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Oubliez JBL ! Teufel Motiv Home XL fait trembler mon bureau !

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Product Review

Product reviewed

Teufel Motiv Home XL (portable/party/home speaker), positioned as a “JBL boombox competitor” (“battle against JBL Boom”).

Key features mentioned

Size / weight (premium portable)

  • Approximately 13 kg
  • 56 cm wide, 29 cm high
  • Described as a “monster” / very substantial

Design & controls

  • Removable magnetic acoustic grille
  • Braided fabric cover
  • Top controls include:
    • Power
    • LEDs for Wi‑Fi vs Bluetooth
    • Source selection
    • Prev/next
    • Volume dial
    • Play/pause
  • Presets: 1 / 2 / 3 (radio favorites/presets)
  • Bass button: boosts bass (criticized as only offering bass adjustment)
  • “Dynamore effect” (marketing feature): intended to widen the soundstage toward an approximately 180° surround-like effect

Battery / portability / power

  • Removable battery
  • Battery % can be checked via a button
  • Optional additional battery purchase (described as enabling an “infinite number of batteries”)
  • USB Type‑A:
    • Used as a power bank
    • Can read flash drives
  • Microphone support: mic can be plugged in (mentioned near the edge/front area) for fun/voice use
  • Carry handles on both sides
  • Four non-slip silicone feet

Wireless connectivity & smart features

  • Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC
  • Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth via a speaker app (Google integration mentioned)
  • Google Home integration if configured through the app
  • Google Cast support
  • App provides Google-related features and radio

Audio hardware & specs (as stated)

  • 3-way acoustic design:
    • Two 30 mm tweeters
    • Two 85 mm midrange drivers
    • One 20 cm woofer
  • Amplification: mentions a Texas Instruments amplifier, Class D
  • Power: 210 W RMS
    • Compared to another Teufel model (Neo): +10 W RMS vs “Neo” (described as heavier/bigger)
  • Frequency response (as stated): 35 Hz down (infrabass) and up to 35 kHz
  • Claimed output level: up to 109 dB (“dcibels” in subtitles)

App / radio / software experience

  • The app provides:
    • Source selection and radio stations
    • Web / Wi‑Fi radio (explicitly described as “not DAB yet”)
    • Podcasts
    • Equalizer (bass/treble; limited tone control)
    • LED brightness adjustment
    • Standby behavior options:
      • 5 / 10 / 15 minutes up to “forever”
      • plus a mode intended to avoid draining the battery
  • Echo mode recommendation
    • Recommended to reduce excessive standby/power drain issues
    • Reviewer claims that without the right mode, the speaker remains in standby “to detect your phone,” draining the battery

Listening test / sound impressions (pros & cons)

  • Overall sound character: described as V-shaped
    • Emphasizes bass and treble
    • Mids can feel lacking
  • Bass / low end:
    • Compared to a nearby reference speaker (context suggests Boombox 4):
      • Teufel bass felt “drier” and more controlled
    • Bass can feel stronger when placed against a wall
  • Midrange:
    • Perceived as slightly lacking / more “dip-like” than some references
  • Treble / detail:
    • Treble can be perceived as very high (possibly too high)
    • May sound less precise / more muted than the compared JBL-style model
    • Mixed observations:
      • Some passages: highs sound better on Teufel
      • Overall comparison: JBL competitor delivers more precise/clear/detailed highs, while Teufel highs can be muted
  • Directionality / stage:
    • Dynamore “wide soundstage” effect is discussed
    • Not fully achieved, but considered noticeable

Battery performance (user experience)

  • Teufel claims 13 hours battery life
  • Reviewer personal result: ~9 to 10 hours
  • Echo mode matters:
    • With echo mode / correct behavior: battery usage is better
    • Without it: the speaker may remain in standby and drain overnight, leaving little/no charge the next day

Comparisons made

Compared directly to JBL Boombox 4

  • At equivalent volume and near placement:
    • Teufel bass: more “dry”
    • JBL bass: described as more “boom”
  • High notes / vocal timbre:
    • Teufel sometimes described as clearer/more faithful vocals
    • But overall JBL is rated as having more precise/clear/detailed highs
  • Loudness / presence:
    • Subtitles suggest Teufel is louder on Wi‑Fi
    • Sound quality may improve over Wi‑Fi vs certain wired/Bluetooth setups

Brief comparison: Teufel “Neo”

  • Motiv Home XL is about +10 W RMS compared to Neo
  • Neo is described as still bigger/heavier (subtitles noted as messy)

Pros (unique points mentioned)

  • Very powerful for home + parties
  • Strong low-frequency extension claimed (35 Hz)
  • Wi‑Fi support (not only Bluetooth), plus web radio
  • Google Cast / Google Home
  • Removable battery (and optional extra batteries)
  • Portability design: side handles + non-slip feet
  • Dynamore soundstage widening effect
  • App features: EQ, LED control, standby timer options, radio/podcasts

Cons (unique points mentioned)

  • Not waterproof
  • Limited EQ controls: only bass and treble
    • Reviewer says midrange adjustment is essentially missing (mids not adjustable “without the right mode” / limited adjustment)
  • Potential battery drain due to standby
    • Can stay in standby to detect a phone and drain battery unless using echo mode / correct standby settings
  • Sound balance criticisms:
    • V-shaped tuning with mids somewhat lacking
    • Treble can be too high at times
    • Highs may be less precise/more muted than JBL reference (in parts of the test)

Pricing mentioned

  • Typically around €800
  • During the review: €650
  • Reviewer asks viewers whether they’d pay that amount

Overall verdict / recommendation (based on the video)

Strong option if you want maximum bass/party volume with good low-end and Wi‑Fi features, especially for music like guitars/pianos/voices and listening on Wi‑Fi.

However, it’s not waterproof, tone control is limited (no real mid control), and battery life depends heavily on standby settings/echo mode. If buying mainly for casual use without managing standby behavior, the battery-drain behavior is a notable drawback. The reviewer frames it as a compelling competitor to JBL, but not universally “better” in every sonic detail.

Speakers / contributors (separate viewpoints)

  • Main reviewer(s) (including “Terroir et Saveur”):
    • Emphasis on design/build, controls, battery/removable battery behavior, and comparisons vs Boombox 4
  • Guest/companion voice (briefly):
    • Occasional reactions to sound character (V-shaped, highs/bass differences)
    • Some setup/banter during the demo

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