First time viewer here. Thank you for your honest review. I own many of the JBL and Bose speakers you reviewed. I’m also a retired DJ and I look for good quality sound and well built speakers. I would recommend the Apple HomePod speaker. It’s not portable, but it’s an awesome speaker to use at home only. Otherwise, my choice of speaker to take on trips is the JBL Charge 5. That little speaker has some good quality sound in a small portable package! The Bose Soundlink Flex is also an excellent speaker to take on trips, and its price cheaper than the JBL Charge 5!!
Appreciate your honesty, and that we get to see the retaliative size of all the speakers. So used your link for the BoomBox 3. You know for those times,, when you really need to hear the news and weather :)
Good video! I have 2 Tribit speakers and are impressive. The Strombox Pro rocks and really good in the empty tub and in an opened empty ice chest stood on end. Both locations help any 360° speaker.
I use a soundcore boom 2 and love it. I only use it for camping, and the sound fills our campsite. I also love i don't have to worry about it getting wet. Its my favorite speaker so far. I really enjoy soundcore products
Thanks for the reviews! Made it a lot easier to find a speaker for my daughter at the right budget without sacrificing too much in the sound category. Ended up going with a pink Flip 6, and I'm buying in through the link as thanks for the work you did putring this together.
This video and your analysis are really well done. Thank you for that! I continue my search for the perfect compact premium speaker with a USB C connection that supports audio in so I can finally have decent sound from my computer without having to buy a set of traditional speakers for my desk.
I have a speaker that I want to suggest. That is the Harman Kardon go play 3. It is more an indoor speaker but cheaper than boombox and much more accurate sounding.
Great video. I’ve owned Bose, JBL and Soundcore speakers. In my experience Bose has always had a pleasant well balanced sound and WAS worth the price tag. However, JBL has been making a statement lately and adding more balance to their boom. I agree that the JBL Boombox 3 is a beast and one of the best sounding speakers and when comparing the price point against Bose, JBL gives you more bang for your buck and takes the cake, especially in a party or large crowd scenario. The Charge 5 instantly became my favorite portable. If you’re in a tight budget, Soundcore is a descent option if you want something quick but, it’s worth saving up for something in the late JBL series. You can go Bose if you’d like and you won’t be disappointed but, I feel you’ll be more than satisfied getting a booming JBL at a lesser price tag.
The true wireless stereo functionality is a game changer. There is phase cancellation with mono channel speaker so some details is lost, but once you have two speakers to use as stereo the level of details is much better. Also with two separate speakers you can place them farther apart for better stereo effect. That makes the Soundcore Select 4 Go a mega value as you get two for about $50, but it probably only make sense practicality if you use the speakers stationary.
I have the flip 6 cuz I love how it sound. It offers a more balanced sound profile with clearer mids and highs, making it better for personal listening experiences. For charge 5 It’s good for parties but overwhelming in quieter environment. Charge 5 has more prominent bass.
Do you think its good/loud enough for a pc setup and apartmant overall? Im looking for a bluetooth speaker for my pc setup but also want to be portable so I can play my music when I go somewhere. I will choose between flip 6 or bose soundlink flex 2
I had the flip 6 and the sound quality is just mid, it distorts in high volume and bass is weak, doesn’t get that loud either, and overall sound quality is lacking for a JBL speaker, I exchanged it for the charge 5 for 30$ more and it’s way better it’s on another level sound quality it’s much better, with deeper bass and gets super loud for its size without distorting, overall it’s a better option, don’t know why people overhype this speaker, Cause it simply isnt all that.
I love my soundcore boom 2, super impressed with it, and I recommend playing with the EQ in the app, for example I found a decent one online and it changed the sound to exactly how I like it
I think you can also cover Harman Kardon Go+Play 3 series. I have heard this in person and it blew my mind right away ! It is on a great sale right now.
I’ve had mainly JBL I used to work at Best Buy and they had the best bang for your buck even at our employee discount. In the next 6 months I’ll be in the market to upgrade. The only one I was surprised with is the Beats As an Apple user I like you can plug it in. But also with updated Bluetooth I would like to know which one would be able to do well with a Mac mini pairing. I want to splurge for a Bose or a Klipsch. I’ve had a couple of their sound bar and heard their hardwired speakers and I’m a huge fan! Also thank you for the reviews. In 5 years not much has changed except for the software. And connectivity.
There are just one or two reviews of Soundcore select 2s on RUclips. Can you do an in depth review of it ? Or at least suggest an Eq for it with the latest firmware 2.1.1 ?
Purchased the JBL boombox 3 Witi and was blown away, then I decided too get the Bose sound link max on Black Friday and was pretty disappointed. JBL is king of bass
What kind of comparison should this be? Maybe pricewise. But Boombox's resonance body is 3-4 times bigger and it's 3 times heavier than the SoudLink Max. It's a fckn fat suppository
Bose max is for my outdoors shenanigans and recently bought a devialet mania which is far superior in sound and quality but not as portable as the bose max and definitely not for outdoors. Love the content! Keep it up.
I got the Jbl BB3 on sale and its the best BT speaker I have, the bass is just amazing and the high and mids sound more than great. Its is heavy but I have big kids they help me carry it arround.
I have a slightly dated speaker - The Soundcore Motion +. One reason I haven't updated this (Even to another Soundcore speaker is that 90% of my content is podcasts, RUclips and some TV streaming services, but almost no music. I Also have a very old smaller Soundcore speaker that I only use in the bathroom or the car, because it's just loud enough for those applications and battery life is still fine. I was always a fan JBL HIfi speakers for music, so If I was looking for something big I would consider them.
Boombox 3 is an all around great speaker. With Caesars employee rewards app, i got it for, wait for it...$35!!! Use it around my the pool, working on family's cars, but really shines at tailgates(even Eagles fans didn't mess with me!) Classic Rock with this kickin out the VH, Rush, etc. blew people away! Great sound, but heavy AF! Worth every penny.
First time watching a video of yours. I'm very impressed! Great comments and good thorough coverage of all price ranges. 🙂 I have a Soundcore Select 4 Go coming my way for Christmas so really looking forward to it. I've had the Soundcore Motion + for several years now and absolutely love it! Once you EQ it yourself, because none of the standard EQ settings are particularly good, it gets amazing. Blows my Bose Mini away! I tend to avoid Beats and Apple products for speakers and headphones because the cost to value ratio is hard for me to handle , especially when I'm on a limited budget. It looks like JBL is a great option also though. Although the JBL Flip 6 is $170 in Canada so that makes it pretty expensive here. Thanks again for the excellent video!
Soundcore X600 is BY FAR the best bluetooth speaker I've tried/used till date. Enough clarity that I don't miss my wired openbacks too much + loud with strong enough bass for everyone sitting around a campfire to feel the vibration. Add to that- waterproof, aux in, bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, mic for calls & 11hr avg battery life. Portability wasn't an issue for me either as it easily fits in any bag that can fit a 14inch laptop. The spatial audio surround effect is pretty good too. I initially thought it'd be gimmicky like most such features are, esp one from a single bluetooth speaker. But I was impressed how well it fills the space in a small-medium sized room without sacrificing clarity and instrument separation. I'll probably get a second one for pairing if this continues to deliver at this level in the next few months without issues.
lol no. Mediocre over priced over hyped over marketed joke with nothing but paid/fake reviews. I doubt you even have one because these things don't last more than 6 hours in real world use. Typical soundcore claims 12 hours... with tiny print that says "at 25% volume with bass up turned OFF." Even if you do all that, it's not lasting a full 12 hours in the real world when it's brand new. But hey it's good to see that all their aggressive marketing and small time youtube shills paid off for them. Now if Soundcore would just spend 10% of it's marketing budget on actual product development they might get back to being to decent value they used to be years ago. x600 is worth $100 tops. And that's what it sells for in the real world. Tons of people have gotten them for $80. That's what it's worth and that's the level it competes at. For $100 it's a good speaker, if you don't mind the short battery life and the total lack of any bass. It does have good clarity so it's excellent for listening to podcasts and such. For music it's very mediocre. And soundcore is just shady and obnoxious as a company. I would avoid them at this point. I picked one up at costco for $100. With all it's gimmicky "spatial audio" 5 drivers and "bass up" (all nonsense) it doesn't even have as much bass a 5 year old $100 bose soundlink flex with one driver. Barely gets any louder either. It's not even in the best 3 speakers that soundcore makes. It's all hype and marketing. Soundcore refunded me $20 to keep it. So I paid $80. gave it to my kid. Plenty good for a child.
@@TimJohnson-x1o Amusing how you discredit other's opinions immediately while writing a whole damn essay about yours. First, I do have it. All my socials are linked to this channel so we can exchange proofs of ownership to see who among us actually owns it. Second, I never said it lasts 12 hours. Third, sound is very subjective. I can respect your opinion regarding the sound. I like a flat balanced sound and often avoid additional software and eqs as they mess up the artist's intended sound. The bass on this is actually way more than what I prefer even after I tuned it down. I honestly can't see how they could add more bass to this without mudding up the sound. It's already bad enough(without tuning) for rock & jazz. That said, I can understand if many still find it lacking. Afterall I ended up disliking the sound of Sony WH1000XM5 too even though it's the most popular wireless headphone now by miles. And yes, I do own this too.
@@Desperate.Daniel.24-7It depends on your ears fidelity, which most dont have😅 That’s why for them its overhyped as they dont hear the difference. Totally agree with you on everything about x600. And also dont like the sound of Sony XM series. Tried to love its sound, but its so cheap especially no highs. Still love how they look, but thats the only good thing in them😅
I think you did a great job with this roundup. Very challenging endeavor indeed. It would have been helpful to some viewers to hear you mention alternatives to JBL Party box 3, such as the Wking X20. It's s half of the price of the JBL with all of the quality. I also have a pair of the Soundcore Boom 2 and enjoy them. However, I have discovered that with bass heavy music, their woofer distorts badly after 60% volume. I own several similarly sized bluetooth speakers that don't have this issue. Keep up the good work, and I have subscribed to look forward to more of your content.
Amazing video Jasper! Could you do a review of speakers with Wi-Fi and smart home connectivity? I'm looking for something to pair with my google smarthome a but struggling!
Pretty solid and positive yet honest review. I feel like the ultimate ears is under rated, maybe not as well known but very legit. Some of their bigger offerings would have been welcome here. Maybe also throw in the extremely over marketed/hyped soundcore x600 just because it's exceeding difficult to find any reviews on sc products that aren't paid/fake/shills and their budding little army underemployed weirdo fangirls in every comment section are incredibly annoying.
Great review! I was hoping you can expound on the Jbl Go 4. I bought one awhile back & i use it on my motorcycle & planned on buying another to pair. But since you recommended the 5, i can still connect a jbl 4 & 5? Thanks
I'm using the Gold Beats Pill right now and its very good. Don't let the Beats haters sway you. If you can get the new pill on sale go for it. I still want the Sony ult and the jbl flip 6 so i can flex on my brother.
I have the JBL BoomBox and it's great, you need to place it next to a wall for the bass to really hit, if it's just out in the open lacking in the bass... but my biggest issue is the AUX delay. I try to use it with a little karaoke setup and the mic delay is horrendous. shame, cuz it's my loudest most portable speaker.
@ I have a custom karaoke set up with 2 Mics with effects like autotune, compression, reverb, deley, ect… just needed a portable speaker with a zero delay aux input. My substitution for now is a powered JBL stage monitor but it would be nice to have a battery powered speaker for portability.
I bought the JBL Flip 6 - unfortunately the usb c connector in the back is quite flimsy and developed a fracture within a few months. I contacted JBL about it and they declined to help or do anything even thought I bought the device from new and it was still in warranty. So beware - these big name brands doesn’t automatically equal adequate support. I have had a Bose Soundlink Mini for about 10 years and it’s never gone wrong and sounds great for in doors. I can fully recommend this device. I imagine the soundlink max sounds even better being a bit bigger.
Interesting. I just sent a Bose Soundlink Micro back because when I played it side to side with that Anker you said was tinny, I had to listen VERY hard to tell the difference and really couldn't lolol I'm a tone snob musician to boot so I do have some ears. Strange you found it to sound tinny. Might have to check out that other one now 😁
I know you can't cover all speakers in a comparison like this. But if you haven't listened to the EarFun UBOOM X yet, I recommend you do so. I think it certainly would have earned a place in your video.
Thanks for this! I encourage others to keep on letting me know what I missed, I’ll for sure make a follow up at some point and include picks from the comments. 👍👍
I have just trashed a Taotronics Pulse X & Tribit SoundMax Plus (Gen 1) because of dead batteries. These speakers were impossible to disassemble (using YT instructions, I'm an EE) without destroying grills etc. Do you have any recommendations for units with either replaceable batteries or that are easy to disassemble? Waterproofing & apps are NOT essential (I still use MP3 players!), good sound is. P.S. In addition I have a (1) Bose SoundLink II with batteries that still charge & are replaceable but I'm not a fan of the sound (2) a second Tribit SoundMax Plus because I really like their sound & cost (hint) BUT Tribit messed up the sound of their Gen 2. Cheers!
Wherever I connect my smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker I find there is latency (time delay) of what I am doing especially when you want to sing and play a piano apps. Normally I try to use the auxiliary jack over the Bluetooth option which is a bit messy to carry around. Are there any good Bluetooth speaker that is responsive without the time delay (latency)?
The Soundcore Motion+ has always been widely reputed of having zero lag on Aux (vs the other Aux units that have DSP interfering causing latency). The fact it's one of the best BT speakers ever made and still holds it's own vs competition is a testament to is original design. Watch Alan Ross's speaker videos. He has a chart at the end of his videos that shows the Aux latency. 👍
Great video! I wanted to have a speaker acts like a soundbar under my computer and use one USB-C cable for both power and audio signal. The Pill is almost the perfect fit except it's mono, so no good in playing movie with stereo. Is there anything similar that's stereo? Thanks.
@@misteryu6819 Thank you so much! I assume that you're talking about the Razer Leviathan V2 line. This is a great suggestion as I'm not a gamer and wouldn't have looked at gaming speakers otherwise. I understand your point about the logo but I think that it probably bothers me less than it does you :) The RGB lighting may actually be a good thing for me as my computer is in a dark corner and I use an ergonomic keyboard that doesn't have illuminated keys. I'm looking at the Leviathan V2 X as I don't need the subwoofer that's included with its bigger brother. You've really helped me out here and I appreciate it! Now to go watch some review videos ...
@@misteryu6819 An addendum to my previous reply: ruclips.net/video/S06Ld3ChBm8/видео.html shows how the RGB lighting can be customized or disabled entirely using the app in case you were curious about it.
My plan is to purchase Adam Audio D3Vs for my desktop. It's all about the ribbon tweeter. I've owned and loved the Heil air motion transformers since they were introduced. I'm looking forward to your review!
Unfortunately most people get jipped by beats being a great brand due to how well beats was marketed back in the day. Unfortunately since Apple picked beats up they haven't actually done anything to upgrade the sound in atleast 10 years. And even then ive never been a fan of beats. I'd have chosen skull candy over beats back then but I'm bose through n through now. But I'm not a huge fan of the look on either of the bose speakers. The shells look cheap ngl. Also how come you only had the wonderboom and no other u.e products?
thank you - a very good comparison! If you compare them with the Kanto Ora for a stationary use - would you consider the Ora a better solution or will a Bose Soundlink Max outperform it?
Kanto extends both lower and higher and it's a stereo pair so there's real stereo imaging to speak of. Unless you need something portable the Kanto would be better. You can consider the Kali lp unf too if you end up going the desktop route and don't mind going bigger than the ora.
@@aladdinswunderlampe I can't compare them directly by listening but they've both been measured. The Kali by Erin at Erin's audio corner on a very precise measurement system and came out as the best studio monitors in class measured to date. Can be successfully used for semi serious music production. The Kanto have been measured by audioholics and one Korean site and funnily enough look even better in terms of frequency response, but that's due to the graph smoothing and lower resolution measurements. They both are definitely more than solid but can't tell how close they get. The Kali will definitely go louder before distorting. They're larger, have tuning switches for different placement scenarios, Bluetooth and a usb c port and they might actually be cheaper depending on the market. I was here a few days ago looking for desktop speakers, watched a couple of Jasper's videos and ended up going with the Kali. I'm super impressed.
Is the bose flex 2 really THAT great? I'm always tempted to buy it since i have a Bose Soundlink max and it's an absolute beast, the best speaker that i've had, and i wan't something as good but smaller, the only problem though is that i don't tend to like mono speakers, what do you think about that? Do you think that, only considering sound quality (not volume or bass), there is a better speaker than the bose flex 2 for about the same size? (Not price, only size and sound quality).
If you want stereo and a small package, then the other clear option is the Marshall Emberton II. I think I prefer the overall sound of the Soundlink Flex more, but it’s very close. I have also heard good things about this speaker, although I have not tested it: amzn.to/4i1KtvM
For what it’s worth, I’ve listened to “stereo” Bluetooth speakers at around the same size as the Flex. I personally find the Flex sounded more rich and full. In reality you’re not going to get true stereo sonically in one speaker 10” or less wide. True stereo needs to have speakers spaced apart. I have two Flexes and they sound amazing in stereo and also stand alone.
Since it's Black Friday I'm looking at either the bose soundlink flex 2 for $120, the ue wonderboom 4 for $80, the ue boom 4 for $100, or the beats pill for $100. Which one do you think would be the best choice? Do you think the bose is worth the extra $20 or would i be fine with the pill or boom 4? I am a little tempted to choose the wonderboom or boom because of the unique 360 audio design, but if the bose sounds better I might end up going for the higher price but better audio.
Out of all those options, I’d be tempted by the Bose. I’ve never tried the Boom 4 tho, but it looks like another solid contender. I think the sound quality of the Bose combined with the Bose having an EQ makes it the most likely winner since you can adjust it to your tastes. The Boom only has 4 preset EQ modes. TBH I don’t think you can go wrong with either. I’d avoid the pill since there is no EQ and it gets pretty shrill at higher volumes (unless you don’t mind that and really want a lot of bass)
Flex by a mile. I’ve listened to the UE speakers at Beat Buy, and they sound like tin cans. NO bass! And frankly, not very clean and controlled mids and treble.
I didnt feel like you said much about bose soundlink flex se much. 😢 I checked the sound at the Costco store and i felt the bass was not clear anymore with much higher volume. Wonder if it was just at the store or it is the problem for this speaker.
It's a problem with ALL BT speakers of any size. Indeed you go past 75% volume the bass drops off and they become shouty. So you need to live within its acceptable range of 40%-70%. If you need a lot of volume, then get a JBL party speaker. If you're listening to podcasts or the occasional song on the deck, then something like a Wonderboom 4 is all you'll ever need.
Hello, thank you for this review, I am looking for something to watch movies with quality sound. What do you recommend? I would love the Sonos Move 2, but I think it is no longer as portable between the Flex 2 and the x600 or what other recommendation do you have, no more than the size of the x600 since thank you very much
@@DominikReviews The Motion+ has plenty of sparkle. A lot. In fact the only complaint that I've heard for it is that it can benefit from a little more bass. AptX is good. Let's not forget that hardware matters too.
@@DominikReviews Then you have a defected model. Never ever heard of this in reviews or in comments from the people. It's always been the bass. And from my experience good EQing goes a long way.
I was able to cop a refurnished boom 2 from the manufacturer for $75. When it arrived it was in PRISTINE condition. Shocked, much? Lol Anyway, the first few days it sounded good. I had it on signature with bass up. Then I decided to mess with the custom. Now I can say that this speaker sounds pretty close to incredible. Especially when you consider the size, the weight, the volume it produces, the bass and last but not least the cost. Even at retail this speaker punches way above its weight. Btw, I might be in the minority about this but the boom 2 sounds better with the bass up OFF. Cheers
can you tell me about the jbl boombox 3, i have seen it has a portable charger for your phone but id like to know if this is for a usb cable or usb c etc so i can have the right cable before i buy. i cannot seem to find the answer to this anywhere
@@aphrodite1858 - great question. I really should have mentioned this because it’s one way the Boombox 3 is unique. It takes mains power supply to charge (like the old school two prong cable that plugs into a printer). To charge devices, it has a single USB-A socket.
First time viewer here. Thank you for your honest review. I own many of the JBL and Bose speakers you reviewed. I’m also a retired DJ and I look for good quality sound and well built speakers. I would recommend the Apple HomePod speaker. It’s not portable, but it’s an awesome speaker to use at home only. Otherwise, my choice of speaker to take on trips is the JBL Charge 5. That little speaker has some good quality sound in a small portable package! The Bose Soundlink Flex is also an excellent speaker to take on trips, and its price cheaper than the JBL Charge 5!!
Appreciate your honesty, and that we get to see the retaliative size of all the speakers. So used your link for the BoomBox 3. You know for those times,, when you really need to hear the news and weather :)
first time i've seen your channel, i just purchased the soundcore boom 2 plus and i thought you make very measured and easy points. nice work
Good video!
I have 2 Tribit speakers and are impressive. The Strombox Pro rocks and really good in the empty tub and in an opened empty ice chest stood on end. Both locations help any 360° speaker.
I use a soundcore boom 2 and love it. I only use it for camping, and the sound fills our campsite. I also love i don't have to worry about it getting wet. Its my favorite speaker so far. I really enjoy soundcore products
I bought two of the Anker Motion Boom speakers last year , still going strong , 😊Anker is a great company
Thanks for the reviews! Made it a lot easier to find a speaker for my daughter at the right budget without sacrificing too much in the sound category. Ended up going with a pink Flip 6, and I'm buying in through the link as thanks for the work you did putring this together.
This video and your analysis are really well done. Thank you for that! I continue my search for the perfect compact premium speaker with a USB C connection that supports audio in so I can finally have decent sound from my computer without having to buy a set of traditional speakers for my desk.
I have a speaker that I want to suggest. That is the Harman Kardon go play 3. It is more an indoor speaker but cheaper than boombox and much more accurate sounding.
Thank you! I will check it out
Dude, absolut amazing review. Love your honesty and the way you tell all the details. Keep it going!
less than a minute in and already love vibe and channel! subscribed
Great video. I’ve owned Bose, JBL and Soundcore speakers. In my experience Bose has always had a pleasant well balanced sound and WAS worth the price tag. However, JBL has been making a statement lately and adding more balance to their boom. I agree that the JBL Boombox 3 is a beast and one of the best sounding speakers and when comparing the price point against Bose, JBL gives you more bang for your buck and takes the cake, especially in a party or large crowd scenario. The Charge 5 instantly became my favorite portable. If you’re in a tight budget, Soundcore is a descent option if you want something quick but, it’s worth saving up for something in the late JBL series. You can go Bose if you’d like and you won’t be disappointed but, I feel you’ll be more than satisfied getting a booming JBL at a lesser price tag.
Great review… just watched 5 others on speakers and yours was easily the best
Great video, very informative and enjoy your voice ... smooth watch. Keep it up !
The true wireless stereo functionality is a game changer. There is phase cancellation with mono channel speaker so some details is lost, but once you have two speakers to use as stereo the level of details is much better. Also with two separate speakers you can place them farther apart for better stereo effect. That makes the Soundcore Select 4 Go a mega value as you get two for about $50, but it probably only make sense practicality if you use the speakers stationary.
I have the flip 6 cuz I love how it sound. It offers a more balanced sound profile with clearer mids and highs, making it better for personal listening experiences. For charge 5 It’s good for parties but overwhelming in quieter environment. Charge 5 has more prominent bass.
Do you think its good/loud enough for a pc setup and apartmant overall? Im looking for a bluetooth speaker for my pc setup but also want to be portable so I can play my music when I go somewhere. I will choose between flip 6 or bose soundlink flex 2
@@emtekingflip 6 is terrible get the charge 5 trust me
@KnightPrime. got the bose flex 2 and its awesome
I had the flip 6 and the sound quality is just mid, it distorts in high volume and bass is weak, doesn’t get that loud either, and overall sound quality is lacking for a JBL speaker, I exchanged it for the charge 5 for 30$ more and it’s way better it’s on another level sound quality it’s much better, with deeper bass and gets super loud for its size without distorting, overall it’s a better option, don’t know why people overhype this speaker, Cause it simply isnt all that.
@@emteking ah I see better choice then the flip 6 tbh, tho I personally like the charge 5 more
Thank you ! Nice review. I like your format. Subscribed 🙏🏽
I love my soundcore boom 2, super impressed with it, and I recommend playing with the EQ in the app, for example I found a decent one online and it changed the sound to exactly how I like it
Bro link
It gets removed
I think you can also cover Harman Kardon Go+Play 3 series. I have heard this in person and it blew my mind right away ! It is on a great sale right now.
Thanks for this note! Will check them out!
Excellent info. on the speakers. Will get the Soundcore Boom 2 since seems perfect for my use cases.
wished it would go on sale
solid reviews and thank you!
What are the watts of the last 2 speakers they were never mentioned.
I’ve had mainly JBL I used to work at Best Buy and they had the best bang for your buck even at our employee discount.
In the next 6 months I’ll be in the market to upgrade.
The only one I was surprised with is the Beats
As an Apple user I like you can plug it in.
But also with updated Bluetooth I would like to know which one would be able to do well with a Mac mini pairing.
I want to splurge for a Bose or a Klipsch.
I’ve had a couple of their sound bar and heard their hardwired speakers and I’m a huge fan!
Also thank you for the reviews. In 5 years not much has changed except for the software. And connectivity.
There are just one or two reviews of Soundcore select 2s on RUclips. Can you do an in depth review of it ? Or at least suggest an Eq for it with the latest firmware 2.1.1 ?
i have many speakers but after i bought the bose max it is the best .has a wide sound stage great bass and good highs and mids all well balanced
Purchased the JBL boombox 3 Witi and was blown away, then I decided too get the Bose sound link max on Black Friday and was pretty disappointed. JBL is king of bass
What about the Sony SRS xg300
I've got the Bose SoundLink Max and I'm quite happy with it
What kind of comparison should this be? Maybe pricewise. But Boombox's resonance body is 3-4 times bigger and it's 3 times heavier than the SoudLink Max. It's a fckn fat suppository
I have the JBL boombox 3 and it is easily the best portable speaker you can buy.
The clips are great. Fantastic battery life also
Bose max is for my outdoors shenanigans and recently bought a devialet mania which is far superior in sound and quality but not as portable as the bose max and definitely not for outdoors. Love the content! Keep it up.
I got the Jbl BB3 on sale and its the best BT speaker I have, the bass is just amazing and the high and mids sound more than great. Its is heavy but I have big kids they help me carry it arround.
any plans to review the amazon echo studio?? surprisingly there isnt much "reputable" reviews out there for it
I have a slightly dated speaker - The Soundcore Motion +. One reason I haven't updated this (Even to another Soundcore speaker is that 90% of my content is podcasts, RUclips and some TV streaming services, but almost no music. I Also have a very old smaller Soundcore speaker that I only use in the bathroom or the car, because it's just loud enough for those applications and battery life is still fine. I was always a fan JBL HIfi speakers for music, so If I was looking for something big I would consider them.
10/10 of a watch, cheers mate
What a great video. Great reviews of the speakers, no real bias. Just truth in a positive manner. Well done
Thank you for the kind note!
Very nice review. You should put tribit stormbox micro 2 in the pocket size category. It's the best among the others.
Boombox 3 is an all around great speaker. With Caesars employee rewards app, i got it for, wait for it...$35!!! Use it around my the pool, working on family's cars, but really shines at tailgates(even Eagles fans didn't mess with me!) Classic Rock with this kickin out the VH, Rush, etc. blew people away! Great sound, but heavy AF! Worth every penny.
First time watching a video of yours. I'm very impressed! Great comments and good thorough coverage of all price ranges. 🙂
I have a Soundcore Select 4 Go coming my way for Christmas so really looking forward to it.
I've had the Soundcore Motion + for several years now and absolutely love it! Once you EQ it yourself, because none of the standard EQ settings are particularly good, it gets amazing. Blows my Bose Mini away!
I tend to avoid Beats and Apple products for speakers and headphones because the cost to value ratio is hard for me to handle , especially when I'm on a limited budget. It looks like JBL is a great option also though. Although the JBL Flip 6 is $170 in Canada so that makes it pretty expensive here. Thanks again for the excellent video!
Hi 🙋♀️, what about hr usage on the bigger speakers, or hrs for full charge? 😊
How comes there are no tribit speakers?
Really like the way you are putting the channel together ... KEEP GOING
Thank you! I’m having fun and learning a ton. 🙏 really appreciate how supportive so many people have been.
Hrm great breakdown, wish there was a Miniroll here too.
Dont u recommend Tribit speakers?
Soundcore X600 is BY FAR the best bluetooth speaker I've tried/used till date. Enough clarity that I don't miss my wired openbacks too much + loud with strong enough bass for everyone sitting around a campfire to feel the vibration. Add to that- waterproof, aux in, bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, mic for calls & 11hr avg battery life.
Portability wasn't an issue for me either as it easily fits in any bag that can fit a 14inch laptop. The spatial audio surround effect is pretty good too. I initially thought it'd be gimmicky like most such features are, esp one from a single bluetooth speaker. But I was impressed how well it fills the space in a small-medium sized room without sacrificing clarity and instrument separation.
I'll probably get a second one for pairing if this continues to deliver at this level in the next few months without issues.
@@Desperate.Daniel.24-7 wich is best for you x600 or boom 2 plus?
lol no. Mediocre over priced over hyped over marketed joke with nothing but paid/fake reviews. I doubt you even have one because these things don't last more than 6 hours in real world use. Typical soundcore claims 12 hours... with tiny print that says "at 25% volume with bass up turned OFF." Even if you do all that, it's not lasting a full 12 hours in the real world when it's brand new. But hey it's good to see that all their aggressive marketing and small time youtube shills paid off for them. Now if Soundcore would just spend 10% of it's marketing budget on actual product development they might get back to being to decent value they used to be years ago. x600 is worth $100 tops. And that's what it sells for in the real world. Tons of people have gotten them for $80. That's what it's worth and that's the level it competes at. For $100 it's a good speaker, if you don't mind the short battery life and the total lack of any bass. It does have good clarity so it's excellent for listening to podcasts and such. For music it's very mediocre. And soundcore is just shady and obnoxious as a company. I would avoid them at this point. I picked one up at costco for $100. With all it's gimmicky "spatial audio" 5 drivers and "bass up" (all nonsense) it doesn't even have as much bass a 5 year old $100 bose soundlink flex with one driver. Barely gets any louder either. It's not even in the best 3 speakers that soundcore makes. It's all hype and marketing. Soundcore refunded me $20 to keep it. So I paid $80. gave it to my kid. Plenty good for a child.
@@oliverabrilla3520 Haven't tried boom 2 plus so I don't know which would be better. Sorry.
@@TimJohnson-x1o Amusing how you discredit other's opinions immediately while writing a whole damn essay about yours. First, I do have it. All my socials are linked to this channel so we can exchange proofs of ownership to see who among us actually owns it.
Second, I never said it lasts 12 hours.
Third, sound is very subjective. I can respect your opinion regarding the sound.
I like a flat balanced sound and often avoid additional software and eqs as they mess up the artist's intended sound.
The bass on this is actually way more than what I prefer even after I tuned it down.
I honestly can't see how they could add more bass to this without mudding up the sound. It's already bad enough(without tuning) for rock & jazz.
That said, I can understand if many still find it lacking. Afterall I ended up disliking the sound of Sony WH1000XM5 too even though it's the most popular wireless headphone now by miles.
And yes, I do own this too.
@@Desperate.Daniel.24-7It depends on your ears fidelity, which most dont have😅 That’s why for them its overhyped as they dont hear the difference. Totally agree with you on everything about x600. And also dont like the sound of Sony XM series. Tried to love its sound, but its so cheap especially no highs. Still love how they look, but thats the only good thing in them😅
Great video. Thanks man!
I think you did a great job with this roundup. Very challenging endeavor indeed. It would have been helpful to some viewers to hear you mention alternatives to JBL Party box 3, such as the Wking X20. It's s half of the price of the JBL with all of the quality. I also have a pair of the Soundcore Boom 2 and enjoy them. However, I have discovered that with bass heavy music, their woofer distorts badly after 60% volume. I own several similarly sized bluetooth speakers that don't have this issue. Keep up the good work, and I have subscribed to look forward to more of your content.
Thank you for this! Really appreciate your support and the helpful feedback.
Side by side i found the marshall Edmonton 2 had a lot more clarity compared to the bose soundlink flex which sounded muddy in the low end
True.
Send it back to manufacturer
Wow Thank you Jasper. So well done! I’ll be back!
Amazing video Jasper! Could you do a review of speakers with Wi-Fi and smart home connectivity? I'm looking for something to pair with my google smarthome a but struggling!
Thank you! I'm working on what videos I tackle next year, I'll add that one to the potential list.
What about the Xiaomi sound outdoor? It's a great budget option
Pretty solid and positive yet honest review. I feel like the ultimate ears is under rated, maybe not as well known but very legit. Some of their bigger offerings would have been welcome here. Maybe also throw in the extremely over marketed/hyped soundcore x600 just because it's exceeding difficult to find any reviews on sc products that aren't paid/fake/shills and their budding little army underemployed weirdo fangirls in every comment section are incredibly annoying.
Nice review. Id suggest getting into some W-King speakers they are half sometimes 3 times cheaper than jbl and are 70-80% comparable :)
Great review! I was hoping you can expound on the Jbl Go 4. I bought one awhile back & i use it on my motorcycle & planned on buying another to pair. But since you recommended the 5, i can still connect a jbl 4 & 5? Thanks
Marshall emberton is enough for me not loud,just chill volume on my room👌
No Harman Kardon ? Any reason (price)? One of the best in the market
I have one coming!
I'm using the Gold Beats Pill right now and its very good. Don't let the Beats haters sway you. If you can get the new pill on sale go for it. I still want the Sony ult and the jbl flip 6 so i can flex on my brother.
Can you review the Klipsch Nashville? It's one of the highest rated speakers on Amazon
I have the JBL BoomBox and it's great, you need to place it next to a wall for the bass to really hit, if it's just out in the open lacking in the bass... but my biggest issue is the AUX delay. I try to use it with a little karaoke setup and the mic delay is horrendous. shame, cuz it's my loudest most portable speaker.
You need to get karaoke speaker then. JBL has those as well.
@ I have a custom karaoke set up with 2 Mics with effects like autotune, compression, reverb, deley, ect… just needed a portable speaker with a zero delay aux input. My substitution for now is a powered JBL stage monitor but it would be nice to have a battery powered speaker for portability.
I reckon The Soundcore Motion Boom would blow a lot of these out the water, it's surprisingly unbelievable!
I bought the JBL Flip 6 - unfortunately the usb c connector in the back is quite flimsy and developed a fracture within a few months. I contacted JBL about it and they declined to help or do anything even thought I bought the device from new and it was still in warranty. So beware - these big name brands doesn’t automatically equal adequate support.
I have had a Bose Soundlink Mini for about 10 years and it’s never gone wrong and sounds great for in doors. I can fully recommend this device. I imagine the soundlink max sounds even better being a bit bigger.
I am thinking of buying the Marshall Emberton II , but wondering if I should stay with my old JBL Link20.
I have both Marshall and Bose units. I test them in the same room, actually enjoy Marshall better than Bose. Marshall just has a bit solid sound. 😊
Have you experienced battery drain with your Max?....
Mine went from 100% to 80% (week 1) to 60% (week 3).
So JBL OR SOUNDCORE? What about the LG speakers? Thanks
Interesting. I just sent a Bose Soundlink Micro back because when I played it side to side with that Anker you said was tinny, I had to listen VERY hard to tell the difference and really couldn't lolol I'm a tone snob musician to boot so I do have some ears. Strange you found it to sound tinny. Might have to check out that other one now 😁
I know you can't cover all speakers in a comparison like this. But if you haven't listened to the EarFun UBOOM X yet, I recommend you do so. I think it certainly would have earned a place in your video.
Thanks for this! I encourage others to keep on letting me know what I missed, I’ll for sure make a follow up at some point and include picks from the comments. 👍👍
Are you able to connect/daisychain the Bose Max and Bose flex together?
I have read about Marshall Emberton having connectivity issues. Any experience about that? Great video, thank you!
Hmmm - I have not experienced this with my testing
Hi 👋
Which one more deep & rich bass Sonos move 2 or Bose soundLink max?
Honestly, it’s very very close. I’d probably give the edge to the Sonos, but again, it’s marginal. Both sound excellent given what they are
Why did you choose the anker soundcore 2 instead of 3.
If you any experience about the soundcore 3 please do share
I have just trashed a Taotronics Pulse X & Tribit SoundMax Plus (Gen 1) because of dead batteries. These speakers were impossible to disassemble (using YT instructions, I'm an EE) without destroying grills etc. Do you have any recommendations for units with either replaceable batteries or that are easy to disassemble? Waterproofing & apps are NOT essential (I still use MP3 players!), good sound is.
P.S. In addition I have a (1) Bose SoundLink II with batteries that still charge & are replaceable but I'm not a fan of the sound (2) a second Tribit SoundMax Plus because I really like their sound & cost (hint) BUT Tribit messed up the sound of their Gen 2. Cheers!
Wherever I connect my smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker I find there is latency (time delay) of what I am doing especially when you want to sing and play a piano apps. Normally I try to use the auxiliary jack over the Bluetooth option which is a bit messy to carry around. Are there any good Bluetooth speaker that is responsive without the time delay (latency)?
The Soundcore Motion+ has always been widely reputed of having zero lag on Aux (vs the other Aux units that have DSP interfering causing latency). The fact it's one of the best BT speakers ever made and still holds it's own vs competition is a testament to is original design.
Watch Alan Ross's speaker videos. He has a chart at the end of his videos that shows the Aux latency. 👍
@@dr150 Thanks for the information.
I don’t think JBL clips float🤔
I like my anker soundcore mini 1 it is actually amazing
im new to speakers but im wondering why you dont compare b&o speakers in your videos?
Great video! I wanted to have a speaker acts like a soundbar under my computer and use one USB-C cable for both power and audio signal. The Pill is almost the perfect fit except it's mono, so no good in playing movie with stereo. Is there anything similar that's stereo? Thanks.
I've never tried it, but you could look into this:
amzn.to/4fY3cGK
I'm looking for the same thing! I'd be interested in knowing what you find.
@BrilliantBatgirl I think the Razor has a USB powered sound bar, but the razor logo and the RGB lighting puts me off.
@@misteryu6819 Thank you so much! I assume that you're talking about the Razer Leviathan V2 line. This is a great suggestion as I'm not a gamer and wouldn't have looked at gaming speakers otherwise. I understand your point about the logo but I think that it probably bothers me less than it does you :) The RGB lighting may actually be a good thing for me as my computer is in a dark corner and I use an ergonomic keyboard that doesn't have illuminated keys. I'm looking at the Leviathan V2 X as I don't need the subwoofer that's included with its bigger brother. You've really helped me out here and I appreciate it! Now to go watch some review videos ...
@@misteryu6819 An addendum to my previous reply: ruclips.net/video/S06Ld3ChBm8/видео.html shows how the RGB lighting can be customized or disabled entirely using the app in case you were curious about it.
My plan is to purchase Adam Audio D3Vs for my desktop. It's all about the ribbon tweeter. I've owned and loved the Heil air motion transformers since they were introduced. I'm looking forward to your review!
just picked up a pair this past Friday. Amazing performance in a small package. You'll be quite satisfied with them
For marshall emberton 3, bose soundlink flex & beats pill, which one do u like better?
bose soundlink flex
Good review!!! But why no Sony "ult field 1"???
I should have had them! Will try to include them next time.
Where is the Bang & Olufsen one?
Unfortunately most people get jipped by beats being a great brand due to how well beats was marketed back in the day. Unfortunately since Apple picked beats up they haven't actually done anything to upgrade the sound in atleast 10 years. And even then ive never been a fan of beats. I'd have chosen skull candy over beats back then but I'm bose through n through now. But I'm not a huge fan of the look on either of the bose speakers. The shells look cheap ngl. Also how come you only had the wonderboom and no other u.e products?
I am planning to buy bose Soundlink Flex 1 than 2nd gen due to price difference but want your comment on the same
They’re sonically the same, so you have my blessing 🫡
The gen 2 is currently on sale tho:
amzn.to/4fEr3vt
dont bother with 1st gen. the bt upgrade alone makes it worth.
Ah fair - I had forgotten the old version had an older version of Bluetooth, which may mean it has worse connectivity
Soundlink max for the handle and the amazing sound just put my sony xb33 in storage 😢
thank you - a very good comparison! If you compare them with the Kanto Ora for a stationary use - would you consider the Ora a better solution or will a Bose Soundlink Max outperform it?
Kanto extends both lower and higher and it's a stereo pair so there's real stereo imaging to speak of. Unless you need something portable the Kanto would be better. You can consider the Kali lp unf too if you end up going the desktop route and don't mind going bigger than the ora.
@@zaq9339 thank you very much, appreciate
@@zaq9339 so would you say, the Kali lp unf will exceed the quality of the Kanto Ora?
@@aladdinswunderlampe I can't compare them directly by listening but they've both been measured. The Kali by Erin at Erin's audio corner on a very precise measurement system and came out as the best studio monitors in class measured to date. Can be successfully used for semi serious music production. The Kanto have been measured by audioholics and one Korean site and funnily enough look even better in terms of frequency response, but that's due to the graph smoothing and lower resolution measurements. They both are definitely more than solid but can't tell how close they get. The Kali will definitely go louder before distorting. They're larger, have tuning switches for different placement scenarios, Bluetooth and a usb c port and they might actually be cheaper depending on the market.
I was here a few days ago looking for desktop speakers, watched a couple of Jasper's videos and ended up going with the Kali. I'm super impressed.
@@zaq9339 now you are testing the Adam Audio D3Vs - is it so far worth the wait?
Marshall Emberton ❤❤
Is the bose flex 2 really THAT great? I'm always tempted to buy it since i have a Bose Soundlink max and it's an absolute beast, the best speaker that i've had, and i wan't something as good but smaller, the only problem though is that i don't tend to like mono speakers, what do you think about that? Do you think that, only considering sound quality (not volume or bass), there is a better speaker than the bose flex 2 for about the same size? (Not price, only size and sound quality).
If you want stereo and a small package, then the other clear option is the Marshall Emberton II. I think I prefer the overall sound of the Soundlink Flex more, but it’s very close.
I have also heard good things about this speaker, although I have not tested it:
amzn.to/4i1KtvM
For what it’s worth, I’ve listened to “stereo” Bluetooth speakers at around the same size as the Flex. I personally find the Flex sounded more rich and full. In reality you’re not going to get true stereo sonically in one speaker 10” or less wide. True stereo needs to have speakers spaced apart. I have two Flexes and they sound amazing in stereo and also stand alone.
@joelf5565 i know that but it still somewhat noticeable and the thing that changes mostly is the soundstage, not the stereo separation.
Minirigs are not „the popular“ Bluetooth speaker but I would recommend you to give them a try. They play in another league soundwise.
Thank you for this! I’ll check them out 👍
Pitty no anker soundcore motion plus
Since it's Black Friday I'm looking at either the bose soundlink flex 2 for $120, the ue wonderboom 4 for $80, the ue boom 4 for $100, or the beats pill for $100. Which one do you think would be the best choice? Do you think the bose is worth the extra $20 or would i be fine with the pill or boom 4? I am a little tempted to choose the wonderboom or boom because of the unique 360 audio design, but if the bose sounds better I might end up going for the higher price but better audio.
Out of all those options, I’d be tempted by the Bose. I’ve never tried the Boom 4 tho, but it looks like another solid contender.
I think the sound quality of the Bose combined with the Bose having an EQ makes it the most likely winner since you can adjust it to your tastes. The Boom only has 4 preset EQ modes.
TBH I don’t think you can go wrong with either. I’d avoid the pill since there is no EQ and it gets pretty shrill at higher volumes (unless you don’t mind that and really want a lot of bass)
Flex by a mile. I’ve listened to the UE speakers at Beat Buy, and they sound like tin cans. NO bass! And frankly, not very clean and controlled mids and treble.
I didnt feel like you said much about bose soundlink flex se much. 😢
I checked the sound at the Costco store and i felt the bass was not clear anymore with much higher volume. Wonder if it was just at the store or it is the problem for this speaker.
It's a problem with ALL BT speakers of any size. Indeed you go past 75% volume the bass drops off and they become shouty.
So you need to live within its acceptable range of 40%-70%. If you need a lot of volume, then get a JBL party speaker. If you're listening to podcasts or the occasional song on the deck, then something like a Wonderboom 4 is all you'll ever need.
Tribit stormbox blast is the best sub $150 speaker on the market.
I have one on order!
what do you think about the xg300 from sony ? i ordered mine on black friday sale for 139,99€ waiting still to get it
I own one and is pretty good, it's sound is impressive for me
@GIANNIANTONELLO ty for the reply , il comment back when i get it finnaly delivered
@@JustAJoX you will be happy, it's sounds good for films too. You must use the proper eqq for better sounding. The MEGA BASS is good for outdoors
Which of these speakers would you buy if you were a tradesperson taking it on a construction site?
Probably the Charge 5 since it gets a bit louder and is pretty tough. If you want more volume, the soundcore boom 2 could be a solid option too
I would like to see the new Edifier Evo Nano wireless speaker
Hello, thank you for this review, I am looking for something to watch movies with quality sound. What do you recommend? I would love the Sonos Move 2, but I think it is no longer as portable between the Flex 2 and the x600 or what other recommendation do you have, no more than the size of the x600 since thank you very much
The legendary motion plus Hires APTXHD takes away half of those speakers
Is this the one you’re referring to? I should have added it! Will try to include it in my next one - thank you 👍
amzn.to/4fj2eoK
lack of sparkle makes aptx hd useless
@@DominikReviews The Motion+ has plenty of sparkle. A lot. In fact the only complaint that I've heard for it is that it can benefit from a little more bass. AptX is good. Let's not forget that hardware matters too.
@@lordchaz2k No it has no sparkle after 13khz, almost no upper treble
@@DominikReviews Then you have a defected model. Never ever heard of this in reviews or in comments from the people. It's always been the bass. And from my experience good EQing goes a long way.
Still.debating on xtreme 4 and soundlink max
What about zealot speakers ?
Sony ult field 7 isn't on list?
Bose Soundlink Flex and Beats Pill are the best ones. The Beats Pill is so much louder than the others you don't need it that loud.
Beats Pill have piercing highs but I agree with Bose Soundlink Flex
I think at low to medium volume they sound okay; but after 50% volume, I totally agreed. Annoyed they don't have an EQ.
I was able to cop a refurnished boom 2 from the manufacturer for $75. When it arrived it was in PRISTINE condition. Shocked, much? Lol
Anyway, the first few days it sounded good. I had it on signature with bass up. Then I decided to mess with the custom. Now I can say that this speaker sounds pretty close to incredible. Especially when you consider the size, the weight, the volume it produces, the bass and last but not least the cost. Even at retail this speaker punches way above its weight.
Btw, I might be in the minority about this but the boom 2 sounds better with the bass up OFF. Cheers
can you tell me about the jbl boombox 3, i have seen it has a portable charger for your phone but id like to know if this is for a usb cable or usb c etc so i can have the right cable before i buy. i cannot seem to find the answer to this anywhere
@@aphrodite1858 - great question. I really should have mentioned this because it’s one way the Boombox 3 is unique. It takes mains power supply to charge (like the old school two prong cable that plugs into a printer). To charge devices, it has a single USB-A socket.