I started out with the Loudbox Mini, and considering its low cost I certainly have no complaints with it.
About a year later I purchased a Schertler Jam 400, which sounds just awesome - much superior to the Loudbox to my ears (even in a small room). Given that the Schertler is not even in the same price zip code as the Loudbox Mini, it SHOULD sound a lot better. As previously noted in this thread by jimmybcool, you get what you pay for.
The Schertler has multiple inputs and can basically do the job of a small P.A. system, so that can potentially help justify the price. Of course, if you don't need a small P.A. (which most of the time I don't) you're just paying for the sound quality. Personally, I'm an audiophile and I'm very happy I paid up for the Scherlter just for the better sound quality. That said, if I'd never heard the Schertler I'd probably by quite content with just the Loudbox Mini.
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