Tribit X-Boom:A Bluetooth speaker with bass you can see and feel (review and giveaway)

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ContentsWhat's in the boxFeatures and navigationSound quality and experienceFinal thoughts

If you regularly use a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music, bass is probably an important aspect for you. Unfortunately, many speakers fall short when it comes to punchy bass. However, the bass is where the Tribit X-Boom Bluetooth Speaker really excels. Thanks to its exclusive "XBass Technology", bass lovers will really appreciate the boost provided at the push of a button.

The rugged styling of the speaker ensures that it is built to last and will withstand all types of environments. The body is made of silicone as well as the strap attached to it. Plus, with the X-Boom's 360° cylinder design, you'll get rich sound from every angle.

Features and navigation

The Tribit X-Boom speaker is very easy to navigate. All buttons are logically laid out. The buttons on the back are small and a few even light up, while the buttons on the front are just the opposite – extra large with no lights. The flap that covers the AUX input and charging ports is thick and snug. This is obviously to keep water out, but it also means it can be a bit of a pain to open.

On the front of the speaker you will find these buttons:

• Volume up button – Short or long press to increase the volume.
• MFB button (multi-function) – Press once to play/pause and answer/end calls. Press twice to skip to the next track. Press three times to skip to the previous track. Press and hold for two seconds to reject an incoming call. Press and hold for two seconds to activate voice dialing (if your phone supports it). On my Galaxy S8, this brings up the voice assistant.
• Volume down button – Short or long press to decrease the volume.

On the back of the speaker, you'll find these buttons, ports, and indicators:

• Power button and indicator – Lights blue.
• Battery level indicator – Changes from one to four white indicators based on approximate battery level. A single red indicator lets you know when the battery is below ten percent and needs to be recharged as soon as possible.
• Bluetooth button – Used to manually enter pairing mode.
• XBass button and indicator – Boosts bass and lights up white.
• AUX-in port – Connect to devices that do not support Bluetooth.
• Micro USB charging port – A cable is included.

Sound quality and experience

Personally, I really like the tall, cylindrical design of the X-Boom and the way everything is laid out. It's different from your average Bluetooth speaker and its shape allows it to slip easily into the bottle compartment of any bag (e.g. backpack, purse).

One of the most interesting features of the speaker is the visible subwoofers at the top and bottom. They are well padded and literally vibrate to the beat of the music; the beat speed follows the speed of the song. It's quite fun to look at and even more fun to touch! I've included a short video below so you can see it for yourself.

When I'm listening to music and gaming a bit, I honestly can't tell the difference between the sound of the X-Boom and my branded speaker that I usually use. it sounds this Well! The volume level is extremely loud – loud enough for a neighbor to bang on the wall if you live in an apartment or condo.

The speaker already packs a nice little punch without XBass turned on, but once you turn it on the bass really comes through hard. It's actually more noticeable if you're holding the speaker, though. I first tried comparing without holding the speaker and just pressing the button, and it was more subtle than holding the speaker in your hand and feeling the difference. Either way, rest assured you won't be disappointed!

As mentioned above, the speaker is completely waterproof. The Tribit site even states that you can confidently "throw it in the pool or the ocean", so I wanted to try it out for myself. Below I recorded a short video testing the speaker in the bathroom sink. I cringed a little at first, but it actually continued during and after the immersion.

Last thoughts

I'm really impressed with the Tribit X-Boom Bluetooth Speaker and think it's a great buy; it would also make a great gift with the holidays approaching. I'm almost tempted to replace my main speaker with this one because the bass from the X-Boom blows it out! If you own two X-Booms, you can also link them to play in sync.

The only minor complaint I have is that when watching videos on YouTube (connected via Bluetooth), there is a slight delay in the audio when playing through the speaker. However, when connected directly via an AUX cable, the audio is perfectly synchronized. I don't have this problem with my main speaker. The manufacturer informed us that this aspect was only present on a few samples and that it was supported in all future speakers.

Before that, I had never heard of the Tribit brand, so I wasn't sure if I would expect it. Let's just say it far exceeded my expectations. After hearing about this speaker, what do you think?

Tribit X-Boom Bluetooth Speaker