Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #83 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $87.95; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95.
The Klipsch Nashville is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. Its bass reaches about 64Hz before falling 10dB, against 87Hz for the JBL Go 3. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the JBL Go 3 cannot. The catch: Upper bass boost.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter option. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). Watch for: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville at $87.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the JBL Go 3 at $35.95 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87.95 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #83 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 36mm full-range driver |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 4.2W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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