Tribit Stormbox Blast Review vs Soundcore Motion Boom Plus - cheap bass!
Summary
TLDRThe video script reviews the Motion Boom Plus and the Tribit Stormbox Blast speakers, comparing their features, sound quality, and performance. While the Motion Boom Plus is praised for its portability and party speaker capabilities, it suffers from a harsh 6kHz peak. The Stormbox Blast, though heavier, offers deeper bass and a more balanced sound, making it a better choice for music enthusiasts. The reviewer discusses their real-world performance, pricing, and unique features like lighting and app controls, ultimately favoring the Stormbox Blast for its superior audio experience.
Takeaways
- 🎉 The 'Motion Boom Plus' speaker was initially exciting but fell short of expectations, being loud but with some harshness at 6 kHz that the manufacturer promised to fix but only adjusted the mids and highs instead.
- 🔊 The 'Triplet Stormbox Blast' is a new competitor, heavier than the Motion Boom Plus, with a significant difference in weight at 5.5 kilos compared to 2.4 kilos, which could impact portability.
- 💰 The price for the Triplet Stormbox Blast is estimated to be around £160-£200, with predictions it may eventually settle at around £150, influenced by discounts and promotional codes.
- 🔊 The Triplet Stormbox Blast boasts a 90-watt output compared to the 80-watt Motion Boom Plus, but wattage alone doesn't indicate the full audio quality or measurement methodology.
- 📐 A key difference between the two speakers is the Triplet Stormbox Blast's capability for multi-point control and individual operation of its left and right lights, which also function as volume indicators.
- 🎚 The Triplet Stormbox Blast features an 'XBass' button for enhanced bass, and an app that allows for EQ adjustments, including switching between two lighting modes.
- 🔌 Both speakers have auxiliary inputs and USB-C for charging, but the Triplet Stormbox Blast also has the added benefit of being able to be used as a power bank.
- 📏 The Triplet Stormbox Blast, while having larger drivers and tweeters, is noted for its deep bass capabilities, which are absent in the Motion Boom Plus.
- 📈 In frequency response tests, the Triplet Stormbox Blast showed a significant dip between 4 kHz to 6 kHz, whereas the Motion Boom Plus had a peak around 6 kHz, indicating contrasting sound signatures.
- 🌊 The Triplet Stormbox Blast's deep bass extension gives it an advantage as a party speaker, providing a fuller sound compared to the Motion Boom Plus, especially when the 'XBass' feature is engaged.
- 🔋 The Triplet Stormbox Blast has a much larger battery capacity at 71.3 watt-hours, which is expected to result in longer battery life compared to the Motion Boom Plus's 46.1 watt-hours.
Q & A
What is the main issue with the Motion Boom Plus speaker that was discussed in the script?
-The Motion Boom Plus speaker was described as having a harsh sound quality, particularly due to a 6 kilohertz peak that the manufacturer had attempted to fix with a firmware update but only ended up reducing the mids and highs relative to the bass.
How does the weight of the Triplet Stormbox Blast compare to the Motion Boom Plus?
-The Triplet Stormbox Blast is significantly heavier than the Motion Boom Plus, weighing 5.5 kilos compared to the Motion Boom Plus's 2.4 kilos, which is more than twice the weight.
What is the approximate price range for the Triplet Stormbox Blast and the Motion Boom Plus?
-The price for the Triplet Stormbox Blast is around 160 to 200 British pounds, while the Motion Boom Plus is expected to be around 150 British pounds, although prices may vary and discounts are expected.
What feature does the Triplet Stormbox Blast have that allows for individual control of the left and right lights?
-The Triplet Stormbox Blast has a feature where you can use two different devices to control the speaker at the same time, and the lights on the speaker work individually and in sync with the music.
What is the difference in wattage between the Triplet Stormbox Blast and the Motion Boom Plus?
-The Triplet Stormbox Blast has a wattage of 90 watts, whereas the Motion Boom Plus has a wattage of 80 watts.
What is the purpose of the 'XBass' button on the Triplet Stormbox Blast?
-The 'XBass' button on the Triplet Stormbox Blast is used to enhance the bass output of the speaker, providing a deeper and more extended bass experience.
How does the battery life of the Motion Boom Plus compare to the Triplet Stormbox Blast?
-The Motion Boom Plus has a 46.1-watt hour battery, which has been criticized for not providing the expected battery life, especially considering its loudness and punch. In contrast, the Triplet Stormbox Blast has a 71.3-watt hour battery, which is larger and more suitable for its size and sound output.
What additional functionality does the Motion Boom Plus have that the Triplet Stormbox Blast does not?
-The Motion Boom Plus can be used for phone calls, which is a functionality not mentioned for the Triplet Stormbox Blast.
Does the Triplet Stormbox Blast have any unique features that the Motion Boom Plus lacks?
-Yes, the Triplet Stormbox Blast has a feature where it can float on water, which is a unique feature not mentioned for the Motion Boom Plus.
What is the main difference in sound signature between the Triplet Stormbox Blast and the Motion Boom Plus at maximum volume?
-At maximum volume, the Triplet Stormbox Blast has a significant advantage in deep bass, while the Motion Boom Plus has a stronger upper bass and midrange. However, the Triplet Stormbox Blast also has a noticeable peak in the 2 to 4 kilohertz range, which can make it sound a bit screechy.
Outlines
🔊 Unboxing and Initial Impressions of Motion Boom Plus
The speaker, Motion Boom Plus, was introduced with excitement due to its hype but fell short of expectations. It was noted for its loud volume relative to its size and price, making it a potential party speaker. However, the sound quality was criticized for being harsh, particularly due to a 6 kHz peak that the manufacturer attempted to address through firmware updates without complete success. The comparison with the new Triplet Stormbox Blast is teased, hinting at a potential 'bargain boombox killer.' The price points and a discount code from a major channel are mentioned, suggesting that the market price may fluctuate.
📐 Comparative Overview of Soundcore Motion Boom Plus and Triplet Stormbox Blast
A detailed comparison between the Motion Boom Plus and the Triplet Stormbox Blast is initiated, focusing on their specifications such as wattage, weight, and unique features. The Stormbox Blast is highlighted for its heavier weight and the presence of an auxiliary input, USB-C for power banking, and a mains lead. The review mentions the front grille and the overall build quality. It also discusses the drivers, tweeters, and passive radiators of both speakers and hints at potential sound issues based on frequency response measurements.
🎵 Deep Dive into Sound Quality and Features of the Triplet Stormbox Blast
The Triplet Stormbox Blast's sound quality is examined, noting a significant dip in the 5.5 kHz range and the effect of the X-Bass feature on loudness and bass extension. The review provides insights into the speaker's performance at different volumes and the impact of X-Bass on the listening experience. It also covers the lighting effects, app controls for EQ and lighting, and the multifunction button for playback and volume control.
🔍 Detailed Sound Comparison at Low Volumes
A comparative analysis at low volumes between the two speakers is presented, emphasizing the differences in sound signatures, particularly the 5.5 kHz dip for the Stormbox Blast and the 6 kHz peak for the Motion Boom Plus. The discussion revolves around bass performance, midrange clarity, and high-frequency response. The Stormbox Blast is noted for its deeper bass, while the Motion Boom Plus is described as more upper bass slanted.
🎉 Party Volume Sound Comparison and Listener Preference
The comparison shifts to party volumes, highlighting the Stormbox Blast's dominance in bass performance below 200 Hz and its overall louder sound due to a significant peak in the 2-4 kHz range. The Motion Boom Plus is described as sounding thin in comparison, with a punchy character but lacking the deep bass that the Stormbox Blast provides. The review discusses the different sound signatures and how they cater to different listener preferences.
🌟 Maximum Volume Test and Real-World Listening Experience
The review explores the maximum volume capabilities of both speakers, noting the Stormbox Blast's louder output due to its deep bass extension and the 2-4 kHz peak. The Motion Boom Plus, while having a 2 dB advantage in the upper bass, is described as less musical and more hard-edged. The Stormbox Blast is praised for its ability to handle real-world tracks with dynamic EQ adjustments, despite some high-end screechiness.
🔋 Final Thoughts on Speaker Performance and Practical Considerations
The final paragraph wraps up the review with a discussion on battery life, portability, and additional features of both speakers. It points out the significant difference in battery capacity between the two, with the Stormbox Blast having a much larger battery, which is crucial for its louder output. The paragraph also touches on the practicality of each speaker for different use cases, such as travel or party use, and the subjective preference for each based on their sound profiles.
🏆 Conclusion and Future Comparisons with Other Boombox Models
The conclusion emphasizes the unique strengths and weaknesses of each speaker, suggesting that they cater to different needs and preferences. The Stormbox Blast is positioned as a more versatile option for music lovers, while the Motion Boom Plus is seen as a dedicated party speaker. The reviewer expresses personal preferences and anticipates future comparisons with other boombox models, particularly from JBL, hinting at a potential price and performance showdown.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Motion Boom Plus
💡Triplet Stormbox Blast
💡Frequency Response
💡XBass
💡Audiobook Mode
💡Mains Lead
💡Latency
💡Waterproof and Dustproof
💡Battery Life
💡Custom EQ
💡Party Speaker
Highlights
The Motion Boom Plus and Triplet Stormbox Blast are compared for their suitability as party speakers.
Motion Boom Plus has a 6 kHz peak that was not adequately addressed in firmware updates, resulting in a harsh sound.
Triplet Stormbox Blast is heavier than the Motion Boom Plus, weighing 5.5 kilos compared to 2.4 kilos.
The Stormbox Blast is priced around £160-200, with predictions it may eventually settle at around £150.
Flossie Carter's channel offers a discount code for the Stormbox Blast, indicating potential price flexibility.
The Stormbox Blast has a 90-watt speed compared to the Motion Boom Plus's 80 watts.
Loudness of the speakers is influenced by multiple factors, not just wattage.
The Stormbox Blast features multi-point control, allowing two devices to control the speaker simultaneously.
The Stormbox Blast has unique lighting that works in sync with the music and serves as a volume indicator.
An app is available for both speakers, offering EQ settings and additional controls.
The Stormbox Blast has an auxiliary input, USB-C for power banking, and a mains lead.
The Motion Boom Plus is more portable due to its lighter weight and lack of need for a mains lead.
The Stormbox Blast has a significant 5.5 kHz dip in its frequency response, which may affect sound quality.
The Motion Boom Plus has a peak around the 6 kHz mark, which was a noted issue in user feedback.
The Stormbox Blast's deep bass extension is a standout feature, especially when X-Bass is turned on.
The Motion Boom Plus is criticized for its lack of deep bass, making it less suitable for certain musical genres.
At maximum volume, the Stormbox Blast is louder, but has a 2-4 kHz peak that may sound screechy.
The Stormbox Blast's battery life is superior with a 71.3 watt-hour battery compared to the Motion Boom Plus's 46.1 watt-hour.
The Stormbox Blast can float due to its design, unlike the heavier Motion Boom Plus.
Both speakers offer Bluetooth 5.3 and support for true wireless stereo pairing.
The Motion Boom Plus has a unique feature allowing it to be used for phone calls, unlike the Stormbox Blast.
The review suggests that the Stormbox Blast is more of an all-rounder, suitable for various listening environments.
The Motion Boom Plus is recommended for those seeking a more musical sound signature without overpowering bass.
The final verdict positions the Stormbox Blast as a potential JBL Boombox killer in terms of price and performance.
Transcripts
we got so excited it was a sound called
motion boom plus
it was height height hype and then what
happened uh
it wasn't quite the perfect speaker we
was hoping for not bad in fact
for how loud it goes for the weight and
for the price it's still you know it's
still probably out on its own for a
party speaker but yes it's been a little
bit hard uh it's been a little bit harsh
it's got six kilohertz peak but they
added in firmware didn't need to be
there they said they were going to fix
it but then all they did was reduce the
mids and the highs relative to the base
still saying they're going to fix the
six kilohertz peak but then you found
out
two bit or try a bit we really don't
know how they say that have come along
and they've brought out
oh it's quite heavy it's quite heavy
it's quite light it's quite light quite
heavy quite heavy
the trivet stone box blast
2.4 kilos
5.5 kilos there is a big difference in
the weight in fact that is more than
twice the weight of the motion boom plus
so i'm going to give you an overview of
the triplet stormbox blast and we're
going to compare it to the motion boom
plus and see which one is the bargain
boombox killer of the moment of the day
of the year
of the century who knows where it will
lead in terms of price
seems to be around 160 quid
or 200
for the blast you're looking at about
190 180 but they're never going to hold
that price predicting about 150 quid
probably about 180 quid in the end when
they finish because it already discounts
in fact
if you've ever heard of flossie carter
who's a major major channel
he's got a code
on his channel where you can get money
off on the trivia one day when i'm a
huge channel i'll get my own vanity code
we'll all make some money will i make
the money and you'll you'll get a great
speaker we'll all be happy but it's not
about the money i haven't even asked for
a code for the speaker just to give you
the highlights
before we get into the meat of the
review
it's a 90 watt speed 90. it's only 80
watts on the soundcore motion boom plus
but it's 90 watts so it must be so so
much no no because
you know it says 90 watts it doesn't say
what they're measuring how they're
measuring
or anything at all they could it's a
number so there's a number for the uh
true sunbox plus and there's a number
for the sound called motion plus boom
motion boom plus
and what's the number out so it's ninth
the number is 90 w 80 w and that's all
we need to know we're going to test the
loudness
what's can get very confusing and how
loud it goes actually depends on
multiple factors let's not get uh
lost in the the marketing of these
speakers
one major difference between the blast
and the student box
the motion boom plus i'm gonna have lots
of trouble with these names because
multiple speakers have very similar bits
obviously motion boom we're used to then
there's the motion plus motion boom plus
storm box many of their speakers are
called either xound or storm box i don't
know why maybe i should ask maybe before
you do a review out get your facts
straight you're not wrong you're not
wrong but
it's a some box blast
why is it called the boss i don't know
because hopefully it's not going to
explode
but maybe it's just because you're gonna
have such a blast it sounds a bit corny
but it could well be when i sat around
thinking of the name that's what they
said
multi-point it will you can use two
different devices to control the speaker
at the same time
and the the lights on this are
interesting not least because they're
left and right but they work
individually it really does work first
of all in sync
with the music oh by the way
it's also a volume indicator so if i was
going down
down volume
you can see where you are i want to get
the max volume
did you see that that was nice and if
you're actually playing music what does
it do
it works
in sync
let's pick up any song here
and indeed there is an app you can go in
the app you there are two different
settings for the lighting control
and you can change from mode 1 to mode
2. in the app
also has eq first of all i should
mention we've got an xbase button
obviously that's going to give you extra
bass but we'll see just how much bass in
a minute it comes configured already out
the box with you can switch in the app
between xbase but of course you can
switch on and off with the button there
anyway by the way you can also turn
the mode change the mode without the app
anyway
there is a button there for the changing
the lights it's got a music mode which
is basically xbase off an audio book
mode which is
horrendous it's a base cut hi it's cut
and is that really in audiobook mode
not for this channel to to be discussing
we've got a multifunction button
which is a xerox you play pause volume
up volume down bluetooth power indicator
and on the back
you're going to get very excited because
auxiliary input we've got
usbc for using it as a power bank
and it is a mains oh it's a mains lead
you've got to carry a mains lead with
you
that's not very convenient that's
something to keep in mind in terms of
comparing these two speakers heavy need
a mains lead very very light
but it's a usbc
connection for your charging
if you're on your travels that can make
a big difference
it it's a metal a grille on the front
but the rest of it is quite plasticky
but hey it feels solid enough
uh other headlines before we get into
the specs at the end of the video in
terms of those drivers
we've got two
107 millimeter woofers versus two 90
millimeter woofers on the boom plus
we've got two 25 millimeter tweeters on
the moon plus two thirty millimeter
uh tweeters on the trivic storm box
blast both have two side passive
radiators
and what we really want to do is get an
indication
real tracks real world
doesn't always work out what the
frequency response measurements will
tell you it's an indicator it's an
interesting indicator of what we may
find down the line and also potential
issues let's have a look at the
frequency response measurements tribute
stormbox blast xbase turned off xbase
turned on the first thing that obviously
jumps right out is massive huge 5.5
kilohertz dip quite wide from about 4
kilohertz to six kilohertz
that's a bit of a worry
outside of that
not too unbalanced obviously
x based on quite a dip in
mid and upper base between that hundred
hertz and about two kilohertz and we got
the bright end
with a bit of a push seven kilohertz and
above between off
xbase and then xbase on we still have
that base it's not a complete base cut
with xbase off it's just more upper to
mid bass oriented compared to xbase on
where it's much more extended so rolling
off about 80 hertz x bass off running
off
just under 60 hertz xbase on it does
look quite deep in that bass
overlaying x-bass on x-pace off you can
see turning x-bass on it does make it go
a tad louder all over which alone is
going to make it sound a bit more bass
heavy to your ears and then 200 hertz
and down there's a big bass push peeking
around 60 hertz however maximum volume
it's actually xbase off that's a tad
louder because xbase on means it's
giving up some volume to maintain some
of the deeper bass the difference isn't
huge but it looks like it's base off is
a tad louder but xbase on even a maximum
volume is giving you almost all of the
bass you're getting at low volumes if
you stick the mains lead in it goes a
fraction louder at all volumes but once
you hit maximum volume there is a
benefit it's going a tad louder but
you've also got about one decibel more
in the base from 200 hertz and down
so there is a massive issue
but
will it be
a massive issue
when we actually just sit down and
listen to this speaker but there is a
three to
six kilohertz dip and it's a big it's a
big dip
there's some weird things going on we
could guess at the reason we'll never
really know but the most common you'd
think is something to do with the
transition between tweeters and the
woofers or indeed or indeed a phase
issue so we've got x base and by the way
as you may have seen
you stick the power lead in
it looks like it will go a bit louder
and a bit more bass certainly at maximum
volume when you put the power lead in
but let's have a listen to xbase on an x
base off and i it is interesting on this
speaker because normally x face-off
is just a base cut
i mean a tragic base cut where you're
getting no base at all i have to say
it's well judged on the stormbox blast
if you turn it off you still get a sense
of bass it's just going deeper uh when
you have xbase on but let's have a
listen xbase on xbase off around well at
65 percent volume
[Music]
[Music]
you know you're my weakness
[Music]
breathing
[Music]
so it's not just affecting the bass
there is a difference in loudness it
does go a bit louder
when you have x bass on
outside of the bass of course that's
going to help emphasize that something
it's it's in your face base and it's
going louder it's a bit more fizzy and
buzzy and it's a proper party but really
it's just going a bit louder we see that
a lot but there is
a big difference in the bass it's more
extended so it's more upper base x base
off
deeper bass bigger bass
x bass on but you can certainly lit not
many of these speakers i can listen to
without xbase on because it's simply a
bass cut but on this speaker it's
different you can listen xbase off
if that bass is too much and you will
still get a sense of decent bass
sometimes i'm listening to this with
xbase or i haven't even realized that's
based off because hey there's enough
bass there to be
a satisfying listen one but thing to to
know about that x base on
it it's louder everywhere when you turn
x base on and deeper
and more extended and louder all over in
the bass except for when you get to near
maximum volume because then it's
reducing some of the mids and highs to
protect to keep the base you know and
that's all credit to uh tribute for
giving us as much as that base to
maximum volume as they can and if you
have x base off
it'll go a bit louder just without that
base obviously it's easy to go it's
easier to go louder in the mids and
highs
because it takes less of the amp uh to
drive it but i'm going to do my
comparisons with xbase on
because i think that's how most people
listen to it that's what these speakers
are all about we're buying them because
not because it's the greatest hi-fi
you've ever listened to but because
potentially it's a jbl boombox killer
we're going to do a low level uh listen
around 35 around 33 which is
when loudness matching is 35 on the
storm box blast and
30 on the motion boom by the way it's in
my custom mode what's the point that
you're getting one in default mode i
mean this doesn't matter what i say how
much i'll explain that's going to come
in the comments my is that in default
and that's in custom eq and that tells
me absolutely nothing and i'm going back
to olive's channel
i'm doing that because it is a lot
better in custom mode
uh i haven't queued it although i have
to tweak it again for the latest
firmware
i haven't had time to
go
to mess around with the custom eq which
is in the app you can change that eq
with the tribit app except that it
doesn't need it to even without it
without having tried it at all it's
already sounding decent to my ears
whereas that needs custom mode to sound
decent and there's no point in doing the
head-to-head because it won't tell you
the potential of the cycle motion boom
plus why would sound call release we
don't know they've done some strange
things and just to say just to give you
the issues by the way before i forget we
already know if this speaker gets hot
the passive radiators start sticking it
is a bit on the harsh side but it's much
better now because they've given us a
bit more in the bass which
it's kind of smoothing over some of that
harshness it's very much a party speaker
it's to me that's not really a musical
sounding speaker but it's going to do
the job at that weight for a party but
let's go on a 33 35 30 listen
[Music]
do you back about them tell me
[Music]
[Music]
tell me
[Music]
wish oh things were different
[Music]
me
[Music]
low volume listening the difference
between the two speakers is not huge
probably the biggest difference between
them is the dip for the blast about 5.5
kilohertz and the peak on the motion
boom plus around the six kilohertz mark
between the dip and the peak the
difference is huge in terms of the base
from 25 hertz and down it's the storm
box blast that takes over and the deeper
you go the bigger advantage for the
storm box blast but of course
considerably rolled off
having balanced the sound via custom eq
or the motion boom plus
they are not dissimilar at these low
volumes they both have issues and that's
probably the biggest difference between
them is the dip
which is
dipping down to 5.5
kilo hertz versus the six kilohertz peak
in almost exact opposites in terms of
uni and that is the biggest difference
at these volumes both of them
sound decent but to me
that still sounds like a party speaker
whereas that sounds more musical i could
sit down and listen to that and
just listen to the music whereas with
that i don't forget that i'm listening
through a speaker and that's the
difference at these volumes on the whole
the boom plus is a bit more upper base
slanted we do have deeper bass on the
blast and that also comes through in a
subtle way deeper sounding bass up more
upper base oriented in terms of that
deep bass with 12 decibels up by 40
hertz albeit rolled off
but the difference in the deep bass we
got the middens at the upper base it
simply doesn't do deep bass whereas look
at the size of it look at the weight and
the difference is huge
it does deep bass let's kick it up to
real world party volumes
around 70 volume
[Music]
[Applause]
hold
[Music]
just wanna on home
[Music]
oh
[Music]
hold on
[Music]
[Music]
oh
[Music]
by the time you hit decent listening
volumes it is a storm box blast that
takes over in terms of the base 200
hertz and down the storm box blast owns
the motion boom plus quite similar in
the mids the peak around three kilohertz
the sunbox blast with the motion boom
plus it has its peak around the six
kilohertz mark the trademark dip 5.5
kilohertz for the storm blocks blast and
at the high end into harmonics it's
advantage for storm box blast
terms of that deep bass it's a massive
seven decibels advantage to the stormbox
blast and so now the signature sounds
are quite different because stormbox
blast has the bigger bass while you're
gonna hear a little bit more of the high
end on the motion boom plus
so
now it's quite a different result
there are differences considerable
differences now in the sound
between these two speakers the motion
boom plus the tribute stormbox blast the
boom plus now does sound a bit thin
it's a very punchy speaker this wants to
have a fight i said before with mike
tyson
but it actually sounds it's almost
getting lost now against at these
volumes against the stormbox
blast remember with xbase on because
it's so much deeper and bigger and
thicker in the base
a three and a half decibel advantage
overall mid upper deep bass
to the blast over
you know something that isn't base light
just doesn't have deep bass the the boom
plus
that's a big difference and quite a
quite a difference now from how it was
at lower volumes where this is quite
smooth and very listenable now when you
when you pump up that volume
that's when the base comes alive it's at
that point that uh you you've got to
worry oh
and the neighbor's going to start
banging
there's none of that at lower volumes
sort of like the jbl boombox 2 but maybe
even more so overall
a smoother darker sound
clearer thinner a bit more hard edged on
the motion boom plus
so
for me that's a for what you're going to
buy these speakers for which is not
delicate listening
that's that's a win for the most the
storm box blast because
not just at that particular volume
for me the main difference here is
that's musical i'm going through
different tracks that i know will
because i want to hear what it can do i
don't do that with the boom plus because
it doesn't sound musical never quite
sounds
nice i don't think it chills i can't
really say
you know it sounds terrible because of
this that just the way it comes together
it doesn't it doesn't ever make me just
want to go through my
my favorite tracks
i'm doing that with storm box blast i
think what it does is well judged let's
see what it does at maximum volume
[Music]
[Music]
discovery
[Music]
you and me baby ain't nothing but
mammals so let's do it like they do on
the discovery channel you and me baby
ain't nothing but mammals so let's do it
like they do on the discovery channel
that's right i'll be the predator i'll
hunt the prey then we can make love
every night every day it's the jungle
out there and life's delayed
[Music]
you and me
[Music]
[Music]
[Music]
maximum volume by decibel the stone box
blast is louder but that's due to this
big ugly peak now two kilohertz to about
four kilohertz it's a big peak but the
blasters also have a bigger base but
only from about 85 hertz and down and
into the mid deep bass is a stormbox
plus winning the upper bass is still
stronger on the motion boom plus indeed
the upper bass into the mids is
strongest on the boom plus if you turn
xbase off you'll get a little bit more
in terms of loudness at the cost of some
deep bass on the blast and indeed
if you plug the mains lead in you'll go
about half a decibel louder again on the
storm box blast and you'll get about
just under a decibel more in the base so
the difference isn't massive there is
some advantage to having the mains lead
plugged in at maximum volumes
first of all let's not forget if you
turn xbase off it will go a bit louder
you just won't have as much bass i've
left xbase on but it's still it's louder
than the boom plus
with its custom eq
because i balanced it out but anyway
it would have gone louder
in previous firmware they've reduced
mids and highs since previous firmware
however i actually thought that was a
bit closer than i expected i thought
that would go a lot louder but hey
remember it's hanging on to that deep
bass that's where it costs in terms of
use of the amp 13 decibels up of 40
hertz yes it's rolled off
um overall deep bass over six decibels
up it's still huge the difference is
huge however something that didn't show
up my frequency response but it's doing
it in real world tracks
obviously so much dynamic eq and
limiters and things like that going on
that you don't really know until you hit
real-world tracks however there's a big
reduction now in the let's say the
harmonic the very high end and we're
left with a two to four kilohertz peak
that's actually making it sound a bit
screechy maybe even more screechy than
what we call a screech fest although
it's a lot better now than it was
the boom plus there's enough bass still
to be satisfying on the boom plus
and it's 2 db up in terms of upper base
and even though it's upper base oriented
now because it doesn't have the nasty
peak that actually i'm now describing on
the tribute for some reason in real
world tracks is doing that
you could have an argument which one is
the better listen however
you've got that peak but you've also got
that deep bass
which makes up for a lot of the issues
but it was diff that was a different
result given what happened around 70
the maximum volume i'm not sure what's
going on there the dip at the very high
end
and then
focusing on this two to four kilohertz
peak is not really working
you know given the tuning at lower
volumes
and actually
you'd have a choice between which one of
these sounds best at maximum volume
however
overall there's only one speaker i'm
going to be listening to
um for normal listening that's for sure
that's the sound called that's not the
sound at all
it's the trivet or the tri-bit storm box
blast but it's not the whole story if
you're traveling
that's heavy that's a heavy old speaker
more than twice the weight of that and
yet the loudness is not that much
different between them the big
difference is you're getting deep bass
there uh you know almost jbl boombox
like
that's completely missing on the
the boom plus which of course does help
it go that much louder but it's still in
terms of party speaker and how loud it
goes for the weight and the price
it's doing impressive things
but a lot of people who just like
listening to music and it's not about
having a party
are not really digging the speaker
but a lot of other people who are going
partying that just want it to go loud
that just want to be and just playing in
the school yard annoying the teachers
they're loving on that so
it's quite that's a we'll have to say a
mormont speaker you can love it or hate
it and you and everyone will be right a
lot happening here what's the specs
let's go over all respects see if we
miss anything of no
do you know where they've come from
you'll never believe it it comes from
switzerland it comes from china
now here's a big difference i've said it
before now i'm getting complaints about
battery life on the amongst other issues
on the boom plus
a lot of
overall not getting the batch the
battery life you're expecting people are
saying 50 william they're getting about
five hours do you know why 46.1 watt
hour battery is not a good battery it's
not a decent sized battery
for how loud it goes and how punch it is
on the boom plus
71.3 watt hours yes it's a bigger
speaker yes it's a heavier speaker
that's a proper battery that's been
thought out 71 watt hours 46 watt hours
that alone is going to make people think
both sbc both bluetooth 5.3 both do true
wireless stereo pairing you can also do
100 plus speakers with the boom plus
usbc connect charging on the boom
boom plus but it's a mains lead that's
going to be a bit awkward for some
people on the storm box blast both have
auxiliary input both can be used as a
power bank only the boom plus can be
used for phone calls only the storm box
blast has the lights
here's a biggie it floats but it's so
heavy it's going to sink to the bottom
do you know what not only does this near
six kilo speaker float it'll float with
the drivers up and you can still listen
to it and that's great that doesn't
happen very often yeah a lot of them
will float but not many with the drivers
up
that was a
keep doing that that was a shocker to me
and that's really nice
it doesn't float with drivers up but it
does float and it's also not only
waterproof as they both are one meter
award for 30 minutes it's also dust
proof on the boom plus we talked about
the drivers in terms of what that means
in terms of surface air a lot more
surface area on the drivers for the
storm box blast both got tweeters but
only of the motion boom plus presents to
you and the titanium drivers and it's
got a neodymium magnet
both of these speakers
are very good on auxiliary
i can't i can only measure down to plus
or minus
17 milliseconds
so they are both within that margin of
error so i'm declaring both have no
latency in in
on the auxiliary just bear in mind there
may be a very small amount of latency
that's within uh the margin of error
that i can actually measure youtube
just scrapes in what i call acceptable
83 milliseconds
just about doable it's not going to
really bother you in terms of lip sync
33 milliseconds for the boom plus is
very very good so they both got an app
they both can use eq i will do
an eq on the stormbox blast at some
point
when i've got time to fiddle with it
um i have to say
it's not a speaker that to your the
measurements can show you lots of it
it's quite it's quite v-shaped it's got
a big dip 5.5 kit it's got issues but
listening to it and listening is what
matters
nothing really hits you um as a major
yes it's slightly dark because of those
dips we can certainly tweak it but it
doesn't jump out at you like the boom
plus does in sound called signature mode
as being well being off not quite right
in in it needs tweaking so
when does that leave us i know where it
leaves it leaves you shouting at me and
we just want to hear it against the boom
box the boombox two and then the boombox
three well we're going to get to that
but we have to get this one out the way
because these are the two that are
priced
within reason everything's expensive but
compared to the jbl boombox two and
three when it comes
they're very very cheap
looks like the boom plus is a bit
cheaper than the blast
and there are big differences between
these speakers
it's
i don't think you should be thinking of
these as should i get the blast or
should i get the boom plus they're doing
different things they're doing it in
different ways
one i mean
two of those will still weigh less than
one of that but it depends where they
end the pricing ends up on that given
that the blast is out now that may force
down the um the price on the boom plus
if you if you if you're
self-declared audiophile if you just
like listen to music and you like a
neutral sound and it's not about
parching you're going to buy the blast
but you still may not be the speaker for
you because it's still
it's like a party speaker but for people
who you know still like to listen to
multi-genres and like their music and
listen for little things in the music
you can still do that with the with the
stormbox blast but i don't think that's
really what it's all about i have to say
i personally enjoyed listening to just
listening to music and for now the
reason that i'm listening to the music
and with xbase on yes it's quite
overpowering
at those louder volumes but there was
never a point when i wanted to turn it
off because i missed the deep bass if it
was only a deep bass extension it would
have been great but the fact that it's
boosted not just the bass
deep the deep bass but everywhere else
so it's over egged it a bit so yes
this i would have preferred something in
between next space on and x bass off but
hey they want to differentiate between
the two and they have to give you a
reason to do that so i still prefer it
but yes it is a bit boosted yes you may
not like that
it's just like to bear in mind but
i just want to emphasize
i'm not going to say one speaker is
better than the other they do different
things that um
they
do different jobs
however i think this is more of an
all-rounder for all of those jobs well
that's that that's just going to be a
party speaker for most people in my
personal
opinion my honest personal opinion and
i hope to see you and i'm sure you'll be
there when we deliver
the jbl boombox a killer well it may be
it'll kill the price if nothing else
somebody has got a take on jbl and their
prices and this could be the speaker to
do it it's certainly got the deep bass
but yes it's it weighs i think nearly as
much as the jbl boombox anyway but we'll
go over those specs at another time
i wanted to get this speak
this is the problem i've been rushing
these last few videos because there's so
much interest and so many people are
going as my channel lovely lovely
getting bigger and getting so many you
get all these voices in the end and i'm
sleeping tonight oh he said this one at
least that one what am i going to do and
i've kind of felt under pressure so
normally i would like to spend longer
with the speaker before i review it um
really get to know it and stuff like
that and a bit more of a burning
whatever
but
i don't think we've gone far wrong even
if i spent more time with them that's
certainly a nice listen
outside of a party but that's only a
nice listen for me in my opinion at a
party thank you for watching hope to see
you in my next video
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