soundcore Motion X600 Review: First Spatial Audio Bluetooth Speaker?

[@ScruHoo]

Hi there. I bought the Aurora Green Soundcore Motion X600 yesterday afternoon on the strength of your review and it arrived early this morning (thanks Amazon). It’s absolutely amazing! Significantly louder than my Apple HomePod and even has better sound. I’m not sure how that’s even possible given that the HomePod needs a power cord. The Spatial Audio (which I am nuts about anyway) is awesome - it’s like going from mono to stereo in the olden days. The aesthetic and build quality of both the speaker and packaging are Apple-level. I highly recommend the X600. Keep up the great reviews and thanks again!

[@timmerred5]

I’ve had my X600 for about a week and it sounds great. I love that the app allows you to customize EQ settings and save them. I’ve also learned that if you hit the full band EQ button and turn your phone to widescreen, you can get more precise with the EQ. I’m still waiting for the speakers to break in, but it sounds fantastic anyway. The audio demo doesn’t do it justice, the spatial audio is really sweet.

[@mgnrlty]

@timmerred5 LMAO you dont need to break in speakers anymore, its not 1985 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sylvain4096]

@@mgnrlty yes we have to respect a break in period for all speakers on the market

[@unclefester4626]

I though i was imagining things in regards to break in. I bought a pair of beats headphones over the holidays and it took about a week and they had a very noticeable improvement in sound quality...

[@hawkinsdaniel7144]

Got mine a couple of days ago, and it's the last bluetooth speaker I'll ever buy. Brilliant clarity of sound.

[@NeugierBaron]

SO I) NEEDTHIS & tHE ob-$ mAGIC rADIO

[@NeugierBaron]

yes, my Message is a riddle

[@ExplorewithIdris]

How about bass

[@wiseman71893]

Full stereo?

[@Tailionis]

​@@ExplorewithIdrisawful. Go for the devialet mania

[@davidhorizon8401]

I like your reviews. High production quality and very informative.

[@smarthomesounds]

Thank you, David! Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@Woldsowl227]

Had it a week now, paid 159 euros, fantastic value for money. Great sound with spatial and bass boost and this through a huge range of genres.

[@Jeff71067]

Excellent review !!! Sounds like manufacturers are rebranding the older "WIDE" function with "SPATIAL" . The Stereo "WIDE" function of 80s-90s boom boxes & receivers had in principal increased the perceived width of the music by adjusting certain frequency bands typically the mid-range to give this effect nice to see it coming back!

[@henrichandrew]

Yup, this is great speaker, but the Spatial feature more refer to Spacious Sound stage than 360⁰ spatial surround sound.

[@sterlinggray350]

Love the design on this one!

[@HLB49]

Solid review. Have ordered and await with great anticipation. The coupon code deal was worth the wait and combined awards points benefits via credit card allowed me to purchase this for close to the hundred dollar mark, and that my friend makes it one hell of a deal.

[@The1995camaro]

I did the same! I got mine for $106

[@kingdavo2163]

I'm a JBL guy, but Soundcore has been doing a great job

[@robertarnobit5357]

I have one and I love it❤!!! Better than my $300 JBL. Deep bass and very clear highs. Spatial audio makes a lot of difference! Good video 👍 👍

[@R56Cooper]

Which JBL? Boombox 3?

[@alanrossreviews]

doesnt have deep bass.

[@robertarnobit5357]

@Alan Ross Reviews how much deeper bass do you want? It's plenty deep already.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@robertarnobit5357 lol, it has no deep bass.

[@AquaLady153]

​@@alanrossreviewshow

[@Peramyte2010]

Thanks for this review! Good Job

[@Mr.D.Michael]

This will sit and play nicely together with my 4 x Monitor Audio S150's. The supported Codex made me choose this over the Bose Revolve 2+. Sorry Bose. Like you say, this can be moved from room to room easily. A great review by the way, Thankyou.

[@Geekosification]

Congrats on your 90.000 subs!

[@smarthomesounds]

Thank you Stephan, the road to 100k starts 🚀

[@gagesaenz3864]

If this thing moves volume in sales, I wouldn't be surprised if Sonos also ventures into the battery powered "spatial audio" market as well. Though, I don't know if they'll go higher or lower in price point than the Move. though I do think they'll tout it as a 'move around the home' speaker more than a 'take on a hike' speaker.

[@57RickH]

Honestly, the spatial audio test didn't come across as impressive or that noticeable in your video but I'm sure an in-person demo would be a different experience. Sounds like if they get better midrange clarity in a future version of the product, they'd really have a game-changer.

[@cool-j7148]

It’s a lovely lovely speaker especially for it’s price point and design…

[@anwarabbas4860]

This is the real comparison❤ quality content bro

[@1966johnnywayne]

I picked one up in the CLEARANCE aisle at Costco this week for $99 Cdn., about $0.40 US, and I love it. I'm by no means an audio snob, but the sound quality, volume and depth is noticeably better than my old 30W Soundcore Motion+. My only complaint is the LED lights all across the top of the speaker, I wish there was a way to dim them, or have them turn off after a few seconds. Also, my old Soundcore Motion+ has amazing battery life, 90% of the time it's on 50% volume, but I expect to be charging the X600 more frequently. edit: just found some 'LED Light Dimming Stickers' on Amazon 👍

[@justinbrown471]

Great review, many thanks 👍

[@alanrossreviews]

showcasing 5 drivers and spatial processing against the mono and cheaper charge 5? do you thinks a good comparison?

[@How2Heaven]

The crazy thing is the price is about the same. I thought it was ridiculous as well but same price point so i guess it makes sense! Lol

[@jimfournier9065]

Excellent review, thank you! I just purchased one, yes!

[@arondyte318]

This speaker makes me wish that Apple makes a portable HomePod

[@connallmcerlain1539]

No u don’t it would be like £1000 and match audio quality of alternatives

[@The1995camaro]

More or less that's what this is, just not made by apple. Cause you can use the assistants with it

[@Jaur-jaur]

@@The1995camaro it’s not Dolby Atmos capable though, it’s trying to simulate surround with a stereo file. A portable HomePod would be better than this in many ways.

[@fabialma2896]

Excelente prueba de sonido👏👏!!

[@35ozgur]

My last 2. BT speakers is anker new one will be X600 ❤

[@cheekiereynolds]

I think the speaker is pretty good for a portable speaker. I think for the price, it’s great and the sound quality for me is perfect. I’m not a fan of JBL products because they seem to always break down after time. But I haven’t had any issues with SC products, plus I love that I can carry it anywhere. It’s a win/win for me.

[@ravindrasingh148]

If you were to pick one between Soundcore x600 and Marshall Acton III, Which one would you for for?

[@juancarloschavira]

This one with the price difference you can get 2

[@MrGosserfan]

Anyone feels that the bass is lacking when you increase lolume even a bit? But apart from that...when i got it - could not stop listening to it - sound quality is something else, it is so clean, pronounced and overall amazingly open

[@The1995camaro]

I will have my Motion X600 by this Friday, I'm beyond excited. Every review is GUSHING over this thing. With almost all saying how it's a Bluetooth speaker for audiophiles, would you say you agree with that?

[@smarthomesounds]

Hi there, it’s a great speaker for the money and you will struggle to get the same performance at its price. The HomePod or Sonos Era 300 are better speaker but cost 3-4 times as much so I think context is key. Hope you enjoy your speaker :-)

[@Skrenja]

*Every paid review.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

​@@SkrenjaWhat a ponce. Haha

[@billdepalma161]

Soundcore is bringing it I have it in green love it great video

[@honestabe1940]

All that Techno comes off sounding nerve scraping sharp and tinny. Guess I’m spoiled by my old, vintage, beautiful, Bose 501’s that never fail to bring down the Angels! But great job.

[@misterlonestar]

I just ordered the souncore boombox plus

[@sujangurung3657]

Thanks bro, does it produce 360 surround sound ?

[@peted2440x]

Great video thank you.

[@Jamesgangcreative]

Does this pair with ease with a turntable? And how is it with classical music? Or Jazz? something that isn't in 4/4 time and a drum beat, but involves violins or piano or saxaphone.

[@prffm8274]

Great review. I got rid of my Marshall kilburn 2, this one will get delivered tonight. Hope I've made the right choice.

[@therealtech833]

What do you think🤔

[@prffm8274]

@@therealtech833 my opinion was different. I returned it the following day. Big regret selling the marshall Kilburn 2. Because money was tight, I decided to trick my brain and buy a much smaller marshall willen which is the one I still use daily in the shower. Now I have the wow factor and my brain is happy as I have a very good sound for what it is. 😁

[@SoGood09]

How’s it so far?

[@prffm8274]

​@@SoGood09I had it for 2 days and regretted selling the marshall as soon as I heard this. Returned! Ended up buying a marshall Willen which, although it's weaker, the sound at least impressed for the size. A nice way to trick my brain. It worked. Very happy with my purchase.

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

@@prffm8274 What were the differences? Why did you decide like this and why not the Kilburn again?

[@carloscmcontroldigital4247]

👍 impressive review

[@shangeish9452]

Hi there! Thanks for the great review. For the same price or around the same price would a soundbar offer better quality and more immersive audio or would the X600 be better? I am at a loss so any feedback/ comments would be greatly appreciated.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I have never seen a soundbar under $500 US that was worth having. It would appear this X600 would be far better based upon the sounds in this review,

[@SigmaMastersOfMind]

From the over 30 speakers I tested the x600 was the only one I actually didn't like at all. Narrow sound and not a very pleasant listening experience even with the spatial sound turned on.

[@unrealsk9]

@@SigmaMastersOfMind And what is the best speaker at this price range you have tested?

[@henrichandrew]

@shangeish9452...please be advised that bluetooth speaker and Soundbar have their own different functionality in term of audio listening. Soundbar commonly used for create surround sound from movie such as Dolby Surround or DB Atmos. Their mainly used when you want immersive effect sounds from the movie. While bluetooth speaker mainly used for listening to the music. And plz underlined that Spatial in X600 more like "spacious sound stange creation" than 360⁰ spatial surround audio.

[@34JohannesHeinz34]

Compare vs. Beosound A5 when A5 comes out! Also can you stereo pair two for TV without lipsync problem?

[@dip9631]

Another great review. Ignoring cost, how does the sound compare to the sonos move? I have arc/sub/ones, so there would be a benefit to integrate a move, but not f the sound isn't significantly better than the x600.

[@harvey2609]

It's now 119 quid. Would you say it's a "must buy" at this price? Great reviews. Cheers 🍻

[@anjudevera58]

Torn between this and Harman Kardon Aura 4. Can you help me decide?

[@housbinpharteen7445]

can i plug in a usb stick and play songs via the usb?

[@Originalimoc]

I'm 99% angry it didn't use an Android phone which support LDAC. Not sure what SBC will sound like.

[@leightaylor806]

I have liked and subscribed, and I am really enjoying your rigorous testing lab. So, can we have a battle between the JBL Partybox Encore and this amazing Soundcore Motion X600 please?

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks, Leigh! Glad to hear you are enjoying the content 😀 We've got a "heavy duty" portable speaker comparison on the way soon so make sure you stay tuned for comparisons with the soundcore Motion X600.

[@MarkRichards-ry2vp]

Can you plug auxiliary in to one speaker and blue tooth connector to the other as ordered this model and still have the original motion boom model ?

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

Can this be used whilst plugged in? Or would that be advised?

[@abhinandande]

Yes!!

[@Purya]

Whatever happened to Jonathan?!

[@דקסטר-פ2כ]

can you use it while charging? thanks

[@abhinandande]

Yes!!

[@fludey999]

Hello buddy, I hope this finds you well. Awesome video. Who is the singer on you play list please. "OH oh geronimo from the deep forest into the sun. The tears keep on falling the night time is ours". Brilliant if you can help out please 🙏

[@phdDangol]

Overall, Would you recommend to buy this product or not?

[@abhinandande]

Absolutely!!

[@mzbstar2k11]

Can I take that speaker on the plane with me in my carryon nobody can answer me

[@jedolivier2688]

Can it be used while it's plugged in?

[@smarthomesounds]

Yes this is fine and doesn’t damage the battery.

[@TheCorne87]

How's the bass in this speaker i heard there's not much in it!?

[@akhilahuja1659]

Soundcore x600 or marshall middleton?which one should i buy

[@jay-ti7kd]

Wondering which btw the two too.

[@mekwan3019]

Def soundcore if you haven't decided

[@dantesdacio3606]

can you pair 2 soundcore motion x600 like marshall's middleton stack software application?

[@adanstarr5578]

yes

[@PaulMathews-p4o]

HOW loud is it ?

[@rickgraham7641]

The lighted controls seem obnoxiously bright. Can those be adjusted?

[@davemakarchuk5127]

Yes, with the app

[@itsmini6175]

I see you have the other soundcore speakers on the shelf in the background

[@JP-vx2sr]

I have an unusual question: i need a backup Bluetooth speaker to play in a courtroom to play audio evidence in case the court audio system is not working/connecting properly. So imagine a large room with high ceilings and I'm 20 feet from the judge and need to play audio of, well, violence. I need the lows, bass to come through to accurately represent doors slamming hard, holes being punched in walls versus it sounding like dropping a cookie sheet on the floor. Can this do that, given those outlined needs? Only question i care about for my niche use case. Thank you

[@hawkinsdaniel7144]

It does go very loud, and has the clarity to hear every detail. If the large courtroom was quiet, and didn't have much backround noise, it will easily be heard around the Courtroom, if placed correctly. Can also pair 2 of these together for one at each end of the courtroom was very large. They are 50W each.

[@denizesal2120]

Why should anyone turn the spatial audio off?

[@nigelgregory7090]

Spatial audio is good for electronic music but what about true stereo tracks with instrument separation, I have a HomePod and sound is ok but not wireless , this is tempting

[@hawkinsdaniel7144]

Every genre I have played on it has sounded solid, crisp and generally amazing!

[@BarbarraBay]

@@hawkinsdaniel7144 you play Jimi Hendrix and 1970s jazz-rock fusion?

[@Ylm-r9g]

Get rid of the handle and I'll like. Does this have a passive(s) on the backside?

[@VuNguyen-mh4oo]

The handle is a deal breaker to me. I can’t stand any sound device that looks like a woman’s handbag.

[@jay-ti7kd]

@@VuNguyen-mh4oo hahahahahaha

[@ricardogarciademarinacordo1151]

Another reviewer said it does

[@michaeloneil4539]

When you test the range, send the assistant away with the phone, not the speaker😮

[@radinsyah1574]

How would the experience be in a car?

[@nerdoNation]

Does the battery drain faster when you switch to spatial audio?

[@MrShitsmear]

I would imagine so, but the battery life projected is most likely including with the Spatial Audio turned on 😁

[@ErikKubica]

from what came through, soundcore sounds much cleaner

[@SilvamediaNetsilverdjx]

Great review, is that Philips Hue lighting in the lounge? 😊

[@smarthomesounds]

Thank you! Yes, we use a combination of Philips Hue lights, Govee light stands and a NanLite light tube to create our different coloured lighting setups 😀

[@SilvamediaNetsilverdjx]

@@smarthomesounds No worries, that’s awesome!! 😊💡

[@elliekim6666]

I missed off the $50 discount even tho I paid that $1 but there was coupons to be used I think with using Microsoft edge I got 20% off but I got $40 off which was still nice. I just waiting to get it delivered.

[@gunjankabra4]

which coupon

[@elliekim6666]

@@gunjankabra4 I use Microsoft Edge and that coupon thing they pop up I ended up saving 20%

[@popitastic]

Didn't know Patrick Bamford did speaker reviews 🤣

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

Sounds really nice, but I think I will stick with my Bose Soundlink Flex for travel. Nice and easy to bung in the hand luggage.

[@StevenvanderGraaf]

Is A proper Dolby Atmos stream even possible via Bluetooth?

[@henrichandrew]

No, DB atmos nor DTS X could drive out from bluetooth sources. The one and only to do so is using HDMI connection, if your connection source is from TV, you should using HDMI eARC for real lossless audio format of DB Atmos and DTS X.

[@robinmartinsson3032]

Sounds good and better than JBL

[@MrPhinn1]

I may be missing out on a good speaker, but I can't do that handle. Too bad it's not removable.

[@akberaki279]

Can we take it in flight 🛫

[@adammachin]

oh oh geronimo

[@smarthomesounds]

Tears keep on failing the night time is ours 😉

[@rjkmdb]

Just go for it

[@Doncius]

Sounds nice, but the bass is too low... I would have liked a more powerful bass I am disappointed.

[@matthewferguson8423]

Me, too.

[@adanstarr5578]

rap sucks kid buy a garbage speaker for that. This is for music

[@Tonysia-y]

Shame it didn't have more inputs.

[@GreatAwakeningE]

I want a good quality Bluetooth speaker, that does not snoop on me. ie. No WiFi, No Alexa or other snooping tech

[@rawlstonThomas]

Motion plus win ever time

[@unclefester4626]

That charge 5 speaker would be worth buying if they would put a good battery in them. The defective junk batteries they use now are a no-go for me.

[@bestusernameever6518]

I bought one and loved the sound thanks to this review. HOWEVER, I was so disappointed when I realized it didn't have multipoint connection. More importantly, it only connects to LDAC on Android, so a Windows A2DP doesn't work either (let alone iOS), and I'll have to listen to garbage SBC for eternity. Hifi was a big reason why I decided to buy this. I should've waited a bit longer before deciding to buy.

[@henrichandrew]

I ever heard some says that you can download an audio program that can enable the LDAC bluetooth connection on your Windows based PC or Laptop. I forget name of that program. Perhaps you could search on google or YT.

[@gbrfortunato]

only thing I'd like to add to this is remote control ...

[@boyddustin]

The distance test was done In reverse lol… take the phone away with the speaker showing its connect quality still at the camera

[@nickkift4842]

Originally bought a Sonos Era, waste of money, all marketing hype and no substance. Returned the Era and bought 2 of these for less. Having spacial audio in stereo sounds fantastic, even outside in the garden.

[@DIESEL1JZ]

Only £120 at the moment on Amazon!

[@TONY-uc1ps]

You have to wear a stereo headphone to hear the sound difference

[@wais0509]

Jawbone jambox is the first...

[@wazzataylor]

Just brought it on amazon for £119

[@amontobin3177]

Bro the bass is laking hard. Is like you listen from your phone.

[@HigzyTeflon]

JBL Charge 5 was the worst sounding BT speaker I have ever owned... pure trash. I will eventualy get the Soundcore X600. Sounds great through my headphones!

[@Garth-e3b]

NO! Don't buy one.....buy two. You wont believe how two of these, in stereo sound.

[@juniorstalintomalapanchana4125]

Lo único malo su haza de transporte diferente a sony xg300 o jbl extreme o lg

[@tkshaddy]

if pairs 2 of these speakers can I get an atmos set😂

[@simionturcan2616]

So I bought this speaker as everyone was making it such a big thing on the market, and all KZbin reviewers giving an exceptional positive feedback. I must say it's a big disappointment for the £119 discounted price, for a full price £199 would be even more tragic as it's worse than a Marshall Kilburn with only 36W. Giving this only 1 star unfortunately, it's a really big disappointment.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I have no idea why anyone wants "premium" materials for phones or speakers. You want glass that breaks and metal that dents so we can spend a lot more money for the box the speakers are bolted to? That makes no sense. If I drop a phone or speaker, I don't wnat it to break or look like crap, so make it out of plastic please. I'd rather my money go towards the parts of the speaker that makes it sound good. Put my money in the speakers and the drivers, in the electronics, and just bolt it all to a plastic frame.

[@Intolerantmoron]

Free speakers giving? Just don't buy from that company... Overinflated price make up the margins

[@Talktoyuvi]

It is very disappointing I can't buy this in india

[@Somebody-13728]

L

[@alexsov]

it has 5 amps, not 3

[@elikeproduction854]

JBL is not even close to this speaker