SOLEMATE. SOLEMATE Max. SOLEMATE Mini.
These are the current and latest range of portable speakers created by Jabra.
This month, we get a chance to test the SOLEMATE Mini which is absolutely loud.
A few issues back, we had the SOLEMATE Max
in our office and during its testing period, we found that it actually wasn't
too bad. Mind you, there were certain notes and audio ranges in which it began
showing its weakness, but then again, a portable speaker isn't exactly a
bonafide home theater entertainment system. But to our surprise, the SOLEMATE
Mini proved us wrong on more than one occasion, and to quote a phrase from one
movie: "I'm not even mad. That's amazing."
SOLEMATE
Mini is one of the best portable speakers to date
We've talked about the overall design of
the SOLEMATE range of portable speakers before, and our opinion of it hasn't
changed: it's simple, easy to handle and a joy to use. But the one thing we
never mentioned about the SOLEMATE line was just how rugged these things are.
That same ruggedness extended itself into the SOLEMATE Mini. We actually tested
it out by dropping it from a floor above and even throwing it down to the
ground forcibly. The end result? We merely had to dust off the speaker and it
continues to function like normal. Beyond that, there weren't even any signs
that it had been through the ordeal.
Input
features on the right, NFC on the left
As we mentioned earlier, the SOLEMATE Mini
is loud. During our tests, we brought it around to see just how well it would
stand out, both in a quiet area as well as a noisy area. In an isolated area,
the SOLEMATE Mini performed as we expected it to. But what's surprising was how
audible it was in a crowded and relatively noisy area. When we tested it out at
a nearby eatery, the portable speaker didn't lose its volume, so much so that
we were actually asked to turn it down.
SOLEMATE
Mini’s 3.5mm audio cable (under the sole)
In terms of audio quality, the SOLEMATE
Mini is, very simply put, really good. To test out the speakers, we played a
list of our songs, which covers everything from the low pitch to the high pitch
frequencies. Songs with high pitches, such as classical pieces from Luigi
Boccherini were pitch perfect, with no signs of breaking at all. Songs with
medium pitches, such as Joni Mitchell and Led Zeppelin, sounded really clear
too, and sound placement for the SOLEMATE Mini was surprisingly accurate. The
bass was powerful, but we noticed a slight distortion start to seep into the
music whenever the volume went past a certain point.
SOLEMATE
Mini volume control
There are many forms of portable speakers
that are available on the market, but believe us when we tell you that the
SOLEMATE Mini is not just any ordinary portable speaker. In our opinion, it's
one of the best, easy-to-handle portable speakers that we've ever carried
around, and to not even consider it would be criminal.
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Specifications
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Type: Portable Speaker ·
Total Power Output: 3W ·
Input: Bluetooth / 3.5mm / NFC ·
Remote: Yes ·
Price: $116.98 ·
Speakers: HiFi speakers, 40mm x 25mm Ohm ·
Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, ix 3.5mm
in/out ·
Dimensions: 53 x 60.5 x 126mm (W x H x D) ·
Weight: 330g ·
Battery life: 8 hours talk time, 90 days
standby
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