Short answer: the Teufel Rockster 2 for better sound quality, the Sony ULT Tower 10 for the lower price. The Teufel Rockster 2 ranks #3 of 11 large party speakers at $1269.94. The Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #9 at $799.97, $469.97 cheaper.
What the Teufel Rockster 2 offers: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Watch for: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720.
What the Sony ULT Tower 10 offers: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Watch for: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers.
Buy the Teufel Rockster 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony ULT Tower 10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Sony ULT Tower 10. It ranks near the bottom of the 11 large party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster 2 | Sony ULT Tower 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,269.94 | $799.97 |
| Ranked | #3 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord, USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Weight | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg | 63.9 lbs / 29 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x, line level) | - |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) | 16.5" x 43.5" x 16.9" (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 3.1" midrange, 2x 1.6" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| Output Power | 440W | 139W |
| Max Volume | 132dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) | - |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes Included |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94
Pros: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Horn-loaded tweeter gives far more consistent off-axis sound, unlike the Partybox 720’s dual tweeters, which suffer from comb-filtering interference. Gets louder without distorting - the Partybox 720 starts breaking up at high volume well before this does. Projects clearly over long outdoor distances, covering a large area evenly.
Cons: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720. Bass output drops off further at high volume.
Full Teufel Rockster 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Max Volume | 132dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) |
| Output Power | 440W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord, USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x, line level) |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - in the open field
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - indoor listening test
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs Rockster Air 2 - indoor listening
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - outdoor test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - indoor listening test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs Rockster Air 2 - indoor listening test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - in the open field
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - on the street
- Reddit Search for Teufel Rockster 2 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Teufel Rockster
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Sony ULT Tower 9
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Sony SRS-XV900
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Marshall Bromley 750
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Teufel Rockster Neo
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Xtreme 3
- Teufel Rockster 2 vs Bose Soundlink Micro
Sony ULT Tower 10: $799.97 Amazon
Pros: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Includes a wireless microphone.
Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers. Bass drops off a lot at higher volumes.
Full Sony ULT Tower 10 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.5" x 43.5" x 16.9" (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 3.1" midrange, 2x 1.6" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Output Power | 139W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs / 29 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes Included |
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