Aiwa Exos-9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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When we look at a speaker’s output sound or volume and compare it to other speakers, we look at the output SPL, meaning the Sound Pressure Level, which is mentioned as a dB rating. This is also sometimes referred to as speaker sensitivity. Wondering how much of a dB increase you will get if you double the power? As mentioned earlier in this article, the power of a speaker will be mentioned as a wattage rating, which tells us the strength of its amplification. The bass is powerful and punchy but controlled. The mids are very detailed and dynamic, and highs are perfectly clear. You will get this kind of neutral sound signature when the EQ is off. If you want bassier sound, or if you want to emphasize the voices and midrange, you can play with EQ presets and those adjustable EQ bands (+/- 12dB) and find the type of sound that you like. Exos-9 is also very loud. It’s one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers on the market (max SPL is rated at 100+dB) which makes it great for parties. The distortion is almost nonexistent and the bass stays controlled and it doesn’t overpower the midrange even at full volume. In many cases, you’re going to be happier with a slightly softer speaker that’s capable of producing good sound than you would be with a louder speaker that distorts at 60% volume. Weather-Proofing You can use the standard USB port to charge your phone which is convenient when you’re outside. And you can do this even while streaming music. But it’s a single use USB port only. You can’t use it as a digital-in port.

Yes! Volume, or how loud a speaker is, is measured in decibels. Simply put, the louder the speaker, the higher the decibel value is. What is important to note about decibel measurement is that it is measured on a logarithmic scale. This means that for every increase of 10 decibels, the sound is ten times louder! If your device supports NFC pairing, touch it to the NFC icon in the circle on the top of the device, just to the right of the touch screen. Once again, you’re connected. Remember though. You won’t be able to use this approach with any Apple device. We almost placed the Go onto our list of lightweight contenders due to the size, but we do find that at 20 lbs, there is a demographic of people who would struggle to move the Soundboks between locations. Build Quality Bose SoundTouch 30 and Exos-9 have similar design and size (but SoundTouch 30 is much heavier). They both support Bluetooth wireless streaming and that’s about it when it comes to similarities. At the bottom on the left is the battery compartment that has a small latch to keep the battery in place.And therein lies my frustration. When you’re adjusting the equalizer controls on the top panel, you must look at the front panel equalizer display to see the setting. This is not so bad if you only want to pair speakers for the occasional party, but if you want a permanent setup, then you are in for a world of frustration. Resetting regularly would be a pain. I’d look elsewhere if you want permanent pairing. To Share or Not to Share is the Question I’ve already talked plenty about the design but let’s go through in detail the controls for this beast. The Front Aiwa Exos-9 – Front Panel and Display Another annoyance is that the touch-sensitive buttons on the top are not always responsive so you may have to press them more than once to change a setting. It’s a matter of trial and error. You’ll know when you have the distance right. Too close and the bass is dulled but further out and you get to enjoy a deep booming bass sound. The Problem with Controls on Top and Display on the Front Panel

Something interesting to note is that a decibel in itself does not tell us anything unless you assign it to something – such as SPL (Sound Pressure Level). We are so used to using decibels as a measurement of sound or music loudness that we would assume that that’s what dB stands for, but the decibel actually needs to be assigned to a unit to mean anything. Interesting, right? You can choose the double stereo mode (LR + LR) where each speaker reproduces the same sound. Alternatively, choose the separated-stereo mode (one speaker acts as the left (L) and the other as the right (R). While a single Bluetooth speaker is enough for most people if you host events or require multiple speakers to be set up in stereo or placed in different locations, stereo pairing/chaining is essential. The 8-hour built-in battery will provide enough power to last all day. You can expect around 25 hours of battery life at lower volumes, while at louder volumes, you can still achieve up to 10 hours of battery life. This is more than enough for traditional uses and can even last you several hours-long sessions if you’re using it out in the wilderness. Audio Connections The speakers are equipped with a dual-coil subwoofer for that rich bass experience. The dedicated midrange and tweeter drivers provide deeper, more precise, and broader music experience.On the rear panel, you will find a carrying handle (at the top), large bass reflex port (for improved bass response), battery compartment, and input ports. When it comes to sound, we prefer Exos-9. It delivers much fuller, richer, and more powerful sound than the SounndTouch 30. The sound of the Aiwa Exos-9 is powerful and very clear. Five integrated loudspeakers, including a 6.5-inch subwoofer with an output of 200 watts, ensure this. With the help of the equalizer, it was possible to adapt the AUX mode to one’s own wishes to a great extent. Everything is possible with the Exos-9, from balanced to bass-heavy to high-frequency sound. We were very satisfied with that. We noticed particularly positively that the settings are consistently maintained even at high volumes – even bass-stressed sound is still perfectly reproduced at high volumes. Conclusion Choosing the best Bluetooth speaker according to your needs entails careful consideration. There are factors that you need to look for to ensure that you get the quality that you deserve.