Short answer: the Klipsch Detroit. It ranks #81 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $235.11; the Orange Box ranks #99, rated 2.5/5, and costs $359, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Klipsch Detroit is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the Orange Box. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Orange Box cannot. Watch for: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
What the Orange Box does well: A guitar amp styled speaker with a solid wood cabinet, waterproofing, and stereo pairing for a striking retro look. The tradeoff: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding.
Buy the Klipsch Detroit. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Orange Box and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Detroit | Orange Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $235.11 | $359.00 |
| Ranked | #81 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #99 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 51mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) | 11” x 6.9” x 6.7” (280 x 175 x 170 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 50W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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