When it comes to superior sound quality, a decent set of headphones will usually make the cut. However, headphones are best appreciated alone and not in a social setting.
Technology has come to the rescue with portable speakers, the solution for the sharing of tunes at a picnic, gathering or even during presentations. These useful devices plug into MP3 players, cell phones and laptops, with sound that can effortlessly fill a small to medium sized room.
In today’s day and age, a new breed of tiny portable speakers has been unleashed. Obvious convenience and aesthetics aside, these small wonders manage to hold their own against their larger counterparts, which are quite a chore to lug around.
Best of all, a good set of tiny portable speakers usually cost well below $100, which means that life can be injected to a party…without breaking the bank.
After reviewing numerous speakers, this is the one worth considering investing in – The X-mini II Capsule Speaker.
Winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards and the Infocomm Singapore Awards, the X-mini II Capsule Speaker promises an audio revolution. True enough, these speakers live up to their tagline – “Sound Beyond Size”.
Recently released, the X-mini II Capsule Speaker retains all the best features from the groundbreaking first generation unit and further combines new innovations for an improved audio experience.
Still present is the X-mini patented extendable vacuum that mimics and produces the resonance of an actual sub-woofer. By simply unlocking a tiny switch at the side of these speakers, the bass vacuum can be expanded upwards.
Because of this clever bass vacuum technology, all X-mini speakers are capable of producing an impressive volume and bass over ten times their physical size.
The X-Mini II Capsule Speaker now boasts a larger 40 mm driver that allows the delivery of an even richer and fuller sound for users. Battery life stands at approximately 11 hours, following which a recharge can be easily accomplished within two and a half hours via a 2.0 USB cable.
To eliminate cumbersome audio cables dangling from the X-mini II Capsule Speaker, a built-in retractable 3.5 mm audio cable has been designed. When not in use, the cable can be tucked neatly into the base for a cleaner and sleeker look.
This enhances convenience and portability, as it reduces the need to lug around loose cables.
One note-worthy new feature of the X-Mini II Capsule Speaker is a "Buddy Jack" system (pictured above). The retractable audio jack usually used for connecting to the audio output now allows users to connect one X-Mini II to another, forming an endless daisy chain with formidable volume capabilities.
Even with all these in-built features, the X-mini II Capsule Speaker is small, measuring a mere 60 mm x 60 mm x 44 mm with a closed resonator and weighs in at just 83 grams.
One downside to the X-mini II Capsule speakers is that it is only capable of producing a mono sound, as the sound will only be resonated through one speaker. However, it more than compensates for this flaw with a crisp, crystal clear sound quality.
All in all, the X-mini II manages to strike the perfect balance of palm-sized portability and uncompromising sound quality, making it perfect for people on the go. Indeed... size does not always matter.
The X-Mini II retails for $49.90 at all good electronic stores.
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Note: Check out this video review for more information.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpeYdWSdw2U
Even more noteworthy: I finally caved and got one for myself!
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