Short answer: the Devialet Mania for better sound quality, the Klipsch Detroit for the lower price. The Devialet Mania ranks #40 of 77 large speakers at $899. The Klipsch Detroit ranks #54 at $269.10, $629.90 cheaper.
What the Devialet Mania offers: Small, nice looking. Watch for: Not very loud.
What the Klipsch Detroit offers: Dual 1” tweeters + 3” woofers deliver excellent sound detail and robust bass. Watch for: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
Buy the Devialet Mania if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch Detroit if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Klipsch Detroit is rated for 20 hours versus 10 hours for the Devialet Mania.
If water resistance matters to you, the Klipsch Detroit at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Devialet Mania at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Devialet Mania | Klipsch Detroit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $269.10 |
| Ranked | #40 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) | 13.1" x 4.2" x 4.7" (334 x 107 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 176W | 30W RMS |
| Max Volume | 95dB | 93dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Devialet Mania: $899.00 Amazon
Pros: Small, nice looking.
Cons: Not very loud. Extremely high price. Bass boosted. Tweeters are not aimed at you and there’s a huge treble rolloff off-axis as compared to the Beoplay P6 in the comparison video. Only 10 hours of battery. Oluv didn’t like the upper mids or treble (mentioned on his Patreon)
Full Devialet Mania review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Output Power | 176W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- That Speaker Guy: Devialet Mania vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 - Headphones On
- That Speaker Guy: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 vs Devialet Mania
- HT Sound: Devialet Mania VS JBL Xtreme 2 - 60% Vol (Listen with headphones)
- BitsBytesBobs: Devialet Mania Music Audio Test Results
- Oluv Patreon: Visit at the Devialet store in Vienna
- Reddit Search for Devialet Mania Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Klipsch Detroit: $269.10 Amazon
Pros: Dual 1” tweeters + 3” woofers deliver excellent sound detail and robust bass. IP67 dust/waterproof rating submersible 1m for 30 min. 20-hour battery life at moderate volume (12-15 hours at high volume). USB-C fast-charge in 2 hours with two-way power for device charging.
Cons: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep. Boosted lower treble, somewhat harsh sounding like most other Klipsch speakers. Not very loud.
Full Klipsch Detroit review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 4.2" x 4.7" (334 x 107 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Output Power | 30W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Walts TV: The Austin NEW Klipsch Bluetooth Speaker Review + Sound Test
- Audio Inside Scoop: Klipsch Detroit VS JBL Xtreme 3 Hear With Me!!
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- Storytripper HD: Marshall Middleton vs Klipsch Detroit
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Klipsch Detroit - unboxing & first impressions
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- Reddit Search for Klipsch Detroit Review
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