Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $100; the Teufel Rockster Cross ranks #21 and costs $199.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Teufel Rockster Cross gets right: Pretty neutral frequency response. The tradeoff: Outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to the 4khz peak.
What the Tribit Stormbox Lava offers: Fantastic bass extension. Set against that: Quite heavy for the size.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Teufel Rockster Cross and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Lava is rated for 24 hours versus 16 hours for the Teufel Rockster Cross.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Cross | Tribit Stormbox Lava | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $100 |
| Ranked | #21 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 51Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Power Input | DC barrel jack | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (10 band) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 15" x 6.3" x 5.1" (380 x 160 x 130 mm) | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 2x textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 30W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 20ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Max Volume | - | 108dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Cross: $199.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral frequency response. More vocal/midrange-focused than the JBL Xtreme 4, thanks to a larger mid/bass driver - better suited to rock and jazz. Nicer upper-bass detail than the JBL Xtreme 4. Punchy, well-controlled bass that suits rock music, unlike the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus’s overboosted, uncontrolled bass even at stock tuning. Clear, detailed audio with good vocal presence and solid Bluetooth codec support even a couple years after release.
Cons: Outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to the 4khz peak. Not as deep or full-sounding in the bass as the JBL Xtreme 4.
Full Teufel Rockster Cross review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 51Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15" x 6.3" x 5.1" (380 x 160 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 2x textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | DC barrel jack |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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Tribit Stormbox Lava: $100 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: Fantastic bass extension. Goes deeper than the Boom 2 as seen in the linked video of sound samples. Firmware 2.0.0 is a big improvement in neutrality.
Cons: Quite heavy for the size. Some bass boost way down low. Treble and upper mids have some peaks.
Setup: Try out the Alan Ross EQ’s at this timestamp in his video There’s also a max bass EQ from Oluv and you can turn down the lowest slider for it to be more neutral
Full Tribit Stormbox Lava review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
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