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Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 Quick Review

Heland Ortega

Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 is one of the company’s latest premium-sounding wireless speaker with high-resolution audio and extra bass feature. Like all such speakers, it will allow you to stream audio from nearly any audio device. But does it offer promising sound for its price? Let’s find out on our review.

Design and Construction

The Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 has five different eye-catching looks in Lime Yellow, Viridian Blue, Bordeaux Pink, Charcoal Black and Cinnabar Red. It is also designed to be portable with just 0.79kg so that you can carry it around wherever you want. Undeniably, this is a sleek-looking speaker with a clean and elegant design that seems well-built.

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There are five soft buttons on smooth-to-the-touch finish top — Power, Extra Bass, Volume Up and Down, and Hands-free Call. You will also see on this side the six tiny LED lights with assigned labels that indicate the different modes and functions of the speaker — Charge, Link, Network, Bluetooth, USB and Audio In. Pressing the “Extra Bass” button on top allows you to enter Sony’s Extra Bass technology that promises to deliver deep and punchy bass sound, while pressing the “Power” button longer will activate the Bluetooth pairing option. Additionally, the NFC chip is placed on this side for easy pairing to any NFC-enabled devices.

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Take a look at the back and you will see another grill for the rear bass radiator. There is also a big “Function” button on the upper right corner for you to switch into the different connection modes. The micro-USB and the DC IN are located on the lower back along with the 3.5mm port for wired connection. This is also where the Stereo Pair, Set Up and Update/WPS button are also sitted in line with the Left and Right Stereo indicators.

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Sound Quality

The Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 features a dual 35mm full-range drivers and passive radiators paired with high resolution audio. It also has an array of connectivity options like the standard 3.5mm audio input, Bluetooth, USB, DLNA and Wi-Fi. We often end up using its Wi-Fi connectivity option to connect into our home network so that we can directly stream music via Google Cast or Spotify Connect.

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Like any Sony speakers, it boasts exceptional sound quality. The battery life is rated at around 12 hours, which is great. It’s excellent when it comes to highs with clean midrange that made vocals sound crisp and present. It obviously got a punchier bass, thanks to its extra bass feature, which overall improved the sound quality. It also excelled with Chainsmokers’ Closer and Roses with a mellow and smooth bass drop.

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Furthermore, if you’re a type of person who always want to follow the beat, its precise detail and powerful bass will surely take you anywhere at all times. Since it fusions stunning sound with easy connectivity, this wireless speaker is undeniably a perfect choice. Check out our product demo video below of the Sony SRS-HG1 featuring some of the EXUDE Dancers from our friends at Far Eastern University Institute of Technology.

Conclusion

The Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 is one of the best sounding wireless speakers you can buy with one caveat: it’s a little bit pricey at Php9,999. Additionally, it may not be as compact or have quite sturdy design compare to others, but it still sounds exceptional and visually-appealing. The addition of its wide range of connectivity may also come in handy for users who bring their speaker everywhere they go. This is certainly worth checking out if you are looking for a high-end wireless speaker with high-resolution audio and is capable of delivering deep and clear bass.

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Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 specs:

Dimensions: 204 x 62 x 60mm
Weight: 0.79kg
Speaker Type: Full Range
Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, DLNA, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
Input and Output Terminals: Micro-USB, 3.5mm jack
Power: AC Power, Rechargeable Battery

What we liked about it:

* Great overall sound quality
* Clear sound reproduction
* Exceptional mids and highs
* Powerful bass
* Loud volume
* Wide range of connectivity
* Long battery life

What we disliked:

* A bit pricey

 

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BRAVEN BRV-PRO is a rugged speaker w/ modular accessories

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BRAVEN, known for its wireless speakers that can withstand serious beatings, announced a new addition to its array of devices. The BRV-PRO is a Bluetooth-touting speaker with IPX7 certification and a unique capability of being able to be equipped with different accessories.

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BRAVEN BRV-PRO features:
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Water and dustproof body (IPX7 certified)
Bluetooth
HD audio playback
Qi wireless charging
2,200mAh battery

The BRV-PRO is a modular gadget that is compatible with different accessories like a stack plate multiplier, a glow deck, solar charging panel, and an extended battery pack. When you buy the BRV-PRO the package also comes with the Qi wireless charging station and an action mount that can be used with a GoPro.

This durable speaker will be sold for $150 or approximately Php6,800.

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BRAVEN BRV-PRO is a rugged speaker w/ modular accessories

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

BRAVEN, known for its wireless speakers that can withstand serious beatings, announced a new addition to its array of devices. The BRV-PRO is a Bluetooth-touting speaker with IPX7 certification and a unique capability of being able to be equipped with different accessories.

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BRAVEN BRV-PRO features:
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Water and dustproof body (IPX7 certified)
Bluetooth
HD audio playback
Qi wireless charging
2,200mAh battery

The BRV-PRO is a modular gadget that is compatible with different accessories like a stack plate multiplier, a glow deck, solar charging panel, and an extended battery pack. When you buy the BRV-PRO the package also comes with the Qi wireless charging station and an action mount that can be used with a GoPro.

This durable speaker will be sold for $150 or approximately Php6,800.

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Redfox CnL M1X speakers Quick Review

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Speakers come in different sizes and shapes. There are big ones, small ones, square, circle, you name it. But these Bluetooth speakers offer something a little bit more unique: It takes on a headphones’ form factor and instead of having earcups, speakers with dedicated woofers are found. Is the Redfox CnL (Clear and Loud) M1X as clear and loud as it claims to be? We find out.

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There’s no denying that the upper portion of the speaker has the same headband design like that of headphones. It has the extending/folding arm (again, just like the headphones) to easily hug a tablet that clasps to the crevice found on both sides. The entirety of the CnL’s body utilizes a plastic build with smooth matte coating the device. It slides all the way down to six speakers that are shelled strategically.

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Its 60-watt speakers for mids and highs are located at the bottom, facing down. It’s not as hard to spot as the device’s 4-piece speakers that are dedicated to give loud, solid thumps from an otherwise small body. It offers bass boost passive sound which uses its design to amplify the lows.

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Seen inside the gap is a speaker that delivers the bass. Right across it is another one with the same function. The same goes for the other side.

Feature-wise, it sports NFC and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and a 3.55mm jack for cabled function. We played music through Bluetooth and pairing up was no hassle at all. Charging the speakers is done throught the microUSB port.

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Redfox’s CnL can be used indifferent ways. We’ve already mentioned clipping it to a tablet (as big as 7 – 10 inches), but another way is to hang it over your neck like you would when not listening to your headphones. We did this while moving around and even while working on this review. We actually enjoyed the experience.

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After streaming our hand-picked tunes we noticed that bass levels are indeed powerful for its size although a downside was that it got slightly muddy on full volume. Its mids, or vocals, were warm and pleasant to the ear even at full blast. Highs were also reproduced very well, with guitar solos justified by impressive clarity. Listening to these separate elements as one whole sound, we give it our nod of approval as the solid bass is balanced out by the powerful mids and highs that are a joy to listen to. Clear and Loud? Most definitely.

Battery life isn’t a downer as well. It delivered a total of about 8 – 8.5 hours of playback before it needed to be plugged in. This is not so bad from its promised 10 hours of battery life.

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The Redfox CnL is a handy piece of speaker that easily tags along with you. When it comes to the sound quality we had little complains, but other things like build quality left us wanting more. Its plastic body suggests an entry-level look, which remains unchanged when you hold it up close. Its Bluetooth connection, although fast to pair, gets interrupted at the slightest blockage in line of sight. There should not be anything in between the source of music and the speakers which is unavoidable at times.

Redfox CnL M1X specs:
Output Power: 6 Watts
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20KHz
Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery
NFC
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3.5mm audio jack
Price: Php5,500

What we liked about it:
*Fresh look
*Bass levels are powerful for its size
*Impressive mids and highs
*Functionality works well
*Good battery life

What we didn’t like:
*Entry-level look and feel
*Bluetooth signal is weak

 

 

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Bose SoundLink Mini Quick Review

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Portability and sound quality are the two imperative factors when it comes to compact, Bluetooth speakers. Some speakers are light and can be easily carried in a small bag, but then sound quality suffers due to weak drivers. Some are equipped with full-sized drivers that give off high quality music, but are too bulky to be moved around. Let’s see which category does the Bose SoundLink Mini fall under.

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The SoundLink Mini is not one to catch your attention right away. It has a dull, metallic color all around that blends well and disappears when placed beside other appliances in the living room. Though it doesn’t look as fancy as other portable speakers, its build quality is top-notch as it is reinforced with a strip of anodized aluminium as its main housing. This puts a hefty 680 grams on the speaker that makes it undeniably solid and adds a premium feel to it. In addition, the grilles on the front and back are both made of metal.

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The buttons up top are lined up neatly and are very straightforward – you have the Power, Mute, Volume, Bluetooth, and Auxiliary buttons that are protected with rubber. On the right side is a charging port and a 3.5mm audio jack to connect the speaker to a music player using a cable (not included).

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Lastly, you can find a mini USB port under the device for firmware upgrades and some metal conductors that connect to the base dock for wireless charging. The idea is to have the option of just placing the SoundLink Mini on the charging dock and removing it anytime to bring with you.

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Now that we’re familiar with the hardware of this portable speaker, let’s dive in to the sound quality. We started playing music on normal volume and the SoundLink Mini gave out clear and crisp sound. We weren’t really surprised since we have high expectations on Bose when it comes to sound reproduction.

We then cranked up the volume to see how long it could hold before the sound gets distorted. Surprisingly, only little to no distortion was heard after reaching the maximum volume. It managed to deliver sound with impressive clarity and power. Sound quality is sufficiently balanced, but we think the bass could do a little bit better. Still, considering its minimal size, the SoundLink Mini was able to give off quite a big sound.

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Away from its charging dock, the SoundLink Mini packs a decent battery. We used it at an in-house symposium to provide background music while people were talking and it lasted us almost 6 hours before it gets completely juiced out.

To sum it up, the SoundLink Mini is a Bluetooth speaker that can deliver. It falls on the category of speakers having that portable build while delivering impressive sound quality. It’s not made to look pretty, but to perform – and that’s what it does best. Of course if you want a speaker as capable as this, you should be prepared to shell out more than what average speakers are asking for.

The Bose SoundLink Mini is priced locally at Php13,000 and is available at all Bose stores and select authorized dealers.

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Bose SoundLink Mini specs:
Speakers: 2 x 1.5-inch custom-designed Bose transducers with dual bass radiators
Sound engine: Bose Digital Signal Processor
Connectivity: Bluetooth A2DP, 3.5mm audio cable
Dimensions: 2.0”H x 7.1”W x 2.3”D
Weight: 680 grams
Price: Php13,000

What we liked about it:
* Great solid build
* Compact and portable
* Buttons are simple and straightforward
* Top-notch sound quality
* Decent battery life

What we didn’t like:
* No NFC
* No microphone
* Above 10K price

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