Short answer: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 for the higher ranking, the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 ranks #3 of 70 boombox speakers at $385. The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 ranks #22 at $300, $85 cheaper.
On the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 side: Warm sound with boosted bass. Set against that: Just a little over half as loud as the higher rated boomboxes.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: Pretty deep bass. The tradeoff: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
Buy the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $385 | $300 |
| Ranked | #3 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) | No |
| Aux Latency | 112ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 120ms | - |
| Max Volume | 103dB | 110dB |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg | 19.2 lbs / 8.7 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Output Power | 160W RMS | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Dimensions | 17.28" x 9.45" x 7.56" (439 x 240 x 192 mm) | 47.6cm x 19.3cm x 25.9cm |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 130mm (5") subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Go + Play 3: $385 Amazon Ebay Refurbished
Pros: Warm sound with boosted bass. Deepest bass out of any speaker in this size. Sound is more natural than the Go + Play2.
Cons: Just a little over half as loud as the higher rated boomboxes. Only 8 hours of battery at medium volume. No water rating.
Setup: Use the hidden EQ modes to adjust the bass up when outside and down when inside. To adjust bass, quickly press the bluetooth and volume down buttons together, the number of light flashes tell you what mode you’re in. To adjust treble, quickly press the volume up and phone buttons at the same time, the number of yellow flashes on the light tell you what mode you are in.
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 112ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 120ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 17.28" x 9.45" x 7.56" (439 x 240 x 192 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 130mm (5") subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 103dB |
| Output Power | 160W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg |
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Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass.
Cons: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass. Boosted treble around 6khz. Xbass mode makes it sound even more muddy. Nowhere near as neutral and balanced as the first Blast and a big downgrade unless you only care about max volume
Setup: Try the EQ from Alan Ross at this timestamp of his video
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 47.6cm x 19.3cm x 25.9cm |
| Drivers | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| Output Power | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs / 8.7 kg |
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