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Boom 2
Loud, bassy beast; needs EQ, no aux.

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Soundcore Boom 3i Turtlebox Ranger, expensive but built like a tank for any outdoor activity, job site, camping, extreme weather conditions. Tribit Stormbox 2 W-King speakers. Their model naming conventions are very inconsistent so it's easier to just parse Amazon for these and compare on the go.
I have two turtle box speakers. The gen 3 regular model and the ranger. I have to say, they are good for playing music - at high volumes. They do not have great sound quality. I have a few bang and Olufsen speakers that sound far better in terms of quality. The turtles are better for playing very loudly, but that is it. The highs are tinny and the overall mix sounds muddled at pretty much all volumes. All in all, I wouldn’t buy either again. I think for $300-$400, you can get speakers that sound better at normal volumes.
Not super cheap, but TurtleBox rocks. I have the Ranger and their larger model (the Original Gen 2). Both are great.
Dude they dont even let us have the bone conducting ones. Claim its a distraction from whats happening around me. But im allowed to wear earplugs and have a loud speaker and that doesn't count as distracting apparently.
I might get one eventually. I ended up getting my boss's turtlebox ranger since its fully sealed and dust proof. Metal shavings destroy the speaker and im literally surrounded by them all day.
Yeah i can't rationalize a new ones price tag. Especially the grande. 700 for a speaker that size is wild. The ranger is honestly really good though. Its not too loud where I work but its just consistently loud because of a waterjet pump.
I just got one and would agree - the build quality, strong magnets (great for tossing it on the fridge or the golf cart), and loud speaker is top notch. Granted I got mine for free and am not an audio junkie, I think it’s a great option.
Quick update.. The woofer on my speaker blew so i sent it back in via the warranty process, waiting to hear back..
Turtle box one is great! You can clip it on to a backpack using a the handle, and if you have something magnetic to stick it to it has very strong magnets. They sell them on amazon link: [https://amzn.to/4pBk9Ms](https://amzn.to/4pBk9Ms) they are heavy but very rugged and really good and loud sound.

soundcore
Boom 2
Loud, bassy beast; needs EQ, no aux.

Bose
SoundLink Flex Series
Durable, compact, good for size; distorts at high volume.

Minirig
Minirig 4
Unrivaled sound, long battery; pricey, flaky Bluetooth.

soundcore
Motion+
Best value, excellent sound with EQ; needs EQ.

JBL
Charge 6
Durable, portable, clear bass; dull vocals, distorts up close.

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Harman Kardon - Go + Play 3

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LG Electronics - XBOOM Grab

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