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JBL PartyBox 710
JBL PartyBox 520
The JBL PartyBox 520 and the JBL PartyBox 710 are both large speakers. The main difference from the perspective of how you use the speaker is that the PartyBox 520 can run on a battery, while the PartyBox 710 can't. The PartyBox 520 is also a bit smaller, making it easier to move around, and it boasts a similar control and input layout. Both speakers deliver mostly accurate frequency responses, with the PartyBox 520 being more balanced, while the PartyBox 710 is bassier. You can EQ either speaker in the app. You can also place the PartyBox 710 on its side, offering more versatile placement, and its soundstage isn't as affected by listening angles. If volume is important, it gets a bit louder than the PartyBox 520, though they're both capable of high volumes.
JBL PartyBox 710
JBL PartyBox 520
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