If you’re in search of a large Bluetooth speaker for your post-festival season parties, we have come across an inexpensive option that may catch your attention. While the brand might not be widely recognized, its peculiar name is bound to spark conversations.
Introducing the Tronsmart Bang Max, a speaker weighing just under 6kg and boasting 130W of dynamic power. Is it loud enough for your party? Unless you reside in a mansion or have a penchant for ear-splitting death metal, the answer is yes. Generally, 100W is considered the minimum requirement for small gigs, so you should be more than satisfied.
Tronsmart, an audio company that may be unfamiliar to many, was founded by Eric Cheng in 2013 in Shenzhen, known as Asia’s Silicon Valley of hardware. In 2018, the company enlisted the endorsement of renowned soccer star Luis Suárez as its brand ambassador, adding to its presence in the market.
Recently, Tronsmart’s Bluetooth speakers have been gaining traction, with the company’s Halo 100 Bluetooth speaker earning high praise from YouTube user FishBee Productions earlier this year.
The Bang Max serves as the flagship speaker in Tronsmart’s lineup, accompanied by other models like the Bang Mini, Bang SE, and a standard-sized Bang. It is set to be released on Amazon for $199 at the end of August, equivalent to approximately £150 or AU$289.
Tronsmart boldly claims that the Bang Max is its “best speaker ever” and suggests it may even be the best speaker under $200, attracting the attention of many audiophiles eagerly anticipating its testing and evaluation.
For the price, the Bang Max offers an impressive array of drivers. It is a three-way speaker, featuring two 30W woofers, two 20W mid-tweeters, two 10W tweeters, and two passive bass radiators. Additionally, you can customize the sound and visual experience with the help of custom EQ and RGB lights, offering three different lighting modes accessible through a control app. Tronsmart’s TuneConn technology allows you to connect up to 100 other Tronsmart speakers, akin to JBL’s PartyBoost and Sony’s Party Connect solutions.
The Bang Max is IPX6 water-resistant, making it suitable for pool parties, and it also doubles as a karaoke machine. What sets it apart from Sony’s SRS-XV800 is the ability to support two wired mics and one guitar, allowing for dedicated backing vocals alongside your main singer. The Sony alternative, in contrast, provides only one mic input and one guitar input. Moreover, the Bang Max boasts an IPX4 splash-proof rating, while the Sony speaker, weighing 18.5kg, is significantly more expensive at $648 / £599 / AU$849.
Could Tronsmart be on the verge of breaking through with its new Bang Max speaker? It’s hard to say for certain. However, if you’re a fan of budget-friendly options, you might also want to consider the Tribit Stormbox Blast, which costs the same at $199 and bears a striking resemblance to the Bang Max.
While the Bang Max lacks features like Wi-Fi and Dolby Atmos support found in the recently released JBL Boombox 3, it’s important to note that the Wi-Fi enabled JBL speaker comes with a much higher price tag of around $650 / £549 / AU$1,000. Considering the substantial price difference, it’s reasonable to expect fewer advanced features in the more affordable Bang Max.
