Flex

I agree with the previous commenter that there will be a difference in sound quality. The Loops are designed to let a specific amount of sound pass through at specific wavelengths so that you get a better-sounding experience (no pun intended). I would also add that earbuds like the Beats Flex are ty

I love my portable home speaker(PHS), it fills up a room better than the sound link Max(SLM), depending on the size of the room(because it emits sound 360 degrees.) The sound link max sounds better than the PHS if you’re listening as if you’re watching a TV(sitting across the room and in the middle.