isound gosync portable bluetooth receiver review

The impeccable balance between bass, mid and treble means that compared to a lot of Bluetooth speakers, it's like we were enjoying our favorite songs as if we were listening to them for the first time. We found that its crisp audio performance and 360-degree soundstage makes the A1 ideal for soundtracking small gatherings. The puck- or even burger-shaped speaker looks sophisticated, while its IP67 water and dust resistance rating means it's more robust than it looks, making it suitable for use outdoors and it can take a dunking. Visually near imperceptible from the original A1, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) is an appealing and highly portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with (admittedly flawed) Alexa support without the need for Wi-Fi. Like the JBL Flip 5 before it, the Flip 6 is an ideal speaker for anyone who wants to simply play their music, crank it up loud, sit back and enjoy – whether you're listening at home or on the go. It's a shame it doesn't have a port to charge your phone, like larger JBL speakers do, but that's not a big deal. We found that its warm, well-balanced audio performance is far more powerful than you might expect from a speaker of this size, and while we felt that trebles can sound a little harsh at higher volumes, you're getting plenty of clarity and detail.Ī 12-hour battery life and water and dust resistance makes this an ideal speaker to take to the pool or beach, and it's available in an array of eye-catching colors. You won't find extra features like voice assistants or Wi-Fi connectivity, but the Flip 6 sounds so good that you won't miss them.

This rugged portable speaker is super simple to use, sounds good, and can be paired with up to 100 other JBL speakers at once to create a huge wall of sound.

The JBL Flip 6 is a prime example of a Bluetooth speaker that sticks to the basics, and gets it right. If you’re concerned about privacy and want to save around $20 / £20 / AU$30 then the Roam SL could be exactly what you want. Much like the Sonos One and its Sonos One SL counterpart, this new version of the Roam lacks a microphone but is otherwise identical in terms of specs.

Update: Sonos has just announced the brand new Sonos Roam SL. The battery life isn't huge, though – enough for a good day out, but if that's a priority, check out the B&O A1, which more than doubles it. Its slick design means the Sonos Roam won’t look out of place in your home, while a rugged, waterproof and dustproof build make it ideal for listening to music outdoors. Following in the footsteps of the Sonos Move, the Sonos Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as a portable speaker as well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistant and Alexa onboard (when you're on Wi-Fi), it doubles up a smart speaker too.Ĭompared to similar priced Bluetooth speakers we've tested, you’re getting a lot of features for your money here.

Isound gosync portable bluetooth receiver review