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Weighing 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg), it's got some heft to it, but it's light enough to carry around without feeling like you're getting a workout. The speaker is available in gray, green and blue color options and is equipped with five drivers, including two woofers, two tweeters and one full-range, upward-firing driver "in a unique speaker array that combined with Soundcore's audio algorithm and DSP helps create a wide (and tall) soundstage for listening to any type of music," according to Anker. It's rated for 50 watts of total power, with two 20-watt amps devoted to the woofers and tweeters and a third 10-watt amp powering the upward-firing driver.
Even at max volume, the W-KING D8 delivers great clarity and is free of any distortion. You can crank this speaker up without worrying about your sound quality degrading. Sound Quality Typical battery life will be up to 30 hours. That’s right in range with most other Bluetooth speakers in this price range. That gives you about 3 typical 8 hour shifts before needing a recharge. What I Liked We also listen for ‘presence’. Bluetooth speakers can sound monophonic, with all their energy emanating from the same physical space. What we value is a wider soundstage, whether this is achieved through clever digital signal processing or an inventive driver/passive radiator configuration, it doesn’t really matter.One of the neat features that sets the D8 apart from other rugged portable Bluetooth speakers is the ability to pair with another D8 speaker to form a stereo pair. You could put one on each side of the shop and get more volume, bass, and sound coverage. Another feature that has started to become common with Bluetooth speakers is the built in charge capability for USB devices. Plug your phone in via USB and charge it up. The base is coated in a soft plastic, with a matching layer on top of the body. Here, you’ll find the Soundcore logo in the middle of a circular, upward-firing speaker grille, with buttons for volume control and playing/pausing on the right and the power and Bluetooth buttons to the left, alongside toggles for the spatial audio and BassUp modes.
The app also has a setting for enabling the internal microphone, allowing you to hail your phone’s voice assistant via the speaker, as well as using it to take calls. As the voice assistant isn’t built into the speaker, but rather just relaying to your phone, commands take a second to register, but it’s efficient enough with playing and pausing audio to be worth the inclusion. When choosing a Bluetooth speaker, what it really comes down to is size and price. If you're looking for a very portable speaker, you'll want to get something very compact, but remember that smaller speakers usually produce less sound and bass than larger ones. So while there are plenty of mini Bluetooth speakers that deliver bigger sound than you might expect, they do have their sonic limitations. For a lot of people it's a question of finding a speaker that's not too big or too small -- one that travels well but also is capable of producing good sound for its size. But finding the best portable Bluetooth speaker also comes down to your budget. Powerful Beast Stereo Sound - 100W Powerful Beast Stereo Sound - Easily pair two portable speakers, upgrading to 100W stereo surround sound immediately. The powerful Bluetooth speaker brings sound to life for a fantastically dynamic audio experience. When you listen to music, watch movies, or play games, the two powerful Bluetooth speakers creating left and right channels immediately bring you extraordinary clarity and detail. Iconic sound for your favorite music. The Mini Superbeetle Audio is a Bluetooth speaker with the classic VOX look and sound.While the spatial audio is exclusively enabled via the physical controls, BassUp can also be activated in the Soundcore app. The app also provides access to a toggle for listening to audio via the LDAC codec on compatible Android devices and a customisable nine-band graphic equaliser. This equaliser allows you to save your own tunings alongside four preset profiles: Voice, Treble Boost, Balanced and the default Soundcore Signature. The W-KING D8 delivers sound from 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 passive bass radiators. The 4 drivers have up to 70 watts of power to deliver great volume in any environment. I had no issues with volume while using the D8 outside, in the garage, or filling up the inside of the house with music. Clarity and Distortion While the speaker drivers remain the same, the Qualcomm chipset that powers the speaker has been upgraded (the speaker uses Bluetooth 5.1), bumping the sound quality a tad, particularly at higher volumes, with better digital signal processing. It remains one of the best-sounding mini Bluetooth speakers, with richer, more tonally balanced sound than other Bluetooth speakers its size -- and it should sound good, considering its elevated price. On the spatial audio front, the X600 doesn’t support Apple’s Spatial Audio, but instead features what Soundcore describes as its “Sky Channel Spatial Audio”. This uses the speaker’s up-firing driver and Soundcore’s audio algorithm to create a greater sense of space – particularly above you – and I found it worked well. Switching the mode on gave audio a more airy quality, pushing vocals and instrumentals further apart, giving each section more room to showcase fine details. Alas, Ultimate Ears, which is owned by Logitech, has not upgraded the charging port to USB-C. The speaker still charges with a Micro-USB cable, which is a bit of a bummer.
Of course, this is all well and good but you'll also have to take into consideration how the speaker will look in your living room, music study or outdoor space. Some of the loudest Bluetooth speakers can, it has to be said, be a little on the plain side, with the majority of the energy involved going into how the blasted thing sounds. Fair enough! Bigger speakers tend to sound better, delivering bigger sound with more bass. But going bigger means they weigh more, which can make them a little harder to carry around. So you have to balance size with performance if you're looking for something that's easily portable. If you're interested in a larger portable speaker, one feature worth looking out for is a built-in handle. Durability Finally, this speaker has a built in microphone so you can use it for hands-free calling. Battery Life IPX6 Waterproof and Power Bank Function: As a Power Bank to charge your smart device There is a massive 7.2V, 5200mAh built-in battery; a single charge gives you enough juice to play for 40 hours. IPX6 waterproof mechanical casings make it suitable for outdoor activities, and passive radiator covers prevent accidental bumps and drops. Take the waterproof, rugged Bluetooth speaker with you on a camping trip or beach party!The SoundBoks (Gen 3) matches the excellent 40 hours of battery from the last model at mid-volume, and it can be connected to your smartphone or tablet through Bluetooth 5.0. While it’s classed as a portable speaker, it’s still a heavy thing to lug around as it weighs in at a considerable 34lbs. But the good news is it features IP65 tech, so it’ll cope with rain and dust with no problems. Bluetooth speakers can be for the living room or portable – either way, we need them to be able to play hellishly loud without complaint.
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