The Klipsch GIG XXL is a party speaker with RGB lights designed to amp up the energy at your next event. Like any good party speaker, it's designed to get loud, and its Bass button lets you add more punch to the mix. Since it comes with a microphone, it's easy to host your next karaoke night, or you can plug in a guitar to make music of your own. However, it doesn't come with as many customization tools as more premium models.
Our Verdict
The Klipsch GIG XXL is decent for music. It's a big, booming party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with enough output for a lively party. Its sound is a little bass-heavy, too, so you notice all the warmth in genres like EDM and hip-hop, though it doesn't reproduce the deepest low-bass rumbles. You can even plug in microphones and guitars to play along. The speaker lets you boost the bass, but unfortunately, it lacks a more comprehensive EQ for customization.
- Bass button.
- Gets loud.
- Lacks deep low-bass.
- No graphic EQ.
This speaker is acceptable for watching videos from a paired smartphone. Dialogue is pretty clearly reproduced, thanks to its even mid-range. This speaker doesn't bring the deep rumble of home theater speakers. Its AV synchronization is on the higher end when paired with devices over Bluetooth, too.
- Gets loud.
- Lacks deep low-bass.
The Klipsch GIG XXL is decent for podcasts. Its mid-range is quite even and balanced, and dialogue reproduces with overall clarity in the mix. It's unlikely that you would opt for such a large speaker just for podcasts, though. Still, the flexibility is handy if you want a party speaker that can do both.
- Gets loud.
- No graphic EQ.
This speaker doesn't support voice assistants.
The Klipsch GIG XXL is acceptable for outdoor use. Overall, it has a pretty solid build, and its handle helps you carry it around. That said, it doesn't have a specified rating for dust or water resistance, so be careful if you plan to use it in the elements. Its battery life isn't the most long-lasting, either.
- Gets loud.
- Built-in handle for transport.
- No IP rating for dust and water resistance.
- 6-hour battery life.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 28, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0.1. This includes the Test Bench 1.0 updates to all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness, as well as the revised Low-Frequency Extension calculation and related DRC updates introduced in Test Bench 1.0.1. There have also been text changes throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, where applicable, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our Test Bench 1.0 changelog and Test Bench 1.0.1 changelog.
- Updated Aug 11, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0, which includes new results for all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our changelog.
- Updated Feb 02, 2024: Review published.
- Updated Jan 31, 2024: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Klipsch GIG XXL is available in Black, and you can see the label for the model we tested.
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Popular Speaker Comparisons
This is a more affordable party speaker designed to deliver big sound at your next event for less. Compared to JBL's popular PartyBox lineup, this speaker comes with many of the same party-oriented features, such as microphone and guitar inputs and RGB lights. It even comes with a microphone, so you don't have to purchase this separately. However, this speaker's build isn't quite as premium, and it doesn't offer as many sound customization tools as many models like the JBL PartyBox 110.
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The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better party speaker than the Klipsch GIG XXL. The JBL is a more premium speaker with a better build quality and an IP rating for water resistance. Its battery life is longer-lasting. Plus, it has a companion app with a graphic EQ, unlike the Klipsch. That said, the Klipsch puts out more bass and doesn't sound as muffled in the highs as the JBL.
The JBL PartyBox 310 is a more premium alternative to the Klipsch GIG XXL. The JBL is better built with an IP rating for water resistance, which the Klipsch lacks. Plus, it can reproduce more low bass and comes with more sound customization tools. It gets louder, and it has a longer battery life.
For most uses, the JBL Boombox 3 is better than the Klipsch GIG XXL. It's important to remember that these speakers are intended for slightly different audiences. While the JBL is a smaller, more portable option, the Klipsch is designed for parties and includes RGB lights, as well as microphone and guitar inputs for this usage. That said, the JBL is better built and has a water-resistance rating. It has a longer battery life and more sound customization tools. It stands out thanks to its sound quality, but if you want a party speaker with all the bells and whistles, you'll want to look at the Klipsch instead.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the ION Pathfinder 280 or the Klipsch GIG XXL. They're both budget-friendly party speakers with RGB lights. The ION has a longer battery life, and its companion app gives you access to a graphic EQ for more control over its sound. It gets louder, too. However, it's not a stereo speaker like the Klipsch, as it has to downmix audio into mono to play it back.
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