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Thank you sir! I had just bought a PL7 but haven't recieved it yet. Saw a couple of reviews but none comparing it to other brands. You have made feel at ease over my purchase. Have a great day!
Amazing video! Like all you do! You're a speaker reviewer like no other. Actual proof of performance is hands down the only way I can believe something is true in the speaker industry. I actually bought the PL7 and tried it in the shop. I though there was a showcase model, but no. It sounds awful. After 50cm, the bass vanishes completely. With or without Sound Boost mode at 50%, 75% or max volume. The bass is almost nonexistent in any modes actually. The JBL Flip 5 can cover an entire room. And the Charge 5 is an Absolute banger! But for the money, I'd definitely go with the XB33. So, don't get me wrong, the PL7 would surely be the perfect speaker for some, but having tested TWO of them, one of which I BOUGHT AND RETURNED in 5 minutes ( just to see if it's any different, to my surprise, no ) and having experienced the same issues, I cut this speaker from my list permanently.
Incredible review! I'm from Portugal and I didn't know you but you're really good at this and you helped choosing between PL7 and XB33! Thank you and good work!
Hey Alan, deciding between either Pl7 or Xb33, i like deep bass and good insurement seperation. Im also interested in what has better lighting effects and general design/build quality. What do you recomend?
Great video! I’m currently looking for a home speaker of this size. I’m a sound engineer so I go for a more true/flat quality sound across the frequency spectrum. Don’t care too much for bass or boomy boosts although fun for moments at a time. I see you have chosen the LG flat mode for this video. Question: Is this your top pick in this size category among all the speakers you have had the opportunity to demo? I see that you also really like the Soundcore Motion Plus. I will only be using one as I don’t have the budget for a stereo pair. Nor do I have the budget to buy them all which is why I appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you! I gave you a L&S.
Hi, I know I'm 2 years late but I need your advice. I'm looking to buy a new speaker since my JBL flip 4 died on me. I can't really decide between the charge 4 and the PL7. It's gonna be used mostly indoor with few occasions outside for a couple of hours(BBQ or smth like that) . The main requirement for a speaker to me is to fill the room (usually about 14m squared ) It's not gonna be used at max volume bcs of neighbours so I need it to be clear and spacious at about 50% volume. I like the JBL as a brand since I have a few products from them (speaker & headphones) but LG it's pretty appealing to me with the design and finish (you can't go wrong with led lights 😅). Now I live in Romania and prices here are messed up, the PL7 is about 98$ and the charge 4 it's around 140$. Is it worth the 40$ difference to go with a brand that I know and trust or should I try something new that seems appealing. Please let me know if you read this❤️
Great speaker choices to compare and wonderful informations as always. Two things bother me too much for long and easy listening that upper basses and harsh (lower) trebles...
Yeah all have some issue or other. I was surprised i preferred the lg for long listen. They should have let that go louder though i suspect distortion must be a big issue given how bass cut, er, i mean sound boost is tuned.
Good comparison as always m8! Personally I've owned both Charge 3 and 4 and still own Motion+ - doing an A to B comparison Motion+ wiped the floor with both of them on most if not all songs. This here however really made me want to hear XB33 in person, to see if its too shouty for my taste with all them mids. One question tho - when Sony starts reducing volume, does it eventualy plateau on certain loudnes, or does it keep going till it reaches 0% volume?
@@dominiksxHey! Budget is no issue for me, should I buy XB 33 or Motion +? I'm totally into Techno music, so I love base but without fudging original flat sound. I'm also an Audiophile/dj , please suggest
Let me tell you, I had pl5 it was loud asf with sound boost on, but was lacking bass so I returned it, got myself Sony, it's a beaut, but it's not ass loud as pl5, but bassy asf, and app is excellent unlike lg's where you can't do anything, so I reckon pl7 might be louder than Sony but packing less bass
Nice review! I'm planning to modify the battery by changing it with higher capacity 18650 lithium Battery, maybe 7000Mah would be enough to keep it playing for longer period on high volumes. Also Taupe color ain't available in EU? Edit: Is the XB-33 that bad? I kinda see everyone saying its bad. LOL I'm using poweramp music player to adjust the EQ. It's also so much cheaper than the charge 4, I got it for 125 Euro
hum, none of these do it for me, the charge 5 is probably clearer if thats your criteria. if i had to pick one maybe the xb33 but really its hard to decide between the pl7 and xb33.
@@alanrossreviews Charge 5 isn't available in my country India! how long does pl7 last at max volume with sound boost and led turn on. Cause I was to planning to buy due to its design.. hope my purchase won't make me regret..
Excellent review as always! no matter how good the PL7 is, with the plastic body and the exposed bass radiators (it's too fragile) I could imagine when the grandkids come over it wouldn't last a minute! 😆 the JBL charge 4 is "Mono" so it's a no from me. I'm not a Sony fan! I have a JBL Charge 3 and a UE Wonderboom for years with no issues...
@@alanrossreviews I have the xb12 so I was willing to spend more for a portable speaker w/ bigger sound for (home use mostly). Was gonna get the charge 4 but everyone's saying motion+ is better but it has lower battery, no powerbank functionality and weaker bass performance (from the reviews I've read and watched) as I'd like that deep loud resonant bass that's also present at lower volumes. JBL is selling for £99 and pl7 is also £99 so I think has more value for money. Was considering pl7 as the sound signature is bass focussed and it has features but reviews have mentioned that battery is subpar and it's heavy and no eq
yes there remains no perfect answer. if you play at louder volumes the m+ and motion boom have you covered for stonking deep bass or nice open and detailed sound. m+ can dig some bass if you go custom setting but motion boom bass is different level. the boom has deeper bass than the xb43 and at 40hz beats out the xtreme 3 so charge 4 is long gone.
@@alanrossreviews OK thanks for your input. I've found the motion+ for £70 so I'll try it out and return if I don't like it. Not big on the form factor of the boom though so I might try LG after for that reason.
@@alanrossreviews could you do a charge 3 vs sony xb33? I liked the bass on the jbl charge 3 but dont know if the xb33 with bassmode would be an upgrade because I read the highs sound a little muffled. Is it really like this?
I was thinking about buying JBL Charge 4 but it seems old to me. It's been 2 years since the realease. Do You think that JBL will release new version soon (Charge 5)?
As jbl tem sim um som muito alto porém na minha opnião o conjunto do PL7 é melhor porém jbl más alto o som. Visando qualidade sonoro continuo com a PL7.
From what I've seen in Oluv's video, it sounds like a piece of crap(the pl7). Distorting already at half volume, very muddy. I tested it in my local shop, and while it didn't distort at half volume, the sound was horrible, with the upper bass, the huge Treble peak that made the sound really muddy. Even compared to my anker soundcore motion plus, which doesn't sound really great. Also, the bass is just some upper bass knocking with some deep bass rest in there. Anyways. For this price, just take the anker soundcore motion boom and be happy with a wayy better sound, still with some artefacts at low levels,but above 35% really powerful. I am currently 2 or 3 days away from my minirig 2.2 setup and I am very excited,but at the same time a bit sad, because most of the speakers, compared to the minirigs, will sound simply crappy. Even the jbl extremely priced 3 which on some tracks is half as loud as the 2.1 minirig setup with wayy less bass and a much sharper sound. Anyways, you are one of my favourite reviewers. You and Oluv make the soul of speaker reviews. ❤️💎
i dont think it sounds total crap but certainly you can do better and if pure sound is your thing you wont like it. minirig can sound great but hopefully yours wont be too flaky. for me the biggest issues are the stereo lock not working and trying to push the subwoofer to max in app doesnt work, it keeps resetting itself.
@@alanrossreviews I think you're dealing with either a bug in the app, or a faulty subwoofer. I've seen that behaviour before with the sub 3. Minirig would repair it, but for me that wouldn't be the best ideea because I live in Romania, and the transport taxes would be as much as a new sub, so it wouldn't be an option. And then I would have a extra sub which I can repair myself. :)
i got onew of the xb 33 now and taking it back tomorrow . if i can not get more then least 2 hour min on full volume , then thats the deal breaker for me so it will be going back to the store tomorrow.
@@alanrossreviews Well do not know then , i just want a really good bluetooth speaker with long stanma when in full volume and great sound and my budget range for one is in the 300 dollar range.
@@alanrossreviews no, I had pl5 but returned it, I did like everything about it except it was lacking bass and app was rubbish, I was thinking to go for pl7 but then sony came on sale on Amazon for £84 so I went for it. And im glad I did :)
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Chapters
0:00 intro
1:40 specs
6:07 50% volume test
11:06 75% volume test
16:31 90% volume test
22:36 maximum volume test
25:33 my conclusion
Thank you sir! I had just bought a PL7 but haven't recieved it yet. Saw a couple of reviews but none comparing it to other brands. You have made feel at ease over my purchase. Have a great day!
Hope you enjoy it!
Absolutely love your enthusiasm, honesty and expertise. Keep up the brilliant work
thank you 😁😁😁😁
Amazing video! Like all you do! You're a speaker reviewer like no other. Actual proof of performance is hands down the only way I can believe something is true in the speaker industry.
I actually bought the PL7 and tried it in the shop. I though there was a showcase model, but no. It sounds awful. After 50cm, the bass vanishes completely. With or without Sound Boost mode at 50%, 75% or max volume. The bass is almost nonexistent in any modes actually. The JBL Flip 5 can cover an entire room. And the Charge 5 is an Absolute banger! But for the money, I'd definitely go with the XB33. So, don't get me wrong, the PL7 would surely be the perfect speaker for some, but having tested TWO of them, one of which I BOUGHT AND RETURNED in 5 minutes ( just to see if it's any different, to my surprise, no ) and having experienced the same issues, I cut this speaker from my list permanently.
what about the the motion boom?
I have a charge 4 and am very happy with it but each song showcased a different speakers strength which was interesting to listen to
Incredible review!
I'm from Portugal and I didn't know you but you're really good at this and you helped choosing between PL7 and XB33!
Thank you and good work!
which one you getting?
Thanks just ordered the LG XBOOM Go PL 7 on sale from Best Buy for $99.99 great deal
lp7? well its a decent enough speaker, safe option but not outstanding.
Another great review. Thanks.
Do you ever do reviews of larger bluetooth speakers such as Aiwa Exos 9?
Ive avoided it because neighbour issues would hamper my full testing, like running at nax till battery dies 😜
Hey Alan, deciding between either Pl7 or Xb33, i like deep bass and good insurement seperation. Im also interested in what has better lighting effects and general design/build quality. What do you recomend?
close but maybe xb33
Amazing review sir
You must be a sound engineer!
This was exactly what I needed
Im a sound engineer as well 😊
Not a sound engineer, but a sound enthusiate (but not an audiophile) 😁
Great video! I’m currently looking for a home speaker of this size. I’m a sound engineer so I go for a more true/flat quality sound across the frequency spectrum. Don’t care too much for bass or boomy boosts although fun for moments at a time. I see you have chosen the LG flat mode for this video. Question: Is this your top pick in this size category among all the speakers you have had the opportunity to demo? I see that you also really like the Soundcore Motion Plus. I will only be using one as I don’t have the budget for a stereo pair. Nor do I have the budget to buy them all which is why I appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you! I gave you a L&S.
My top pick based on what you said would be the motion plus with some custom eq via the soundcore app. Thanks for the sub and like. 👍
HELLO ALAN which one do you think is better
Excellent detailed review, thank you :)
Thanks for watching!
Do you think the electronic sound on pl7 you atr reffering at thr 9 klz peak or the whole spectrum ?
due to the peak yes
Hi, I know I'm 2 years late but I need your advice. I'm looking to buy a new speaker since my JBL flip 4 died on me. I can't really decide between the charge 4 and the PL7. It's gonna be used mostly indoor with few occasions outside for a couple of hours(BBQ or smth like that) . The main requirement for a speaker to me is to fill the room (usually about 14m squared ) It's not gonna be used at max volume bcs of neighbours so I need it to be clear and spacious at about 50% volume. I like the JBL as a brand since I have a few products from them (speaker & headphones) but LG it's pretty appealing to me with the design and finish (you can't go wrong with led lights 😅). Now I live in Romania and prices here are messed up, the PL7 is about 98$ and the charge 4 it's around 140$. Is it worth the 40$ difference to go with a brand that I know and trust or should I try something new that seems appealing. Please let me know if you read this❤️
Great speaker choices to compare and wonderful informations as always. Two things bother me too much for long and easy listening that upper basses and harsh (lower) trebles...
Yeah all have some issue or other. I was surprised i preferred the lg for long listen. They should have let that go louder though i suspect distortion must be a big issue given how bass cut, er, i mean sound boost is tuned.
@@alanrossreviews Sound boost option is a kind of disaster for critical listeners. But i believe that young people loves it...
@@aktunav it does seem that way 🙄🤮😭
@@alanrossreviews Also outdoors, maybe its ok...Just an option btw...
Good comparison as always m8! Personally I've owned both Charge 3 and 4 and still own Motion+ - doing an A to B comparison Motion+ wiped the floor with both of them on most if not all songs. This here however really made me want to hear XB33 in person, to see if its too shouty for my taste with all them mids. One question tho - when Sony starts reducing volume, does it eventualy plateau on certain loudnes, or does it keep going till it reaches 0% volume?
Yes its a plateau, still reasonable level. 👍
@@alanrossreviews Thanks mate. Will hit up a store and try it out. Its going for around 110euros where I live.
@@dominiksxHey! Budget is no issue for me, should I buy XB 33 or Motion +? I'm totally into Techno music, so I love base but without fudging original flat sound. I'm also an Audiophile/dj , please suggest
@@JD-lb8nl go for charge 5, if not xb33, I found sound quality better than motion +
Great video. I have one question, does the XB33 play as loud as the PL7 with sound boost if you push the eq in the app?
Let me tell you, I had pl5 it was loud asf with sound boost on, but was lacking bass so I returned it, got myself Sony, it's a beaut, but it's not ass loud as pl5, but bassy asf, and app is excellent unlike lg's where you can't do anything, so I reckon pl7 might be louder than Sony but packing less bass
@@DeivisDavudApolo Okay thanks, I got an Xtreme 3 on sale
Great comparison! Which one is the best overall? Not bass, but the total package?
The charge 4 is definitely the most durable one probably the beat one
Hi lg pl7 or jbl charge 4 for bass and sound quality? Because the price is almost the same
hummmmm, something of a tie. personally neither are for me but id probably go pl7.
@@alanrossreviewsthanks 👍
JBL flip 4 and LG pl7 are on the price tag in my country, which would you recommend me?
pl7!
I vote for Sony XB33. Sony made it great. I have to change my opinion for Sony with XB33 and XB43. Thanks
Nice review! I'm planning to modify the battery by changing it with higher capacity 18650 lithium Battery, maybe 7000Mah would be enough to keep it playing for longer period on high volumes. Also Taupe color ain't available in EU?
Edit: Is the XB-33 that bad? I kinda see everyone saying its bad. LOL I'm using poweramp music player to adjust the EQ. It's also so much cheaper than the charge 4, I got it for 125 Euro
Not terrible, not great, you can do better.
Awesome as always
Thank you so much 😀
hello! I want to get a motion plus but sadly it ain’t available in my country what’s the best alternative in your opinion?
Id be tempted to get a 2nd hand xb40
Which have more bass between 5 speakers: xb33,Jbl charge 4, lg pl7, xb32, motion plus?
motion boom
@@alanrossreviews just between 5 speakers I said
which do you recommend for more bass, the best quality bass?
motion boom
@@alanrossreviewscan someone have light I used in midnight for listening to music when I work at midnight
What do you think looks better between lg lights and sony lights?
a tie i think
Mr Alan ross, i want a bluetooh speaker that sounds with all the instrumentals together with the vocal. witch one would you recomend?
minirig setup.
Among three of those speakers.. which one sounds clearer in reality and which one I'll won't make me regret buying?? Plz reply 🙏
hum, none of these do it for me, the charge 5 is probably clearer if thats your criteria. if i had to pick one maybe the xb33 but really its hard to decide between the pl7 and xb33.
@@alanrossreviews Charge 5 isn't available in my country India! how long does pl7 last at max volume with sound boost and led turn on. Cause I was to planning to buy due to its design.. hope my purchase won't make me regret..
its fine, just nothing special. i got 6 hrs but it reduces volume to do that.
I have the charge 4 and love it.
good!
Sony XB33 is my personal favorite In route from his battle.
Yeah there's not much between them really.
@@alanrossreviews just got the WKing D9 yesterday. BOOM 🤯 TWEETERS SOUND GREAT 👍
Still really stuck on which one out of these 3 to buy. What one would you say is recommend?
I’d recommend the Anker Soundcore Motion Plus. If not, the XB33 on sale for around 100€ is a great choice
The LG is also nice but a bit more expensive
soundcore motion boom?
@@alguien752 would you not recommend the charge 4?
@@alguien752 on Amazon all the speakers in the video are the same price, I’m in the UK and they’re all £100
nice reviews thanks
thanks for watching! 👍
hi!, i have a question about to battery. Wich its better?
Great reviews.
I'm looking to get a pair, I can't decide, dennon envaya bt250, charge 4 or LG pl7.
all very different, what about motion plus?
Oh. Denon envaya bt250 iza best for sure. It better than motion plus in spite of sweeter. Perfect speakers for live sound
Excellent review as always! no matter how good the PL7 is, with the plastic body and the exposed bass radiators (it's too fragile) I could imagine when the grandkids come over it wouldn't last a minute! 😆 the JBL charge 4 is "Mono" so it's a no from me. I'm not a Sony fan! I have a JBL Charge 3 and a UE Wonderboom for years with no issues...
we know the answer is always the motion plus anyway 🤑
@@alanrossreviews😆 Maybe after my Charge 3 dies, so far 4 years and still going strong!
Which would you recommend between charge 4 and pl7? I can find both for £100
for me pl7. is it size or budget thats the issue because we now have the motion boom.
@@alanrossreviews I have the xb12 so I was willing to spend more for a portable speaker w/ bigger sound for (home use mostly). Was gonna get the charge 4 but everyone's saying motion+ is better but it has lower battery, no powerbank functionality and weaker bass performance (from the reviews I've read and watched) as I'd like that deep loud resonant bass that's also present at lower volumes. JBL is selling for £99 and pl7 is also £99 so I think has more value for money. Was considering pl7 as the sound signature is bass focussed and it has features but reviews have mentioned that battery is subpar and it's heavy and no eq
yes there remains no perfect answer. if you play at louder volumes the m+ and motion boom have you covered for stonking deep bass or nice open and detailed sound. m+ can dig some bass if you go custom setting but motion boom bass is different level. the boom has deeper bass than the xb43 and at 40hz beats out the xtreme 3 so charge 4 is long gone.
@@alanrossreviews OK thanks for your input. I've found the motion+ for £70 so I'll try it out and return if I don't like it. Not big on the form factor of the boom though so I might try LG after for that reason.
How about our favorite jbl charge 3 vs pl7? What's your opinion sir?
is the charge 3 still a thing??
@@alanrossreviews lol still a gem
@@alanrossreviews could you do a charge 3 vs sony xb33? I liked the bass on the jbl charge 3 but dont know if the xb33 with bassmode would be an upgrade because I read the highs sound a little muffled. Is it really like this?
@@alanrossreviews i have a charge 2+😂😂
So for punchy bass which is the best? And which one would be best for an average size living room for example?
The answer is always motion plus in custom eq mode
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I was thinking about buying JBL Charge 4 but it seems old to me. It's been 2 years since the realease. Do You think that JBL will release new version soon (Charge 5)?
possibly but they not announced anything.
My sony is louder than the pl7, when you eq it, sounds better too I think. But everyone has there opinion 😛
It is indeed louder eq'd and by quite a margin
What eq setup are you use? I prefer vocals on top and mid on 4 🙂
Is the flip 5 better ?
no
Entre as 3 qual você achou melhor estando aí ouvindo de perto ?
Ele falou no final do vídeo man. Pl7
I still love my Charge 4😁
Thanks!!!
You're welcome 😊
Qual a melhor pl7 ou charge 4?
Comprei a lg pl7 e creio q seja muito boa e pelos comparativos q vi é de igual p igual com a charme 4
@@ILB1986 mano a minha pl7 acabou de chegar aqui, achei o som dela bem limpo porém um pouco baixo de volume
As jbl tem sim um som muito alto porém na minha opnião o conjunto do PL7 é melhor porém jbl más alto o som. Visando qualidade sonoro continuo com a PL7.
Charge 4
@@julianrodriguezpizarro7341 pl7 ganhou comprei ela
6h for pl7 when its advertised as 24h battery?
depends on volume and music
Which better brother
i cant tell you that, its a matter of opinion. i would probably take motion plus overall of them.
as U said there's no perfect speaker... i would invest in the soundcore motion+ (get 2 for the price of 1) sony, jbl or lg
so what do you actually have right now?
What the price of sound core motion+. I saw on flipkart motion plus one is 5500(indian rupees) another one at 15500 i got shocked haha
@@TarunSharma-ro8xk in UK about £75.
@@TarunSharma-ro8xk yes its on sale for a few days at the 6k mark
@@alanrossreviews i have the jbl partybox100, hk go+play, onyx studio4 and both xtreme's and many more mid-small speakers
Sound boost mode is DTS sourround mode looks like
no its not dts im pretty sure of that.
Can you do a pl5 vs flip 5 comparison? 👀
if i ever get the pl5 😯
Tôi thích loa LG nhất bởi giá cả tốt ở việt nam
From what I've seen in Oluv's video, it sounds like a piece of crap(the pl7). Distorting already at half volume, very muddy. I tested it in my local shop, and while it didn't distort at half volume, the sound was horrible, with the upper bass, the huge Treble peak that made the sound really muddy. Even compared to my anker soundcore motion plus, which doesn't sound really great. Also, the bass is just some upper bass knocking with some deep bass rest in there. Anyways. For this price, just take the anker soundcore motion boom and be happy with a wayy better sound, still with some artefacts at low levels,but above 35% really powerful.
I am currently 2 or 3 days away from my minirig 2.2 setup and I am very excited,but at the same time a bit sad, because most of the speakers, compared to the minirigs, will sound simply crappy. Even the jbl extremely priced 3 which on some tracks is half as loud as the 2.1 minirig setup with wayy less bass and a much sharper sound.
Anyways, you are one of my favourite reviewers. You and Oluv make the soul of speaker reviews. ❤️💎
i dont think it sounds total crap but certainly you can do better and if pure sound is your thing you wont like it. minirig can sound great but hopefully yours wont be too flaky. for me the biggest issues are the stereo lock not working and trying to push the subwoofer to max in app doesnt work, it keeps resetting itself.
@@alanrossreviews I think you're dealing with either a bug in the app, or a faulty subwoofer. I've seen that behaviour before with the sub 3. Minirig would repair it, but for me that wouldn't be the best ideea because I live in Romania, and the transport taxes would be as much as a new sub, so it wouldn't be an option. And then I would have a extra sub which I can repair myself. :)
@@folteaiustindaniel4099 i have two subs. maybe i should ask minirig about it.
@@alanrossreviews Yeah. Anker gave you 2 samples tribit did too.
@@folteaiustindaniel4099 minirig never gave me anything 😜
Ich habe keine von den Modelle und bin auch zufrieden
none of the three, I choose to pay $50.00 Xdobo X8.
For me PL7 sounds much better
its ok but maybe look at the pn7
Sony rules.
i got onew of the xb 33 now and taking it back tomorrow . if i can not get more then least 2 hour min on full volume , then thats the deal breaker for me so it will be going back to the store tomorrow.
that sounds a bit short in terms of battery life
@@alanrossreviews eatherway the speaker should have had a 5000 mah battery in it , instead of a 2700 mah.
@@alanrossreviews Well do not know then , i just want a really good bluetooth speaker with long stanma when in full volume and great sound and my budget range for one is in the 300 dollar range.
I got myself Sony. Its more durable, app is excellent not like lg's. It got NFC, and 3 sound mode. lights show is so much better also.
did you look at the pn7 or too big?
@@alanrossreviews no, I had pl5 but returned it, I did like everything about it except it was lacking bass and app was rubbish, I was thinking to go for pl7 but then sony came on sale on Amazon for £84 so I went for it. And im glad I did :)