Braven BRV-MINI Rugged IPX7 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Stereo Pairing and Boosted Bass - Black

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That's a good thing, because the buttons themselves can be a bit difficult to see on the all-black design. It's also home to a pretty cool topographical design that we wish were up top or on the side panels—it's by far the most interesting design element of the otherwise bland, brick-like aesthetic.

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com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The Braven BRV–1 supports speakerphone, which is nice considering that many manufacturers are leaving this feature out of their speakers these days. Midrange frequencies are the most prominent with the Braven BRV–1 which, again, comes as no surprise. Speaker grills are mounted on both sides of the enclosure, but the active drivers face outward from the side with the logo.Braven products are designed to enhance the user’s outdoor experience by providing high-quality audio. Sure, this isn't an accurate sound signature, but the lows are rich and robust without sounding too heavily boosted, while the higher-register brass, strings, and vocals are bright, crisp, and clear. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services.

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Available in seven colors, including black, blue, gray, neon yellow, hot pink, purple, and red, the circular design measures 3. There are far more water-resistant Bluetooth speakers on the market than fully waterproof ones, so it's worth noting the Braven 105 falls into the latter camp. bBluetooth Smart allows you to customize your listening experience and control speaker features through the free Braven Audio app. Its IPX5-rated exterior can withstand low-pressure water spray, so light rain and splashes won't affect it, but don't try to float it in the pool or spray it down with the garden hose. The sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with gusto, but it's the drum loop itself that seems to pack the most low-frequency oomph, which isn't always the case with this track.Not everyone needs a portable Bluetooth speaker with a powerful subwoofer and a built-in bottle opener, but for those who do, Braven has you covered. This allows users to get creative with where they place the speaker, similar to the Fugoo Style,but with the added benefit of all your GoPro accessories being compatible right out of the box. Braven claims a battery life of around 12 hours with the BRV–1 and I found this to be fairly accurate. After driving though both a thunderstorm and a dust storm on a cross-country trip, guess which I was still finding in odd spots about my car two years later. Generally speaking, this is a very mids- and highs-focused sound signature, which is no surprise, considering the speaker's size.

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Battery life is rated at 12 hours, although we observed about 10 at medium to high listening levels. This is not a bass-forward speaker—you'll hear bass when it's in the mix, but the BRV-X/2 doesn't go out of its way to boost lows. When it comes to clarity, the mids are just a tad squelched in higher registers, and there’s not a lot of sparkle at the top. While the UE Wonderboom offers a better design and form factor with its 360-degree sound and small footprint, we think the Braven Ready Solo offers better sound quality and more features for about the same money. Beneath the grille, the BRV-X/2's dual drivers (20 watts total) combine with a passive radiator to deliver the audio.On Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," the kick drum loop receives plenty of high-mid presence, allowing its attack to retain its punchy edge. aux input, a pinhole reset button, and a micro USB port for charging—that IPX7 rating goes out the window if you don't secure this cover tightly. We wish Braven created a tool-less mounting solution but the decision to use hex screws does offer a solid mounting solution that should stand up to the abuses of the outdoors. Guided by experts, we spend hours looking into the factors that matter, to bring you these selections.