JBL Charge 5 vs Motion Boom vs Sony XB43 - a step to far? 🤪

[@idontknowhowigothere33]

Can’t believe I’ve actually found a trustworthy, engaging, likeable and genuinely informative channel on KZbin in 2021. Thank you!

[@alanrossreviews]

Which one? 😳 🤔

[@saketchaturvedi1073]

@@alanrossreviews lmfaooo

[@user-pq3v2yw3v]

A year later, listening on my Charge 5.. Only $170 CAD. Or about 120 Pounds. Great deal, and a significant improvement over my Charge 3. Fills a room with great sound!

[@alanrossreviews]

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[@alanrossreviews]

0:00 intro 1:39 Specs 7:27 40% volume test 9:27 40% summary 12:02 70% sound test 14:13 70% summary 16:21 80% sound clip 18:33 80% frequency analysis 20:18 80% summary 22:51 maximum volume test

[@derekwright5722]

Picked up a Motion Boom (to replace my Charge 3 that no longer holds a charge) mostly due to watching your reviews. I'm impressed by the sound, especially for the price. Appreciate the hard work!

[@alanrossreviews]

No worries 😜

[@mangaas]

Came here from searching the Soundcore Motion Boom reviews -just before an Amazon purchase.... and I watched this entire video. I'm now buying the Soundcore, and just subbed to you too. Good, thorough stuff!

[@alanrossreviews]

you cant go wrong with the boom for the money 👍

[@julian-fricker]

Just wanted to say thanks. Had decided to buy the Charge 5 but after watching your video I'm a very happy Motion Boom owner, loving the bass.

[@alanrossreviews]

good choice!

[@capitanlevi203]

Sony xb 43 (LDAC, Tweeters, ESTEREO, input 3.5)>> all jbl flip & chargue (sbs mono)

[@alanrossreviews]

Stormbox blast

[@carbonation28]

I wish the motion boom had like a fabric or removable handle so it would be more compact. Without the handle, its size would be much more comparable to other smaller speakers

[@alanrossreviews]

There is no perfect speaker sadly 👀

[@_-Z-]

Awesome comparison, Alan! 👍 The value of the motion boom is undeniable. The fact that it can be adjusted to personal taste within the Soundcore app automatically gives it an edge but that low end bass really sets it apart from other speakers in it's size and weight class. On another note, how do you think the maxsound plus would compare to the charge 5 for low level listening? This video prompted me to think about it since clarity at lower volumes seem to be strengths for both of them.

[@alanrossreviews]

hum, not sure, i would expect the c5 to sound more dynamic and the maxsound a bit thinner more neutral and honest. good question, would have to have a listen 😁

[@waynedexter]

Meticulousness is your niche in this budget Bluetooth speaker comparison game. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. I’m surprised I haven’t copped the motion boom yet. I guess it’s partially due to me being completely satisfied with the motion plus, still...

[@alanrossreviews]

i simply dont listen the m+ any more, i cant be without the bass of the boom 😁

[@ana99tav]

The charge 5 looks so pretty, i really wanna get it, but the motion boom sounds soooo good 😅 well my budget is 100 euros so.. What should I doooo Alan?

[@alanrossreviews]

well charge 5 smaller and more knockable while motion boom has great deep bass for size and price that you wont get from the charge 5.

[@ana99tav]

@@alanrossreviews Alan Im so sad, the motion boom was at 71 yesterday but now its 100 euros

[@alanrossreviews]

its always coming back on sale price, just wait it out.

[@DreSttarr-yi7lz]

Top review mate👍👌 What a let down by Sony. The Srs Xb3 was a little montser.

[@alanrossreviews]

the older sonys were definitely better

[@BenjiMiranda]

Man you read my mind, I was watching your videos this morning and comparing this speakers with your previous videos, you’re awesome!

[@alanrossreviews]

thanks for watching 😁😁

[@petervdveenmuis]

Got the Motion Boom! Thnx for your advise. It's a gem.

[@alanrossreviews]

now you have to save for a second one 😊

[@shoerice5083]

Not great

[@Proches91]

@@shoerice5083 big ratio🤠

[@konradmajewski7032]

Hey, I just ordered charge 5 but after seeing reviews I think of returning it. I will mostly use it for my PC so the volume will be probably around 30-40%. What do you recommend guys ? I thought that clarity and good bass for low volumes will convince me but now I dont know :(

[@alanrossreviews]

Charge 5 is ok, what's putting you off?

[@konradmajewski7032]

@@alanrossreviews Mostly the bass. I haven't heard neither of these speakers in real so I can't really tell but I am seeing really different opinions regarding the sound quality on lower volumes. (30-50%).

[@rodanakgul8984]

Please compere the Motion boom to the Onyx Studio 7/6

[@alanrossreviews]

i have already done that 😱

[@MangaAnimeStyle]

I found the soundcore have more sounds! One of the sounds is losing from another two speakers. That one ts tc ts tc ts xD

[@FuKungPandaa]

Got the Motion Boom (instead of the JBL which I initially intended to buy). Man the Motion Boom has some awesome base! Gonna get a second one now :-D

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Definitely get a 2nd one. Paired together it’s hard to beat.

[@KingdomWithin7]

Had the Charge 3, Charge 4, and now the Charge 5! And let me tell you the sound of the Charge 5 is on another level! JBL did it right this time for the Charge Line.

[@alanrossreviews]

hum.....better than charge 4 does make it JBL getting it right.

[@HansPeter-pe6cw]

Hello Alan is the boom better or Charge 5 ?????

[@user-ik8wd9vm7r]

How can you do karaoke on the charge 5 if it doesn't have an aux input port? . I'm trying to find out because this speaker has everything I'm looking for except this little detail.

[@gcleveland]

Thanks for the review. My Motion Boom arrived today. I am returning the Charge 5. It is as you say (of course), the JBL is amazing till about 40% volume or so, then it becomes bass-less and the highs are way too sharp for me. Really hurts my ears at louder volume levels.

[@alanrossreviews]

Motion boom bass will not let you down 😝

[@gcleveland]

@@alanrossreviews Appreciate you taking the time to reply. I really love the sound from the Boom, now that I have gotten the chance to try it with your EQ settings. I am finding that for me, personally, it does not quite go loud enough. What would you try next in my shoes? Love the sound but want a bit more volume. The charge 5 is not full enough at high volume though. I have the W-King X10 coming (ordered before the Anker). Thanks! I should add I also have the Ion Sport XL and it does get very loud, crazy good for the price but it's too big to lug around all the time.

[@alanrossreviews]

well the x10 will go louder for sure. or you could get a second boom. not sure what sort of levels you are looking for but clearly bigger speakers will be required. i guess you will be looking at the partybox type speakers.

[@gcleveland]

@@alanrossreviews Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to know. I will try the x10 and if it's not enough, I may have to go the Boombox 2 etc route. Appreciate you!

[@abdullahamr8779]

You are the king👑 of comparisons👍🏻

[@alanrossreviews]

i will have to start wearing a crown? 😁😁😁

[@cristineatu93]

Jbl charge 4 -5 mono in 2020 -2021.........👇

[@alanrossreviews]

yup!

[@cristineatu93]

Alan you the "best" .........i like you. My speck France......litle english ......Sony (live mode) comparé with ankar + and jbl.......for db

[@alanrossreviews]

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[@dagg497]

Tested the JBL extreme 3, Charge 5 and XB 43 at Mediamarkt. I must say the difference of the smaller and larger JBL wasn't that big. The JBL has alot of bass but lacking in mids and has a high pitch treble that left my ears tired from It. The Sony has a much more musical If not more relaxing tone response IRL. What was surpising was the sound spread oattern! The JBL had 40degree sound cone before it dropped of by 50%, whereas the Sony had a 90degree sound cone. So the Sony is better for entertaining a few friends on a blanket in a park I would say. The JBLs bass is a bit much in the park aswell 😅

[@alanrossreviews]

id rather loisten to the motion boom (not plus) than xb43 and x3. the charge 5 as portable travel speaker i really like.

[@dagg497]

@@alanrossreviews I'll see If I can find It somewhere.. I tried a haul of BT speakers last summer and wasn't pleased with amyone from Oluv's Gadgets top 5 here on KZbin.. I actually tried Charge 4 and Anker Motion+ and had to send both back. The Anker hurt my ears so bad with the ear piercing Treble.. I like the Onyx 5 though but the speaker format is so inpractical. Maybe i can saw off the handle on the motion boom and add a leather strap instead hahahah 😅

[@alanrossreviews]

the handle holds the speaker together so not possible 😭

[@johnkent6866]

I have the motion boom plus it’s great! IMO anker is bang for your buck Sony is just way overpriced for what you get and jbl will cost a pretty penny and you’ll get every penny’s worth

[@leandrosilva6414]

First to comment eheh! I have been waiting for this!! Great comparition! Thanks Alan!

[@alanrossreviews]

you are current first commenter champion, well done 😁😁😁

[@philjoysavio6805]

getting 2 booms & playing in stereo👌🏻

[@alanrossreviews]

Heaven 😝

[@ypoora1]

After doubting between these options a lot i ended up getting the Charge 5 anyway. The Boom sounds so, so great (and i might still buy one down the line!) but it's too big for me to be taking it everywhere. For it's size, i am massively impressed with my Charge 5. Probably helps that i sold my Charge 4 for a great price so the upgrade was cheap ;)

[@alanrossreviews]

Enjoy!

[@Autunite]

If you want something more portable with better clarity and deeper bass than the Charge 5, you could get the Soundcore Motion+. It's just amazing for its size.

[@Nosuchthingasnormalhere]

@@Autunite I wouldn't say deeper bass at all.

[@Ikhlashasib10]

@@Autunite that speaker is no way better than the charge 5

[@davidbezzant9820]

@@Autunite bro deep bass on the motion plus? You must mean the motion boom. And it's not even more portable either lol my charge 5 is 970 grams and my motion plus is 1060 grams haha

[@0525ohhwell]

Was just hoping there was a solid comparison between the Charge 5 and the Anker Boom. Damn it was good to see you pop up in the search results! I am really interested in the Charge 5 for taking on vacations where I have to fly.

[@alanrossreviews]

Charge5 is decent but motion boom can go places the charge 5 can only dream of

[@0525ohhwell]

@@alanrossreviews Yeah, I was coming at it from a size and weight perspective but man, that Motion Boom is only $80 USD right now on amazon with a coupon code. Might be worth packing a few less swim trunks...

[@alanrossreviews]

jeez, how big are your trunks? 😂😂😂😂

[@0525ohhwell]

@@alanrossreviews lol. I just picked a single item at random! Probably not over a Kilo worth of fabric.

[@0525ohhwell]

@@alanrossreviews I did end up getting a motion boom and it's smaller in person than I expected. Perfect! They really did an amazing job with this thing. Max volume is a little rough but I can't imagine anyone will care in a scenario where it is at 100%.

[@Glossopwildcamp]

Very informative comparison Alan, thanks a lot. I opted for the Motion Boom after seeing your vids and am so impressed I bought another one! To my ears the Motion Boom, with custom EQ, has a glossy sheen at the high end compared to the other speakers you have tested it against, which I love. As you say the deep bass is amazing, I never thought that it could be produced with only 60mm drivers, I'm guessing that with them being titanium they are able to have greater excursion, compared to paper or plastic, without potentially damaging them.

[@alanrossreviews]

But i think any theoretical advantage of titanium would be for the high end?

[@andrewbarnett2761]

Jbl to me just sounds so much clearer. While sony sounds to warm. Sound core shines at 80 percent.

[@chrisvondoom3679]

A Sony that sounds warm? Nah man never 😂 You got it backwards. Sony actually has a cold crisp bright sound with emphasis on the highs.. JBL actually sounds warm with deeper mids and lows. Which sounds better? It’s actually a matter of taste. I love JBL’s sound signature. I think there highs are loud enough to not sound over bearing and the lows and mids hit hard enough to not drown out their not so bright highs.

[@TheChiraagG]

The JBL is actually quite nice, but for the price the Boom is the one. Often times I'd be listening blind on these tests and some parts of songs the Boom was better, some the JBL, but when the JBL shined it shined nicely. I just have personally a limited use case for speakers but want something that outshines my old Motion Qs, and the Motion Booms do it well. Great bang for buck. I prefer the Motion Boom more than the Soundcore party speakers for overall sound.

[@juliusevola3729]

I just got the Sony XB43. It's not a great speaker for it's size. My JBL Extreme has a warmer bass sound. I spent $200 on this Sony and am very disappointed.

[@alanrossreviews]

its a safe option, but big yes, you can get a decent price on these which makes more sense. $200 is a no-go

[@multipl3]

Motion Boom has the rawest sound. Sony the warmest and JBL the muddiest

[@NetRolller3D]

About the XB43 sounding muffled: reduce the "mids" slider in the EQ, and it's gonna improve. There is possibly a bug in the EQ w.r.t. that slider (on FW 38.00 at least), since setting it high, to me at least, results in a sound that seems deficient in mid-tones.

[@alanrossreviews]

your right, and not just with the xb43, the sony eq does weird things at different volumes, hard to get it right.

[@NetRolller3D]

@@alanrossreviews I bet they didn't quite update the EQ code to account for the crossover. The "mids" slider is probably routing midtones to the tweeters, hurting clarity - meanwhile, midtones to the woofers are uncontrolled, or controlled by the bass slider.

[@NetRolller3D]

Took apart mine today; turns out, the situation is far worse than I thought. There's no crossover, the tweeters are pretty much just for show. I tested the speaker with the tweeters disconnected - virtually no change in sound. Then I disconnected the woofers, and only plugged in the tweeters - barely anything audible (a very quiet and bassless version of the original track, and not at all like what a proper low-pass filter would do). Finally, I took out the main PCB, and traced the connection to the drivers. The tweeters are directly connected to the woofers on the negative side, and through a 1.8μF capacitor on the positive side. That's 8.84 ohms of reactance even at 10kHz, and over 25 ohms at 3.5kHz, essentially connected parallel to a 4 ohm -woofer- full-range driver, in essence. This also means, since the woofers are fed by a YDA174 amp, with a maximum sustained output of 30W, and burst output of 40W, that the XB43 can only be called no more than a 30W speaker in good conscience. Sony did not fail to disappoint with this one. EDIT: I may just be an idiot. I completely missed 2x100μH of inductance in line with each woofer. So it is a proper passive crossover (as much as a passive crossover can be called "proper"), but still only a 30W speaker.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@NetRolller3D thanks for the info. so the takeway is? what frequencies are the tweeters actually playing? when you say it is a proper crossover the woofers are still full range right outside of bass? so it cannot be said to be a proper crossover i would have thought if the woofer and tweeter are still covering the same range at the high end. the tweeter your saying only has a filter fed from the woofer?

[@NetRolller3D]

@@alanrossreviews The capacitor & inductor values seem correct for a 3.5kHz passive crossover assuming a 4ohm woofer and 32ohm tweeter, but there's definitely still quite a bit of sound coming from the woofers even at 4kHz. Maybe the speaker impedances aren't actually 4/32.

[@donjuandemarco4115]

Sony can’t make a good Bluetooth speaker to save their lives. They can make literally anything else but Bluetooth speakers is their Achilles heel. If it sounds good it last like 2hrs. If it last a long time it sounds like a toaster.

[@alanrossreviews]

They was doing ok till they replaced the xb40 and xb30, those speakers can still do a job

[@09ass09]

I wish if you reviewed everything in this world...❤️

[@alanrossreviews]

I rate this comment excellent 😊

[@arrakis8320]

Wow man! magnificent analisis. I love soundcore motion boom. Thanks and suscribed 👍😊.

[@alanrossreviews]

welcome aboard... 👌

[@alanrossreviews]

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[@BenjiMiranda]

14:36 😂

[@solomonododoru2061]

I still prefer my charge 5 when it comes to Bluetooth portable speakers of it categories if a mono speaker (charge 5) could compete with its big brother xtreme3, motion boom which are stereo speakers and other high end brand (B&O and Bose) and it has a resale value in my country Nigeria then that little thing is small but mighty. I will get one more jbl charge 5 for stereo and if I need a really bass portable speaker then I would rather go for the big boy boom box3. I know that motion boom is cheap compared to the jbl c5 but the rule thumb is “YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR”

[@alanrossreviews]

not with the modern soundcore you dont. im even told the newer motion booms have different chips and less bass now.

[@danielmcclory8675]

Listening to this on my Motion Boom just to say thank you Alan Ross!!! Thinking of getting a second just to hear them paired

[@alanrossreviews]

get a 2nd, thank me later 👍

[@jeffmccrady9456]

as usall alan great review!! plain and simple! the person at anker who designed the boom? was a millionare over night! BOOM!!!!

[@alanrossreviews]

they shook up the market thats for sure 🧐

[@shoerice5083]

I hate how the motion boom looks.. like it was found near the dumpster

[@alanrossreviews]

an ugly duckling........

[@shoerice5083]

@@alanrossreviews do you think that charge 5 has noticably more bass than the charge 4? Or its just better on highs

[@alanrossreviews]

yes better all round

[@nvc.]

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[@alanrossreviews]

💕💕

[@josephtremblant2173]

Is it just me or Motion Boom has the ugliest and most generic design ever that reminds of my generic chinese portable flashlight I use with my SUV. A more suitable comparison would've been Motion Boom vs JBL Xtreme3 vs Sony XB43. Sony XB43 is in another league plain and simple (LDAC codec, 2 dedicated Tweeters, Sony music center app, NFC, USB charging port, AuX in, appealing design, )but also costs 3X more compare to Motion Boom. Best value for quality BT speakers are Motion+ and Motion Boom, each on its own category. I do have 2xMotion+, JBL Charge 5, JBL Xtreme2 and Sony SRS-XP700 for my own comparison. An interesting question would be, how much more an upgraded Motion Boom aka "Motion Boom Pro" with LDAC, Aux in and USB charging port and 2 dedicated tweeters would cost? I'd buy immediately 2 of them.Went to best buy to try out Motion Boom before purchasing and while it had an awesome bass without distortion even at max sound levels, it lacks the sound clarity and Aptx codec from its little brother Motion+. I ended buying a 2nd Motion+ instead, paired them together and now I'm a happy camper at my home office. Tidal Hifi Plus with master tracks transmitting from my BTA30 Pro on my MAC is a true pleasure to listen to. I Use Amarra SQ+ as an EQ on my MAC, w/ a 4-band, full-parametric EQ with multiple filter types giving me infinite control over tone/timbre of my music.

[@alanrossreviews]

it sure aint gonna win prom queen this year 🤪 sounds like you are sorted anyways

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

​@@alanrossreviews It ain't the prettiest fruit in the bowl 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@alanrossreviews]

@@dumfriesspearhead7398 sometimes they dont have to be pretty to be sweet 😂

[@ThibautMahringer]

Hell yeah ! I was waiting for that video !

[@alanrossreviews]

Hell yeah, i was waiting for your comment 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@alanrossreviews I always comment, you should take it for granted at this point 😂😂

[@alanrossreviews]

yup i do! 😋😋

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@alanrossreviews I have seen several videos about a new Tribit speaker, the Stormbox Pro. I would love if you could check it out !

[@WikiReever]

Helo sir, I own JBL charge 2+ should I upgrade to soundcore motion boom ?

[@alanrossreviews]

if you like deep bass then yes. if you prefer clarity get the motion plus instead.

[@ulliu.3200]

Is the motion boom actually waterproof? My first unit had water inside of it after I tested it under some water out of the shower (just some sprinkle from the top) and with my replacement now I don't actually want to try it anymore 😂

[@alanrossreviews]

same for me. it filled right up with water but did play after drying out.

[@ulliu.3200]

@@alanrossreviews Ok seems pretty weird to me. When I shook the motion boom I heard the water splashing inside of it and after I set it on my shelf for a night there was a puddle. Anyways it's a great sounding speaker and I don't regret buying it. Thanks for your valuable comparisons :)

[@Jul0570]

Thanks again alan, great vid!👍🏼😜

[@alanrossreviews]

You're welcome as always 👍😝

[@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626]

2 flip 5 or 1 charge 5? 😱😱.. Nice videos as always !

[@alanrossreviews]

For the future 🔮

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@alanrossreviews So, which one? :) I am considering getting another Flip 4 with my Charge 4 (my previous Flip 4 died), they sound so good together (Charge gives the meat and Flip the extra mids/highs).

[@Electrifize]

I know I'm late, but although you get Stereo with 2 Flip 5's, they dont have tweeters - so the high's would sound easily better on the Charge 5. The bass would probably be identical but a slight edge to the dual Flip 5's

[@sanxiao7963]

PROFESSIONAL

[@alanrossreviews]

😛😛🤗

[@mbu5371]

Very nice job 💥 THANKS 🎶

[@alanrossreviews]

Thank you too!

[@adharshsj6434]

Charge 5 has less bass of all

[@alanrossreviews]

but its smaller

[@Dani-C71]

If you listen around 40-60% volume which speaker in sound do you like most... charge 5 vs xtreme 3?

[@alanrossreviews]

i have yet to compare them but i will say the charge 5 has been one my fav listens for low volume.

[@Dani-C71]

@@alanrossreviews Thanks Alan! Maybe now it is time to compare after charge 5 got updated and played in.. or is it speaker or ears that got played/tuned in 😆

[@alanrossreviews]

Who can say for sure, measurements suggest its improved. Im working through the charge 5 requests, vs xtreme 3 to come.

[@ramenkar7505]

Hey can you pls help me select between charge 5 and sony xb43 I am really struggling to make a decision a reply will be highly appreciated thank you

[@eddievelazquez6097]

Charge 5 if you want fidelity, xb43 if you want louder sounds I’ll stick to the charge 5, sounds more crispy to me

[@DjVuyoUmlungu]

I would get the motion boom if it just wouldnt have that ugly handle

[@alanrossreviews]

Get a hacksaw for a pound 💷, sorted 😝

[@DjVuyoUmlungu]

@@alanrossreviews xD was also my 1st thought. Is there something similar on the market? I want good sound mostly for inside for 20-85% volume. But dont want to spend >200$ Watched all your videos and Motion+ doesn't seem to be as good and Sony XB43 isn't as good in sound qulaity

[@alanrossreviews]

nothing like the boom really, hitting 40hz without rolling off, you wont find that under $200.

[@jcdupuy4809]

With custom eq on the motion boom, can it be as good as the jbl charge 5 ?

[@alanrossreviews]

For sure, but the c5 is very clear at low volume so this is the only area i would say the c5 can have the edge on the boom, its a lot smaller of course.

[@cubancigarman2687]

I have a pair of Sony xb40’s. Many people have commented that the older Xb40 has a better sound signature over the xb43. The only drawback back with my Sony xb40 is that the barrel charger requires an ac plug. I had wished that Sony would have used usb instead. I have a Sony Bluetooth speaker(2013) with the first liquid radiator and the signature is quite awesome. I believe it is 40watts plugged in. Seems like Sony lately has been just pushing out non offensive products. Pricy middle of the road products. I recently bought a JBL bb3 and a flip5 mainly for the deepest bass. We’ll see how long these JBL’s will last.

[@alanrossreviews]

its been downhill since the xb40 and xb30

[@cubancigarman2687]

@@alanrossreviews yes sir I agree. I must say the bb3 and flip combo really bumps when pushed. I’m a truck driver and the company has no radios installed in delivery trucks so I have to haul my own sound system in daily. Good day and god bless.

[@xiuzzit4893]

Ignore the price and focus on sound quality, Which one would you choose between Motion boom and Xb43? I usually listen to Pop, EDM and some chill-out music. Need your help!

[@alanrossreviews]

motion boom 👍 pair for same money as xb43 depending on deals and country.

[@nicholaschanvn]

Motion Boom material looks bad, Motion Plus material is firmer, hope they would improve the next generation of Motion Boom.

[@alanrossreviews]

but how does it sound is the bottom line?

[@nicholaschanvn]

@@alanrossreviews it sings well, but motion plus sings well partly because of the good material.if it have better material , it might sounds better

[@supremevisor]

Thanks for the review. Received my MB and absolutely happy))) plays down to 45hz though, not 40.

[@alanrossreviews]

how are you measuring that?

[@supremevisor]

@@alanrossreviews frequency generator software

[@kenmusicman7061]

I own 2 xb43''s one black n one tan and want to buy 1 in blue when on sale.I do own a lot of others but something I love is pairing up the 2 sonys at full volume and enjoying the light show.They sound great side by side in the vertical position.I love the video👍

[@alanrossreviews]

👌👌

[@ComedyAustria]

I wanna buy one for my room, not that big, mostly would listen to it on like 50 %. Which one should i go for? I mostly listen to hiphop Would love a respond!

[@alanrossreviews]

charge 5

[@ComedyAustria]

@@alanrossreviews thanks for the quiz respond! I ordered the motion boom yesterday, mainly because its 70 bucks cheaper than the c5. Hope i‘m happy with my choice when it a arrives!

[@MrPiootr81]

Hi ! I have FLip 6 GG and its great ... i bought another flip 6 - CS version - its horrible ... I want to but Charge 5 (maybe 2 for stereo) . Sir, tell me which version is the best , please.

[@alanrossreviews]

I only have one charge 5 so i really don't know

[@MrPiootr81]

@@alanrossreviews ok Thank you

[@andreaszimmer6447]

Just got the second Motion Boom! Definitely worth it!!! Thank you for convincing me to get the Motion Boom!!! It plays in a completely different league than my old JBL Charge 3. Man my room is vibrating!!! I think my neighbours won't be happy with me any more!

[@alanrossreviews]

Two booms are still nearly half the price of the xtreme, crazy!!

[@udim7284]

Would you say the motion boom will be a considerable upgrade coming from Charge 3?

[@alanrossreviews]

Holy shit yeah 👍👍👍

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews cool. I'll order one in a few days, will be on sale where I live on 5.5

[@Lionspel]

the motion boom covered the highs well especially those at 8:58 compared to the jbl and sony

[@shaolindreams]

65 quid for the Motion Boom atm. Seems a solid deal. Ironically i can hear the Boom's Bass is the best overall.. on some big Sony Xtra Bass headphones ho ho ho

[@alanrossreviews]

ho ho ho 🤣

[@RC-df9lz]

Ouch I want to buy it but it’s £90 at the mo... shall I be a stinge and wait for it to be reduced again 😩

[@shaolindreams]

@@RC-df9lz Yeah i saw it went up soon after.. I'd hold out for a deal still.

[@atanasdionisiev3031]

@@RC-df9lz it is on discount now. 69£ ;) I just ordered one for myself

[@bradgutches6266]

Would a combination of the motion boom and the motion plus be the perfect sound to get and play together?

[@alanrossreviews]

not really, the boom just needs the wide angle tweeters of the plus.

[@udim7284]

1 motion boom vs 2 charge 3 - who wins in sound quality?

[@alanrossreviews]

charge 3 simply cant match the bass of the boom whether one or two of them.

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

I like lassability and quality and quality sound over lights.

[@alanrossreviews]

but having lights doesnt mean you cant have quality

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

@@alanrossreviews In some cases yes but I like old school and I like quality Everything today is getting too fake.

[@elvinabdullayev9600]

👍

[@ihussain1011]

Motion Boom £64.99. Excellent Price.

[@alanrossreviews]

holy shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its like legal robbery!

[@ubonsampson4123]

Soundcore motion boom is expensive here in Nigeria, just bought mine $136. thanks for the video.

[@alanrossreviews]

well still a decent speaker.

[@brandonbrodbeck6688]

I get for the waterproof part and the sound clarity. I have a kid I like to go to the beach and pool so... are the others waterproof? And their marketing. They do have ones with LEDs but I don't know if those are water proof and it's a bit more too

[@alanrossreviews]

they are all waterproof, only xb43 has lights.

[@jazzymart5]

Motion boom now £64 Amazon uk

[@alanrossreviews]

They are basically giving it away, holy shit 🥳🥳🥳

[@antonellalujanelmo6890]

One question, have you tested the new NT and TT models (CHARGE 5H AND CHARGE 5J)? Which one did you find the best in terms of sound quality?

[@alanrossreviews]

no i only have the tl version.

[@Jon-Sen]

The Price of the Soundcore Boom in my country is double price of a soundcore motiin+ 😢

[@alanrossreviews]

Crazy! What you gonna buy and what is your country?

[@aztech6436]

love anker motion boom so much

[@alanrossreviews]

a gift from heaven 🤡

[@Kaabosurron]

Ordered a motion boom should come in today

[@alanrossreviews]

enjoy! 😊

[@oviet9004]

bass on anker :))) killer

[@alanrossreviews]

yup!

[@halfcrazyluv1]

I hope you can recommend a portable bluetooth karaoke speaker in the future, since you love singing like I do. 😊

[@alanrossreviews]

But you are the karaoke 🎤 king 👑 😝 maybe the soundcore mega version with mic input if you can source one?

[@halfcrazyluv1]

@@alanrossreviews Was looking at the JBL partybox on the go but it has a poor battery life.

[@alanrossreviews]

one thing we know for sure, there is no perfect speaker! it has to be portable?

[@rubif5797]

How does rock and metal sound on the speakers? Would there be maybe a different result?

[@alanrossreviews]

big difference! only the motion boom will dig out that kick drum!

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@alanrossreviews So it's very low on the Charge 5? I mostly listen to these genres and was pretty satisfied with Charge 4, but now contemplating moving up to C5.

[@rubif5797]

@@gaborkiss1425 charge 5 is supposed to have better sound than charge 4. So if you liked the 4 it will be fine. But they are not compatible.

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@rubif5797 I know...and because of this, I am thinking about getting another Flip 4 with my Charge 4 (my previous Flip 4 just died recently, charging port problem...but they sounded fabulously together), instead of getting the Charge 5.

[@rubif5797]

@@gaborkiss1425 charge 4 is on sale as well because it is old gen. Actually a good time to get an additional speaker for a lower price from the last gen......

[@andreaszimmer6447]

Thanks for your awesome reviews!!! Like your channel! I was about to buy 2 x JBL Charge 5 to have some nice stereo sound. After watching your reviews I decided to go with 1 x Motion Boom instead!!

[@alanrossreviews]

and of course you can get two motion booms for one charge 5 and still get really great stereo.

[@mayanroses1]

Can you pair a Motion Boom and a Motion + ?

[@alanrossreviews]

nope!

[@mayanroses1]

@@alanrossreviews guess I'll have to pair 2 motion + then

[@alanrossreviews]

Yup 🤗

[@toaoGEO]

Hi, I bought the Motion Boom. But, it's really quiet. :O I'm testing it against a JBL Charge Essentials 2 and I would say it's significantly quieter.Not even the bass does't hold up. I've tried it on both an iPhone and a Samsung with Soundcore app. I've updated the firmware to 0.43 and still the same. Am I missing something?

[@alanrossreviews]

yes, you have a dud or havent got the volume in sync.

[@abrado1]

I bought an Anker Boom thank to your videos. Alan you re the best, keep up the good work ;)

[@alanrossreviews]

i am trying 😁

[@Handlethatineedtouse]

What happened to bros clock

[@brandigamelo8958]

2 flip 5 or 1 motion boom? My girlfriend have 1 flip 5, and i thing in buy another flip 5, 6 or charge 5 for connect the two speakers for surround sound.. only for that if not i choose the anker 100% Thank you for the rewievs and sorry for my english😊

[@alanrossreviews]

motion boom for me

[@bakashin91]

rip jbl sony...

[@alanrossreviews]

lol!

[@udim7284]

Thanks for another great review,Alan. What would you say is the best stereo setting for a small room? which speakers in case portability is rarely needed? Thanks.

[@alanrossreviews]

minirigs in 2.2, but for what budget?

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews anything under 150 euro...

[@alanrossreviews]

So hard to say because of variables in taste, room acoustics etc. Even how loud does it need to get?

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews medium loud, there are houses behind my house so I don't want to go jbl extreme/motion boom loud. Strong but smooth bass, stereo surround feeling, its for my bedroom which is small - medium size, playing mostly epic music (two steps from hell and alike)

[@roybodin7301]

Hey Alan, do you think you could review the UE Hyperboom? I know people haven't been a big fan of UE in the past but we were all pleasantly surprised by the Wonderboom.

[@alanrossreviews]

well compare it with what? we already know its an upper bass box, not sure whats left to discover?

[@roybodin7301]

@@alanrossreviews The JBL boombox 2 and HK Studio 6 or 7.

[@budfox3097]

Not even Xtreme 3 beats Motion Boom. THE best in its class right now. Haha you can at once feel the thumping bass on Boom. At 40% Charge and Sony sound surprisingly the same when it comes to the bass. Sony should sound a LOT better given its HUGE size. Can the highs of the Motion Boom be improved by increasing the two last eq bands even more ? And there should be a way to improve its clarity ? By the way, why is the bass band on your Sony eq not at the MAX level ?!?!

[@alanrossreviews]

Because i use one eq only, that's my rule 😝 too much bass doesn't sound good to me at lower volumes.

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews Well that is quite misleading. In my mind MOST of the bluetooth speakers are totally worthless at plus 80% volume levels. Not a pleasant listening at all. When I want higher volume I simply switch the speakers. I own different sizes from Tribit Micro up to Exos-9 and I NEVER listen to any of those at max volume. Gives you VERY bad sound most often. Choosing a speaker depending on the purpose instead. Therefor I using just ONE eq setting you should focus on volumes between 30-60% which gives you the most pleasant sound generally speaking.

[@alanrossreviews]

We all have our opinions 😝

[@alanrossreviews]

btw i never said my eq was for max volume, is that what you are thinking? my eq is set around 70%

[@alentiangco4327]

What if the motion boom and the ibl charge 5 has the same price what eill you choose between the two?

[@alanrossreviews]

boom|||!

[@alentiangco4327]

@@alanrossreviews thank you so much!

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I never noticed the clock on your wall!

[@alanrossreviews]

it just needs to work 🤣

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Wow, the sony sounded like poop. It has nothing to speak about here, no bass and no highs. Xb33 over the xb43 anytime anyday.

[@alanrossreviews]

I don't like the sound of your poop 💩 😝 xb43 will sound better at the volumes the xb33 will be surrendering 😜

[@theotherhouse5910]

160 pounds.....wow that's heavy

[@alanrossreviews]

😭

[@theotherhouse5910]

@@alanrossreviews still better review than oluv

[@alanrossreviews]

@@theotherhouse5910 ty 💪🤗😎👍

[@frankferman8994]

Hello Alan have you ever had a chance to test the Sony XB-501G ? That speaker is pretty unique its a single mid/bass driver and 2 tweeters set up this speaker is truly impressive on the low end it would be an awesome battle against something like JBL extreme 3 Anker Motion boom even the Onyx Studio 6 yes its really that good cheers.

[@alanrossreviews]

quite muddy im told?

[@frankferman8994]

@@alanrossreviews Actually if you use the sony app and play with embedded eq you can make it really "sparkle" I own lots of nice speakers and believe me if you get your hands on one you will more than likely really enjoy it. I listen to lots of music with acoustic guitars and they sound so natural but it will handle anything like hip hop or dance or rock its just a really good all around speaker. Oh and its also google capable so you can have 1 or 2 or 100 playing at the same time its truly something nice.

[@MaximoAtonducan]

​@@frankferman8994 no no no

[@imalkathathsara6872]

Ponnaya waliyan jbl ekka