Zealot - S89

I know i love the x20 ... i also just returned a zealot s89 cuz it had multiple defects so can't comment on that speaker but the wking with the app and super fast charging it's a beast and it does not distort or lose its bass at high volume .... can't rec that speaker enough in my opinion

I was really on the verge of ordering this speaker, since I already have a Sony ULT FIELD 7 and was wondering if I should just cave in and buy the JBL Boombox 3, BUT... - My main problems with the Sony were that there was no dedicated sub and the sound was really placement and room dependent. One moment the bass was incredible and the next it was tinny. It was also not as loud as I needed it to be, since I have to use it from time to time for outdoor/large halls. - I decided to order the Zealot from Temu, as I had a $50 coupon and the price was incredibly low ~$220 total. Comparing this to the Boombox that is ~$500 USED in my country and the Sony that is ~$350, It seemed too low to actually compete if not actually outperform both of them. - The shipping took less than a week, because if was shipped locally and here are my first impressions: The speaker itself is very large, even longer and wider than the JBL. The design is very attractive, combined with the LEDs in the passive radiators and the front strip on the lower side that actually illuminates on the floor as well. - How did it perform? I was genuinely blown away. I cannot stress this enough, but I really think this is probably of the best sounding boombox you can buy right now, just considering the price. I tested it side-by-side with the Sony and a JBL that belongs to my friend. The Zealot is significantly louder than both of them, and the bass on it is just incredible. The ULT 7 sounds flat compared to it. The JBL is more balanced in terms of sound and the S89 can get muddier at max volume, but it is louder and still has more of a punch. - The only downsides for me are that the build quality is not as good as the other two: The handle isn't as solid and can squeak when you grab it, the mesh isn't rolled over perfectly over the corners (which is fine considering the price). There is no serious downside that I have seen with it. The other "major problem" that people have with it is the passive radiators losing control and wobbling. First of all, I tried it without the fix and although it looks funny, there isn't degradation in the sound or bass. The only thing is that it creates a thumping sound when there is very hard bass. The fix is easy and very inexpensive: Buy two hair ties and wrap them around the rubber and the passive radiators themselves. That way it creates more resistance (as the rubber is too loose from the factory) and the thumping and wobbling stop completely. I have attached a photo of how it looks with it installed, it's not even noticeable. - My verdict: Probably the best value for money speaker you can buy right now. If you purely want sound quality, design and don't really care about build quality as much, this is the best option there is. Oh and also, it charges with USB-C and has a 48000 mAh battery. Even if you are considering a more expensive one, be sure to check the Zealot out and watch some detailed reviews on YouTube. This is my first Zealot product and it definitely will not be the last. I am trying not to glaze them, but with that good of a speaker it's really hard not to.

just received my s89 today, it's straight ass. I prefer the sound quality of my Tribit Stormbox so much more than this. the bass is sloppy so it's all high treble and muddy bass, but you don't even feel the bass it's just flop of the passives. anyone who swings this so hard is obviously a paid shill for the company.

I got one and returned it. I did not like the mids on it and the bass was too sloppy. The w-king x20 sounds way better to me. Has more mids than the JBL's and enough bass that sounds clean as heck! It still surprises me as I listen to more and more songs I know well on it.

Definitely recommend getting the zealot s89 the yeahbox sonic boom max3 or the wking x20