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| My twin Tribit StormBox 2 speakers. |
MELVYN MISQUITA
17 June 2024
When a company begins designing speakers only since 2017 and within a short while, goes on to compete with brands who have been leading names in the audio world for several decades, it says a lot about the Tri-fold nature – calibre, capability and confidence – of the company.
Enter Tribit, and its range of speakers.
But first, a clarification. Is it pronounced “TREE-BIT” or “TRY-BIT”? Browse the internet and you will find reviewers of Tribit speakers equally puzzled and confused, with some pronouncing it as “TREE-BIT” and others preferring to call it “TRY-BIT”. Well, I was in a similar situation and when I contacted the Tribit Customer Care on information regarding their speakers, I made it a point to raise this query. I received a reply from the company: “By the way, Tribit pronounced in English is TREE-BIT.”
THE PRODUCT
I was on the lookout for a good Bluetooth speaker with good audio quality, good volume, good battery backup and most importantly, at a good deal!
I began checking the internet for my ideal speaker and the name ‘Tribit’ would pop up in different reviews and at different shopping sites. To be honest, I had not heard of Tribit before, but something about the company and its speakers stood out from the rest.
What impressed me was the fact that Tribit speakers had received a number of positive and favourable reviews, despite being only a seven-year-old company.
THE DEAL
Since these Tribit speakers are available here in India through Amazon, I decided to get in touch with the Tribit Customer Care to enquire about a comparison between two Tribit speakers – XSound Plus 2 and Tribit StormBox Flow. I was left impressed a second time as the Tribit Customer Care was quick to respond to me with the desired information/comparison.
Then to my pleasant surprise, I found out that the new Tribit StormBox 2, which was priced at Rs 5,999, was available at a special promotional/early bird rate of only Rs 3,599 for a few days.
At this discounted price, this little cylindrical music box was packed with the following features:
* 360° Surround Sound
* 34W power
* Two 48mm full-range speakers
* Preset EQs (on Tribit App)
* Customisable 9-band EQ (on Tribit App)
* 24-hour playback time
* Bluetooth 5.3, to listen from up to 150 feet away
* IPX7 Waterproof
* TWS Mode, to connect two StormBox 2 speakers
THE PURCHASE
I placed an order for one StormBox 2 speaker on Amazon.in and when the product was nearing my destination, there was some issue at Amazon, and I was unsure if the product would be delivered to me.
To avoid missing out on this early bird offer which would last a very short period, I quickly ordered another StormBox 2 speaker. If both speakers were to reach me, I would have had two options: Either to keep both StormBox 2 speakers or else, to reject the second speaker and return it to Amazon.
But then, such discounts are rare and so, I opted for the first option. In any case, I would get this best deal and also derive maximum benefit with the TWS facility on two StormBox 2 speakers. In short, I was going to own TWO Tribit StormBox 2 speakers for Rs 7,200, double the enjoyment and entertainment, and still much less than one single speaker from leading brands!
One Tribit StormBox 2 speaker arrived at my doorstep on June 12, while the second was delivered to me on June 14.
THE SPEAKER
The Tribit StormBox 2 speaker was packed with features, as explained earlier, but was it as good as the company had claimed?
In short, the Tribit StormBox 2 is a gem of a speaker. The build quality of the speaker is excellent, and the feel of the buttons is firm and perfect. I do expect my twin Tribit StormBox 2 speakers to last a long time.
I began configuring the speaker by downloading the Tribit App and updating the firmware on both Tribit StormBox 2 speakers, while also working on other settings to control the speaker. I further customised the 9-band EQ to suit my preference and the audio quality of Tribit StormBox 2 speaker improved dramatically, as it now had enhanced bass, mid and treble. Installing the Tribit App is a must if one wants to extract the best from the Tribit StormBox 2 speaker.
Since I had two Tribit StormBox 2 speakers, I tried the TWS feature and was amazed with the quality of the Tribit StormBox 2 twins working in perfect harmony. In order to identify the two speakers, I retained the polyester strap on one speaker, while removing it from the other speaker.
I will be using the Tribit StormBox 2 speakers indoors and for that purpose, the speakers are quite loud. I am yet to test the speakers at optimal volume as I prefer listening to music at lower volumes. I also believe the audio quality of the Tribit StormBox 2 speakers – or any other speaker for that matter – would be at its best at below 60% of its optimal volume.
Both Tribit StormBox 2 speakers will be used only for music, and I have no intention to use either of them as a handsfree speaker for phone calls to ensure privacy.
THE ADVICE
At this point in time, those buying the Tribit StormBox 2 speaker may need to note the following:
1. Tribit presently does not have a service centre in India. This was confirmed to me by the Tribit Customer Care. A Customer Care executive was quick to admit and reassure the following:
“So sorry that we don't have a service center in India. Kindly be advised that we provide customers with full 12 months warranty. And the warranty continues from the date of your original purchase. If unfortunately there is any problem with the product within the warranty time, please just email us the order number and the exact problem with the product, we will help you fix the problem ASAP. Please don't worry.”
2. The Tribit App may not work on all Android mobile devices. For example, the Tribit App cannot be installed on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (SM-X110), my entertainment hub, for some unknown reason, compelling me to install the app on my phone instead. I have notified the Tribit Customer Care and they have responded quickly by assuring me to alert their App team about this limitation. Hopefully, there will be a fix to resolve this issue at the earliest.
THE EXPERIENCE
In summation, my Tribit StormBox 2 twins have delivered exceptional performance thus far. I do hope to enjoy many hours of music with either one or both (stereo) Tribit StormBox 2 speakers for a long time.
The Tribit Customer Care has been honest, upfront, reassuring and responsive. This is impressive customer service, which is the hallmark of a successful brand. It only goes to prove that Tribit values its customers.
A great speaker backed by a great Tribit Customer Care speaks 'volumes' of the quality of Tribit products.
A Tribute to my Tribit twins…
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