Short answer: the Aiwa Exos-9. It ranks #8 of 70 boombox speakers at $250; the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 ranks #9 and costs $800, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Aiwa Exos-9: Still a great sounding speaker even against today’s models. Set against that: Features are lacking, generally not recommended anymore, not sold new anymore.
What the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 gets right: Fabric finish is easy to clean and cozy to touch. The tradeoff: 350hz and 2-3khz peak.
One note: the Aiwa Exos-9 is discontinued, but it still ranks #8 of 70 boombox speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Aiwa Exos-9 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Aiwa Exos-9 | Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 Discontinued | $800 |
| Ranked | #8 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 46Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (5-band graphic EQ + 4 presets) | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 15.2 lbs / 6.9 kg | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (with adapter) | - |
| Output Power | 200W | 100W |
| Dimensions | 19.4" x 7.5" x 11.7" | 10.55" x 3.54" x 14.25" (268 x 90 x 362 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5" dual voice coil woofer + 2x 3" midwoofers + 2x 1" silk dome tweeters | 2x 94mm woofers + 2x 50mm midrange + 2x 28mm tweeters + 4 passive radiators |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.1 |
The Two Speakers In Full
Aiwa Exos-9: $250 Discontinued
Pros: Still a great sounding speaker even against today’s models.
Cons: Features are lacking, generally not recommended anymore, not sold new anymore. No water rating. Discontinued.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 19.4" x 7.5" x 11.7" |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5" dual voice coil woofer + 2x 3" midwoofers + 2x 1" silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (5-band graphic EQ + 4 presets) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (with adapter) |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 15.2 lbs / 6.9 kg |
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Vifa Copenhagen 2.0: $800 Amazon
Pros: Fabric finish is easy to clean and cozy to touch. Durable - dropped from 2m with only minor scratches. Wi-Fi/AirPlay/wired (optical, aux, USB) in addition to Bluetooth. ~5 hour battery at full volume.
Cons: 350hz and 2-3khz peak. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price. No water rating.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 10.55" x 3.54" x 14.25" (268 x 90 x 362 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 94mm woofers + 2x 50mm midrange + 2x 28mm tweeters + 4 passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
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