Short answer: the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 for better sound quality, the Rockville Rock Party 6 for the lower price. The Panasonic SC-TMAX5 ranks #42 of 50 party speakers at $249. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #50 at $99.95, $149.05 cheaper.
What the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 offers: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks Watch for: Not as deep bass as others in the class
What the Rockville Rock Party 6 offers: It’s cheap. Watch for: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Buy the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 50 party speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Panasonic SC-TMAX5 | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 Discontinued | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #42 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz | ~60Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg |
| Output Power | 150W RMS | - |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | - | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Panasonic SC-TMAX5: $249 Discontinued
Pros: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Panasonic SC-TMAX5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 150W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
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Rockville Rock Party 6: $99.95 Amazon
Pros: It’s cheap.
Cons: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Full Rockville Rock Party 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg |
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