Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast for better sound quality, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 of 73 boombox speakers at $199.99. The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ranks #11 at $130, $69.99 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Blast: Amazing speaker given its size, competes well with some speakers in the Party size class, bass almost as deep as a Partybox 100. The tradeoff: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5khz.
What the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 gets right: Warm sound with boosted bass. The catch: 8 hour battery at medium volume.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Blast is rated for 30 hours versus 8 hours for the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $130 |
| Ranked | #2 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 37Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | 180ms |
| Max Volume | 108dB | 96dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | DC Barrel Connector (19V/2A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (see https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/w339x5/how_to_harman_kardon_onyx_studio_5_6_dual_sound/) |
| Weight | 12 lbs / 5.45 kg | 6.5 lbs / 2.94 kg |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Output Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) | 50W RMS |
| Dimensions | 15.7" x 6.3" x 9.1" (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | 5" x 11.5" x 11.2" (128 x 291 x 284 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2") woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 2x 75mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox Blast: $199.99 Amazon
Pros: Amazing speaker given its size, competes well with some speakers in the Party size class, bass almost as deep as a Partybox 100. Quite neutral in the default and xbass modes, but try Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ for a slightly more neutral sound. Oluv has mentioned v3.5 now uses his EQ as the defaults and sounds extremely good. 2 different light modes or can be turned off.
Cons: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5khz. Without the above EQ this speaker would rank around #4 in the rankings. The curved underside of the handle makes it a little harder to grip and can be uncomfortable to carry long distances.
Full Tribit Stormbox Blast review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Tribit App) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.7" x 6.3" x 9.1" (400 x 160 x 230 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2") woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 12 lbs / 5.45 kg |
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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6: $130 Amazon
Pros: Warm sound with boosted bass. Oluv liked it slightly better than the newer Onyx 7.
Cons: 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others.
Full Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 37Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5" x 11.5" x 11.2" (128 x 291 x 284 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (19V/2A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (see https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/w339x5/how_to_harman_kardon_onyx_studio_5_6_dual_sound/) |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs / 2.94 kg |
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