I prefer a more neutral midrange within a relatively tight tolerance, but I`m probably more forgiving of brightness over darkness. I like a lot of detail and clarity, but can appreciate a smooth, laid back sound such as that on the X10`s. I am not an employee of Edifier, nor is there any monetary incentive for a positive review. I will be as objective as possible and provide an honest evaluation of the product.Ībout Me – Some background, Gear of choice, Preferences and Biases I generally prefer a slight v-shape to my sound, but still closer to neutral. This asks the question, do the Spinnaker`s remain competitive with newer, smaller speakers and can they best Edifier`s own Luna Eclipse? These are my experiences as a long term owner of both speakers.ĭisclaimer – I would like to thank Edifier very much for sending me a set of Spinnaker speakers in exchange for my honest opinion.
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You can also link it wirelessly to the latest UE Bluetooth speakers to spread out the sound across a wider area.Recently, through aggressive price cuts, the Spinnakers now carry the same $300 AUD RRP as the E25`s yet offer additional active bass drivers and features on top.
If you can afford it, you can link up two Hyperbooms and create a stereo pair. It has a wider soundstage with slightly more bass and clarity. The Hyperboom also is the better overall sounding speaker. You can also toggle between two Bluetooth connections and it has a built-in microphone that calibrates the speaker's sound to wherever it is, inside or outside.
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That means you can connect it to a TV, PC or game console with an optical output. However, the Hyperboom adds an optical digital input.
Like the Boombox 2, this has a USB out port that allows you to charge devices like your phone, and also has analog audio input if you want to go wired and connect a device without using Bluetooth. The Hyperboom is splashproof with an IPX4 rating while the Boombox 2 is fully waterproof with an IPX7 rating (I put them out in the rain and they both survived fine). And it looks a little more at home indoors. The Hyperboom's got the thick rubber strap and it kind of feels like you're carrying a big pitcher of something really solid. It's got the handle, the tubular design, it looks like it belongs outdoors. Both of these weigh 13 pounds, but the JBL is a little more natural to carry around. For starters, the price: It's $400 while the Boombox 2 is $500.Īs an outdoor speaker, I give the nod to the JBL's design. The UE Hyperboom has a few things going for it over the Boombox 2. However, while they both play loud and deliver plenty of bass, the Hyperboom sounds more natural and has a bigger soundstage with better overall clarity and smoother sound. It's easier to carry around and just looks more like an outdoor speaker.
Like the UE Hyperboom, this has USB out port that allows you to charge external devices like your phone, and there's also an analog audio input if you want to go wired and connect a device without using Bluetooth (the Hyperboom adds an optical digital input).įor outdoor use, I like the design of the Boombox 2 better than UE Hyperboom. You can link up wirelessly to the latest JBL Bluetooth speakers, but sadly, you can't link to the original Boombox. It sounds fuller and more dynamic at its top volume and has no indoor or outdoor mode like the original. While the power rating is a little higher for the Boombox 2, its top volume is about the same as the original. The big difference in the sound between the Boombox 2, which is fully waterproof (IPX 7), and the original is the bass. And yet the speaker weighs about a pound and a half more, which means the added weight went into other components besides the battery. But it's more energy-efficient, with a new Bluetooth 5.1 chipset. However, what's interesting about the Boombox 2 is that is has a smaller 10,000-mAh battery than the original, which had a 20,000-mAh battery. And on the outside, JBL didn't change much. JBL's second-generation Boombox 2 doesn't really look different from the original.
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