Short answer: the Minirig 4. It ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #83, rated 3.3/5, at $89.99, $139.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Minirig 4 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 64Hz for the Klipsch Nashville. At 1.2 lbs (550 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Nashville lacks. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The Klipsch Nashville is the tougher option. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
Buy the Minirig 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $139.96 saving on the Klipsch Nashville is not enough to make up the difference.
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A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 | Klipsch Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (550 g) | 2.1 lbs (970 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 20W RMS |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
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