Short answer: the Klipsch Detroit. It ranks #81 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $235.11; the Laney F67 ranks #100, rated 2.5/5, and costs $239.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Klipsch Detroit is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. Its bass reaches about 55Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Laney F67. It is rated IP67, while the Laney F67 has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Laney F67 cannot. The catch: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
Why pick the Laney F67: A guitar amp styled stereo speaker with onboard tone controls, a long rated battery, and stereo pairing. The catch: Boosted mids bordering on harsh, slightly rolled off treble, very little bass extension.
Buy the Klipsch Detroit. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Laney F67 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Detroit | Laney F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $235.11 | $239.95 |
| Ranked | #81 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) | 10.4” x 6.3” x 6.1” (265 x 160 x 155 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 40W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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