Braven BRV-Pro First Look Review by mikemuonline
Audio samples and comparisons coming later in November / December. The kit (includes solar panel accessory) featured in the video was purchased for $150 from Sam's Club.
I'm truly impressed with the Sony SRSX5 Portable NFC Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System
I am truly impressed by the quality of sound for the price, size, features, and style (when plugged in). More on that later. This isn't just a first impression test of the speakers - I actually used it as a replacement for my desktop computer speakers for a good two months, and take it outside to listen to my tunes while working on my car.
At low to medium volume levels (designed for personal listening), the volume was sufficient, the bass was deep and rich, and the mids and highs were more than sufficient. Turning it up and playing bass heavy tunes is less satsifying however, and kind of weak when not plugged in and running directly off the built-in battery.
What is pretty amazing to me is that at the same price point, the Samsung speaker I reviewed months before that was noticeably not as pleasant sounding where it sounded more 'electronic' than natural.
Anyway, I recommend this portable speaker system wholeheartedly.
As if there weren't enought bluetooth speakers on the market, foxL is yet another one that you should consider if you desire portability, decent sound quality, and usable speakerphone all in one.
foxL pioneered the portable small in your hand quality bluetooth speaker years ago before anybody else had a clue on how to engineer one properly. Jawbone smartly licensed their technology for use in their own Jawbone Jambox and shortly after the entire small portable bluetooth speaker market exploded.
So now, foxL has shrunk their technology into something extra slim, and even more portable than before. The foxL Dash A is their slimmest, and cheapest now in their lineup.
How does it perform?
First a confession - I expected more out of these speakers given the $250 price and the fact that I have been listening to the awesome Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Here's an audio sample:
It sure does look cool and slick though right?
Pros:
Cons:
Overall I give this speaker a 7 out of 10.
So here are my rankings given portable bluetooth speakers of this class/size:
(Better sound, speakerphone, louder)
(less clarity)If you want portability, get the Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Sound comparisons between:
SRS-BTX500 vs Big Jambox
SRS-BTX500 vs Klipsch G17 Airplay
I discontinued the video service I was using, hopefully will transfer to new one later this year after I find the video.
I do have a much better speaker to recommend - yes it costs more, but its more substantial. Its shaped like a weird egg cut in half, balanced on itself: Bass Egg VERB Bluetooth Vibration Speaker - Black
First Look Review and Impressions:
Unboxing:
First Impressions:
