Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 ranks #88 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality at $399.99; the JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 126 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95.
The Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 is the lighter pick. A battery powered 2.1 kit of two satellites and a subwoofer that link wirelessly, with very long battery life. At 2.2 lbs (1 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme 5 at 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its sound and output can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
What the JBL Xtreme 5 does well: A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 lacks. The tradeoff: High priced.
Buy the Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 ($399.99) for a medium speaker; the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399.95) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 | JBL Xtreme 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $399.95 |
| Ranked | #88 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (7 band) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Drivers | Satellites: 1x 30mm (1.2”) tweeter + 1x 70mm (2.75”) mid/bass + 2x 74mm passive radiators each; Sub: 1x 130mm (5.1”) bass driver + passive radiator | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 30W per satellite, 30W subwoofer | 1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB per satellite, 96dB subwoofer (Manufacturer specified) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz satellites, 30Hz - 350Hz subwoofer (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Dimensions | 5.9”H x 4.3”W x 4.3”D (150 x 110 x 110 mm) (satellite) | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1 kg) per satellite, 4.7 lbs (2.15 kg) subwoofer | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IP68 |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Rocksteady Stadium 2.0: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- JBL Xtreme 5: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, Oluv and Alan Ross.
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