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 alright for music. It's a big, booming party speaker that gets loud enough to shake the dance floor at your next event. Its default sound is a little bass-heavy, too, so you notice all the warmth in genres like EDM and hip-hop. 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. 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 adequate 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.
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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 here.
If you encounter another version of this speaker, let us know in the forums.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
This is a more affordable party speaker designed to bring a big sound to your next event for less. Compared to JBL's popular PartyBox lineup, this speaker comes with a lot of the same party-oriented features like microphone and guitar inputs as well as 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.
See also our recommendations for the best party speakers, the best Bluetooth speakers for bass, and the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better 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, and it can reproduce more low bass. Plus, it has a companion app with a graphic EQ, unlike the Klipsch.
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.
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 RBG 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. The Klipsch brings more bass, too.
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 and more portable option, the Klipsch is designed for parties, so it adds RGB lights as well as microphone and guitar inputs for this use case. That said, the JBL is better built with a rating for water resistance. 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.
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