The BEST PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER Everyone Loves, BUT Nobody Buys | DOSS Soundbox XL Ultra

The Doss Bluetooth Soundbox has a lot going for it - except for what it lacks.
We test it, we measure it, we listen to it and we rate it! Find out if it's audiophile quality.

If you're looking for portable sound you have to know about the DOSS Soundbox XL Ultra.

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More info from DOSS @DOSSAudio
1.80W Impressive Sound: Delight in high-quality, room-filling sound with our speaker's 40W subwoofer, dual 20W inner magnet driver drivers, and dual DSP technologies.

2. Advanced Acoustic Design: Indulge in exceptional sound quality achieved through the superior acoustic design.

3.Loud Clear Sound: The speaker utilizes dual DSP technology to enhance sound quality. It fine-tunes audio for balanced sound, compensating for the speaker box combination, and employs various audio processing algorithms to minimize distortion.

4.Extended Playtime: Up to 18 hours of continuous playback, ensuring your music keeps going all day, whether you're at home or hosting a party.

5.Multiple Playback Modes: The speaker supports Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm Aux-in, USB flash drive, and TF card modes, giving you the freedom to play audio your way. Additionally, you can pair two speakers for immersive surround stereo sound, which fills up every corner of your room with punchy bass.

6.Sleek Refined Design: The body is made of high-quality metal and faux wood grain texture on both sides adds a touch of modern aesthetics with classic style.

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[ethancochran]

I love this review thank you for your hard work testing this product thanks for not letting companies control you, please do more with portable speakers no one has an unbiased and detailed videos like you

[rejean]

How does it sound if I leave it in the box so that I can use the box's handle ?

[nudebaboon]

I have the smaller Doss sound box plus, it could do with a bit more upper midrange for violins ect, but i mainly use it for speech, of which, it does produce a very comfortable almost old valve radio sound. And it does go loud and clear with music, has 2ch. Stereo, good battery life too. At £46 is great value.

[stanmyers]

Chris I bought doss before and they are alright for background music outside, not the worst😊

[antibodyjeans]

As a scientist who sciences for a living, I love your reviews.

[antibodyjeans]

I was hoping that you would rate it "A picnic basket and a pitcher of lemonade".

[Shadepariah]

Like a Boxed Wine without a carry handle ... what's the point?

[LousyFacelift]

The Soundbox XL Ultra does absolutely not need a handle. It's not heavy and it's an indoor speaker, you're not going to carry it around much anyway. And handles make many speakers look ugly imho. Doss states a frequency spectrum of 35 Hz - 25 kHz for the XL Ultra which is in fact quite the opposite of limited...

[slistone]

Glad to have a reviewer that is not on the take! What is your favorite Bluetooth speaker?

[eldonmonroe]

I have had the the DOSS Soundbox XL for years now. Does great. Yet... compared to the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus... not even JBL can hang.

[Roddy]

No highs, no lows... must be a "Vine Customer Review (What's this?)"

In the last two reviews, you strayed from the 600-hour required and reference burn period. Then I remembered you have super hearing that you can adjust to the actual hours of burn-in, even if it is less. Good to know you have that amazing ability...

I watched this video after watching a reviewer bring up "Korean blood" when talking about the electronics and a "British sound" when describing, huh, British-made speakers... I hope the former is not some sort of ritual, and the latter may have to do with tea... Has anybody heard the difference between the Artic Sound vs the Antarctic Sound? There is a difference in the "teeth-chattering" I was born in the tropics, so I have the uncanny ability to tell that difference... 🥶🥶

Now, seriously, thank you for such a level-headed review. It is nothing short of amazing how many "portable" speakers are in the market without a handle.

Is "Hemlock" still in time-out? (Misspelled on purpose... Google it)

[thinkIndependent]

I have the upgrade version plug it into the Internet and the logo will magically change to 11.
The only problem after that update it will only play the soundtrack from Spinal Tap

[MilGrip]

The previous XL went to 40Hz at medium volumes, Ultra not hitting that or better? Dont buy it. I'll pick this up and test for myself and post the video.

[MichaelBeeny]

Very hard to define half volume. Is that 50% rotation of the volume control? If so, the volume pot should be logarithmic. So, 50% rotation is probably only 20% volume. That also implies that 100% rotation is clean unclipped sound. That also implies that it's not a multi turn pot or a shaft encoded type where almost any kind of law is possible, log or linear or something in-between! On a hot day it will probably play longer than on a cold day. Batteries don't like cold!! However, on a cold day you probably won't want it to play to long outside because it is cold.
Most likely it's just sales Doss, best taken with a pinch of salt. Like my comments!
PS. If you want a speaker that's all boom and tizz with no midrange, try the Edifier D12. The exact opposite to this speaker.

[YouAlwaysWin]

You need to change your camera angle when recording. It looks like you're recording from a lower angle, which is the worst possible angle to record yourself in a commentary. It just looks weird or creepy.

[nabman_]

The enclosure looks like it has enough volume to play down to 100-150Hz. Must be a cost factor.

[chrislj]

The best Bluetooth speaker I've had is the Tribit StormBox Micro 2, which right now is going for $48 on Amazon. It's not a boombox type but small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. I just got it to mostly use in the bathroom when I shower and shave, but I am amazed at how good such a little thing can sound. I also have a pair of diminutive Apple HomePod Minis that sound decent for the size but I quit using them because Siri is a total retard and destroys the whole experience of music enjoyment. Modern audio technology has really advanced over the years.

[johnwright]

I made a stereo years ago to take on camping trips. Boom-box's were either rubbish or expensive. There's so much choice now, of products that would fulfil that role.

[FabioKasper]

Man, clicked thinking of a _Sony_ but it was a _Chony_ instead.

[lurkersmith]

Can it play Doom? ('Cause, ya know, Doss ...)