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Soundboks (Gen. 3) Review

Name: Soundboks (Gen. 3)
Brand: Soundboks

By

Christen da Costa

5/23/2023 5:19 PM

True Score

56

Total dud

56

3

Experts

63

0

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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3

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Product analysts loved the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) during their testing, endorsing it for parties and podcasts. They were delighted by its well-balanced sound profile with deep bass. Testers also liked its exceptionally loud output. However, they disliked its directional soundstage.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is a high-end party Bluetooth speaker that first made its mark in 2019, touting a loud output and numerous customization functions for event managers. Featuring a 43.8-hour battery life, this device is similar to the best speakers today. This 36.6-lb device has an excellent 223.1-foot Bluetooth range and boasts two XLR ports for connecting various music instruments. With a 110.0 dB maximum SPL, this speaker gets really loud. Read to the end of this SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) review and see how it compares with the finest Bluetooth speakers today.

Consensus

our Verdict

Top experts hailed the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) during their experiments, and they recommended it for parties and podcasts. Reviewers at Sound Guys lauded its splendid 43.8-hour battery life, although it does not support voice assistants. Testers at The Gadgeteer adored its Graphic EQ and pretests. Analysts clocked its maximum SPL at an incredibly loud 110.0 dB, but its high 6.95 dB is evidence of significant sound quality deterioration at the highest volume setting. Tests revealed a decent 94 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 111 ms Android Bluetooth latency. Experts hailed its 28.7Hz to 19.9 kHz frequency response range and 4.66 dB standard error, noticing a neutral sound profile with deep bass that will please music and movie enthusiasts. However, it has a poor 6.43 dB directivity index, resulting in a non-immersive soundstage. It also downmixes stereo to mono unless it’s paired with a similar speaker. It’s also not waterproof and lacks speakerphone and voice assistant features. See our Beats Pill Speaker review if you need speakerphone functions.

Reason to Buy

Extremely loud 110 dB maximum SPL
Well-balanced sound profile
App-based graphic EQ and presets
Decent Bluetooth latency
XLR inputs for music instruments

Reason to Avoid

Needs to be paired with another speaker to support stereo
Doesn’t support voice assistants and lacks speakerphone functions
Not waterproof
Non-immersive soundstage performance

Soundboks (Gen. 3) Review Specs

	Battery Life	40 hrs
	Built In Microphone	No
	Charge Time	3.5 hrs
	Depth	18"
	Height	26.2"
	IPX Rating	IP65
	Smart App	SOUNDBOKS App
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	Yes
	Wattage	3 × 72W
	Width	12.6"
	Wireless Range	60 ft

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Test Results

Battery Life (Hours)	43.8
Volume Output (dB)	110
Low End Roll Off (Hz)	63.496
High End Roll Off (Hz)	17,472.053

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Product Comparison

	Soundboks (Gen. 3) Review	Soundboks Go Review	Sony XP700 Review	Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X Review
True Score	56	72	66	55
Ranking	# 104 / 109	# 69 / 109	# 87 / 109	# 105 / 109
Market Context	The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is a high-end party Bluetooth speaker that first made its mark in 2019, touting a loud output and numerous customization functions… The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is a high-end party Bluetooth speaker that first made its mark in 2019, touting a loud output and numerous customization functions for event managers. Featuring a 43.8-hour battery life, this device is similar to the best speakers today. This 36.6-lb device has an excellent 223.1-foot Bluetooth range and boasts two XLR ports for connecting various music instruments. With a 110.0 dB maximum SPL, this speaker gets really loud. Read to the end of this SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) review and see how it compares with the finest Bluetooth speakers today.	The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) has a wider 28.7Hz to 19.9 kHz frequency response range, providing more accurate sound than the SOUNDBOKS Go, which has a… The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) has a wider 28.7Hz to 19.9 kHz frequency response range, providing more accurate sound than the SOUNDBOKS Go, which has a 49.7Hz to 13.7KHz frequency response range. Unlike the Go portable speaker, the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) has two XLR inputs for music instruments. Learn more about the Go in our SOUNDBOKS Go review today.	The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) produces deeper bass and features a 110.0 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the Sony XP700, which has a 99.0 dB… The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) produces deeper bass and features a 110.0 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the Sony XP700, which has a 99.0 dB SPL. However, the Sony speaker supports stereo and has RGB lights, unlike the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3), which requires pairing two speakers together to support stereo. Check out our Sony XP700 review for details about the Sony wireless speaker.	Producing deeper bass and loud 110.0 dB maximum SPL, the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is better for music enthusiasts than the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X, which… Producing deeper bass and loud 110.0 dB maximum SPL, the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is better for music enthusiasts than the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X, which has a 95.7 dB maximum SPL. However, the 26.9-lb Monster speaker is more portable and has a better 64.7-hour battery life than the 36.6 lbs Gen.3 , which has a 43.8-hour battery life. Read our Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X review for details.
Battery Life	40 hrs	40 hrs	25 hrs	100 hrs
Built In Microphone	No	No	n/a	n/a
Charge Time	3.5 hrs	3.5 hrs	3 hrs	n/a
Depth	18"	12.4"	–	–
Height	26.2"	18"	–	–
IPX Rating	IP65	IP65	–	–
Smart App	SOUNDBOKS App	SOUNDBOKS App	Yes	Monster Zone Control
Speaker Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dig Deeper		Soundboks Go Review →	Sony XP700 Review →	Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X Review →

Score Card

E

Expert Score

56

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

63

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

56

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

102.6
Category Trust Score
58
The SOUNDBOKS 3 is alright for music. With its default settings enabled, it has a… read more
By:
Dagobiet Morales Alfaro
55.87
Category Trust Score
NR
A device that functions as a PA, amplifier, and Bluetooth speaker all in one sounds… read more
By:
Sara Carbone
46.16
Category Trust Score
NR
Let’s talk physics—or more specifically the physics of sound. Everyone knows from their early science… read more
By:
Bill Henderson