JBL GO 3 Review - vs Tribit Stormbox Micro - best small cheap speaker?

[@alanrossreviews]

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[@alanrossreviews]

Chapters 0:00 intro 3:03 specs 5:14 JBL GO3 60% volume 9:47 80% volume test 15:46 maximum volume test 18:51 conclusion

[@KnightSparhawk]

I can definitely see the appeal for these micro speakers. Many of my colleagues at work have JBL Go 2s with them and being able to hear music over loud machinery at the cost of bass can be a reasonable trade off for many people.

[@larieespiloy2828]

Listening to my JBL go 3. JBL got this on the bag.

[@alanrossreviews]

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[@dhaferkoheji2958]

Alan baby you're the Man. Thanks for the unbiased professional reviews. It's hard to find this type of reviews with the same audio fedelity and professional acoustics.

[@alanrossreviews]

Yo! 😊😊😁👍 Ty

[@jadey4952]

Go 3 sounds clear and clean TrIbit sounds a bit muffled but good amount of bass

[@legendaryblood1937]

Actually the Go is too bright

[@grandtheftgameryt]

@@legendaryblood1937 the tribit in my opinion is a wanna be JBL/SONY, it doesn’t sound is nice and gets out based by the soundcore lineup easily

[@legendaryblood1937]

@@grandtheftgameryt then the Stormbox micro 2 should be a better answer ..it has a better clarity

[@mdluk199]

@@legendaryblood1937 No it's not. Just the right amount of bass for a tiny speaker and rock and vocals will sound great. Most speakers have way too much bass these days only suited for the cr@ppy boom boom music chavs listen to today

[@legendaryblood1937]

@@mdluk199 Tribit offers better sound for a "tiny" speaker with Deeper bass and clearer treble .. JBL Go3 is too bright because it has less power overall also JBL speakers tends to process the sound output resulting to minimizing bass impacts even at moderate volumes.

[@AxemanMessiah]

Great video as always Alan, big fan. The Tribit only charges using USB A-to-C cables while the JBL charges with USB C to C cables (so I assume as the Charge 4 does); with the smaller battery life of these speakers, it is a major factor. If you plan on charging the speaker using your laptops C port or charger, there is no choice but JBL, Anker, or Sony as far I know. Disappointing as Tribit makes wonderful speakers but seem to forget to add a resistor to make it follow proper USB-C protocol.

[@alanrossreviews]

Thanks for the info!

[@zigmar7]

Hey, I tried to google, but can't find anything. Are you sure trubit can not be chard with usb-c to usb-c cable or usb-c charger?

[@AxemanMessiah]

@@zigmar7 Yes according to many Amazon reviewers, who knows if it changed or not.

[@R56Cooper]

For listening in the shower/bathroom-- less bass might be a better fit due to highly reflective-sounding walls. Especially when wanting to clearly hear a podcast/speech while the shower is also running!

[@alanrossreviews]

🙄

[@salvasolanes689]

Yes, thats it, and not just shower... I would show you the sound in a very very bigggggg room, placed in a corner...

[@TarunSharma-ro8xk]

Hav seen lot of your revies ...you should hav more than 100k subscribers

[@alanrossreviews]

one day 😋

[@rajanyadav5504]

Great info. Appreciate the effort.

[@alanrossreviews]

Thank you 😊

[@philjoysavio6805]

apart from the looks and fabric used the go3 looks attractive...the tribit's rugged and simple design is 👌🏼

[@alanrossreviews]

Poor jbl, didn't hold up too well in this comparison 😝

[@philjoysavio6805]

@@alanrossreviews it will only compete with the clip3 or the newer clip4

[@deniman]

Did you upgrade Tribit firmware? It’s supposed to get more clarity

[@alanrossreviews]

Yes but its more to reduce bluetooth noise

[@jpmavichana]

How do you update the firmware? I recently bought it, and its quite great. One thing, I do not like is it does not charge via USB-C to USB-C, only USB-A to USB-A. Great comparison!

[@jesusk1358]

How did you update the firmware, because it doesn't have an app?

[@mbu5371]

GREAT JOB 💥 THANKS 🎶

[@alanrossreviews]

Cheers 🥂 👍

[@ZeroPointProductions]

I’m kind of impressed with the JBL, can you stereo pair them?

[@alanrossreviews]

Nope 😂😂😂

[@neodidi]

@@alanrossreviews. Oh that's where the Tribit wins for me then.. Would love to have 4 of those fill up a space to get the full sound... Possibly surround

[@JacobHazell]

Great comparison! What is that jbl colorway called please?

[@alanrossreviews]

JBLGO3GRN

[@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748]

i have JBL go3 and for mono its okay and holding it to feel bass feel is satisfactory even experimenting with it for bass feel on the bed i can feel it vibrating for 4watt very good impressive or is it 4watt? needs be opened up and tested with multi metre and oscilloscope also direct testing frequency sweep of the amplifier , testing for harmonics on the amp directly and with the speaker , on the highs very impressive for highs above 10khz

[@alanrossreviews]

@@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748 but how much time is a speaker like this worth spending time on. The tribit micro 2 is the one for size?

[@supernova1976]

I dont know if you look like Carlos Valderrama, Shakira or Tina Turner :) nice wig mate . for me it is the Tribit, i agree in comparison it sounds muddy , but over all it sounds like a much bigger speaker. I guess with the JBL on its backside firing up would sound less treble heavy .

[@alanrossreviews]

yeah i was thinking Tina Turner 😊 yeah jbl does not work on its back, unlike Tina Turner 😚

[@supernova1976]

@@alanrossreviews 😍👍💪

[@MMTTOOTTMM]

Is it possible to use an equalizer app on tribit stormbox micro to make it less muddy?

[@alanrossreviews]

Sure if you use a 3rd party app

[@MMTTOOTTMM]

@@alanrossreviews Thx!

[@gavinxq1224]

@@MMTTOOTTMM I use poweramp equalizer and I am desperate need someone to eq it for me.

[@MMTTOOTTMM]

@@gavinxq1224 Don't you have presets on that one?

[@gavinxq1224]

@@MMTTOOTTMM I mean a custom eq.

[@the_gangnam6559]

does jbl go 3 work underwater?

[@ManualSoap]

Bluetooth doesn’t work too well through water

[@jalenmoore4378]

Yes it does

[@jerricosagala2904]

can you turn off the bass from tribit?

[@alanrossreviews]

nope!

[@jerricosagala2904]

thanks. Might settle on JBL then. I will use the speaker mostly to listen to podcast and lectures and less to music.

[@jesusk1358]

I didn't know Tribit Stormbox Micro didn't have an app until it's bought. Unbelievable.

[@alanrossreviews]

I know, right?

[@jesusk1358]

@@alanrossreviews that means there's no way of updating its firmware

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

I love the dee snider look.

[@alanrossreviews]

😊

[@samirrout7336]

Which one you are talking abt

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

@@samirrout7336 Dee

[@ayi7335]

Which do you recommend between the two?

[@alanrossreviews]

did you watch the video? tribit!

[@clesterbaladad5491]

For bass go for tribit

[@thejat5194]

Sony Xb12 or Go3 Overall sound quality??

[@alanrossreviews]

xb12

[@bhart610]

Sir which is better Sony xb 12 or tribit stormbox micro ....

[@alanrossreviews]

different form factors, both have their pluses. i would take the soundcore mini over the xb12 though if you use custom eq. tribit would be better for cycling etc because of form factor and go as loud.

[@Joelalfred]

great review

[@alanrossreviews]

😁

[@damau5687]

Thank you!

[@alanrossreviews]

🤗😝

[@ethearnos6397]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES I HAVE waiting for this

[@salvasolanes689]

Sometimes less is more... If you want use the speaker on a table, you need more bass and less highs... Then ok, the 9w speaker with more bass and less highs... BUT! In my case: I use the speaker on a change room...We don't have tables, GO 3 is perfect because I put the speaker on the floor, next to the corner... There the balance is PERFECT between highs peak and the (acoustic reinforcement) bass peak... Battery?... Indoors who needs hours and hours?!!!... Cheers!... And thx for so value reviews!!! Bravooooo

[@anwarabanjeliyil]

Which one better, Bose soundlnk micro, tribit micro, or JBL go3.

[@alanrossreviews]

not the jbl go3. bose warm sound, tribit lean sound, take your pick.

[@anwarabanjeliyil]

@@alanrossreviews Which of these is best and which one should I choose?

[@richardarnold5888]

Picked up a GO3 on a deal at Sainsbury's for £8.99.... so great bang for buck there👍😎

[@alanrossreviews]

well cant argue with the price 👍

[@ival_wiily20]

This is go3 CS version or ND version?

[@alanrossreviews]

threw the box away, so not sure 🤔

[@ival_wiily20]

@@alanrossreviews for the sound quality, which better cs version or nd version?

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Just bought the Partybox 310 and got a Go 3 for free so here I am. Lol! Frequency response charts was what I came for so I could eq the heck out of it to get the best sound possible so up went the 61hz, 125hz and 250hz sliders! Gave it to my wife for Valentine's... she is happy with it lmfao! #cheapskate

[@alanrossreviews]

good job! cant spoil em or they expect it every year 😝

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@alanrossreviews great minds think alike. 😂😂😂

[@supremevisor]

Go3 sounds like a kitchen radio against Tribit.

[@alanrossreviews]

Your kitchen radio 📻 must sound like crap 🙈🙈

[@supremevisor]

@@alanrossreviews actually, its a boombox 1))) a little bit more bass)))

[@2002boriszhang]

Clearly an oluv’s fan.

[@hotwheelshuntinguk]

Tribit sounds soo muffled though

[@applejuice-4706]

I got the Go 3 because it was on sale for $30 . I actually like it a lot due to the size. It makes me really want the try the Tribit Micro 2 and the JBL clip 4.

[@alanrossreviews]

Yeah its a dinky little thing and if you can place in a corner you can get a tad more bass from it

[@applejuice-4706]

@@alanrossreviews 😂 it is dinky but I got it so I could hold it while going on walks at night instead of having my headphones on because I want to hear my surroundings.

[@R56Cooper]

​@Apple Juice - would definitely recommend around-neck-speaker or bone conduction headphones-- for being able to enjoy a podcast or music while needing to hear your surroundings!

[@mnfrda2454]

Which is better-sounding and battery-wise between the JBL Go3 vs. Bose Micro?

[@alanrossreviews]

Bose, go3 has no bass at all.

[@dustoff499]

Read problems with the Bose on their forum before you buy the Bose. Just saying.

[@clesterbaladad5491]

Bass for micro Clear and loud jbl go??

[@edge20091234]

Ok for me tribit win but i buy two of them go 3 is ok but I love stormbox micro

[@alanrossreviews]

go 3 is a dinky little thing, cant help but like it but end of the day it has f&*k all bass, i mean zero!

[@bongsuarez2415]

pwede bang pag sabayin 2 jbl go3 in one device android phone

[@Caruzavee]

Nope. Di sya pwede sa stereo pairing.

[@tzmathew]

What about audio latency when watching video ? For the tribit micro I mean..

[@alanrossreviews]

Its in the video when i put up the specs under KZbin and av. Have a heart, let me get some ad revenue for the work i do 😭😭😭😭

[@tzmathew]

@@alanrossreviews Actually I did watch the video but missed the text on your video. Sorry.

[@alanrossreviews]

Its poor, average of 175ms,anything over 80ms is a noticeable lip sync issue.

[@jakelondon]

That Tribit speaker must be quite dark, cuz I've got a Go3 and I find it pretty dark in the high end. I don't regret the purchase, and it's a nice size, sounds good enough for some listening to some music while traveling, like that you can hang it up in the shower if you want, but especially for listening to podcasts and other spoken word stuff, the lack of high end definition makes sub optimal for that.

[@LaFourmiOptimiste]

I am truly shocked by your measured battery lifetimes, on both these speakers ! If I had not seen your test, I would expect around 5h for jbl and 8h for tribit, as their manufacturer announced. While ar 66% volume, the jbl perform far greater at 6h30, and tribit far worse at 3h50 (half announced)... And at 100% both are so disappointing 😭 Question is : at same volume on 2 songs, one very few bass, like bright rock, the other lot of bass like rap. Will tge tribit drain the same amount of battery noneless ? Or will it drain only what needed and so a lot less when no bass ? I bought the jbl go 3 yesterday and I feel it sounds very unbalanced. I hard time recognizing my usual songs, from Billie Eilish, Marshmellow, to the Who, to Queen, the Who... So i was seeking a better balanced speaker. I m used to my Flip 4, and expected a same sound signature on the go 3, but it s far different. I also expect a good batterylife so I am happy to have found your review which cover this pretty well, and sad at the same time 😅 Sorry for my english. Btw your review rocks. You covered every aspect I needed, like dimensions comparison side by side to get a better grasp of the form of both, battery lifes, positions (lied down stood up). Awesome work👍

[@alanrossreviews]

less bass heavy tracks will help the tribit but not the go since the go has no bass to start with. bass takes a lot of power to drive so yes bass light tracks will prolong the battery life of the tribit.

[@aktunav]

Tribit is way better :D

[@alanrossreviews]

yup! but the go 3 looks nice and funky 😜

[@aktunav]

@@alanrossreviews I love my Bose micro hehe ;)

[@alanrossreviews]

@@aktunav yeah i prefer warmer sound of bose but f*(k that price :)

[@dustoff499]

@aktunav Does yours turn on automatically and volume buttons work for all your Bluetooth transmitters? I could not stand that Bose assumes you want your speaker to automatically come on when it wants. If yours doesn't have these issues... Do not update firmware.

[@aktunav]

@@dustoff499 I am almost using it every single day without any issue...I am not trying to update cause i do not need any improvement. As an experienced R&D engineer, i can tell you that if it works, do not touch it...

[@rosspain3680]

Tribit all the way! So much better

[@alanrossreviews]

Never in doubt, JBL vs chinese vfm, only one winner 🥇

[@neodidi]

Lovely review... Super awesome.. The JBL really has some interesting clear sound when compared side by side like this.. And it's actually soothing.. But a quick one, the tribit and the anker soundcore mini 3, which would you recommend? Thanks

[@alanrossreviews]

i would go by form factor, which fits into your daily use better.

[@neodidi]

@@alanrossreviews they both can fit into my daily use.. Looking at the one with the best sound quality overall... If they are same, then that's fine, i can easily get one that is easily accessible.

[@bigupbassline58]

i still can't find the go 3

[@alanrossreviews]

in the uk?

[@bigupbassline58]

@@alanrossreviews yes and the go 2 is the same price as go 3

[@mr_duraes]

So basically. If the bass consume a lot of battery, if i cut it with a equalizer, i will have more battery. For exemple, when you go ride your bike with the speaker, 100 hz below you don't ear, so cut that and you will have like one hour and half. Big brain

[@alanrossreviews]

yes less bass more battery life, its that simple.

[@Madmax-TV]

4.2 vs. 9watts is not a fair match.. if you want more bass and loudness go for tribit stormbox micro and if you want more portable and easy to carry go for jbl go 3. maybe try to compare the tribit stormbox micro to jbl clip 4 when it's available.....

[@alanrossreviews]

right on it!

[@madangel2002]

I prefer the jbl its battery is bigger, its ip67 rated, and it just looks better and has a better high end

[@alanrossreviews]

but no bass.

[@officialitatrendsyt]

@@alanrossreviews Basses is only for who hear metal and rock, something like that. Who hears hip-hop or rap does not need too much basses, but highs.

[@66Ack]

@@alanrossreviews if that’s the only thing that makes a good speaker for you stop doing reviews

[@alanrossreviews]

@@66Ack if you think no bass makes for a good listen then have a nice day.

[@mikotosuohakfg1717]

I think the clip 4 would be a good matchup vs the tribit

[@alanrossreviews]

is it out yet?

[@YzTraining]

wich one is louder when its 100% volume?

[@alanrossreviews]

lol! did you watch any of the video? check the chapters for 100% volume test

[@YzTraining]

​@@alanrossreviews its just too much info for me and I don't understand it. just need to know which one is louder when its 100%. if you can answer on that it will be great.

[@brunodacosta1534]

Whatahair is this ?

[@alanrossreviews]

its mine.

[@orcuncobanoglu9019]

Good job jbl more clear sound than tribit

[@alanrossreviews]

jbl zero bass!

[@shtiltestit]

Спасибо за детальный обзор, мужик:-)

[@jcdupuy4809]

Back to the classic blond hair lmao

[@alanrossreviews]

i knew you would approve 😂😝

[@simonsaysrewind]

Tribit needs to get funky. I love my tribit speaker. It certainly best bike speaker for 25 quid intro offer or now 40 quid.

[@alanrossreviews]

yeah i guess cheaper to mass produce a bunch in black? 🤑

[@ethearnos6397]

jbl go 3 is still trash LMAO still a little flat sound wile tribit has *real* bass and equal sound

[@alanrossreviews]

you spotted that one!

[@COOKsinaTV]

Jbl is the king 💪🏻

[@alanrossreviews]

🤔

[@mdluk199]

Go 3 clearly sounded better to me.

[@alanrossreviews]

im getting seriously worried about you 😂

[@mdluk199]

@@alanrossreviews No need to worry.about me my friend. Check other reviews for the Go 3 and they are unanimously positive.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@mdluk199 sorry i thought reviews were about giving an honest opinion.

[@mdluk199]

@@alanrossreviews Of course they are but when you constantly have a downer on JBL and don't seem to acknowledge that many people enjoy their sound quality even if you aren't the biggest fan. It's patronising to suggest people only buy their products for the label. I like the bright sound and clarity of their speakers as well as build quality. I've bought Chinese branded speakers and whilst many sound good for the money they don't last as long as least in my experience with batteries dying way ahead of my JBL and Sony speakers. I still have a Flip 2 that's works brilliantly and still holds a charge to this day.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@mdluk199 you are becoming quite boring 💤 some trolls are fun but sadly you are neither fun nor emotion provoking due to simply talking ignorant nonsense. I dont see the point of such obvious tosh therefore i must confess to not quite understanding the point of you being around this channel for as long as you have. Its not like you watched one video which you didn't like and moved on, you've been watching my vids for quite some time. You sir are very strange 👌

[@fespresso]

jbl go3 i see singer shape.

[@paulglass8875]

Agreed

[@samirrout7336]

Seems go 3 has lower bass than tribit

[@alanrossreviews]

go 3 has no bass lol

[@samirrout7336]

@@alanrossreviews should I cancel the order bro... My gbl go3 is coming by tomorrow...please tell me honestly

[@budfox3097]

They are really not comparable, jbl can be compared to other nano speakers. The low bass notes are non existent while Tribit plays those well. Tribit is THE best and JBL is overpriced for what it delivers.

[@alanrossreviews]

Its a comparison of what £35 gets you 👍

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews well it depends on what you buy. 29,99 £ Xiaomi Mi delivers even better sound than the JBL and is even more pocketable.

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews and then there is Tribit Xsound Surf för just 25 £ although it weighs 350 g.

[@WXSTANG]

Press - and blutooth button and hold on the JBL, will enter you into a debug mode that extends the base region.

[@moriopl6176]

bruh JBL playes longer cuz bass is wack.

[@moriopl6176]

NIce hair btw

[@alanrossreviews]

thats exactly what i said 😱

[@alanrossreviews]

you too! 😆

[@qinmin119]

JBL is more portable and chic outlooking, but Tribit has much better bass

[@alguien752]

Go 3 back to the store😂

[@alanrossreviews]

off to mums!

[@puylogin6100]

tribit win

[@alanrossreviews]

It was a massacre 😱

[@Kuchbhireview28]

Mirco just destroyed jbl

[@alanrossreviews]

Yup

[@sensei-kyjo5651]

I think JBL go 3 focused on mids but compared to my go 2, JBL go 3 is much better.

[@alanrossreviews]

Go 2 must have been pretty bad then.?

[@officialitatrendsyt]

@@alanrossreviews Yeah

[@TheRjtaylo76]

No way will the JBL compare to a Tribit......No FN Way!

[@alanrossreviews]

😴

[@TheRjtaylo76]

YOUR Testins is a bit OFF!

[@alanrossreviews]

Oh f%ck, how can i improve? Please let me have your undoubted expertise 🤞

[@sapimen]

Only old people listen to music without bass. WE NEED HEAVY FILTHY BASS!

[@alanrossreviews]

define old?

[@soumen8624]

@@alanrossreviews good question.

[@Support12333]

@@alanrossreviews Go3

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

Wrinkly organs.

[@mdluk199]

You're probably right. Speakers & music recordings were never as bass heavy back in the 70's, 80's & 90's. And of course the music made in those days is seminal & timeless where as the boom boom garbage of today is disposable and talentless.

[@lzallofdat6922]

Very biased loooool jbl is ten times better a sour review

[@alanrossreviews]

Have you had your ears checked lately? 😳

[@lzallofdat6922]

@@alanrossreviews yeah but unlike yours it's not through one ear and out the other 😶

[@ThibautMahringer]

If you hate bass then it's better

[@jalenmoore4378]

JBL way better

[@alanrossreviews]

mushrooms must be good round your way?

[@jalenmoore4378]

@@alanrossreviews it’s just my opinion trust me the Tribit sounds awesome as well!

[@alanrossreviews]

jbl has no bass, how does it sound better?

[@jalenmoore4378]

@@alanrossreviews I have one go 3 and I tested a bass test and mine had bass but I still like the Tribit but I’m a JBL person

[@nicholaschanvn]

Jbl fanclub