Theater Solutions B83Gr Review

Name: Theater Solutions B83Gr
Brand: Theater

Christen da Costa

October 12, 2023

True Score Methodology v1.0

TRUE SCORE

52^%

Total dud

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82

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152

Where does this product score?

Product testers were pleased with the Theater Solutions B83GR and recommended it for podcasts. They liked its rainproof construction, unique rock-inspired design, and loud output. However, they were disappointed by its bass-biased sound profile, poor soundstage, and so-so battery life.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

47

*.75

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C

Customer Score

74

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

52^%

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Cat Trust Score
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The Theater Solutions B83GR performs poorly for music. It has… read more

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Overview_

The Theater Solutions B83GR is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising a distinctive rock-themed design for outdoor use. It has a waterproof, rainproof construction that stands up to the elements. You can find speakers with similar attributes on our list of the best-ranked speakers today. This device connects via Bluetooth, featuring a 229.7-foot range. This device has a decent Bluetooth latency and gets loud. Explore the specs of the Theater Solutions B83GR below and check out other top Bluetooth speakers today.

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

Rainproof construction
Unique rock-inspired aesthetics
Speaker gets fairly loud and maintains good sound quality at high volume settings

Reason to Avoid

Doesn’t support voice assistants and lacks speakerphone functions
Direction soundstage performance
So-so 6.5-hour battery life
Lacks EQ
Downgrades stereo to mono

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Product Comparison_

	Theater Solutions B83Gr Review
True Score	52^%	NR	NR	NR
Ranking	# 82 / 152	# /	# /	# /
Market Context	The Theater Solutions B83GR is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising a distinctive rock-themed design for outdoor use. It has a waterproof,… The Theater Solutions B83GR is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising a distinctive rock-themed design for outdoor use. It has a waterproof, rainproof construction that stands up to the elements. You can find speakers with similar attributes on our list of the best-ranked speakers today. This device connects via Bluetooth, featuring a 229.7-foot range. This device has a decent Bluetooth latency and gets loud. Explore the specs of the Theater Solutions B83GR below and check out other top Bluetooth speakers today.	Featuring an in-ceiling design, the Theater Solutions TS65W speakers are very different from the Theater Solutions B83GR portable speakers. While the TS65W speakers come in… Featuring an in-ceiling design, the Theater Solutions TS65W speakers are very different from the Theater Solutions B83GR portable speakers. While the TS65W speakers come in a pair and support stereo, the Theater Solutions B83GR is a single speaker that downgrades stereo to mono.	Featuring app-based EQ presets and a low 3.33 dB frequency response standard error, the TREBLAB HD-Max is easier to customize and delivers more balanced music… Featuring app-based EQ presets and a low 3.33 dB frequency response standard error, the TREBLAB HD-Max is easier to customize and delivers more balanced music than the Theater Solutions B83GR, which lacks EQ presets and has a 5.63 dB standard error. It features a 93.2 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the 87.9 dB maximum SPL of the Theater Solutions B83GR. Explore our TREBLAB HD-Max review for details about the TREBLAB.	Featuring a carrying strap and compact 0.9-lb construction, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is more portable than the 6.2-lb B83GR, which doesn’t have a strap…. Featuring a carrying strap and compact 0.9-lb construction, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is more portable than the 6.2-lb B83GR, which doesn’t have a strap. The WONDERBOOM also has a better 12.9-hour battery life, beating the 6.5-hour runtime of the B83GR. However, the B83GR has a better 102 ms Android Bluetooth latency than the 174 ms latency of the WONDERBOOM wireless speaker. See our Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 review for details about the Ultimate Ears device.
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