JBL CHARGE 5 - Portable Waterproof (IP67) Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank USB Charge out, 20 hours playtime, JBL Partyboost (Black) vs Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Portable Waterproof & Shockproof Bluetooth Speaker - Patches
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#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
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
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.”
#4 in Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Portable Waterproof & Shockproof Bluetooth Speaker - Patches
$149.00
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Best bang for your buck
- +Good price ($75)
Cons
- -Not as good as boom 2 plus
“right now you can get the boom 2 at Costco for $75. Absolutely best bang for your buck right now”