Brane Audio Brane X Smart Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Internal RAD Subwoofer, 12 Hrs Playback, Waterproof IP57 vs JBL CHARGE 5 - Portable Waterproof (IP67) Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank USB Charge out, 20 hours playtime, JBL Partyboost (Black)
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#8 in Bluetooth Speakers
Brane
Brane Audio Brane X Smart Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Internal RAD Subwoofer, 12 Hrs Playback, Waterproof IP57
$499.00
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Pros
- +Loud
- +Refined
“I'd pass and go for something loud and a bit more refined....Brane X etc...in that kinda category.”
#3 in Bluetooth Speakers
JBL
JBL CHARGE 5 - Portable Waterproof (IP67) Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank USB Charge out, 20 hours playtime, JBL Partyboost (Black)
$139.95
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Balanced sound
- +Better for rock and vocal driven music
- +Mids cannot be drowned out
- +Good for musicians to judge mixes
Cons
- -Flat sound (subjective)
- -Mesh cover picks up and holds dirt
- -Mesh cover hard to clean
“What you call flat, I call balanced. Better for rock and vocal driven music where mids cannot be drowned out. Also better for musicians who want to judge their own mixes.”