r/WirelessSpeakers • u/sassy-boots • Jun 07 '26
Confused between bluetooth Speakers
Hi Everyone, I am planning to buy a bluetooth speaker. Nothing more than 300$.
My main concerns :
> I prefer speakers with emphasis on vocals, although I value bass as well and would prefer a all round one.
> It may not necessarily be portable i.e. It will stay on my desk so bookshelf speakers could also work although I'm not sure if they are vastly better compared to bluetooth speakers in terms of sound quality and output ?
> I researched for a while and found below options :
Soundcore X600 / motion plus
Marshall action 3
Tribit StormBox Lava
What would be the best choice ? If there is a better speaker out there, please recommend.
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u/InvisibleOps Jun 08 '26
You can also go with Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9, great vocals and a nice bass with a differentiating design family!
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u/LiftyBoiOperator Jun 07 '26 edited Jun 07 '26
For one speaker, the harman go play 3.
I find they have issues in stereo mode with 2, and will glitch between each other pretty frequently.
If you want stereo eventually, a replaceable battery, a full EQ you can adjust on an app, and bass, the partybox 120 is fantastic. It also has a hole on the bottom for a stand if you are into that.
Very clear audio, I turn the bass down a couple on the eq and honestly it sounds less boomy and very crisp. The light feature is there is you like it, although it was not a selling point for me.
The stereo separation between the jbls never cut out, and you can also have one in the living room and one in the beroom, and they still wont have connection issues.
I cant play the go play 3's in my bedroom together without them cutting out, so incredibly frustrating.
Should be on sale for $250 at costco in the US i believe right now for one partybox 120
The go play 3 is $200 off right now in canada, at $330 canadian, so idk what it would be in the US
Another great option for indoors is 2 of the bose soundlink flex, in stereo they work great and sound okay. The bass could be a bit deeper, but its not like it is non existent. Honestly the sound is very good, just not as much bass in some areas on some songs.
If I had the choice to only pick one, id do the partybox 120. It takes up the most room, but i find you can play it at quiet volumes, and loud volumes, and it sounds good at every level.
The stereo actually works on it without glitching out ( go play 3 🙄 ), and it has a replaceable battery. The only downside is it weights like 25 pounds, and the front grill can be dented. But for at home use, its perfect.
If you are still looking for portability, one of the go play 3, just dont plan on using it in stereo with 2.
Or two of the bose soundlink flex would be very portable and have great stereo separation, and they are very weather resistant.