Greetings Mr Alan I would be grateful if you could review the soundcore icon plus and compare it to the sound core boost And if possible a comparison between soundcore boost v1 VS upgraded v2 Great job
Just tried my new Boost (tried it because I liked it on your video) and I like it for the size and sound. Now I've ordered a second based on this video. Very pleased to have found your channel.
I really appreciate all your reviews. I've pretty much decided that, for my use case, the Motion+ is the best fit. (I want the guitars to pop to the front of the mix.) Thanks for your help.
I go back to some of your videos sometimes. Today, I needed this one because I have these three champions. Please, don't delete your reference videos of this company, your work is so necesary as honest references. Keep going but not forgetting you were the best then and you are the best and only today (and hoping in the future, too). As usual, best regards, my very appreciated friend.
im not going to delete anything, im here to inform, and so thats why i will inform on the worst of Soundcore not just the best. but yeah, i wont stop saying a Soundcore speaker is good if its indeed good, im just gonna say everything as it is, including the bullshit and shill sponsoring they are now doing to cover for the lower quality speakers they have been producing.
Awesome review, I have been catching up on some of your older stuff thats still relevent today. The one thing I would add is the Motion Boom floats. I learned the hard way when my Boost went overboard in 60 ft of water🤣 Sank like a rock! Keep up the awesome work, its greatly appreciated!
I have a Motion+ that I love. I also a pair of the Boost Upgraded. I only have a single Motion + and would like to hear a pair. I love the Boosts, they are shockingly good in the right room. That being said, I think the Motion is fantastic but there is a crossover and 4 active drivers and I bet the crossover uses electrolytic caps. I would like to dissect a motion and put superior capacitors in the circuit. To me the Boost sound more open and less fatiguing. Don't get me wrong, I love the Motion+ because it delivers more SPL, and some times that is paramount to any other consideration. Thank You for this incredible review!
So I did upgrade. Bass is deeper, music does sound cleaner. Good upgrade, however boost is still great, I use it at bathroom cos less bass + small size. Gonna keep both. 👍
I have a question, I have motion + and boost v2. What better to buy a second boost to pair or motion boom? What is better to fill a large room with sound
I've got Boom. The bass is unbelievable. But... At home I still prefer my 2 motion plus in stereo. More definition to the sound. Outdoor.... The Boom is mad!! How they did it?
which one can get louder.. 1 boom or 2 motion plus in stereo? I already own a motion+ and I'm willing to buy another one to do a party, but I don't which setup is better
@@snowfood One Boom have way more and deeper bass than 2 Motion plus so for a party definitely boom. Motion plus have more refined and natural balanced sound. Boom it's all about the boost highs and bass but it's very pleasant especially very low deep bass, really surprising what it can do...
@@gtb100dzikus thanks 🙏 I was thinking to buy a new motion+, but will check the boom now!! I was thinking motion+ has 30W power and boom also.. so with 2 motion+ synced they would mean 60W, somehow better / louder for a party than 30W boom.. but will check the boom now 😁👍
I own 4 JBL speakers. Then I bought the Soundcore Motion +. Loved it since and bought a second Motion. They sound better paired than the Xtreme 2. For me, that says a lot positively.
Do you think 2 motion+ paired sound louder / better than 1 boom for a party? I already own a motion plus and I love it so I'm between buying another motion plus to sync or buying 1 boom instead.. what do you think it is better?
Could you pair across the range - Motion + with the Boom or the Boost with the Boom or Pair all 3? Would be interested in seeing a video evaluating the options and figuring out the Pound for Pound winner in combination - similar to your minirig marathon
Bummer about only pairing the same model. Seems like Anker/Soundcore is missing out on a cross-selling opportunity. I wonder if that is a market decision or technology limitation? I would love to find a combo that has clarity, soundstage/separation, and bass that can be felt and isn't as much as minirigs - and more portable than powered monitors.
Im not convinced tweeters are making that much difference because if cheaply implemented they are worse than no tweeter. There is the pro version coming, is it pro just cause it has lights 🚥?
Very good Alan! Give me two Motion Boom test in Stereo mode! It will be the most interesting surround sound! Better to use the tracks that were with Motion Boom in the first reviews for a better comparison! Hey neighbors, are you ready for a double boom? )))
Hey Alan, I was wondering if sometime you could do a video with 2 booms in TWS vs the xtreme 3 vs the Neocore Wave A4 for best outdoor option. The 2 booms are about equal in price to 1 neocore, I think, and 4 for the price of the xtreme. Just wondering how loudness compared and also interested to see measurements of the boom in TWS.
Yes, for my ears too, the Soundcore Boost have a more enjoyable listen than motion+, I was a bit disappointed when I bought Motion+ :/ Not warm enough and mids are agressive for me, I couldn't calm them down, despite a lot of EQing. I'm searching a similar sound on a bigger speaker, do you know any for now ? thank's for your videos !
Would love to hear it in real life, it seems really good, but, I would like something not so big 😁, between boom and motion + would be perfect, but maybe not possible for now
Great content!!!! As always!!!! That's why I always tune in. Got me on the boom!! Was really hoping for the other two in stereo mode too. Hope soon!! Have you heard anything about the select pro? Looks just like the boom, but drivers are purple. Drooling while waiting for more on that. Hanx!!!!
Wow what a difference 2 boost speakers make compared to a single one. Still Motion+ sounds better overall in my mind with better clarity. 2 boosts are somewhat coverad. The tweeters on Motion + are really great. But Motion Boom is THE champion. You can literally feel the bass. Boost has a very different sound picture, more muddy and covered compared to the other speakers. Boost is still a great portable stand alone speaker.
Why would I want the Motion Boom, that most describe it as muddy and lacking in mids and highs, when I am listening to music through Bluetooth which is acknowledged as inferior quality?
all 3 serve their purpose...playing 2 sc boost in stereo gives a wide sound stage at real world listening levels & decent bass...but hands down the boom takes it all for its overall sound at all listening levels
I still prefer motion plus just a better overall speaker poison and the right settings make all the difference,as for the boom it's one ugly sob so maybe hide in a bag 😂love ya bids keep up the good work ,2plus,s please 👍
Thats what i have, and they're smashing with the right eq settings, you can listen to all kinds of music and its gonna be nice techno or rock everythings gonna sound great.
Yeah, no doubt stereo mode in any speakers makes you feel like being hugged with the music. For the motion boost the stereo mode is a big improvement if compared to just one motion boost, but feels better till 75%, above that it lacks the bass. Motion + to me is still the best sounding speaker, with very clear mids, highs and the bass, even if it's not so deep as motion boom. For it's size is perfect. For me the motion boom could have that hi-fi spec, so maybe it would sound little bit more defined, not sure if it's just me but doesn't sound with the same quality if compared to motion +. If price is the most important aspect, motion boost is the best option for now. If it's the sound quality, for me is the motion +. But if just want to go louder, play music outside with a group of people (after the pandemic) then the motion boom is the one. Thanks again for the great video and comparison, Alan! Big fan of your channel!
Think you summed it up well. One thing to remember is a lot of guys listen to modern electronic music which digs down to 20hz so a speaker with deep bass is a must. If you listen to older tracks like from the 60s or just music with real instruments you do not need to dig that low. Consider a bass drum bearly touches 40hz.
Late to the party but I had 2 flip 5s. Honestly not worth the hassle every time to put them in stereo - the app is shit, need to keep it open for them to stay in stereo mode. Found myself just not bothering because it was a pain in the ass. Mine dropped connection every time I start a new song, same with 2 flip 4s. 2 boosts look a lot easier to set up In stereo
Thanks, Alan. Gotta question - my Charge 3 has been mildly crackling since yesterday, I'm considering getting a new speaker. Any advice for something with similar quality (Stereo and good bass) except the motion plus? The Onyx 5 is on sale here but its so big and mono from what I hear. Listening mostly to epic music ( 2 steps from hell etc.) Thanks.
Hum, the charge 5 is of course a mono version of the charge 3 with deeper bass. Its the safest option. The onyx 5 i have nit heard but the 6 and 7 are a mile away in terms of sound signature. I need to listen to the f5 again to compare. As a c3 fanboy i went m+ then motion boom, too big? In terms of size there is the denon 250, i personally prefer the warm sound of the boost vs the punch of the f5.
@@alanrossreviews Thanks for the tip. What is the 'f5'? do you refer to the onyx 5 or another speaker? the denon and motion boom are not available in the online shops in my area...and the charge 5 is not out yet. So I guess maybe the onyx 5...just never had a speaker so big before, i wonder if it will be an overkill.
Wow the two of them playing in stereo is something else! How do you feel the bass compares between Motion plus and single Boost at lower levels, say around 40-50%? I so want to get the boost, the form factor is just amazing for me!
I never thought you will play with the boost because I thought there will be no updated boost... this little speaker has really good bass... I also listen to my old boost with an eq on... but I think this one also has some kind of soundcore flare type farting bass when pushed... Is it possible to have distortion in the music tracks that we listen...?
Do you mean can i record the distortion? Yes it can fart but nowhere near as often as the flare. Of course you dont have to boost like i prefer to do. You can do the oluv thing and leave bass ss is and drop the rest of the fr. I know you are sensitive to any distortion but i come from an era from under powered low efficiency amps and am accustomed to it at this price level. Im not not convinced its all amp clipping or drivers being driven past threshold, i think it may actually be part of poor dsp
@@alanrossreviews I think you can record distortion but it's not gonna be real anyway ... I wanted to know ... The songs that we listen on youtube ... Is it possible to have distortion within the track ... you're right it sounds like recording distortion but maybe within the editing session noise distortion some mess up happened ... I heard some said distortion could be within the track itself not in the speaker ...
I'm going to wait for the next Boom version. The current style is horrible - it looks too utilitarian. Hopefully, they'll change that handle and add twitters. The boom sounded better than the two boosts. The boosts lost their sound stage at full volume I think, and the motion + sounded better than the boosts at full volume almost on par with the Boom. My problem is I don't play my motion + at full volume where it is at its best because I have neighbours! I still think the Onyx 7 is the best of the bunch but the price is wrong.
After my quarantine the bass (motion +) got soo loud that I had to decrease it from max to almost minimum and now it's incredible again. Soundcore motion + is amazing for indoor, mid-low volume.. (with Allan's eq settings) Soundcore Boom is amazing outdoors, mid- high volume. They're the best
Hi Alan, love you. In your 2 Booms vs 2 Pluses video, the Pluses didn't sound as bassy as the 2 Boosts here and maybe even the 1 Plus here. Did you record sound differently? Was BassUp off in the 2 Pluses video? What was different
dont forget the track itself will make a difference. everything gets recorded the same, thats at the core of everything i do. i did alter the setup for the stereo pairs but i forget the actual timeline. i used to record the stereo pairs videos from a little further out than the singles which leads to a drop in dynamic range so i now record everything same distance. i was trying to capture more of the imaging but everything has a trade-off.
@@alanrossreviews oh that makes sense lol, thanks for the reply. But in person, the Plus, whether in a small, mid, large-ish room, how great does it sound compared to a the boost pairs in your opinion? I'm a bit of an audiophile so I fuss a lot about getting the right audio tech I can lol
The boosts can hold their own as a pair against one plus. The plus still has a nicer high end with decent dispersion. But two boosts can be wide apart so yes two boosts can be an option rather a plus but sound signatures different so taste will be the decider.
Listening now, 2x boosts are more bass heavy, im having to reduce my custom setting with a pair to tame the basss. Two boosts smoother and fuller, plus sharper and thinner sounding. Two boosts win for me.
Hello mate ..first ,nice job with all you reviews.You’ve managed to convince me to adopt the Anker motion+ yesterday.My question is ..can I link 3 Anker together (1 motion + connect to 2 Soundcore Boost ?
Hello dear Alan Ross! Today I was doing picnic with my class and I used my Motion+ on 90-95% volume,after 45 minutes I started hearing creaking noises from my left tweeter,I lowered the volume to 80% and I still could hear it,it stopped this creaking noise at 70% volume.When I got home I played some music at 80-95% volume and I still heared it,I resetted my speaker and I still could hear that creaking noise.Should i contact support? PS:I was using it in Bass UP mode the whole time,I turned on the custom mode for 7 minutes to show my clasmates how loud it can get.
Alan, I need your help making a decision... I'm looking for a setup for a vintage car that I don't want to start mucking up and pulling the old stereo out and trying to update with a modern stereo since these Bluetooth speakers have gotten so good and affordable. I'm willing to spend upwards of $200 but looking for something that isn't going to be super bulky but has good punch and is loud enough to cut through road noise and engine noise. At first I was thinking two Motion+ but now I'm wondering about pairing two Trance Go speakers. This is tough! I'm happy to Venmo you or Paypal you a few bucks for your input. Thank you!
@@alanrossreviews hey Alan, thanks for the response. I was initially thinking two Motion+ speakers because they'd sit on the dash nicely, but wondering if it'd be loud enough. I was looking into the W-King stuff -- the pricing is bonkers. At first I thought there's no way those could be any good at the price, but they seem to be popular. There's a new W-King X10 speaker that seems compelling.
Hi brother. I just ordered the motionboom on amazon discount for 60. The boost is 50. Im not sure if i should buy the soundcoore boost instead. Price dif is 10 quid. I want something portable with bass and good clarity. Let me know
Hey Alan, I wondered if I could ask you your audience’s recommendation for a good speaker (or selection of) that would be useful for 1️⃣ music production while traveling (decent freq response, low distortion, I’d say size wise JBL Boombox is too large) 2️⃣ a larger pa style speaker for djing or entertaining both inoors and outdoors (in array is fine) and 3️⃣ most convenient pocket sized for everyday use. I’m a professional music/audio dj/producer/engineer guy so I’d be looking for specs that don’t colour the sound too much (eg in built limiters 😵💫) and I already have actual pro gear in the studio - now I want to travel & be able to work/party on the move 😃. I will say from my dealings with speakers I have always found JBL usually deliver on all fronts, I like their sound & how they function - mini rig have been a massive disappointment & any others have been so underwhelming I can’t even remember what brands they were). Thanks for the thorough videos & generosity with your knowledge
@@alanrossreviews The only reason why Motion+ have an aux port is because of their hi res audio certification, aptX is limited to 16 bits 48khz. Which means, if they sell a Motion Boom+ with only aptX and if it's still Hi res audio compatible, they will be forced to include an aux. The other solution is to include aptX HD, then no need for an aux port I think
@@alanrossreviews I don't get the 40khz thing as well, but I don't think it's tied to Hi res audio certification at all, as Boost V.2 is also advertised as able to produce up to 40khz but is not Hi res audio certified at all. But on Motion+, which is hi res audio certified, if you want to play a 24 bits 96khz track, you will have to use a wire, as aptx is limited to 16 bits 48khz
VS 2x Boost. But I have found a video you did between 2x Motion+ and 2x Motion Boom. It gave me an idea. Difficult choice. I have a Bose Mini Soundlink. Do you have an idea how these Anker models would compare to it ?
Out of curiosity, does the bass get noticeably louder/deeper when pairing two Motion+s (versus one)? What about two Motion+s vs one Motion Boom? Will the Boom still out-boom?
I had to choose between the motion plus and the boom. Motion Plus sounds better but the battery life was only a third of the boom. So I grabbed two of those. No analog port though :( and no aptx
@@alanrossreviews I've got the Motion Plus with a different custom setting that is giving me a really clear sound and beautiful bass. Just in case you want to try it, it's approximately like this: +6, -3, -1, -1, -1.25, -2.5, -3.25, -2, +2 (I wish the actual number appeared, so I'm just guessing the approximate number). It has an awesome sound, maybe a bit too boomy for some, but I really enjoy the deep bass (Bose style but without the weird sound "corrections/distortions" Bose introduces). Used it in a barbecue party the other day, it was an instant success!
Have a question for you if you would t mind answering or checking into it I have heard that the motion+ will stayed powered on if plugged in to power. So no need to turn on each time you use it if it is plugged in. Will the other speakers do the same? I want to use them built into a stone grill island plugged in all the time. So having to power on every time will be a downfall if I want to have them surrounded with stone on all sides. Would you be able to test this power feature?
Same, it loses many style points... They started simple & strong, which is very appealing. I wanted to start collecting them (soundcores/boost etc). That handled though looks like a 1990s generic boombox, my eyes are looking for a disk tray 👎 bad design. It could at least collapse. I'm happy with a couple upgraded boosts (sleek, and the size of a brick). I felt like that was their selling point, to be small, simple, and impress with power. The fancier it looks, the more they lose what made the product what it is. Thats my opinion at least.
Just got my second Soundcore Motion + for Xmas (merry xmas to y'all). I've paired them together. But it's not true Stereo. Both speakers play the same sound and not different channels, am I missing something here ? One has 2 solid white lights (secondary speaker or slave) and the other one solid blue and one solid white (primary speaker). If you guys know how to have true stereo I'd be happy to hear how you do it. (or is it normal for the 2 channels to be "merged" ? Even if it's working this way it's a delight for my ears
@@alanrossreviews yes I did (I tried multiple stereo tests on TH-cam). Tested it with my headphones and it was true stereo. But it was still mono with the soundcore motion +. 🥲
Just found the solution !!! On my new phone there was a Mono mode in the settings, I just unchecked it and it works like charm now !!! I'm so relieved :)
Hi Alan. I bought a Soundcore 3, just to get better sound than the speakers on my phone. Waded through endless audiophile wankery reviews until I found one that grudgingly admitted the sound was 'ten times better than your phone's speakers' - #Sold Got it for 48 euro plus 5 euro p&p direct from Anker. So having stumbled across your YT channel (through a Reddit thread about your EQ witchcraft 😉) I have decided to upgrade (I think it's an upgrade, right?) to the Soundcore Motion+, for the aux input flexibility & better sound transmission (my next phone has a 3.5mm output) and because proper hifi speakers have separate tweeters so that must be better. And it's only 35 euro more. My questions are: Do you think a second Motion+ would improve the sound/worth another 88 euro? I have read the TWS link isn't reliable if they are not close together, which sort of defeats the stereo separation thing, what is your experience? And finally how long do the batteries last in your experience? Thanks, and your videos are great and very funny too, a rarity in the oh so serious hifi world. Cheers 😊
different reports on the battery, i can get 7 hrs but others say they get 3 hrs at max. yes m+ is a big upgrade on the soundcore 3 and yes a second would massively upgrade the immersion. i never had tws issues but the latest version uses a new chip so cant say how the latest models handle tws.
@@alanrossreviews Okay so I went ahead and ordered two motion+ models. First one had a dodgy battery so got on to Anker and they are sending me a replacement, second is due to arrive in January. I would assume both are the new chipset with the 73.75 firmware so I shall report back on the TWS and battery life. Thanks again.
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Soundcore Motion Boom: geni.us/motionboom
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Greetings Mr Alan
I would be grateful if you could review the soundcore icon plus and compare it to the sound core boost
And if possible a comparison between soundcore boost v1 VS upgraded v2
Great job
Chapters
0:00 intro
2:04 benefits of dual speakers
3:52 boost frequency response
5:04 1 boost vs 2 boosts
6:41 specs
8:38 2 boosts vs Motion+
13:15 2 boosts vs Motion Boom
17:26 maximum volume test
21:07 conclusion
Just tried my new Boost (tried it because I liked it on your video) and I like it for the size and sound. Now I've ordered a second based on this video. Very pleased to have found your channel.
two become really bass heavy, like mini boombox 👌🥳
I really appreciate all your reviews. I've pretty much decided that, for my use case, the Motion+ is the best fit. (I want the guitars to pop to the front of the mix.) Thanks for your help.
hope it works out 👌
I go back to some of your videos sometimes. Today, I needed this one because I have these three champions. Please, don't delete your reference videos of this company, your work is so necesary as honest references. Keep going but not forgetting you were the best then and you are the best and only today (and hoping in the future, too). As usual, best regards, my very appreciated friend.
im not going to delete anything, im here to inform, and so thats why i will inform on the worst of Soundcore not just the best. but yeah, i wont stop saying a Soundcore speaker is good if its indeed good, im just gonna say everything as it is, including the bullshit and shill sponsoring they are now doing to cover for the lower quality speakers they have been producing.
Awesome review, I have been catching up on some of your older stuff thats still relevent today. The one thing I would add is the Motion Boom floats. I learned the hard way when my Boost went overboard in 60 ft of water🤣 Sank like a rock! Keep up the awesome work, its greatly appreciated!
Good point!
love my soundcore boost! going to oreder my 2nd one tomorrow! as always alan again?? excellent review!!!!
Happy days ahead 👏
Holy shit this was exactly what I needed. Your knowledge is pretty amazing! You’re pretty cool.
😝
tracks:
5:04 Dizaro - Love Blind
8:38 Sam Dawson & Jodie Fitzgibbon - Better Without Me
10:02 Scott the Pisces - Perfect Summer
13:15 Hoober - Higher (feat. Vanessa Campagna)
14:57 Sad Puppy - Getting Higher
17:26 RYYZN - You're Welcome
I have a Motion+ that I love. I also a pair of the Boost Upgraded. I only have a single Motion + and would like to hear a pair. I love the Boosts, they are shockingly good in the right room. That being said, I think the Motion is fantastic but there is a crossover and 4 active drivers and I bet the crossover uses electrolytic caps. I would like to dissect a motion and put superior capacitors in the circuit. To me the Boost sound more open and less fatiguing. Don't get me wrong, I love the Motion+ because it delivers more SPL, and some times that is paramount to any other consideration. Thank You for this incredible review!
But the motion plus is simply clearer and more open, the boost can provide a very full sound but it cant open up like the plus can.
Amazing review! Thanks.
Tempted to go from boost to boom 🙂
Baby boost to daddy boom 👍
So I did upgrade. Bass is deeper, music does sound cleaner. Good upgrade, however boost is still great, I use it at bathroom cos less bass + small size. Gonna keep both. 👍
Super video, thanx mate.
No problem 👍
need an all in one equaliser for motion+.
great video as always!
Can you please make a review for Marshall Emberton
not one that i really like the idea of with back to front drivers and pseudo surround going on.
@@alanrossreviews ok got that Thanks, Please keep sharing your reviews. We enjoy and learn from it.
The boom is way too overpriced here in my end! it goes $200! The M+ and Neo is over a $100. I'll have to wait a little.
weird how that happens. the neo is a decent price though.
I have a question, I have motion + and boost v2. What better to buy a second boost to pair or motion boom? What is better to fill a large room with sound
Id rather have a boom than two boosts but I'd rather have two boosts over a motion plus.
@@alanrossreviews thanks for your reply when test stormbox pro?
看了不少测评,这个老外的测评就更专业一些了,谁来汉化一下就好了;
Recommend me a speaker that produces sound like the motion boom for the same price range. Any?
the motion boom!
W king X10
I prefer stereo sound. I pair 2 beoplay A1 and they sound really really great. I really surprised.
Gen 1 or 2?
@@alanrossreviews : gen 1 sir
th-cam.com/video/d6u9qx5QNX8/w-d-xo.html
Impressive but will not buy any after knowing Anker is a Chinese company from PRC
I have the boost old version and just got the boom. Just need the plus
I think the upgraded boost is a better listen by all accounts
I've got Boom.
The bass is unbelievable.
But...
At home I still prefer my 2 motion plus in stereo.
More definition to the sound.
Outdoor....
The Boom is mad!! How they did it?
i dunno but glad they did 😎
which one can get louder.. 1 boom or 2 motion plus in stereo? I already own a motion+ and I'm willing to buy another one to do a party, but I don't which setup is better
@@snowfood One Boom have way more and deeper bass than 2 Motion plus so for a party definitely boom. Motion plus have more refined and natural balanced sound. Boom it's all about the boost highs and bass but it's very pleasant especially very low deep bass, really surprising what it can do...
@@gtb100dzikus thanks 🙏 I was thinking to buy a new motion+, but will check the boom now!!
I was thinking motion+ has 30W power and boom also.. so with 2 motion+ synced they would mean 60W, somehow better / louder for a party than 30W boom.. but will check the boom now 😁👍
@@snowfood are you thinking to listen them on full volume?
I own 4 JBL speakers. Then I bought the Soundcore Motion +. Loved it since and bought a second Motion. They sound better paired than the Xtreme 2. For me, that says a lot positively.
Do you think 2 motion+ paired sound louder / better than 1 boom for a party?
I already own a motion plus and I love it so I'm between buying another motion plus to sync or buying 1 boom instead.. what do you think it is better?
@@snowfood I would say yes. You would be happy with them
@@Gamerlingual thanks 👍
Could you pair across the range - Motion + with the Boom or the Boost with the Boom or Pair all 3? Would be interested in seeing a video evaluating the options and figuring out the Pound for Pound winner in combination - similar to your minirig marathon
no you get tws or pasrtycast with soundcore. so both the motions are tws and only with same model only.
Bummer about only pairing the same model. Seems like Anker/Soundcore is missing out on a cross-selling opportunity. I wonder if that is a market decision or technology limitation?
I would love to find a combo that has clarity, soundstage/separation, and bass that can be felt and isn't as much as minirigs - and more portable than powered monitors.
Doss SoundBox XL vs soundcore boom
20 more watts would be AMAZING!!!! It already is. Would be even more if the 20 was for added tweeters!!!!
Im not convinced tweeters are making that much difference because if cheaply implemented they are worse than no tweeter. There is the pro version coming, is it pro just cause it has lights 🚥?
@@alanrossreviews I really hope not. That would be extremely lame. I think they would do it right. They have done good so far!!!!😁
they are on a roll for sure ☺🤗
Each speaker is good in its own way, let the people choose what they like and it's good that the company makes a different form factor )))
yup! you could enjoy anyone of them!
Very good Alan!
Give me two Motion Boom test in Stereo mode!
It will be the most interesting surround sound!
Better to use the tracks that were with Motion Boom in the first reviews for a better comparison!
Hey neighbors, are you ready for a double boom? )))
could happen.... watch this space... 😋
What portable speaker would you recommend for around $100?
motion boom
@@alanrossreviews Ok, thank you! What about something smaller? Like the xb 33 size and smaller
Hey Alan, I was wondering if sometime you could do a video with 2 booms in TWS vs the xtreme 3 vs the Neocore Wave A4 for best outdoor option. The 2 booms are about equal in price to 1 neocore, I think, and 4 for the price of the xtreme. Just wondering how loudness compared and also interested to see measurements of the boom in TWS.
Which has high bass between soundcore motion plus and motion boom v2 ?
m+ can give more bass by going louder.
@@alanrossreviews thanks sir
hello alan
Do you think motion + or rave neo???
Rave neo
Thanks alan
@@alanrossreviews why?
Yes, for my ears too, the Soundcore Boost have a more enjoyable listen than motion+, I was a bit disappointed when I bought Motion+ :/ Not warm enough and mids are agressive for me, I couldn't calm them down, despite a lot of EQing. I'm searching a similar sound on a bigger speaker, do you know any for now ? thank's for your videos !
Wonder if the onyx 7 might be up your street? Very bass heavy though.
Would love to hear it in real life, it seems really good, but, I would like something not so big 😁, between boom and motion + would be perfect, but maybe not possible for now
minirig mk3 + sub?
@@alanrossreviews need something more portable, all in one :p
Soundcore boost v2 vs tribit maxsound plus?
I would love a v2 of the maxsound plus!
Check my vids, already done 👍
Great content!!!! As always!!!! That's why I always tune in. Got me on the boom!! Was really hoping for the other two in stereo mode too. Hope soon!! Have you heard anything about the select pro? Looks just like the boom, but drivers are purple. Drooling while waiting for more on that. Hanx!!!!
Yeah maybe thats all it is? The boom with lights? Although someone mentioned it might be 50w so interesting 😜😜
Marshall killburn II review? :) i love watching your video's! And i am wondering what you have to say about it
Not really something that interests me too much to be honest, 😊
Cheeers Alan and wish you a great weekend !
thanks and the same to you 😊
Wow what a difference 2 boost speakers make compared to a single one. Still Motion+ sounds better overall in my mind with better clarity. 2 boosts are somewhat coverad. The tweeters on Motion + are really great. But Motion Boom is THE champion. You can literally feel the bass. Boost has a very different sound picture, more muddy and covered compared to the other speakers. Boost is still a great portable stand alone speaker.
Yup they all do a job 😁😁👏
Why would I want the Motion Boom, that most describe it as muddy and lacking in mids and highs, when I am listening to music through Bluetooth which is acknowledged as inferior quality?
For the stereo sound in the jbls u need to use the app? Not only pressing the party Boost botón? 😯😯
Yup you have to use the app each and every time 🤣🤣
@@alanrossreviews WTF really? And what's the diference if u only use the party Boost botón? The 2 speakers sounds mono?
Right without the app its just daisy chaining them
all 3 serve their purpose...playing 2 sc boost in stereo gives a wide sound stage at real world listening levels & decent bass...but hands down the boom takes it all for its overall sound at all listening levels
i still love the two boosts in stereo i must say. they do great things for their size.
Wonderful description. Which is better 2scb or scm + Thank you🌹
for me 2scb
I got 2 Rave Neos paired up.LOVE EM❗
You dont like those...
I still prefer motion plus just a better overall speaker poison and the right settings make all the difference,as for the boom it's one ugly sob so maybe hide in a bag 😂love ya bids keep up the good work ,2plus,s please 👍
you know what they say, all the same with the lights out 😂😂😂
Jbl xtreme 2 or soundcore motion boom?
1. Rumbly and warm bass
2. Powerful sound at maximum volumes (less compressed sound)
hard to say because the bass is different, maybe the x2 is warmer but the boom for me much more balanced and digs deeper.
Can you say your top 3 speakers actually?
hum, by what criteria? just my go-to or technically?
@@alanrossreviews both :D
Minirig 3 v jbl charge ?
noted!
The we should compare a pair of motion+ to a jbl charge 5
Sir playing time of anker boost at 100% volume?? Thanks
havent tested that yet.
Thanks for the review! I was wondering how these speakers compared to each other. Another win for the boom it looks like.🏆
you cant beat that bass!
What about 2 soundcore motion plus?
The best IMO!
Thats what i have, and they're smashing with the right eq settings, you can listen to all kinds of music and its gonna be nice techno or rock everythings gonna sound great.
@@costo2100 Is it actually stereo or just mono twice? Thanks if you answer.
@@jaysterling26 actually stereo, if you lay down and place them left and right of you music will start to come from everywhere, they sound great
Congratulations! Great video! The motion boom is king! :)
Yes! Thank you! 😁
@@alanrossreviews Does anyone feel the motion boom has a slightly thin mid ? I like thick mid
nope i dont get a sense of that, but you can eq the way you want.
That’s what I was waiting for...a big LIKE even before watching it.
hopefully you will feel the same way at the end 😁😁
Yes I’m amazed... and really surprised with the performance of the boosts in stereo.
2 is better than one, moaning from both 'ports' are better than doin it on one. Just dont tell the wife that.
i fear your wife already knows this 😂😂
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 vs soundcore motion boom? The return of stereo sound🤔
deep bass not quite balanced with the rest of the sound vs not quite such big bass but more balanced and open sound 😊
@@alanrossreviews indeed just thought it be a fun video 😅
Motion boom 💥🤪
boooommmm!
Yeah, no doubt stereo mode in any speakers makes you feel like being hugged with the music. For the motion boost the stereo mode is a big improvement if compared to just one motion boost, but feels better till 75%, above that it lacks the bass.
Motion + to me is still the best sounding speaker, with very clear mids, highs and the bass, even if it's not so deep as motion boom. For it's size is perfect.
For me the motion boom could have that hi-fi spec, so maybe it would sound little bit more defined, not sure if it's just me but doesn't sound with the same quality if compared to motion +.
If price is the most important aspect, motion boost is the best option for now. If it's the sound quality, for me is the motion +. But if just want to go louder, play music outside with a group of people (after the pandemic) then the motion boom is the one.
Thanks again for the great video and comparison, Alan! Big fan of your channel!
Think you summed it up well. One thing to remember is a lot of guys listen to modern electronic music which digs down to 20hz so a speaker with deep bass is a must. If you listen to older tracks like from the 60s or just music with real instruments you do not need to dig that low. Consider a bass drum bearly touches 40hz.
You have a video testing two flip 5 in stereo where you say it is good. What do you think is best, flip 5 stereo vs Soundcore Boost stereo?
I need to try this before commenting 👍
@@alanrossreviews vídeo plz !😬😬
Late to the party but I had 2 flip 5s. Honestly not worth the hassle every time to put them in stereo - the app is shit, need to keep it open for them to stay in stereo mode. Found myself just not bothering because it was a pain in the ass. Mine dropped connection every time I start a new song, same with 2 flip 4s. 2 boosts look a lot easier to set up In stereo
Thanks, Alan. Gotta question - my Charge 3 has been mildly crackling since yesterday, I'm considering getting a new speaker. Any advice for something with similar quality (Stereo and good bass) except the motion plus? The Onyx 5 is on sale here but its so big and mono from what I hear. Listening mostly to epic music ( 2 steps from hell etc.) Thanks.
Hum, the charge 5 is of course a mono version of the charge 3 with deeper bass. Its the safest option. The onyx 5 i have nit heard but the 6 and 7 are a mile away in terms of sound signature. I need to listen to the f5 again to compare. As a c3 fanboy i went m+ then motion boom, too big? In terms of size there is the denon 250, i personally prefer the warm sound of the boost vs the punch of the f5.
@@alanrossreviews how about the xb 43?
@@alanrossreviews Thanks for the tip. What is the 'f5'? do you refer to the onyx 5 or another speaker? the denon and motion boom are not available in the online shops in my area...and the charge 5 is not out yet. So I guess maybe the onyx 5...just never had a speaker so big before, i wonder if it will be an overkill.
Oh...did you mean maybe the flip 5? Maybe 2 flip 5 as stereo?
Wow the two of them playing in stereo is something else! How do you feel the bass compares between Motion plus and single Boost at lower levels, say around 40-50%? I so want to get the boost, the form factor is just amazing for me!
A single boost cannot compete with m+ because if the plus is at 40% the boost will be playing much louder to stay the same but without the clarity.
@@alanrossreviews I see mate, was hoping that by some soundcore wizardry, the smaller would reach lower at lower volumes ;) cheers!
I never thought you will play with the boost because I thought there will be no updated boost... this little speaker has really good bass... I also listen to my old boost with an eq on... but I think this one also has some kind of soundcore flare type farting bass when pushed... Is it possible to have distortion in the music tracks that we listen...?
Do you mean can i record the distortion? Yes it can fart but nowhere near as often as the flare. Of course you dont have to boost like i prefer to do. You can do the oluv thing and leave bass ss is and drop the rest of the fr. I know you are sensitive to any distortion but i come from an era from under powered low efficiency amps and am accustomed to it at this price level. Im not not convinced its all amp clipping or drivers being driven past threshold, i think it may actually be part of poor dsp
@@alanrossreviews I think you can record distortion but it's not gonna be real anyway ... I wanted to know ... The songs that we listen on youtube ... Is it possible to have distortion within the track ... you're right it sounds like recording distortion but maybe within the editing session noise distortion some mess up happened ... I heard some said distortion could be within the track itself not in the speaker ...
Great video .. loved stereo explanation. 👍
Thank you, 😝
I'm going to wait for the next Boom version. The current style is horrible - it looks too utilitarian. Hopefully, they'll change that handle and add twitters.
The boom sounded better than the two boosts. The boosts lost their sound stage at full volume I think, and the motion + sounded better than the boosts at full volume almost on par with the Boom.
My problem is I don't play my motion + at full volume where it is at its best because I have neighbours!
I still think the Onyx 7 is the best of the bunch but the price is wrong.
well onyx 7 is nice but a whole different type of speaker, its only marginally actually a portable speaker thanks to that tiny battery.
great revieuw thanx mate
You're welcome 😊
After my quarantine the bass (motion +) got soo loud that I had to decrease it from max to almost minimum and now it's incredible again.
Soundcore motion + is amazing for indoor, mid-low volume.. (with Allan's eq settings)
Soundcore Boom is amazing outdoors, mid- high volume. They're the best
Alan I notice soundcore boost the bass goes up and down up down at low volume, many people have this bug. You notice it also ?
Nope! And offered oluv to send my boost to him for testing but he never replied
@@alanrossreviews Alan last question 😂 You use it with android or Iphone ?
Can you link the Motion Boom Plus to the Soundcore Boost (gen 2)?
nope
Hi Alan, love you.
In your 2 Booms vs 2 Pluses video, the Pluses didn't sound as bassy as the 2 Boosts here and maybe even the 1 Plus here.
Did you record sound differently? Was BassUp off in the 2 Pluses video? What was different
dont forget the track itself will make a difference. everything gets recorded the same, thats at the core of everything i do. i did alter the setup for the stereo pairs but i forget the actual timeline. i used to record the stereo pairs videos from a little further out than the singles which leads to a drop in dynamic range so i now record everything same distance. i was trying to capture more of the imaging but everything has a trade-off.
@@alanrossreviews oh that makes sense lol, thanks for the reply.
But in person, the Plus, whether in a small, mid, large-ish room, how great does it sound compared to a the boost pairs in your opinion?
I'm a bit of an audiophile so I fuss a lot about getting the right audio tech I can lol
The boosts can hold their own as a pair against one plus. The plus still has a nicer high end with decent dispersion. But two boosts can be wide apart so yes two boosts can be an option rather a plus but sound signatures different so taste will be the decider.
@@alanrossreviews how about mids and lows please
Listening now, 2x boosts are more bass heavy, im having to reduce my custom setting with a pair to tame the basss. Two boosts smoother and fuller, plus sharper and thinner sounding. Two boosts win for me.
Thank you very much.
You are welcome!
my old boost winner its worth get second thanx
Hello mate ..first ,nice job with all you reviews.You’ve managed to convince me to adopt the Anker motion+ yesterday.My question is ..can I link 3 Anker together (1 motion + connect to 2 Soundcore Boost ?
Hey alan, does the boost have deeper bass than plus? Which one has an overall smoother clearer sound?
motion plus is clearer
Hey Alan.... Can you pair a Boom and a Boost together?
nope!
@@alanrossreviews Dammit. Thanks. 👍
Hello dear Alan Ross!
Today I was doing picnic with my class and I used my Motion+ on 90-95% volume,after 45 minutes I started hearing creaking noises from my left tweeter,I lowered the volume to 80% and I still could hear it,it stopped this creaking noise at 70% volume.When I got home I played some music at 80-95% volume and I still heared it,I resetted my speaker and I still could hear that creaking noise.Should i contact support?
PS:I was using it in Bass UP mode the whole time,I turned on the custom mode for 7 minutes to show my clasmates how loud it can get.
th-cam.com/video/CNKjVssqLiY/w-d-xo.html The noise was similar to this voice crack in the this video.
It does sound like clipping damage to the tweeter. This should not happen in bassup mode. Yes contact support and dont mention custom mode at all.
@@alanrossreviews okay
@@alanrossreviews what can they do?send me a new one?cuz i bought it from amazon so i dont have warranty
@@alanrossreviews and why shouldnt i mention the custom mode?they even mention it on the website
I can only envy your collections. Can we use usb in sc boost as audio in?
nope!
2 soundcore boost vs 2 motion plus? Which would be better for indoor use?
I would say two motion pluses
I have two boosts and they sound amazing. Easy. to pair, and importantly, they stay paired (unlike bose).
yup boost is a classic!
Alan, I need your help making a decision... I'm looking for a setup for a vintage car that I don't want to start mucking up and pulling the old stereo out and trying to update with a modern stereo since these Bluetooth speakers have gotten so good and affordable. I'm willing to spend upwards of $200 but looking for something that isn't going to be super bulky but has good punch and is loud enough to cut through road noise and engine noise. At first I was thinking two Motion+ but now I'm wondering about pairing two Trance Go speakers. This is tough! I'm happy to Venmo you or Paypal you a few bucks for your input. Thank you!
the wking t9 might work for you. if its easier to go with a one box solution. not sure of your size requirements.
@@alanrossreviews hey Alan, thanks for the response. I was initially thinking two Motion+ speakers because they'd sit on the dash nicely, but wondering if it'd be loud enough. I was looking into the W-King stuff -- the pricing is bonkers. At first I thought there's no way those could be any good at the price, but they seem to be popular. There's a new W-King X10 speaker that seems compelling.
The motion plus does go loud in custom mode
Alan… compare the Aomais F2 Max vs the soundcore boom… it’ll make a good competition!
Hi Alan, Any tips on how to connect the to pair the two Soundcore Boosts?
it should be in the manual in the box or you can look up online.
Hi brother. I just ordered the motionboom on amazon discount for 60. The boost is 50. Im not sure if i should buy the soundcoore boost instead. Price dif is 10 quid. I want something portable with bass and good clarity. Let me know
the boom is different league, much bigger though of course.
Hey Alan, I wondered if I could ask you your audience’s recommendation for a good speaker (or selection of) that would be useful for
1️⃣ music production while traveling (decent freq response, low distortion, I’d say size wise JBL Boombox is too large) 2️⃣ a larger pa style speaker for djing or entertaining both inoors and outdoors (in array is fine) and 3️⃣ most convenient pocket sized for everyday use.
I’m a professional music/audio dj/producer/engineer guy so I’d be looking for specs that don’t colour the sound too much (eg in built limiters 😵💫) and I already have actual pro gear in the studio - now I want to travel & be able to work/party on the move 😃.
I will say from my dealings with speakers I have always found JBL usually deliver on all fronts, I like their sound & how they function - mini rig have been a massive disappointment & any others have been so underwhelming I can’t even remember what brands they were).
Thanks for the thorough videos & generosity with your knowledge
Ps. Now I’be watched the whole vid I’ve just copped a Motion Boom & happy to try out some others too. Brilliant reviews every time
have you looked at the hk go play? pocket size the bose micro and tribit micro are the two that come to mind.
you cant beat the booms deep bass for the money 👍
what are the battery life requirements for the big speaker?
Is it just me that find clearer and better on the video the motion+ to the 2x motion boost?
it is indeed an ultra clean speaker, separate tweeters helping with that
Thank you for your in depth review, my Bose Revolve + is going on ebay , to get 2 Soundcore Boosts.
They sound great for on axis listening 👂
Smart! I need ONE more... maybe a sample🤞
Boom motion sounds best to me clearer. I Have a soundcore boost though. I never will need two though
I am in love with both Motion Boom and Motion+, if only they had a baby 😌
As long as the offspring inherits an analog port from the plus, the 20-hour battery life from the boom.
you're fighting a losing battle hoping for an aux port!
@@alanrossreviews The only reason why Motion+ have an aux port is because of their hi res audio certification, aptX is limited to 16 bits 48khz. Which means, if they sell a Motion Boom+ with only aptX and if it's still Hi res audio compatible, they will be forced to include an aux. The other solution is to include aptX HD, then no need for an aux port I think
the Hi-Res certification for the m+ is a joke. the ability to play to 40khz is all they need to show.
@@alanrossreviews I don't get the 40khz thing as well, but I don't think it's tied to Hi res audio certification at all, as Boost V.2 is also advertised as able to produce up to 40khz but is not Hi res audio certified at all.
But on Motion+, which is hi res audio certified, if you want to play a 24 bits 96khz track, you will have to use a wire, as aptx is limited to 16 bits 48khz
Hi Alan. And what about 2x Motion+ ...?
vs?
VS 2x Boost. But I have found a video you did between 2x Motion+ and 2x Motion Boom. It gave me an idea. Difficult choice. I have a Bose Mini Soundlink. Do you have an idea how these Anker models would compare to it ?
Not really i never did try that one other than a quick listen in a shop.
Is it poss is it possible to pair the boom and plus together?
nope!
Out of curiosity, does the bass get noticeably louder/deeper when pairing two Motion+s (versus one)? What about two Motion+s vs one Motion Boom? Will the Boom still out-boom?
You get a bigger thump but not deeper
Can u link a soundcore plus and a sound core boom?
nope!
I had to choose between the motion plus and the boom. Motion Plus sounds better but the battery life was only a third of the boom. So I grabbed two of those. No analog port though :( and no aptx
but that bass 😋😋😋😋😋
@@alanrossreviews I've got the Motion Plus with a different custom setting that is giving me a really clear sound and beautiful bass. Just in case you want to try it, it's approximately like this: +6, -3, -1, -1, -1.25, -2.5, -3.25, -2, +2 (I wish the actual number appeared, so I'm just guessing the approximate number). It has an awesome sound, maybe a bit too boomy for some, but I really enjoy the deep bass (Bose style but without the weird sound "corrections/distortions" Bose introduces). Used it in a barbecue party the other day, it was an instant success!
@@heffequethanks I'll try your settings if I buy the motion+
Have a question for you if you would t mind answering or checking into it
I have heard that the motion+ will stayed powered on if plugged in to power. So no need to turn on each time you use it if it is plugged in.
Will the other speakers do the same?
I want to use them built into a stone grill island plugged in all the time. So having to power on every time will be a downfall if I want to have them surrounded with stone on all sides.
Would you be able to test this power feature?
you will kill the battery that way
@@alanrossreviews I do not care about battery life. I am looking to keep it plugged in at all times as it will be a permanent fixture.
The unremovable atrocious looking handle kills the boom for me.
Agreed it makes it look Cheezey Af
Same, it loses many style points... They started simple & strong, which is very appealing. I wanted to start collecting them (soundcores/boost etc). That handled though looks like a 1990s generic boombox, my eyes are looking for a disk tray 👎 bad design. It could at least collapse.
I'm happy with a couple upgraded boosts (sleek, and the size of a brick).
I felt like that was their selling point, to be small, simple, and impress with power. The fancier it looks, the more they lose what made the product what it is.
Thats my opinion at least.
i think imma need another motion +
go for it 😜
Thanks
😊
Just got my second Soundcore Motion + for Xmas (merry xmas to y'all). I've paired them together. But it's not true Stereo. Both speakers play the same sound and not different channels, am I missing something here ?
One has 2 solid white lights (secondary speaker or slave) and the other one solid blue and one solid white (primary speaker).
If you guys know how to have true stereo I'd be happy to hear how you do it. (or is it normal for the 2 channels to be "merged" ?
Even if it's working this way it's a delight for my ears
it should be stereo. have you done a left right speaker test?
@@alanrossreviews yes I did (I tried multiple stereo tests on TH-cam). Tested it with my headphones and it was true stereo. But it was still mono with the soundcore motion +. 🥲
Just found the solution !!! On my new phone there was a Mono mode in the settings, I just unchecked it and it works like charm now !!! I'm so relieved :)
Hi Alan. I bought a Soundcore 3, just to get better sound than the speakers on my phone. Waded through endless audiophile wankery reviews until I found one that grudgingly admitted the sound was 'ten times better than your phone's speakers' - #Sold Got it for 48 euro plus 5 euro p&p direct from Anker. So having stumbled across your YT channel (through a Reddit thread about your EQ witchcraft 😉) I have decided to upgrade (I think it's an upgrade, right?) to the Soundcore Motion+, for the aux input flexibility & better sound transmission (my next phone has a 3.5mm output) and because proper hifi speakers have separate tweeters so that must be better. And it's only 35 euro more. My questions are: Do you think a second Motion+ would improve the sound/worth another 88 euro? I have read the TWS link isn't reliable if they are not close together, which sort of defeats the stereo separation thing, what is your experience? And finally how long do the batteries last in your experience? Thanks, and your videos are great and very funny too, a rarity in the oh so serious hifi world. Cheers 😊
different reports on the battery, i can get 7 hrs but others say they get 3 hrs at max. yes m+ is a big upgrade on the soundcore 3 and yes a second would massively upgrade the immersion. i never had tws issues but the latest version uses a new chip so cant say how the latest models handle tws.
@@alanrossreviews Okay so I went ahead and ordered two motion+ models. First one had a dodgy battery so got on to Anker and they are sending me a replacement, second is due to arrive in January. I would assume both are the new chipset with the 73.75 firmware so I shall report back on the TWS and battery life. Thanks again.
Awesome review, love your passion. it's a tough call between the motion boom and 2 soundcore boost.
A single boom simply sounds better to my ears.
You are world record commenter btw 👍🌍👍
Shocker>Louder they are not. The pair sounded pretty good at 75%. Phew that was a close one.
My soundcore + doesn’t do stereo pairing….it’s dual pair, same sounds from both speakers