Short answer: the Cleer Audio Scene for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 for the lower price. The Cleer Audio Scene ranks #29 of 135 medium speakers at $74.99. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #32 at $60, $14.99 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2: Its sound really comes together once you apply this EQ. The catch: out of the box it’s boosted in both treble and bass with a peak at 320hz and a dip at 500hz, and the bass turns slappy and distorted in xbass mode.
What the Cleer Audio Scene gets right: It has a quite neutral frequency response, nearly indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 aside from weaker bass extension. Set against that: it lacks an app, EQ, stereo pairing, and multipoint, sounds best only right in front of it, and it’s bigger and heavier than most speakers its size.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Cleer Audio Scene if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Cleer Audio Scene.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Cleer Audio Scene | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $74.99 |
| Ranked | #32 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g | 1.6 lbs / 742 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 8.5" x 3" x 3.5" (217 x 76 x 89 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 30W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~62Hz |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | AAC, SBC |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon
Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode
Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Xsound Plus 2: Upgrade Your Sound With Maxsound Eq Preset! New firmware tested
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- Oluv Patreon: Tribit XSound Plus 2 - first impressions
- Reddit Search for Tribit Xsound Plus 2 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Cleer Audio Scene: $74.99 Amazon
Pros: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension.
Cons: Less bass extension than a Flip 6. No app, EQ, stereo pairing, or multipoint. Sound is fairly directional - best right in front of it. Bigger and heavier than most speakers this size.
Full Cleer Audio Scene review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.5" x 3" x 3.5" (217 x 76 x 89 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 742 g |
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