Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air. It ranks #27 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the Diamondboxx L2 ranks #37.
What the Teufel Rockster Air offers: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). Watch for: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding.
What the Diamondboxx L2 offers: High-fidelity Class A/B amps with good bass response and clear sound at all volumes. Watch for: Boomyness in the 100hz region.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Diamondboxx L2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air | Diamondboxx L2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €500 Discontinued | $1000 |
| Ranked | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | aptX HD, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) | 23" x 14.5" x 9.5" (584.2 x 368.3 x 241.3 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg | 24.3 lbs / 11 kg |
| Output Power | 250W | 260W RMS |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators | 5.5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 9 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Air: €500 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. Tight bass, solid build, clean full-range guitar output (legitimate practice amp). XLR mic/instrument/aux inputs with companion XLR daisy-chain. USB-A device charging. Party Link Stereo pairs two units wirelessly.
Cons: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Air review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Output Power | 250W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg |
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Diamondboxx L2: $1000
Pros: High-fidelity Class A/B amps with good bass response and clear sound at all volumes. Fills large spaces at under 50% volume, comparable to medium bookshelf speakers. Stable bass response even at 15-20% volume. 6-48 hours battery on 400+ watts (9 hours full recharge). Built-in 2.1A USB power for charging devices. Over 1000 recharge cycles.
Cons: Boomyness in the 100hz region. Gets distorted. Too much treble. Too expensive.
Full Diamondboxx L2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 9 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 23" x 14.5" x 9.5" (584.2 x 368.3 x 241.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 260W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs / 11 kg |
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