives: Small battery, only 8 hours. Not as loud as other speakers.
c. Max Volume: 99db
f. Aux In: Yes
h. IP Rating: None
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7m7DYq1li8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW3W4vVRYnU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eo79kZ_nWA
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omJAluoakSs
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4h1-_KqSfo
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHVrFZKc5YM
12. Aiwa Exos-9: $250
a. Positives: Still a great sounding speaker even against today’s models.
b. Negatives: Features are lacking, generally not recommended anymore, not sold
new anymore.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Charging: AC Power cable
h. IP Rating: None
i. TWS: No
j. Party Mode: No
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox5fY3r_2oI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gD1spoV-g0
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aARmhttq85o
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRl5ME2_AU
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaFtQNoYeKg
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMvDPqHhA-4
13. JBL Boombox 3 Wifi: $650
a. Positives: Loudest speaker in the category. Slightly better frequency response
than the non-wifi version.
b. Negatives: Bass boosted. Dip at 160hz
g. Aux In: No
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. Wifi: Yes
j. TWS: No
k. Party Mode: No
l. Charging: AC Power cable
m. IP Rating: IP67
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsMWb4yVBw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imAhizbiSWw
14. JBL Boombox 3: $500
a. Negatives: Dips in mid bass range which makes the bass sound undefined, bass
boosted, peaky at 700hz, not quite as good mids and treble as the Blast.
d. Weight: 14.lbs / 6.7kg
f. Latency: 100ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. TWS: Yes
j. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
k. Charging: AC Power cable
l. IP Rating: IP67
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaqnhHYZpQA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR7hlEOh-_k
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WDir4ajfs4
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsMWb4yVBw
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imAhizbiSWw
n. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/boombox-3
15. JBL Boombox 2: $450
a. Negatives: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy.
f. Latency: 140ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. Power Bank: Yes
k. IP Rating: IPX7
l. Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaqnhHYZpQA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NJMfNB8MlQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o9nb4-A4GU
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba0Mqk8qeZU
n. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/boombox-2
16. JBL Authentics 300: $450
a. Positives: Reasonable neutral.
b. Negatives: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others. No TWS. No IP rating.
Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
f. Battery life: 8 hours
g. Charging: AC Power cable
h. Wifi: Yes
i. IP Rating: None
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsMWb4yVBw
17. Vifa Oslo: $500
a. Negatives: Dip at 270hz. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more
neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if
you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these
days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way
cheaper price.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. TWS: No
g. IP Rating: None
h. App: No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only)
i. Charging: AC Power brick
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRlk2_uT0rM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikbgT5lqkRk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N-zg4F97Dw
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLKKBdPkDHM
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc-9e0SNPFM
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfq_LMFgzc
18. Vifa Copenhagen: $800
a. Negatives: 350hz and 2-3khz peak. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally
has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of
those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one
generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more
features and a way cheaper price.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. TWS: No
g. App: No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only)
h. Charging: AC Power brick
i. IP Rating: None
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRlk2_uT0rM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGzAxZf8cT4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfq_LMFgzc
19. Tronsmart Bang Max: $221
a. Positives: Quite deep bass for the size and money.
b. Negatives: Some peaks in the upper mids and lower treble, not the smoothest
frequency response
f. Latency: 160ms
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. Aux In: Yes
j. MIcroSD: Yes
k. App: Yes
l. EQ: Yes
m. Charging: AC Power brick
n. IP Rating: IPX6
o. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wcuer7PIIE
20. W-King T11: $150
a. Negatives: Almost as deep of bass as the top ranked ones. A little hollow
sounding. IPX6. Wall wart charger.
c. Bass extension: 43hz
d. Latency: 66ms
e. Aux Latency: 0ms
f. Weight: 11.2lbs / 5.1kg
h. Aux In: Yes
i. MIcroSD: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. IP Rating: IPX6
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR7hlEOh-_k
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk3KqC-cdsk
21. Teufel Boomster NG (2017): €99
a. Positives: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery
b. Negatives: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise
c. Bass extension: 47hz
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. IP Rating: None
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-MO5bu9FlU
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbvQiKbb0GE
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9J8vxAEzVg
22. Skullcandy Barrel XT: $150
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers. Not as loud as the top
ranked speakers. Rolled off treble.
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZlSSuIivKo
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilGvwLRn_EQ
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VInmjCyNmxg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DU7mFw7hc
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv234tGZUIc
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ta2H9E0K8Y
23. Klipsch The One II: $170
a. Negatives: Treble boosted
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4sIuhplM9w
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77HvEdMXy2c
24.
25. Soundcore Rave Party 2: $200
a. Positives: This speaker may move around in the rankings as we get better sound
samples.
b. Negatives: Only IPX4. Bass extension doesn’t seem very good.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX4
h. Microphone Input: Yes
i. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast 2.0 up to 100 speakers)
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_NtZs4HO8c
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC1ZTsfBrl8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKMGqN1zzkk
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KADk_OsLM8
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh5lzF8t8w4
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGFKQuLRzY
26. JBL Partybox On the Go: $250
a. Positives: Included wireless microphone.
b. Negatives: IPX4 water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of
the Partybox line
c. Max Volume: 94db
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. IP Rating: IPX4
j. USB Playback: Yes
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGfkvIP0ytw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OAUrom9DZM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW7qA0Qyg2U
l. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/partybox-on-the-go
27. Sony SRS-XG500: $500
a. Negatives: Thuddy upper bass, not as deep bass as others. Only IP66. Speaker
will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. TWS: No
i. USB Playback: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImnPvu49RSM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yenr1BPMk6s
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjWAJ67aUMc
k. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xg500
28. B&O Beolit 20: $495
a. Positives: Wireless phone charging.
b. Negatives: Warm sound. Rolled off treble. Bass not as deep as the Onyx Studio 7
c. Max Volume: 93db
e. Weight 6lbs / 2.7kg
g. Aux In: Yes
h. App: Yes
i. EQ: Yes
j. TWS: Yes
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTy29qPeIcI
ii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-1-51907150
iii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-2-52004151
iv. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-3-52143471
v. https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-52246953
l. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bang-olufsen/beolit-20
29. JBL Boombox:
a. Positives: Connect+ up to 100 speakers.
b. Negatives: Treble isn’t very smooth
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnMz-lP_Hj4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=visTNEaBmBw
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOvizwFy9L8
30. Soundcore Motion Boom+: $140
a. Positives: The lightest speaker in the group.
b. Negatives: Default presets are all warm sounding with rolled off treble. Will need
a custom EQ to get closer to neutral. A shrill sounding 6khz peak comes out
when volume is above about 60%. Not much deeper bass than a Motion Boom
and a lot less deep bass than other speakers in the class.
g. Latency: 33ms
i. Aux In: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
l. TWS: Yes
m. Charging: USB-C
n. App: Yes
o. EQ: Yes
p. Comparisons
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mxaanQq3U
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSK4-UlbE-0
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJGTpomhm2k
31. Tronsmart Halo 200: $170
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked. Use Bass EQ for most
neutral sound. Wavy frequency response.
f. Latency: 160ms
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6sKTBjHvg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaCQQ_34r8k
32. Diamondboxx M3: $700
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom. Bass distorted at high levels.
Too much treble. Too expensive.
b. Weight: 11lbs / 5kg
d. Aux In: Yes
e. IP Rating: None
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIkm529aaaQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIyRizpppgI
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHo7U4X49Tw
33. W-King H10: $200
a. Positives: Comes with wireless microphone. Loud.
b. Negatives: Not very deep bass. Boosted upper bass. Upper midrange dips.
Distorts above medium volumes.
f. Latency 150ms
g. Aux Latency: 0ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. MIcroSD: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. IP Rating: None
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTJTjgryLkE
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv9U85eWBSo
34. W-King D10: $84
a. Negatives: Upper bass boost, bass not that deep.
f. Latency: 133ms
h. Aux In: Yes
i. MIcroSD: Yes
j. Power Bank: Yes
k. IP Rating: IPX6
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mxaanQq3U
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8Guk1NPa8
35. Bumpboxx Flare 8: $400
a. Positives: It can get pretty loud
b. Negatives: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
d. Weight 19lbs / 8.6kg
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG9Bikc7L4g
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeydgPPQ6HI
36. Bumpboxx Flare 6: $300
a. Positives: It can get pretty loud
b. Negatives: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
d. Weight 13lbs / 5.9kg
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8DaGePVQzQ
37. ION Pathfinder 4: $300
a. Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy. IPX5
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. IP Rating: IPX5
h. USB Playback: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAsAJtwNS8
38. Marshall Tufton: $450
a. Negatives: Boosted bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not as loud as
others in the class. Very low IPX2 water rating
e. Aux In: Yes
f. IP Rating: IPX2
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox5fY3r_2oI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGUb4G9SpU
39. W-King X10-1: $80
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble, not much bass.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. IP Rating: IPX6
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duGiKJ0h0SY
40. W-King X10: $80
a. Negatives: Heavily rolled off treble, less bass than the top ranked.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. MIcroSD: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
i. IP Rating: IPX6
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8Guk1NPa8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooIKSU0tKDU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66JKkidpt8
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duGiKJ0h0SY
41. Altec Lansing Mix 2.0: $106
a. Negatives: Doesn’t compete well with speakers of the same size class. Not much
deep bass, boosted upper bass. Bass has a thud. Treble rolled off, mids receded.
c. Aux In: Yes
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrlgzwVoFw4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-VmNf5kgEA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr2oR3cnCYQ
42. Braven XXL 2: $350
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass. Very heavy
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uihgotNRgJ0
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hADMlWdjrw
a. Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. IP Rating: IPX5
g. USB Playback: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4d76SDQPtw
a. Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
h. IP Rating: IPX5
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g05lODItS4w
k. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/ion/pathfinder-280
45. Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X: $170
a. Negatives: Bass not as deep as competitors, less neutral than ION speakers.
Very heavy
b. Max Volume: 96db
d. Weight: 28.6lbs / 13kg
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/monster/rockin-roller-270x
46. Altec Lansing Rockbox XL 2.0: $160
a. Negatives: Rolled off treble, muddy midrange, not very deep bass
d. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS0Ofn3aRaI
47. Artsound PWR05
a. Negatives: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
48. Turtlebox/Turtlebox G2: $400
a. Negatives: They pretty much lie about all their specs and sound horrible in all
youtube sound samples. Only 50w (from their indigogo page), will never hit
120db at a reasonable measuring distance (putting your db meter right against
the speaker doesn’t count, 1 meter distance is the standard), barely any bass.
Rattles at high volume. Uses external AC power brick to charge. Looking at it, it
appears to be a generic car 2-way 6x9 speaker in a plastic box.
b. Weight: 10lbs / 4.5kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. MIcroSD: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://youtu.be/y9aCDZW6I_8?t=392
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFuilFzXh0Y
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_BYNkiIMx4
Extreme size
If you’re looking at one of these, you have a very specific need for very deep bass or extreme
loudness and can accept that the speaker may be very large and heavy. Most of these are a
huge overkill for most applications and the Boombox size is better for most people. Most of
these speakers are at least IPX4 unless note. All speakers in this class need AC to charge. The
best here will have a bass extension similar to a 10” woofer tower speaker.
If you need a speaker for parties over 50 people you may want to look at real PA speakers
instead like the QSC K12.2, EV EKX-12P, or for cheaper options the Yamaha DBR12 or EV
ZLX12, possibly with 18” subs if you need bass deeper than 50hz, see this.
1. JBL Partybox 310: $550

a. Positives: Absolute deepest bass of any battery powered speaker, most balanced
sound in the class, handle and wheels are convenient. Increase treble one step
in the app EQ to make it more neutral. Customizable color lighting modes.
b. Negatives: Very large
c. Max Volume: 104db on battery. 107db on AC
e. Weight: 38lbs / 17kg
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
j. App: Yes
k. EQ: Yes (3 band)
l. TWS: Yes
m. Microphone Input: Yes
n. Party Mode: No
p. IP Rating: IPX4
q. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OAUrom9DZM
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6sUWvuONf0
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOACab8wPxw
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K3aTVKL3LE
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVfi7YvlMRg
r. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/partybox-310
a. Positives: Quite neutral sound, pretty deep bass.
b. Negatives: A slight peak in the upper mids. Slight TWS issue where the 2nd is
slightly delayed. Just as loud and slightly deeper bass than a Stormbox Blast
which is way smaller with better sound quality.
c. Max Volume: 105db on battery, 107db on AC
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
j. Charging: AC Power cord
k.Microphone Input: Yes
l.IP Rating: None
m.TWS: Yes
n.Party Mode: No
o.App: No
p.EQ: No
q.Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO11s6E9RPs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxj71FCSg5Y
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OAUrom9DZM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzlGsQ-m184
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qr4EoEqpQ
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8lfiOep2pU
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EElNYJ-58fM
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGfkvIP0ytw
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF9KBZuQY4w
x. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQo4WE0wxU
xi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba0Mqk8qeZU
xii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWVFrq61OQk
r. Links
a. Positives: Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100.
b. Negatives: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100. Just as loud and slightly
deeper than a Stormbox Blast which is way smaller with better sound. Increase
treble one step in the app to make it more neutral.
c. Max Volume: 98db on battery, 100db on AC
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Power Bank: Yes
j. App: Yes
k. Microphone Input: Yes
l. EQ: Yes (3 band)
m. TWS: Yes
n. Party Mode: No
p. IP Rating: IPX4
q. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG9qhFh7Psw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM5izq3u_iM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z727n9aBfgw
r. Links
a. Negatives: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground. Max spl and bass
extension are only as good as the Partybox 100. No real reason to ever get one,
get a Partybox 100 instead.
b. Max Volume: 103db on battery, 106db on AC
d. Weight: 35lbs / 16kg
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
i. Charging: AC Power cord
j. IP Rating: None
k. Microphone Input: Yes
l. TWS: Yes
m. Party Mode: No
n. App: No
o. EQ: No
p. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxj71FCSg5Y
q. Links
5. Electro-Voice Everse 8: $750
a. Positives: Good midrange and treble.
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Only IP44 with the rain cover installed
g. Aux In: Yes
h. Charging: AC Power cord
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxW813jlJKc
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAxDBqN9d2Q
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59374H8e3HQ
6. Bose S1 Pro: $700
a. Negatives: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume. Better
suited for voice amplification. Not as much deep bass as the Everse 8, midrange
sounds reasonably balanced. Treble is pretty boosted. Not stereo.
d. Weight: 16lbs / 7kg
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Charging: AC Power cord
h. IP Rating: None
i. Party Mode: Yes (Bose Party mode)
j. TWS: Yes
k. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS6oh6cfACA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJv6aMCY2U
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIVdyFo2zgA
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezTk-Tn1Yog
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWVFrq61OQk
vi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxW813jlJKc
vii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAxDBqN9d2Q
viii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdmB0w0W7e4
ix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59374H8e3HQ
l. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/s1-pro-system
7. Teufel Rockster: €950
a. Positives: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks
2/3.
b. Negatives: Insanely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in
Europe
c. Weight: 68lbs / 31kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. IP Rating: None
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LMN0-o9VI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNqERPC67C8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S112dkr_2mE
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbnolJzmA5s
8. Mackie Thump Go: $370
a. Negatives: Not quite as good sounding as a Everse 8 or S1 Pro. Bluetooth
pairing doesn’t auto connect every time.
d. Weight: 17.6lbs / 8kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. IP Rating: None
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HESRrKdGto
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_0wnrW8UpA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGOER4-R4gg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW4T7G98MXk
9. Sony SRS-XV900: $900
a. Positives: Can get slightly louder than a Partybox 310.
b. Negatives: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume compared to
the Partybox 310
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
j. App: Yes
k. EQ: Yes
l. Charging: AC Power cord
m. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yVnCeuW9uA
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU02J2XZhYg
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6pFY4Sh0Us
10. Sony SRS-XP700: $400
a. Negatives: Weird midrange peak. Slightly less loud than a Partybox 310. Bass
not as deep as a Partybox 310/300/110/100.
b. Max Volume: 99db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
i. Microphone Input: Yes
j. USB Playback: Yes
k. App: Yes
l. EQ: Yes
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOACab8wPxw
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K3aTVKL3LE
o. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xp700
11. Sony SRS-XP500: $300
a. Negatives: Not as loud and bass not as deep as a Partybox 100 or 110
b. Max Volume: 92db
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
j. Microphone Input: Yes
k. App: Yes
l. EQ: Yes
n. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qr4EoEqpQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM5izq3u_iM
o. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xp500
12. Onn Large Party gen 2: $150
a. Positives: A great value speaker. A huge improvement over the gen 1 with much
deeper bass.
b. Negatives: Not quite as loud as the old one. Not as deep bass as the top ranked.
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Power Bank: Yes
f. Microphone Input: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK_xTAIqejY
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbA32qofwe8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YjGuQPD52w
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z727n9aBfgw
13. Audiocase S5: $645
a. Positives: Removable battery
b. Negatives: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass, not as much clarity as higher ranked
speakers. Generally worse overall than the much cheaper Stormbox Blast.
e. Battery life: 30 hours
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes
h. Charging: AC Power Brick
i. Removable battery: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzgfvGWsnSc
ii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/audiocase-s5-vs-91754902
14. Teufel Rockster Air: €500
a. Negatives: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted
above half volume. Only available in Europe.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjX4rJ6qLZ4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS6oh6cfACA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWoFwIn6EhQ
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnoz10G2jU
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S112dkr_2mE
15. Soundboks Gen 3: $800
a. Positives: 2nd loudest battery powered speaker. Removable 40 hour battery.
b. Negatives: Very large. Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above
Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
g. Aux In: Yes
h. TWS: Yes
i. App: Yes
j. Charging: AC Power cord
k. Removable battery: Yes
l. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D0YY58zbA4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUtF2BVCSZA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LMN0-o9VI
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeFRtL44rt8
m. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/soundboks/gen-3
16. Soundboks Gen 2: $700
a. Positives: 3rd loudest battery powered speaker. Removable 40 hour battery.
Negatives: Very large. Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above
Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
c. Weight: 33lbs / 15kg
e. Aux In: Yes
f. TWS: No
h. Removable battery: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9iaXnqM67U
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUtF2BVCSZA
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym43t8EFysg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWoFwIn6EhQ
v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbnolJzmA5s
17. Ultimate Ears Hyperboom: $450
a. Negatives: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound. Not as
loud as others in the class. Bass not as deep as a Partybox 100. External power
brick for charging.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers)
h. Charging: AC Power brick
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzlGsQ-m184
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veHpUwgUGoM
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLO_p671BgA
18. Soundboks Go: $550
a. Positives: Removable 40 hour battery.
b. Negatives: Not as loud as the other Soundboks. Not as neutral or as much bass
as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
g. Aux In: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeFRtL44rt8
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K3aTVKL3LE
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM5izq3u_iM
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NzYJL9jvS8
j. Links
i. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/soundboks/go
19. Audiocase S10: $892
a. Positives: One of the loudest in category.
b. Negatives: Not great sounding at low volumes. Better sounding at louder
volumes. Weird peaks in the midrange. Competes against the Soundboks but
doesn’t sound as good.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. XLR Input: Yes
h. Removable battery: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgTCD12iFHk
ii. https://www.patreon.com/posts/audiocase-s10-92786890
20. Marshall Woburn III: $580
a. Negatives: Hollow sounding, peaky upper mids. Not as deep bass as others in the
class.
d. Battery Life: No battery
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Charging: AC Power cord
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Sec5_16x4
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypwOXcoMqdo
21. Marshall Woburn II: $550
a. Negatives: Huge treble rolloff. Quite muddy. Not as deep bass as others in the class.
Not as loud as the Woburn I
e. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypwOXcoMqdo
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3350eIvszw
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnya_6ew1e4
22. Marshall Woburn I: $500
a. Negatives: Peaky midrange, treble rolloff. Not as deep bass as others in the class
e. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypwOXcoMqdo
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3350eIvszw
23. JBL Eon One Compact: $630
a. Negatives: Quite distorted at full volume. Treble is quite rolled off, not much
clarity. Not stereo.
b. Weight 17.6lbs / 8kg
d. Aux In: Yes
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59374H8e3HQ
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJv6aMCY2U
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIVdyFo2zgA
24. B&O Beosound 2: $3000
a. Negatives: Overly boosted bass and recessed mids. Overly expensive
b. Max Volume: 94db
e. Battery Life: No battery
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes
h. TWS: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxE4MbLHyI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIpbJERmRpk
25. B&O Beosound 1: $2000
a. Negatives: Overly boosted bass and recessed mids. Overly expensive
b. Max Volume: 91db
f. Aux In: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxE4MbLHyI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIpbJERmRpk
26. Diamondboxx L2: $1000
a. Negatives: Boomyness in the 100hz region. Gets distorted. Too much treble. Too
expensive.
c. Aux In: Yes
d. Charging: AC Power brick
e. IP Rating: None
f. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0RiYpPEyKI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epgx0THKpL8
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjpNEBJDq_U
27. dB technologies B-Hype M: $450
a. Negatives: No deep bass. Clarity is unknown for reasons of bad recordings. Not
stereo.
e. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqROpxcZmrk
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTqpcjfd3Fo
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB4CxTDP1rE
28. Onn Large Party gen 1: $100
a. Positives: Sounds reasonably balanced.
b. Negatives: Bass is not deep, some midrange peaks. Sounds boxy at higher
volumes. Gets distorted at high volume.
f. Aux In: Yes
g. Power Bank: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeTaLUzgAo
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq1JLYaRwkk
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmJh4jpKRg
iv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzQL3DqcFss
29. Philips NX200
a. Negatives: No deep bass, mids are a little harsh
e. Aux In: Yes
g. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6SWv8lnpCI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMX9Y-OpNoc
30. Panasonic SC-TMAX10
a. Negatives: Not as deep bass as others in the class
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgQkhzAe0U
31. Panasonic SC-TMAX5
a. Positives: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks
b. Negatives: Not as deep bass as others in the class
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jlJnhPyALs
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXoD0Yv_iLM
32. Sharp PS-929: $150
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass
d. Charging: AC Power cord
e. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiRxrnvyvCw
33. Soundcore Rave+: $240
a. Negatives: Pretty big lack of deep bass
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
g. Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmJh4jpKRg
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjQIvZByyns
34. Soundcore Rave: $220
a. Negatives: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQo4WE0wxU
35. Sony GTK-XB90
a. Negatives: Bass is muddy and not deep, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and
overall strange tuning
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
i. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4s5LPfdj7g
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p2lC1Y-JrU
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaOdsSNUfl8
36. Sony GTK-XB72
a. Negatives: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall
strange tuning
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY0Cdd2QJTU
37. Sony GTK-XB60
a. Negatives: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall
strange tuning
e. Aux In: Yes
f. Power Bank: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq29uHBJKjI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VlfYyNSS-4
iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg2DNPOA8AA
38. Altec Lansing AL500: $200
a. Negatives: Not very deep bass
d. Aux In: Yes
e. TWS: Yes
f. USB Playback: Yes
g. FM Radio: Yes
j. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_09Fi5-pF7Q
39. Rockville Rock Party 6: $100
a. Positives: It’s cheap.
b. Negatives: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
f. Aux In: Yes
h. Comparisons
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVlB4zq2Q0I
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28bFX3K9Gzs
Speakers to be added
I generally haven’t gotten around to these usually because they haven’t had enough good video
reviews with good sound samples.
1. Audio Pro
2. Onn Medium Party speaker gen 2
3. Skullcandy Barrel XT
4. Soundcore Glow
5. Bose Revolve+ II
6. IKMultimedia iLoud
7. HK Audio Move 8
8. House of Marley
9. Boat
10. Blitzwolf
11. Fugoo
12. Older Sony speakers
13. Rocksteady 2.1
14. JBL EON ONE Compact
15. JBL EON ONE Pro
16. JBL EON ONE MK2
Issues I’m working on
At this point I’m throwing out the rtings.com numbers, they rate the Boombox 3 as 91.9db (alan
ross says 111db) and Sony SRS-XP500 at 92.6db which are both below the much smaller
Motion Boom at 93.1db (alan ross says 104db) which absolutely cannot be correct. Alan Ross’s
numbers logically make more sense. Right now there’s a mix of both with most speakers
boombox size and below using Alan’s measurement and most bigger ones using rtings.com.
Rtings.com also has big issues with their frequency response charts. Below 150hz you can see
they go all wavy for every single speaker. That is due to standing waves in the room and is not a
measurement of the speaker itself, so I don’t think any of their measurements are accurate in
any way and will be minimizing their data in the rankings.
Work currently in progress

Adding all details about each speaker like TWS, Party mode, IP rating, microphone.
Personal ranking of speaker reviewers

My personal ranking of speaker reviewers and recordings, obviously this is quite subjective, but
this is how much I trust their recording quality and their ability to rank neutral speakers properly.
1. https://www.youtube.com/c/oluvsgadgets
a. By far the most extremely accurate recordings. Oluv also has an extreme ability
to rank speakers properly by neutrality. He’s a music producer by profession and
knows what speakers should sound like. He may come off as condescending in
some of his posts, but it is part of his very honest, blunt, no-BS, tell it like it is
personality.
2. https://www.youtube.com/c/alanrossreviews
a. Good recording quality, lots of speaker comparisons, a pretty good ability to
properly rank speakers. He has some slight issues differentiating between
boosted bass and deeper bass which is common among people who haven’t built
up an extremely trained ear. He also prefers a slightly warm, not neutral sound
and expresses that in many videos.
3. https://www.youtube.com/@M1MTechChannel
a. Good recording quality
4. https://www.youtube.com/@DLXWillington
a. Reasonable recordings, good picks of larger speakers
5. https://www.youtube.com/@techderaudios
a. Reasonable recordings
6. https://www.youtube.com/@KULASTECHSHOW20
a. Reasonable recordings
7. https://www.youtube.com/@JaysStraightUpReviews
a. Recordings done with a cell phone, decent picks of some larger speakers
8. https://www.youtube.com/@DannyPops
a. Seems to be recording speakers off axis, always has the microphone above the
speaker. Prefers speakers that are fun, rather than neutral. Likely paid heavily by
Marshall
9. https://www.youtube.com/@storytripperhd
a. Not great recording quality, done with a cell phone
10. https://www.youtube.com/@GYMCADDY
a. Not great recording quality, mostly interested in bass
11. https://www.youtube.com/@NewStuffTV1
a. Not great recording quality, mostly interested in bass. Has been seen in
Soundcore advertisements, likely paid off.
12. https://www.youtube.com/@FlossyCarter
a. Recording quality isn’t very good, mostly interested in bass
13. https://www.youtube.com/@KosherTech
a. Pretty close to completely useless, his microphone doesn’t pick up any bass at all
My Background
I’ve been in ultra high end audio myself for at least 20 years now and even grew up around high
end systems my father owned all throughout the 1980s starting with some Sansui electronics,
Infinity RS IIIb and DCM Timeframe speakers. Have listened to countless systems up to 7
figures at high end audio shows including RMAF and California Audio Show and owned a lot of
different 5 figure systems over the years. I have a few audio systems, plus all my personal
Bluetooth speakers
My headphone collection includes:

Sennheiser HD 6xx
Hifiman HE-400i
Hifiman HE-560
JDS Labs OL Dac
JDS Labs O2 Headphone Amplifier
Earfun Free Pro 2 (with Oluv’s custom ear resonance tune)
Earfun Free Pro (with Oluv’s custom ear resonance tune)
Fiil T1 Pro
Previous headphones included

Sennheiser HD 280 pro
Anbes 359
Fiil T1X
Mpow M5
Current audio systems include:
4x GR-Research X-Statik floorstander speakers (2 with upgraded crossovers including
Sonicaps)
GR-Research X-Voce center channel
2x Dual 15” Epik Empire Subwoofers
Arcam AVR600 receiver
Arcam FMJ DV27A DVD-Audio player
GR-Research LGK1.0
Arcam AVR300 receiver
Past audio systems included

4x B&W 702s2
B&W CC6
B&W ASW750
NHT Sub Zero
Hsu Research VTF-3 mk3
2x AV123 Rocket RS850
AV123 Rocket RSC200
2x AV123 Rocket RS450 with risers
Infinity RS-IIIb
Infinity Reference One
DCM TimeFrame TF-350
I’ve also been to a few headphone demo shows and have listened to almost all of the popular
high end models. Crinacle has written a headphone ranking doc better than I could put together,
otherwise I’d consider doing it.
I’ve built and designed speakers and have dabbled in crossover, driver and enclosure design.
My degree is in Electrical Engineering and Computer science and I am quite familiar with the
hardware, software design and tuning of embedded DSPs. I currently work in Software
Engineering, and have worked at companies doing music recognition, speech recognition and
Digital Signal Processing. I run only Linux on all my main computers and have been doing so
since 1997.
Thanks,
Drew M

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The rankings will be linked in the sub https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/ which I

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Information applying to all speakers

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1. Tribit Stormbox Micro 2: $60

1. Earfun Uboom L: $50 after coupon UBOOMLWC at Amazon

1. Minirig mk3 with subwoofer: $260

1. Tribit Stormbox Blast: $155

1. JBL Partybox 310: $550

Work currently in progress

Personal ranking of speaker reviewers

My headphone collection includes:

Previous headphones included

Past audio systems included

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