In many respects, a number of the Bluetooth audio system available on the market have comparable options and capabilities. But when BlueAnt launched the X6 a couple of weeks in the past, the specs and bodily dimension have been eye opening. When the supply got here to evaluate one, it didn’t take lengthy to say sure.
Building on the already intensive vary of audio system accessible from BlueAnt, the X6 is labelled a party speaker. It’s not a transportable speaker, I liken it to the previous “luggable” computer systems… You can do it, however it’s not tremendous handy and also you’ll solely do it if it’s essential. From a listening perspective although, you’re going to be glad you probably did.
What is it
Clearly, it’s a speaker…
But there’s a number of options that this speaker has that the majority others don’t. Physically it’s an absolute monster, standing roughly thigh-excessive on me.
It will pump out 160W, is able to delivering audio peaks of 110db and weighs simply shy of 9 kilograms. It’s a reasonably full-on piece of package with some nice capabilities and never simply the audio output.
For starters, regardless of the bodily dimension it’s acquired a reasonably spectacular battery lifetime of 8 hours at 50% quantity. During my testing, I acquired virtually 3 full work days out of the battery. It may run off of mains energy if in case you have entry to it, and can cost the battery — this takes about 5 hours to a full cost — throughout mains energy use.
The speaker might be arrange both standing up or mendacity down on both aspect, with the lighting offering some nice atmosphere to the party.
On high of the gadget you’ve acquired inputs and controls for the speaker that embody:
- A mode button to change between the Bluetooth, MicroSD, USB and Auxiliary (together with Mic and Guitar) inputs.
- Playback controls: Play/Pause, Advance observe, Backtrack, repeat and bass increase buttons
- A quantity dial that syncs quantity together with your telephone when playback is by way of Bluetooth
- Duo Mode: Like different BlueAnt audio system, the X6 might be linked with one other for Duo Mode to get pleasure from no-lag stereo audio.
- Controls for the guitar and Microphone throughput
- USB and SD card inputs for exterior music sources
On the rear, you’ve acquired the facility enter, an influence selector (though it doesn’t appear to matter which you employ when plugged in) and RCA outputs to hyperlink to different audio system, or to recording gadgets.
Given the meant makes use of of the X6, it’s maybe a little bit of a disappointment (in comparison with the specs of a few of their different audio system) that there isn’t an IP score. That being stated, with the numerous improve in energy and different capabilities, it’s simple to know why it’s not IP rated with the technical challenges and sure price will increase by pursuing it.
What’s it like to make use of?
Connecting a Bluetooth gadget today is like unlocking a door, everybody is aware of easy methods to do it; this was fast and easy. Once paired together with your major gadget, it’s simple to attach and swap modes to totally different inputs as you want. It’s value noting that this is a party speaker, not meant to be a sensible speaker, so there’s no Alexa or Assistant set off.
I like my music to be fairly loud, at a contact over 60% quantity: My choices have been to show it down or depart the room!
This isn’t a “portable” speaker, however it is transportable and it’s a beast. The 160W output is noticeable, even at low quantity with the facility, depth and readability of sound actually coming ahead. While it is fairly directional for the sound, you’ll get a number of fill across the space; it actually does fill an area with sound extraordinarily nicely.
The steadiness of the audio is actually pleasing and if you’d like that bit extra increase in your tunes, the bass increase doesn’t overpower the remainder of the sound; it simply goes that bit tougher.
Filling house with sound is pointless if the sound high quality is poor, however — persevering with kind from earlier gadgets — BlueAnt delivers constant, strong, nicely balanced audio on a pockets pleasant finances.
Adding within the functionality to plug in a guitar and mic is a improbable and comparatively low-cost approach to mobilise for buskers, or musicians trying to get going on the planet. I’ve zero musical expertise, so I let my daughter — apologies to the neighbours — do some Karaoke and, whereas she doesn’t want amplification to be heard, the audio high quality was actually good, notably for the worth.
Is the BlueAnt X6 a worthwhile funding?
There are a couple of components at play right here, notably the bodily dimension of the factor. It’s huge and, when you’re not going to utilize a speaker this dimension regularly; I’d say get one thing smaller, each in dimension and worth.
The worth is the subsequent barrier to clear earlier than I’d fortunately give somebody a nod to buy. $579.00 actually isn’t a spur of the second buy, nor is it one thing you’d spend when you weren’t certain you’d use it…
But when you purchase, you get so much to your cash!
The fundamentals are that the setup is fast and simple, it’s transportable (vs moveable) and delivers genuinely spectacular sound.
The BlueAnt X6 is one of many loudest and clearest audio system; at high and low quantity, that I’ve examined within the final couple of years. The energy actually does provide the functionality to fill an area and make it a party.
You can decide one up via the BlueAnt website, or via Telstra shops and on-line.
Disclosure Statement
BlueAnt has not requested return of the merchandise following evaluate.