Short answer: the JBL Partybox 110 for a neutral, well-rounded sound. It is very neutral and slightly better than the Partybox 100, though its bass is not as deep as the 100’s; the page also notes it is just as loud and slightly deeper than a Stormbox Blast that is far smaller with better sound. The Electro-Voice Everse 12 counters with good midrange and treble but is not stereo.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 12 ($1,046.91) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the JBL Partybox 110 ($379.95) suits a party speaker instead.
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A battery powered 12 inch PA speaker with extremely high output and good sound at very loud volumes.
A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice Everse 12 | JBL Partybox 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,046.91 | $379.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 23.5” x 13.7” (345 x 597 x 347 mm) | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IPX4 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 1.5A max) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 400W | 160W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; 25° or 55° monitor angle | - |
| Coverage | 100° H x 60° V | - |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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