Short answer: the Rocksteady Stadium system for features, the JBL Xtreme 5 for a simpler pick. Rocksteady bundles satellite speakers and a dedicated subwoofer with 60W, 104dB max volume, a 16-hour battery and IPX7 waterproofing, but peaks at 7kHz in the upper mids. The JBL Xtreme 5’s draw is its removable battery, and its catch is a high price. The Rocksteady Stadium Speakers and Subwoofer is discontinued; its replacement is the Rocksteady Stadium 2.0.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Rocksteady Stadium Speakers and Subwoofer is discontinued, so it is only available used.
Battery life favors the JBL Xtreme 5: rated for 28 hours against 16 hours for the Rocksteady Stadium Speakers and Subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Rocksteady Stadium Speakers and Subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $440 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #74 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 6.5”H x 4” x 8” (165.1 x 101.6 x 203.2 mm) (footprint) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | Satellites: 1x 70mm (2.75”) mid/bass + 1x 28mm (1.1”) tweeter + 2x 72mm passive radiators each; Sub: 1x 130mm (5.1”) bass driver |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode) | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 49Hz |
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