TRIBIT StormBox Lava Speaker Review

The TRIBIT StormBox Lava speaker aims to take portable sound to the next level with bigger sound powered by a bigger battery for longer listening sessions. Built to withstand pool parties and beach gatherings, the StormBox Lava may be the go-to portable speaker for listening both at home and on the go. This is my review.

Portable power

Spec-wise, the StormBox Lava checks a lot of boxes. First, the total 80 W output comes courtesy of two 30 W woofers and two 10 W tweeters. Needless to say, these speakers pack a lot more punch than most other portable solutions, and the “XBass” feature works to boost the low-end even more for when bass is the absolute top priority. And yes, it really does boom!

Connecting to the StormBox Lava is made easy with Bluetooth 5.4. Phones can connect easily, and devices can even be recharged by the speaker, thanks to reverse charging.

Tweak your sound

Though the stock sound profile will be more than great enough for the majority of users; those who like to tweak the EQ and other settings will be happy to learn that there’s a companion app. The highlight of this app is the 10-band EQ, allowing for fine-tuning of the various frequencies. It works really well.

As for durability, the IP67 means that the StormBox Lava is suitably water and dustproof. This makes it ideal for beach days or playing music by the pool. Knowing that the speaker system can take a splash or dusting of sand offers great peace of mind.

Gets the foundations right

The main highlights of the StormBox Lava are, happily, the aspects that really matter. First, the sound quality is great. The sweet spot is certainly at the 50–70% mark, as the bass and distortion can kick up a notch at higher volumes, but that is getting really loud at that point. Keep it in the realm of sensible and these speakers sound great.

The second great thing about the StormBox Lava is the battery life. With volume averaging around the 60% mark, it successfully lasts the rated 24 hours of battery life.

Some downsides

When it comes to downsides, there are only a couple of things to highlight. First, as mentioned earlier, the sound quality does degrade at the highest volumes, but I think most will expect this from a bass-heavy speaker like this.

The next potential dealbreaker is the StormBox Lava’s size and weight. It’s intended to be portable, but it is objectively chunky and hefty. Calling this as “portable” feels a little cheeky, in my opinion.

Disclosure: Review sample provided by TRIBIT.