So yes, enter the Tribit Stormbox Lava.
This semi-cylindrical party speaker aims to supply powerful sound and a rugged build in one budget-friendly package.
As some of you may have suspected given that low price-tag, feeling the earths heartbeatmaybe a slight exaggeration.
And youd be correct.
General audio quality is decent, but hardly as red-hot as some of thebest Bluetooth speakers.
And this speaker truly is party-ready, no matter the surroundings.
Speaking of, you’re free to actually link more than 160 of the same model together.
The Stormbox Lava is a plain, black speaker that does very little to stand out from the crowd.
Otherwise, theres a lot to like about this affordable party speaker.
For a speaker of this size, the Stormbox Lava is very modestly priced.
But you also get EQ prefs that have been fleshed out pretty nicely.
Another big talking point is battery life an area in which the Stormbox Lava performs decently.
I knew what I was in for with the Stormbox Lava; a whole lotta bass.
And thats exactly what it delivers.
Bass response, though big, wasnt the most beautiful however.
This made for an improved listening experience overall, especially for tracks that are less centred around thumping bass.
Samba drums also entered the fray rhythmically with gusto.
Some of the finer details, like light percussion in the background were understated.
Another factor worth noting is that this speaker can get pretty loud thanks to its 80W maximum power output.
However, at top volumes audio quality is going to take a bit of a dip.
And one more note before I wrap up on sound.
So, its a bit of a mixed bag for the Stormbox Lava.
Does it sound terrible?
Unfortunately, this is a totally basic looking speaker with no real design quirk.
Having said that, its undeniable that this model is a pretty practical beast.
Its got a rugged build very much reminiscent of the JBL Xtreme line of speakers.
And it also has an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both dustproof and waterproof.
At that price, this is an option worth your consideration.
But these both take more of a boombox form, which might be a dealbreaker for some.
Should I buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava?
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Features
Nothing extraordinary here, but good battery life and EQ options are a big plus.
4/5
Sound quality
Struggles with sub-bass and peak volume, fairly clear sound with EQ edits.
3.5/5
Design
Feels off theme and overly plain but IP67-rated and has a handle/strap option.
3/5
Value
Not without its flaws but cheap compared to rivals.
Youre on a budgetPerhaps the most obvious draw of the Tribit Stormbox Lava is its fantastic low price.
It has a pretty plain design and its only available in black for now.
Gray is on the way, sure, but I doubt thats gonna set the world alight either.
Highly capable audio skills, a water-resistant rugged design and plenty of battery life.
But that comes at a cost.
This model has a high list price well over $300 / 300.
Read our fullJBL Xtreme 4 review.
Read our fullAnker Soundcore Boom 2 review.
Where appropriate, I tested the Stormbox Lava alongside the JBL Xtreme 4 to compare sound quality and ease-of-use.
