Mackie Thump GO

Lange musste ich auf die Box warten, aber endlich kam sie. Voller Freude habe ich sie ausgepackt und der Ruf "Ach, ist die niedlich!" brach aus mir heraus. Ich hatte damit gerechnet, einen Lautsprecher in der Größe der Mackie Full-range-Boxen zu bekommen. (Wer liest schon die Größenangaben in der Beschreibung, wenn man/frau das Teil in jedem Fall haben möchte?) Aber gut so, denn eine Akkubox muss ja öfters weitere Wege transportiert werden, als eine "normale" Box.

Ich brauche die Box für diverse Veranstaltungen indoor und outdoor. Für Sprache, Gesang, E-Piano, Orgel und Abspielen von Musikkonserven (Natürlich nicht alles auf einmal.). Und da schlägt sie sich in allen Bereichen super.

Positiv:
+ Klang
+ Akkubetriebsdauer
+ Handling
+ selbsterklärende Bedienung

Nicht negativ, aber doch eine Einschränkung:
- Bei den 200 Watt wäre ich vorsichtig. Ich habe bei Mackie sowieso den Eindruck, dass die etwas geschönt messen. Ich habe eine Gitarrenbox mit 50 Watt, die kommt mir lauter vor. Ein Handballfeld kann man/frau mit der Go nicht beschallen. Aber immerhin eine Spielfeldhälfte. Auch als Monitorbox bei Hardrock oder Synthiebombastsound ist sie überfordert. Bei Gitarre und Gesang aber gut aufgehoben.

Mit den o. g. Einschränkungen eine ganz klare Kaufempfehlung.

For an 8-inch battery-powered PA with Bluetooth connectivity, the Thump GO offers excellent value for money.
I shall be using it for small parties hidden under a small dj booth out of sight which i why i only purchased 1 unit.
The sound is crisp and plenty powerful used either wired or in bluetooth mode and the useful 2 channel mixer has various sound options to choose from.
I get a good 6 hours of battery life with the speaker cranked up but i shall be using it plugged into the power for those longer gigs.
Be sure to check out the various youtube reviews for in depth functional reviews.

Ik heb deze versterker uiteindelijk terug moeten sturen. Het heeft veel te veel bass in de mix en geen mid frequencies. De gebrek aan ingebouwd eq maakt het niet handig voor acoustic instrumenten of zang. Van de verschillend pre-set EQ standen (knoppen) is geen met een gebalanceerd geluid, alles heeft overdreven bass en hoog (zelfs als je kiezd de stand voor een extern subwoofer). Het zou kunnen werken voor iemand die electronisch apparaten of met een eigen EQ. Bvb voor een DJ of zo met Pop/Dance muziek, maar zelfs via Bluetooth iets afspelen dat niet Pop/Dance is, is niet mooie door dat er alleen bass en hoog uit de speaker komt. Maar waarschijnlijk hier door heet het Thump.

I recently purchased the Thump Go speaker, and I have to say, it has exceeded all my expectations. From its impressive sound quality to its sleek design, this speaker is a fantastic addition to my audio setup.

Sound Quality: The most standout feature of the Thump Go is its exceptional sound quality. The audio is clear, crisp, and rich, with a balanced range of highs, mids, and lows. The bass is particularly powerful, providing a deep, resonant sound that enhances any music genre. Whether I’m listening to classical music or bass-heavy tracks, the Thump Go handles it all effortlessly.

Portability: One of the key benefits of this speaker is its portability. It’s lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around. The battery life is impressive as well, lasting for several hours on a single charge. This makes it perfect for outdoor gatherings, parties, or even just moving around the house.

I am a busker singer guitar player and I use backing tracks. I have tried this speaker out and backing tracks sound excellent although it would be good to be able to use different EQ settings for different channels because it sounded much better on other EQ settings but I had to switch to the one where the vocals sounded decent. The guitar sounded excellent on this equipment both clean and distortion with my preamp pedals. the vocals is where I had issues.. I was using a mixer both for guitar and for vocals. a small Mackie 6-channel with effects mixer. The vocals I had to turn the treble all the way up and the bass all the way down to get a decent sound, I am a male singer. Surprisingly the reverb in the mixer didn't bring out the best in this speaker. Brings out the best in other speakers that are not from the same brand. I had to really watch it and cut down on reverb so that it wouldn't muddy up the vocals. So I'm going to return this one much to my regret, but if I don't find something that will do the job I might return to this one and figure out a hack for the vocals.

This review is for you, fellow musician. If you're considering—or unsure—whether this speaker works well with multi-effects units like the Helix, Headrush, Quad Cortex, etc.,

I’m writing this because I couldn’t find much information when I was looking, and I figured it might be helpful.
I’ve used it in band rehearsals: The performance for guitar is solid—better than the Headrush or Valeton FRFR options—and it delivers about the same real output as a 50-watt amp. The speaker has a monitor mode and includes a built-in EQ via the app, which is useful since for multi-effects you typically want the flattest response possible. Some may find the stock EQ setting a bit bass-heavy, but that can be adjusted in the app.

➕ Downside: the EQ only has bass and treble controls—no midrange. That’s definitely a limitation, and I hope they add at least a mid control in future updates.
For electric bass, I’d recommend looking at the next larger model. At higher volumes or deeper tones, it can start to clip or distort.

➕ Another point for anyone planning to use it with microphones: there’s no built-in reverb, so I’d suggest pairing it with a small mixer if you want to add vocal effects.
As for battery life, it depends on your volume levels. The louder you go, the shorter the battery will last. That’s expected.

Overall, I’d recommend this speaker for musicians who want to EQ and dial in their tones and be ready to plug straight into a PA system. It’s a great reference monitor. Bonus: You never know when a party will break out—and with this speaker, you’ll be ready with solid volume and sound quality.