From best to worst
1. Soundcore motion +
2. Klipsch nashville
3. Sony ult field 5 & tribit stormbox lava (tie)
4. Marshall emberton 3 & Bose soundlink flex 2 (tie)
5. Kef muo
6.tribit stormbox blast (OG) & Earfun uboom x(tie)
7. Soundcore boom 2 & x600
8. Harman kardon onyx studio 6
9. UE everboom, wonder boom & epicboom
Soundcore motion + has been discontinued and has no ip dust rating
Klipsch nashville, kef muo, bose soundlink flex 2, and harman kardon onyx studio 6 are mono format speakers
Sony ult field 5, tribit stormbox lava & blast, earfun u boom x, Soundcore boom 2 & x600, UE epicboom and HK onyx studio 6 are all pretty large.
The Marshall emberton 3, UE everboom & epic boom are 360⁰ speakers this is subjectively worse than a forward firing speaker for soundquality.
Having owned most of the speakers on the list. I am in love with the epic boom and it is a versatile size and has a large soundstage being 360. The only complaint is battery life.
Frankly, even the Epicboom, I'm not at all convinced that it's really up to par. It sounds good, yes, but we are not at all at the level of ambition that JBL is today. It still lacks this depth, this lively, controlled and warm side that we find in other brands today. UE could do so much better if they really reworked their acoustics.
I've been using it indoors and outdoors for a few days now, and honestly, I think it deserves more recognition than some reviews suggest. Seriously.
Power & Sound Effect
It really packs a punch. It's not just "loud," it's expansive and enveloping. The sound easily fills the room with a real physical presence—controlled yet solid.
At high volumes, I expected more distortion given some of the criticism… but in my experience, it remains very well-controlled as long as you don't constantly push it to 100%.
Sound Signature & Balance
This is clearly a fun and immersive speaker, not a neutral studio monitor.
The bass is deep and not overpowering, with more body than some other models from the brand that sometimes lack it. It's not muddy.
Clear mids, vocals stand out beautifully (pop, rap, podcasts, especially female voices).
Clean, non-aggressive treble.
It's true that some details can occasionally be a bit subdued, but it compensates with other details that some speakers lack, and excellent immersion.
It emphasizes energy and presence.
However, at very high volumes, some micro-details (instrument textures, subtle background noises) become slightly buried. It's not a major issue, but you can tell it prioritizes sheer volume over precise, detailed sound.
On very dense tracks (heavy rock, compressed electronica), the soundstage becomes a bit more compact.
On more open tracks, it breathes much better and reveals its full potential.
In short: it's made for feeling alive and enjoying the music, not for dissecting every tiny detail. Price & Value for Money:
The base price of around €379 is clearly ambitious.
But on sale for around €299, that's when we start talking about truly good value for money. At this price, it becomes much more competitive in its category.
Regarding the tests:
I understand the logic of lab measurements and strict benchmarks.
But in real-world use, between 70 and 85% of the volume, it's genuinely pleasant and well-balanced. Some of the scores seem a bit harsh if we're talking about everyday use rather than benchmark testing.
Format & Use:
360° sound, practical for groups
Good spatialization outdoors
Robust construction and easy to move
Very cool.
Conclusion:
Subjective rating: 4 stars.
Not perfect, but clearly a bit underrated.
At €299, it's a real bargain. At full price, it's debatable, but the sound experience remains very satisfying. I will present a short audio preview in a future post.
I don't think we can really talk about better or worse here.
Each speaker has its own signature sound. Some impress with their power and massive bass, others with their balance and spatialization.
Ultimately, it's the ear and the intended use that decide.
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