Tribit Stormbox Micro Bluetooth speaker
sonically compared to the Bose Soundlink Micro and JBL Clip. Very well. I’d say it sounds largely the same with perhaps just a bit muddier mid-range, though the differences between all three are subtle. No speaker this small is going to be superior in the grand scheme of things, but given the amount of air in use—the sound is quite remarkable. Especially the bass. There’s actually enough of it, which was a surprise.
The thing with micro Bluetooth speakers is that they’re largely intended to reside on or near your person as you gad about, and where they’re placed has a lot to do with how they’ll sound—and feel. Yes, feel. Lay that bass port against your chest and feel the beat. Think of it as old-school, over-sized chest-bling with an audio bent, said bent being to impart low
PROS
• Highly portable and IP67 rated.
• Good sound for a small speaker.
• A lot cheaper than the competition.
CONS PRICE
$56
COMPANY
Tribit end vibrations through your ribs. Try finding this kind of info in other reviews! To reiterate, the sound is quite good given the BTS10’S physical constraints. Strapped to your bicycle, or your person as you travel about, you’ll be pleased with the sound.
• Mid-range could use a bit more definition.
BOTTOM LINE
As the BTS10 passed muster sonically, and the feature set lacks for nothing, price weighs heavily in its favor. Especially in the current increasingly challenging economic environment. Good job, Tribit. ■