I've tried both and the JBL is better. Handles bass better with less distortion and is clearer and more refined, especially with treble. Better instrument separation too.
I’m honestly surprised the Bose isn’t using microUSB. They held on to that standard like it was their right. They still sell products that use microUSB
It's about if you like or not. But for versatility I think extreme 4 is a better choice. For me it will be a nice upgrade from the extreme 2 that I have actually.
Thankyou for clarifying my days of confusion and unnecessary wait on the Bose sl max, but I had narrowed it down to these two and now I know which one to buy - JBL obviously…thanks gym caddy
I will need to compare them myself in the shop. I like Bose. Bought the Bose acoustimass speakers in 1989 and they still work. The sound is still unbelievable and people wonder how this sound can come out at these small speakers.. Also have the soundlink mini since 2015. It refuses to break down and I take it everywhere. Bose stands for quality that lasts, so that's the reason I tend to go for the Bose. But in the end the sound quality when comparing them in the shop will be the deciding factor.
I think you should run all speakers with stock EQ. If there is a volume disparity, then use an SPL meter to get the volume the same instead of messing with EQ.
The bose is absolute wonderful sound in person. No EQ adjustment necessary. Woulda been more reasonable to price at maybe 300$-330$. But no denying in person its a great sounding speaker for all genres. Just expensive. If ur a bose fan and u can afford it u wont be dissapointed. If u were never a bose fan to begin with then of course it too overpriced and u will expect too much for 400$. In this case ur paying for build quality and sound. And the value in the name.
@@donjuandemarco4115 what? U can resale BOSE products u own and still get back a fairly good amount of MONEY. People still sale the soundlink 3 online for over 300$. Try to resale a cheap speaker like SOUNdcore or tribit and see how much u get BACK. People out there will STILL pay good money for old bose products that are no longer made. Just BECAUSE it's "BOSE. So yes there's value in the name.
“Yeah Bose sounds better” also gym caddy adding eq to the Bose and leaveing Jbl on stock I understand I see why you try to give Jbl a advnage but that’s just no fair for Jbl
Their best product for portable Bluetooth speakers is the Soundlink Flex. I purchased 2 of while on sale at BestBuy for $99 each and they sound fantastic for half the price of the Max.
Honestly, i hate it when the bass has to be too much... I like a balanced sound signature. Obviously the Bose will sound better to many because of the prominent bass which is not the absolute indicator of sound quality... JBL serves just right, but they are both great sounding, depends on your preference.
Hard to decide which one is actually better sounding. I have a lot of JBL Speakers, but for these 2... I'd actually grab the Bose (on sale), because the bass is soooo much better tuned than the bass on the Xtreme4. You absolutely don't get any kick bass from the Xtreme4 (humming bass), while you get a lote more clean tight bass on the Bose. Also the highs on the Bose are much cleaner. Less present, but not as harsh (sissling) as on the Xtreme4. Woud like to hear a bit more instruments on the Bose indeed, but I can not help but feel that the mids on the Xtreme4 are a bit too harsh sounding and in combination with the 'off bass' it sounds less good than the Bose. Just my opinion. I will definitely check the Bose out, because when it would be around 300,- EUR, I think its price would be a lot more legit. As far as I can hear now... it sounds quite balanced and I'd like to know what more the EQ can offer, in the Bose app. Quite a good chance I will pick one up sometime! Thanks for the comparison!
Nice vdo. Could u please suggest best portable speaker under 75 $ (6000 indian rupees ) considering sound quality and battery. I found xsoundplus 2, stormbox2, soundcore glow, earfun uboom L, jbl flip 5. Which is best among those? or any other in this range?
I have a JBL Charge 5 and it crackles. It's the BT. I have tried with multiple devices and it does it with all of them. I'm going to return it and get something different. Is the BT on the JBL Xtreme 4 stable? In the sound test I kinda preferred the Bose TBH. The JBL sounds clear but a bit thin i.e. not much bass. The Bose sounds thiccc and when I listened to it in the shop it sounded a lot better than what it does in your recordings for some reason.
For those who don't know JBL is only loud but Bose has that surround sound which is great for movies. For example, my parents have both full-size SUVs the Toyota Sequoia with JBL and the Nissan Armada with Bose speakers and I could tell you the Bose is way better. Lol my brother has the JBL Charge 5 and I have the Bose Soundlink Flex the flex has more bass and more surround especially when placed near a wall, I can't say that for JBL.
I was thinking about getting the Bose, but I heard it at Best Buy, and I was not impressed. I ended up picking up a Soundcore Motion X600 instead, and it's great! Also, Bose says the SL Max will be able to pair to another SL Max and the Flex in a software update.
@@GYMCADDY I own the jbl xtreme 4 and Bose soundlink max and the jbl is set for perfect sound but I feel like you definitely have to keep adjusting the EQ when playing different genres of music on the Bose.
The jbl xtreme 4 loses it's all bass at high volumes and pushes mids and highs a lot. That's why you get the extra loudness. The bose keeps that bass all the way, but it reduces mids and upper mids whith a 3khz peak, and that's why it sounds "hollow" as you said.. hopefully they fix this problem. But sound quality wise the xtreme 4 isn't necessarily better. It's a different tuning.
As always JBL is for the ones that know and like great sound. Bose is for the ones that don't know anything else and think they got the best because they paid premium dollar. 😅
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I've tried both and the JBL is better. Handles bass better with less distortion and is clearer and more refined, especially with treble. Better instrument separation too.
The simple rule with Bose: NEVER BUY RETAIL; buy only when on sale!
Like “Blackfriday”
Yeah it’s on sale once a year lol
I’m honestly surprised the Bose isn’t using microUSB. They held on to that standard like it was their right. They still sell products that use microUSB
They really think they are Apple 💀
Because those products are old and they don't release newer models as frequent as jbl do, and tey support bluetooth 4.2
@@nousername985 apple have never used micro usb, wth are u talking about🤣
It's about if you like or not. But for versatility I think extreme 4 is a better choice. For me it will be a nice upgrade from the extreme 2 that I have actually.
@@megakebab1702💀💀
Thankyou for clarifying my days of confusion and unnecessary wait on the Bose sl max, but I had narrowed it down to these two and now I know which one to buy - JBL obviously…thanks gym caddy
The Bose is slightly more expensive than a Jbl Boombox 3 here in South Africa. Crazy.
I will need to compare them myself in the shop. I like Bose. Bought the Bose acoustimass speakers in 1989 and they still work. The sound is still unbelievable and people wonder how this sound can come out at these small speakers.. Also have the soundlink mini since 2015. It refuses to break down and I take it everywhere. Bose stands for quality that lasts, so that's the reason I tend to go for the Bose. But in the end the sound quality when comparing them in the shop will be the deciding factor.
JBL is king in every category!
Bose and Marshall are far better and beyond
I think you should run all speakers with stock EQ. If there is a volume disparity, then use an SPL meter to get the volume the same instead of messing with EQ.
The bose is absolute wonderful sound in person. No EQ adjustment necessary. Woulda been more reasonable to price at maybe 300$-330$. But no denying in person its a great sounding speaker for all genres. Just expensive. If ur a bose fan and u can afford it u wont be dissapointed. If u were never a bose fan to begin with then of course it too overpriced and u will expect too much for 400$. In this case ur paying for build quality and sound. And the value in the name.
Value in the name lmfao. You Bose guys love getting fleeced.
@@donjuandemarco4115 what? U can resale BOSE products u own and still get back a fairly good amount of MONEY. People still sale the soundlink 3 online for over 300$. Try to resale a cheap speaker like SOUNdcore or tribit and see how much u get BACK. People out there will STILL pay good money for old bose products that are no longer made. Just BECAUSE it's "BOSE. So yes there's value in the name.
@@ericmartinez4897 like I said you guys loooove getting fleeced lmfao I’m aware there’s more than one of you
@@donjuandemarco4115 😂👍
@@donjuandemarco4115 what's ur fav brand for audio?
“Yeah Bose sounds better” also gym caddy adding eq to the Bose and leaveing Jbl on stock I understand I see why you try to give Jbl a advnage but that’s just no fair for Jbl
how is leaving jbl on stock EQ and advantage, he upped the EQ on the bose so it had a chance to the jbl
Bose sounds better! 😮
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I can use BOSE for hours without getting annoyed to its sound compare to JBL after using it by just under 30 mins.
It's incredible how you enunciate with such emphasis every consonant and every vowel when you speak. It's almost human-robotic like!
Bose really doesn't know how to price bluetooth speakers appropriately.
Their best product for portable Bluetooth speakers is the Soundlink Flex. I purchased 2 of while on sale at BestBuy for $99 each and they sound fantastic for half the price of the Max.
The clarity of the Soundlink Max is just unmatched. Even at low volumes. It just sounds so realistic. JBL is just LOUD
Honestly, i hate it when the bass has to be too much... I like a balanced sound signature. Obviously the Bose will sound better to many because of the prominent bass which is not the absolute indicator of sound quality...
JBL serves just right, but they are both great sounding, depends on your preference.
Why bass +4 on the Bose but no custom EQ being raised on the X4? Seems sketchy….
bcz he probably knew bose would lose, so he helped it out by adjusting the eq, and the results are the same😂 JBL all the way🔥🔥
The only comparison i was waiting for from you Tysm will go home and watch this asap ❤
Hard to decide which one is actually better sounding.
I have a lot of JBL Speakers, but for these 2... I'd actually grab the Bose (on sale), because the bass is soooo much better tuned than the bass on the Xtreme4. You absolutely don't get any kick bass from the Xtreme4 (humming bass), while you get a lote more clean tight bass on the Bose. Also the highs on the Bose are much cleaner. Less present, but not as harsh (sissling) as on the Xtreme4.
Woud like to hear a bit more instruments on the Bose indeed, but I can not help but feel that the mids on the Xtreme4 are a bit too harsh sounding and in combination with the 'off bass' it sounds less good than the Bose.
Just my opinion.
I will definitely check the Bose out, because when it would be around 300,- EUR, I think its price would be a lot more legit.
As far as I can hear now... it sounds quite balanced and I'd like to know what more the EQ can offer, in the Bose app. Quite a good chance I will pick one up sometime!
Thanks for the comparison!
I find the interesting because the flex gets louder when I plug it in but the max doesn't apparently
Bose speakers perform very well with movies, I wish people would also compare those types of audio to get a greater comparison.
Nice vdo. Could u please suggest best portable speaker under 75 $ (6000 indian rupees ) considering sound quality and battery. I found xsoundplus 2, stormbox2, soundcore glow, earfun uboom L, jbl flip 5.
Which is best among those? or any other in this range?
I recommend everyone head to Best Buy and listen to them. I went with Bose but that’s because that’s the one that felt more satisfying sound to me
I’d love to see Xtreme 4 vs partybox 120 and JBL encore
Jbl sounds different and loud while bose sounds clear
Can you please do the partybox 1000 vs Partybox ultimate. I really wanna buy them but dont know which one to choose
ultimate
I have 2 710s. It's more than enough. Rattles my house, and going over 50% volume is just crazy@thefantabulousjackson4353
@@MyFootball09 Can I ask?? Does a jbl sound bar perform better that a Partybox 320?
I have one and its already more than enough. Do you think getting another one is worth it? @MyFootball09
Can you please compare the JBL xtreme 4 and JBL boombox 2, cause both come in the same price.
Bose!! No question.
I have a JBL Charge 5 and it crackles. It's the BT. I have tried with multiple devices and it does it with all of them. I'm going to return it and get something different. Is the BT on the JBL Xtreme 4 stable? In the sound test I kinda preferred the Bose TBH. The JBL sounds clear but a bit thin i.e. not much bass. The Bose sounds thiccc and when I listened to it in the shop it sounded a lot better than what it does in your recordings for some reason.
Very good!
For those who don't know JBL is only loud but Bose has that surround sound which is great for movies. For example, my parents have both full-size SUVs the Toyota Sequoia with JBL and the Nissan Armada with Bose speakers and I could tell you the Bose is way better. Lol my brother has the JBL Charge 5 and I have the Bose Soundlink Flex the flex has more bass and more surround especially when placed near a wall, I can't say that for JBL.
Surround sound lmfao
Hey! Can you check out the brane x? Looks like an impressive performer
You forgot to compare Bose Soundlink Max to Marshal Middleton.
Bose sound linked max $616.49
JBL XTREME 4 $504.49
In Canada 🇨🇦
Bose is actually clearer and has more bass. But it also feels like the sound coming from a closed room.
no bose isnt clearer lol... i bought both of them
@@L1f374k3r And which speaker do you prefer?
Just got the Bose for $299. Seems they knew it was overpriced.
I think bose won the quality test
While in public Xtreme 4 beats this hands down.the sounds on jbl goes far in distance
JBL😍😍😍
Imagine walking about with a soundlink max, be like carrying a handbag with you. No thanks
1:34 Colombiana 🤤
you should use both with zero EQ to test.
I was thinking about getting the Bose, but I heard it at Best Buy, and I was not impressed. I ended up picking up a Soundcore Motion X600 instead, and it's great!
Also, Bose says the SL Max will be able to pair to another SL Max and the Flex in a software update.
nice review
How come you never adjust JBLs EQs?
I was really trying to help Bose here cause I don’t need people saying that I’m a JBL fanboy.
@@GYMCADDY I own the jbl xtreme 4 and Bose soundlink max and the jbl is set for perfect sound but I feel like you definitely have to keep adjusting the EQ when playing different genres of music on the Bose.
JBL👍👍👍
Sorry but I don't hear the instruments on the Bose.
Do you think Sony will make ult3 or ult5 ?
After watching this video it’s clear that Bose speaker sounds better.
For bose size try the soundcore booms for the xtreme try the tribit stormbox blast thank me later
Saludos Amigo buen video, puedes hacer la comparativa del UE MEGABOOM 4 por favor
Bose plays as if from under a thick blanket.
Tôi thích sự trong sáng của JBL 9/10
Bose sounds better, better bass and better build quality.. metal and silicone vs plastic and fabric
I think the B H A is over price
Bose is better but you must compare them with stock eq
Yeah...or with less bass and more Highs and a littlebit more Presence in the Mids....The Mac is Mindblowing for its Size
I'll take the Bose.
Can you review the new beats pill
Got the xtreme 4, and I'm so happy I did. The bose sounds dull
The jbl xtreme 4 loses it's all bass at high volumes and pushes mids and highs a lot. That's why you get the extra loudness.
The bose keeps that bass all the way, but it reduces mids and upper mids whith a 3khz peak, and that's why it sounds "hollow" as you said.. hopefully they fix this problem.
But sound quality wise the xtreme 4 isn't necessarily better. It's a different tuning.
And a poop sandwich isn’t worse than a ham sandwich it’s just a different flavor.
@@donjuandemarco4115 that's one terrible example if i ever saw one🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bose bass really good 💪
No audio jack. Good by.
Bought both returned the jbl
the jobs sounds like a tin can. The Bose has a rich sound.
JBL sounds cheap compared to the Bose, Bose has the depth in its bass
but bise has just one tweeter and sounds little muffled. and its way too expensive .it shoukd be max the same price as jbl
Bose is good on bass, JBL is tinny & weak on base. Overall Bose is a disappointment.
Where is vocal on bose?😂😂😂
😮jbl bomboox mini exsreme 4😅 super😊
Listening on my soundlink mini and still Bose is sounding better
Jbl❤️❤️❤️❤️
The extreme 4 was not that loud and bass was weak,I het more out of the soundcore,still love jbl,but bose takes it with sound
Jbl sounds like trash
Thats because it can't beat the base of bose...
Jbl 65-70% no Bass ....
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As always JBL is for the ones that know and like great sound.
Bose is for the ones that don't know anything else and think they got the best because they paid premium dollar.
😅
Bose es el peor parlante mil veces jbl
Si bose malakas ang bass si jbl makalansing ang tunog😅❤