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Stretch your budget and get some mini rigs, they're worth it. https://minirigs.co.uk/
Roland “mobile cube” is what I use. It’s DIFFERENT to the other cubes. It’s easy to get them all mixed up. It’s smaller. But if you need REALLY small then the only thing that sounds good is a “Minirig Mini 2” and that blows your budget. You’re in a tough spot. Good luck.
I been through the cycle of hunting for Bluetooth speakers of all sizes. I have my collection now but here’s what I know. Need BIG sound - JBL (I have the PB 110, can’t imagine a 320, 720, or 1000) Medium - Bose Small - German makers, B&O (small but loud and clean), MINIRIGs ( I own a 2.1 setup, way louder and fuller than a JBL Boombox 3)
If you need it big, get sth like the jbl boombox If you want something you want to carry, get a minirig setup with 2 mids and one sub
Mini rig 2.1 setup vs brane x was the debate I’ve been having for a speaker. Settled on mini rig for being more portable for my portable dj set up. I figured I could always go 2 mini rigs and 2 subs if I needed more bass but read that the brane x doesn’t match the quality of mids and highs… still so curious about hearing that bass in person. Very curious now if a brane x with 2 mini rigs would work well together
Minirig Mini. I use it way more than my Minirig 4’s or my JBL Charge 3’s. The sound is clear for podcasts etc, but with good balanced bass for music.. it’s super portable and light, sturdy as hell (all metal), only costs £99.
I own tweeters bigger than x-sound go. The Tribit has plenty of high end but I think the bigger Soundcore Motion Plus is my favorite compact speaker for vocals. Tribit stormbox micro and Minirig Mini are other speakers to consider if you pick up a pair for stereo.
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