JBL Boombox 3 Wifi vs Boombox 3 - sound analysis and EQs (Patreon)

The Boombox 3 Wifi sounds a bit different out of the box compared to the Boombox 3, some may perceive the Boombox 3 even better sounding, as it appears slightly less harsh overall due to more relaxed upper mids, but with the 7-band EQ the Wifi version can be adjusted quite a bit and definitely improved over JBL's default sound signature.

I created 3 different EQs which should make the sound of the Boombox 3 Wifi a bit more natural sounding, including a more fun EQ which sounds a bit more similar to the regular Boombox 3 , a "neutral" EQ based purely on measurements matched towards the KH80 and an EQ matched towards the sound I perceive from my headphones purely by listening. All 3 should improve the stock sound of the Boombox 3 Wifi quite a bit.

I am still not sure if I should keep the Boombox 3 Wifi, as the 370€ I have paid for it are still quite acceptable, but I am not sure if I really need it, because at low levels it would need additional adjustment to sound appealing, while not being quite as loud as the Boombox 4 for outdoor use.

Here my EQs:

fun, with a bit more bass and treble: +2 +10 +6 +2 0 +4 +6

"neutral": -2 +12 +6 +2 -2 +2 +3

headphone: -2 +12 -3 -2 +2 +3 +3